Monroe County final multiplier issued

Monroe County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 by the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the…

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Video gambling totals rise

Following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown, video gambling in Monroe County is now seemingly bigger than ever before. Based on data from the Illinois Gaming…

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Heat could test power capability

Monroe County residents may expect rolling blackouts or brownouts as energy-intensive summer months coincide with a potential shortage of power in the region. Concerns come as the Midcontinent Independent System…

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Soccer honors for local girls

The Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association announced its 2022 honors recently, with several locals on the list.  Waterloo High School graduating senior Payton Richter earned IHSSCA All-State accolades after…

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Police Blotter | 6-1-22

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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R-T wins state awards

The Republic-Times, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, was announced last week as the winner of several first place awards in its division from the Illinois Press Association…

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Barn fire near Hecker

The Hecker, Red Bud and Waterloo fire departments responded about 8:45 p.m. Thursday to a barn fire due to a lightning strike at 6658 Goeddeltown Road just west of Hecker.…

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