Government
Columbia wonders about water
Due to a July 16 storm which caused parts of Columbia to be under three feet of water, much of last week’s Columbia City Council meeting focused on how to…
Read MoreSupport shown for Oak Hill
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with several residents speaking out in favor of maintaining control of county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center Oak Hill. The unusually lengthy…
Read MoreMathes leaves Waterloo park board
On top of addressing a major issue with the Waterloo Community Splash Pad along with several other items, the Waterloo Park District Board also accepted the resignation of board member…
Read MoreComprehensive plan survey concluding
Progress on a new Monroe County comprehensive plan is soon set to resume as the online survey which has run through the summer is coming to a close. The newest…
Read MoreIllinois expands Medicaid to non-medical services
Many enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host of non-medical services that could improve overall health – including housing and nutrition assistance, violence…
Read MoreKeys stepping up for Dupo
A member of the Dupo Board of Trustees is stepping into a temporary position as mayor following the recent resignation of the village’s leader. Jerry Wilson announced his resignation early…
Read MoreOak Hill a concern in county audit
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured a good audit review and good news about the Monroe County Jail expansion but uncertainty about the future of the Oak Hill…
Read MoreColumbia talks ice cream, dog park
With the arrest Friday in Columbia of five St. Louis men involved in sex trafficking, the discussion of ice cream truck licensing in the city had a heavier tone during…
Read MoreWaterloo urged to think green
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night heard from a local resident who expressed concerns about the city’s association with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency and recent contract extension with…
Read MoreState eliminates grocery tax
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed into law House Bill 3144, the local government tax omnibus bill that eliminates the state tax on grocery items. The 1 percent state tax…
Read MoreCounty issued tentative multiplier
Monroe County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0297 by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the…
Read MoreReaction from Biden bowing out
unced Sunday he is no longer running for the White House against Republican Donald Trump in this year’s election after concerns about his age and ability to do the job.…
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