Sparta Police Department issued the following announcement on Dec. 11.UPDATE: We found Buster's human!

Do you know someone from Waterloo who is currently serving our military overseas?

Lions Quest has changed my life.

The roads in the area have become very slick very quickly!

Stay warm and safe folks! Call us if you need us

Monroe County passed the single referendum on its Nov. 6 ballot.

Randolph County passes both referendums on the Nov. 6 ballot

Thank you to everyone who attended and who helped put on such a great event!

The ladies from Columbia IL CROWN sponsored the costume contest at Hi-Jinks on Saturday.

Come join the Sparta Police Department and other area businesses tonight for some indoor trick or treating fun!

The City of Columbia Police Department is currently seeking applicants for a Police Officer position.

In order to gain public input for the proposed Bolm-Schuhkraft Connector Trail project, the City of Columbia will be holding a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Columbia City Hall, 208 S. Rapp Ave.

In order to gain public input for the proposed Creekside Park project, the City of Columbia will be holding a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Columbia City Hall, 208 S. Rapp Ave.

Residents and motorists are cautioned to watch for detours and lane closures during the construction work.

The Jackson County board has voiced its opposition to any potential statewide property tax increase.

The following entities: Monroe County (City of Columbia, City of Waterloo, Village of Valmeyer) and Randolph County (City of Red Bud, City of Chester, City of Sparta) are pursuing designation in a new Enterprise Zone.

Mayor Pro Tem, Mary Ellen Niemietz, accepted a donation made to the PLAY Foundation from The Sofia and Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation at Monday's City Council meeting.

The USS LST 325 will be docked in Chester on September 7, 8 & 9, 2018.

The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that approximately 5 million government workers nationwide should not be forced to pay dues to public employee unions.

We are now accepting applications for a full time Office/Billing Clerk in the City Clerk’s office at Chester City Hall.