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Schools, churches, bars and restaurants closed as coronavirus closes in on area
(For the latest article that appeared in the March 18 Republic-Times, click here.) Local churches are the latest to close amid COVID-19 concerns. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville announced…
Read MoreHubbard places third at state three-point contest
Waterloo High School senior girls hoops standout Aubrey Hubbard advanced to the finals of the IHSA Class 3A Three-Point Showdown at Illinois State University on Thursday night. Hubbard, who shot…
Read MoreWednesday night gas leak in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded along with city workers to the area near the Amoco gas station on South Market Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for a strong smell…
Read MoreBurglary under investigation in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department is investigating a burglary that was reported Friday evening to a residence on Mockingbird Lane in the Westview Acres subdivision. The homeowner contacted police shortly after…
Read MorePool group talks survey results
Waterloo Citizens for a Pool hosted a town hall meeting last Wednesday night in the Waterloo High School auditorium to discuss results of the recent marketing survey completed by Southern…
Read MoreFirst Bank selling local branches
First Bank announced this week that it is selling 14 of its 94 branches – including the Waterloo, Columbia and Red Bud locations – to other banks. The company said…
Read MoreCrash on Route 3 south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 1:15 p.m. Thursday to a four-vehicle crash on Route 3 at LL Road south of Waterloo that resulted in one minor injury. The Red Bud…
Read MoreThefts from Rural King in Waterloo
Local law enforcement agencies were put on alert following two retail thefts from Rural King in Waterloo this weekend. The first one occurred about about 6 p.m. Saturday and involved…
Read MoreWaterloo among safest cities in Illinois
Waterloo is once again among the safest cities in Illinois, according to a national trade association. The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Waterloo at 19th on its…
Read MoreTin Rooster ready to serve
A new restaurant in Waterloo opened last week, though it bears similarities to a previous business. The Tin Rooster opened at 1365 N. Illinois Route 3. That is the former…
Read MoreCrash west of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 2 p.m. Sunday to a vehicle crash in the area of 3936 State Route 156 west of Waterloo. The vehicle was reported to be on its…
Read MoreWednesday afternoon crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo police and fire departments joined Monroe County EMS in responding around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Market Street and Route 3…
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