The U.S. Postal Service announced last week it is filing for a large postage rate increase to be implemented July 13, 2025.

A Waterloo scout earned his wings earlier this year as he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, helping a local educational farm ...

A legendary local baseball coach celebrated yet another milestone of late as his team has strung together some impressive ...

Two really good girls soccer squads met in a rivalry contest Monday night on the turf at Columbia High School, with the home ...

Columbia High School recently hosted students from the community’s German sister city, this serving as the 17th time the exchange has brought Gedern students to the U.S. to test ...

The Illinois House passed a bill last week by a vote of 71-38 that would ban public schools from using mascots that discriminate against people with disabilities. Freeburg High ...

Columbia Public Library recently underwent a change in management as director Annette Bland stepped down from the role to make way for a new librarian with a substantial history ...

The first post-election meeting of the Waterloo Park District Board was particularly brief as commissioners said farewell to the two retirees among them, touched on a handful of policy ...

Hunters Feeding Illinois is taking a shot at tackling food insecurity throughout the state by connecting hunters, meat processors and food pantries. During the 2024-25 deer hunting season, the ...