WELCOME TO MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Press Release: Oak Hill Medicare Billing Investigation Update
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Southwest Connector: Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
Monroe/Randolph County Enterprise Zone 2024
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Welcome to Monroe County, Illinois
The lush rolling hills and fertile farmland in Monroe County make it a wonderful location to raise a family. With a population of just under 34,000, it boasts numerous picturesque communities including the larger towns of Columbia, Waterloo (county seat), Valmeyer, Hecker, as well as other smaller quaint villages such as Maeystown and Fults.
Founded in 1816 and named for James Monroe, Monroe County is located in Southwest Illinois and is bordered on the west by the Mississippi river. Geographically the county is located just 11 miles to the south east of St. Louis Missouri.
Featured Upcoming Events Shown Below
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COURTHOUSE CLOSED in Observance of Presidents’ Day
February 16County Board Meeting
February 17 @ 8:15 am - 11:00 amMonroe County Board of Health
February 18 @ 6:30 pmBoard of Appeals
February 23 @ 7:30 pmEast-West Gateway Council of Governments
February 25 @ 10:00 am