Sometimes when I tell my kids stories about what life was like when I was growing up, they just blink at me like I’ve started speaking Latin. Every now and then, one of them takes the opportunity to ...

There are some words that are descriptive of the core necessities for humans striving to co-exist. One such word is “accountability.” The ICE agents terrorizing and deporting non-whites wear masks.

The Republic-Times has been Monroe County's hometown newspaper since 1890. Serving Columbia, Waterloo, Valmeyer, Hecker and every town in between, we strive to provide the news that matters most to ...

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Dupo High School football standout Deegan Prater. The senior quarterback has led the Tigers to a perfect 6-0 start this season, the ...

The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity football squad coached by Scott Horner. The Eagles improved to 5-1 on the season with a convincing ...

Christine L. Campo (nee Burtz), 85, of Waterloo, died Oct. 3, 2025, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 3, 1940, in East St. Louis. After 30 years of service, Christine retired from the Illinois Department ...

Kenneth R. Kettler, 66, of Waterloo, died Oct. 2, 2025, in Waterloo. He was born Oct. 29, 1958, in East St. Louis. Kenneth was a member of Western Egyptian ...

Thomas “Tom” Edgar Sheeler, 86, of Belleville, IL, born December 20, 1938, in Coulterville, died Sept. 30, 2025, at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Waterloo, surrounded by his family. Tom ...

The Columbia School District and Columbia Police Department sent a letter to district parents Friday afternoon regarding poor student conduct during homecoming week, advising parents to ensure their ...

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 9:20 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Kolmer Avenue in Waterloo. The initial report indicated one person was injured in ...

The Red Bud Fire Department joined other emergency agencies in responding to two separate crashes on Thursday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m., a vehicle struck a tree in the ...