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Sun Sets On 2020 Monroe County Fair…

By Monroe County Independent | May 26, 2020

Monroe County’s most popular and cherished tradition has become the latest casualty of the coronavirus. Monroe County Fair Board President Donnie Schrader announced in a press release Tuesday evening that there will be no 2020 fair. The move breaks a 72-year run that began in the 1940s as an agriculture-centered event where young people showed……

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Waterloo Driver’s License Facility To Re-Open June 2

By Monroe County Independent | May 26, 2020

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Illinois Secretary of State offices throughout Illinois will reopen in June. The Waterloo facility will...

Guideline For Workplace Reopening In Phase 3

By Monroe County Independent | May 24, 2020

Industry-specific guidelines have been announced which allow for the safe re-opening of businesses as the state progresses into the next phase of the Restore Illinois...

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No Joy In The ‘Loo – The Mighty Covid Strikes Out WSA

By Monroe County Independent | May 21, 2020

Waterloo Sports Association President Tony Morrow is the bearer of bad news today. After considering the Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the world and Illinois’ social distancing...

Nurses On The Front Lines

By Monroe County Independent | May 21, 2020

With daily, if not hourly or minute-to-minute, pandemic updates, it’s easy for even those staying home to let fear and negativity cloud their thoughts. But...

Washy's Saloon in Waterloo is hoping to have diners again at their patio.

Outdoor Seating, Retail And Hair Salons Okay In Phase 3

By Monroe County Independent | May 20, 2020

Well, it is something positive…. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker agreed to add additional establishments once a region qualifies for Restore Illinois’ Phase 3, as early...

Donning appropriate facial protection during a recent County Board meeting are, left to right, Commissioners Vicki Koerber, Bob Elmore and Dennis Knobloch, and County Clerk Jonathan McLean. - photo by Joe Leicht

County Resolves To Seek Shutdown Relief From Governor

By Monroe County Independent | May 19, 2020

By Joe Leicht At a May 18 meeting that featured an emotional appeal for bipartisan unity from Commissioner Dennis Knobloch, the Monroe County Board unanimously...

The 2019-2020 Waterloo Lions’ officers are, left to right, Marge Francois, Luanne Ragland, Ron Mueller, Deb Greaney, George Obernagel, Cheryl Hohnbaum, Sherry Cates-Straub and Kim Bretwisch.

Lions Earn Waterloo Chamber’s Community Service Award

By Monroe County Independent | May 18, 2020

An organization dedicated to the betterment of the town has garnered another well-deserved honor. The Waterloo Lions Club is this year’s recipient of the Waterloo...