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Federal program helps IL cities cover COVID costs, but no aid for local businesses

Politics & Government

Federal program helps IL cities cover COVID costs, but no aid for local businesses

More than $250 million is being distributed, but the IML is disappointed that none of it can be used to help struggling businesses.

August 13, 2020 8:00 AM

O’Fallon hospital’s system lays off 10% of employees instead of reinstating them

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O’Fallon hospital’s system lays off 10% of employees instead of reinstating them

As COVID cases soared in Missouri, more from southwest IL went to visit, data shows

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As COVID cases soared in Missouri, more from southwest IL went to visit, data shows

August 13, 2020 5:00 AM

Gov. J.B. Pritzker warns of further shutdowns if COVID-19 metrics continue to rise

Coronavirus

Gov. J.B. Pritzker warns of further shutdowns if COVID-19 metrics continue to rise

August 12, 2020 7:00 PM

Southwestern Illinois counties report 158 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, no new deaths

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Southwestern Illinois counties report 158 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, no new deaths

Freeburg High School joins feeder districts by sticking with some in-person classes

Education

Freeburg High School joins feeder districts by sticking with some in-person classes

Three teens arrested in Cahokia when car they allegedly stole broke down

Crime

Three teens arrested in Cahokia when car they allegedly stole broke down

State News

Tropical seabird mysteriously appears in the Missouri Ozarks. How did it get there?

Chicago police: Driver struck pedestrian twice, killing her

August 12, 2020 9:04 PM

Chicago mayor names committee to review public monuments

August 12, 2020 6:19 PM

Chicago Police post looting videos to identify suspects

August 12, 2020 4:49 PM

‘Kicked in the teeth’: Devastation mounts from Midwest storm

August 12, 2020 4:20 PM

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How to set up your digital access

August 13, 2020 9:45 AM

Watch how coronavirus cases spread in the St. Louis, MO region

August 12, 2020 5:28 PM

Mail-in voting: what is it and why is it controversial?

August 11, 2020 12:51 PM

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Watch how coronavirus cases spread in the St. Louis, MO region

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Watch how coronavirus cases spread in the St. Louis, MO region

Highland girls tennis hopes depth will drive another strong campaign amid COVID-19

August 13, 2020 9:32 AM

O’Fallon hospital’s system lays off 10% of employees instead of reinstating them

As COVID cases soared in Missouri, more from southwest IL went to visit, data shows

August 13, 2020 5:00 AM

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East St. Louis offensive lineman picks up offer from SEC power

Sports

East St. Louis offensive lineman picks up offer from SEC power

August 11, 2020 7:00 AM

IHSA fall practice begins while schools await approval of Return to Activities plan

Chiefs face questions on the offensive line. Here’s where they might look for some help

August 13, 2020 5:00 AM

Former Chiefs offensive line coach dies two weeks after motorcycle accident

August 12, 2020 5:52 PM

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Federal program helps IL cities cover COVID costs, but no aid for local businesses

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Federal program helps IL cities cover COVID costs, but no aid for local businesses

August 13, 2020 8:00 AM

As COVID cases soared in Missouri, more from southwest IL went to visit, data shows

August 13, 2020 5:00 AM

O’Fallon hospital’s system lays off 10% of employees instead of reinstating them

Watch how coronavirus cases spread in the St. Louis, MO region

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US official: FBI to join Beirut explosion investigation

Nation & World

US official: FBI to join Beirut explosion investigation

August 13, 2020 9:37 AM

165 absentee ballots arrived in mail a week after primary election, Michigan clerk says

August 13, 2020 9:15 AM

Turtle dies after shell was painted with nail polish, glitter, Ohio animal group says

August 13, 2020 8:52 AM

Dramatic photos show tug-of-war on I-95 as trooper tries to save woman in Connecticut

August 13, 2020 6:42 AM

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Will Illinois impose more COVID restrictions? Watch our region’s daily progress here

Illinois will impose restrictions on businesses and gatherings if average number of coronavirus tests that are positive, positivity rate, in St. Clair, Madison, Randolph, Clinton, Monroe, Washington & Bond counties grows.

Blogs & Columns

The St. Louis Cardinals’ lengthy vacation is really hurting the team going forward

August 12, 2020 5:29 PM

The St. Louis Cardinals are exhibit A in why this baseball season needs to end — now

August 10, 2020 1:52 PM

It’s a crime that Dylan Carlson isn’t on the St. Louis Cardinals roster right now

August 07, 2020 3:19 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 3, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 3, 2020

August 06, 2020 8:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 27, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 27, 2020

July 30, 2020 8:51 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 20, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 20, 2020

July 23, 2020 8:06 PM

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Metro-east calendar: Grab some food, visit a farmers market, or check out a concert

Calendar events for August 13-20 in Belleville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Edwardsville, Highland and other IL suburbs of St. Louis MO including games, food, plays, theaters, festivals, concerts, fish fries.

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McKendree welcomes students to campus with masks, thermometers and a list of symptoms

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McKendree welcomes students to campus with masks, thermometers and a list of symptoms

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St. Clair County historian who recovered from COVID-19 calls it ‘absolutely awful’

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St. Clair County historian who recovered from COVID-19 calls it ‘absolutely awful’

August 08, 2020 5:00 AM

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