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MetroLink operating as normal following crash in East St. Louis

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MetroLink operating as normal following crash in East St. Louis

February 23, 2020 10:53 AM

5 hurt in MetroLink crash as track closure expected to last all night

Metro-East News

5 hurt in MetroLink crash as track closure expected to last all night

February 22, 2020 2:13 PM

Former Belleville home of Blues announcer became dilapidated. Now it’s a showpiece.

Belleville

Former Belleville home of Blues announcer became dilapidated. Now it’s a showpiece.

February 22, 2020 5:05 AM

State fire marshal investigates O’Fallon house fire

Metro-East News

State fire marshal investigates O’Fallon house fire

February 21, 2020 5:00 PM

O’Fallon mother accused of planning to kill her three children pleads not guilty

Crime

O’Fallon mother accused of planning to kill her three children pleads not guilty

February 21, 2020 3:11 PM

Raw sewage invades the homes of Illinois’ poorest residents. Why hasn’t it been fixed?

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Raw sewage invades the homes of Illinois’ poorest residents. Why hasn’t it been fixed?

February 20, 2020 12:17 PM

‘This killing has to stop,’ says a Fairview Heights mother who found her son dead

Crime

‘This killing has to stop,’ says a Fairview Heights mother who found her son dead

February 21, 2020 8:15 AM

State News

Illinois contractor faces federal fraud charges in Indiana

February 23, 2020 3:12 PM

Pullman’s revitalization continues 5 years after designation

February 23, 2020 9:08 AM

Hospital, college in Springfield team up on nursing shortage

February 23, 2020 8:41 AM

Illinois Supreme Court candidate forum set for Chicago

February 23, 2020 8:36 AM

Needle exchange expanded for southern Illinois drug users

February 23, 2020 12:03 AM

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Feb. 22, 2020: IHSA state wrestling tournament

February 22, 2020 11:12 PM

Trip down memory lane for Tom Calhoun

February 22, 2020 6:45 AM

Before and after slideshow of Belleville renovation

February 22, 2020 4:00 AM

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MetroLink operating as normal following crash in East St. Louis

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MetroLink operating as normal following crash in East St. Louis

February 23, 2020 10:53 AM

Highland Bulldogs sports report — Feb. 26 edition

February 23, 2020 12:27 AM

Trip down memory lane for Tom Calhoun

February 22, 2020 6:45 AM

Before and after slideshow of Belleville renovation

February 22, 2020 4:00 AM

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Special teams were extra special as Battlehawks bring pro football back to St. Louis

Sports

Special teams were extra special as Battlehawks bring pro football back to St. Louis

February 23, 2020 8:09 PM

Althoff, Belleville West wrestlers win IHSA state championships in Champaign

February 22, 2020 11:18 PM

IHSA Boys Basketball Postseason Tournament Pairings

February 22, 2020 5:32 PM

Collinsville’s Taylor secures scoring record in victory against West, Mater Dei wins

February 22, 2020 1:45 AM

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Special teams were extra special as Battlehawks bring pro football back to St. Louis

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Special teams were extra special as Battlehawks bring pro football back to St. Louis

February 23, 2020 8:09 PM

MetroLink operating as normal following crash in East St. Louis

February 23, 2020 10:53 AM

Althoff, Belleville West wrestlers win IHSA state championships in Champaign

February 22, 2020 11:18 PM

Former Belleville home of Blues announcer became dilapidated. Now it’s a showpiece.

February 22, 2020 5:05 AM

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S. Korea reports 161 more virus cases, worries about spread

Nation & World

S. Korea reports 161 more virus cases, worries about spread

February 23, 2020 9:04 PM

Italy rushes to contain Europe’s first major virus outbreak

February 23, 2020 5:02 PM

Announcer calls girls’ names ‘disgusting’ while introducing high schoolers in Oklahoma

February 23, 2020 4:44 PM

Daring helicopter rescue saves woman after 80-foot plunge into CA canyon, video shows

February 23, 2020 3:07 PM

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Is toxic chemical used at Scott Air Force Base contaminating local water sources?

PFAS, known to cause cancer and birth defects, could taint drinking and well water in Illinois cities near the military base. Airmen use it in foam to put out fires caused during training or crash testing.

Blogs & Columns

The St. Louis Battlehawks and XFL success is important for the sports city

February 21, 2020 9:54 AM

Thank goodness the St. Louis Cardinals invested in Miles Mikolas instead of in offense

February 17, 2020 9:04 AM

It’s time for baseball fans to tell MLB that it’s rule changes are killing the game

February 14, 2020 9:47 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 17, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 17, 2020

February 20, 2020 8:42 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 10, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 10, 2020

February 13, 2020 9:50 PM

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

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

February 06, 2020 10:20 PM

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Metro-east calendar: Looking for a Mardi Gras event? Plenty of options available

Calendar events for Feb. 20-27 in Belleville, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Edwardsville, Highland and other IL suburbs of St. Louis MO including games, food, theaters, festivals, concerts, fish fry, mardi gras

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A new Lion’s Choice opens in Edwardsville and 8 other restaurant news bites

Food & Drink

A new Lion’s Choice opens in Edwardsville and 8 other restaurant news bites

February 18, 2020 5:00 AM

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Columbia nurse, mother and former beauty queen is competing on ‘The Biggest Loser’

Metro-East News

Columbia nurse, mother and former beauty queen is competing on ‘The Biggest Loser’

February 18, 2020 5:00 AM

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