Grand American staying in Sparta

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Amateur Trapshooting Association have signed a contract extension that clears the way for the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta to host…

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Jail expansion plans discussed

A $14 million Monroe County Jail expansion was chief among items related to the sheriff’s department discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Mike Schneider of Quadrant Design…

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Schimpf reviews spring legislative session

State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) accomplished five of his eight legislative priorities for the spring legislative session.  The other three items, including a proposal regarding the Southwest Illinois Connector, failed.…

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