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St. Louis Cardinals nearing 5-year contract extension with Paul Goldschmidt, sources say

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St. Louis Cardinals nearing 5-year contract extension with Paul Goldschmidt, sources say

March 21, 2019 04:17 PM

Edwardsville double-murder suspect described as ‘quiet kid with a short temper’

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Edwardsville double-murder suspect described as ‘quiet kid with a short temper’

March 21, 2019 10:45 AM

Teacher licensing tests come under fire in Illinois

Politics & Government

Teacher licensing tests come under fire in Illinois

March 21, 2019 10:18 AM

Illinois State Police officer hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by semi

Metro-East News

Illinois State Police officer hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by semi

March 21, 2019 09:11 AM

Former administrator sues Madison County, claiming she was sexually harassed by board member

Metro-East News

Former administrator sues Madison County, claiming she was sexually harassed by board member

March 21, 2019 05:32 PM

Relative of man found dead inside East St. Louis home charged with first-degree murder

Crime

Relative of man found dead inside East St. Louis home charged with first-degree murder

March 20, 2019 08:49 PM

Jury convicts man who attacked food pantry director and caused him to lose an eye

Crime

Jury convicts man who attacked food pantry director and caused him to lose an eye

March 20, 2019 06:57 PM

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LeCompte named board chair for United Way’s Illinois Division

March 21, 2019 03:41 PM

Illinois State Police face 2nd suit over warehouse shooting

March 21, 2019 10:01 AM

Company won’t operate duck boats in 2019 after fatal sinking

March 21, 2019 01:19 PM

Report: Great Lakes feeling effects of rapid climate warming

March 21, 2019 04:46 PM

Indicted R. Kelly, saying he’s struggling financially, seeks permission to travel to Dubai for concerts

March 20, 2019 03:00 AM

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Congressman Shimkus talks about military spending and funding border wall

March 21, 2019 04:45 PM

Congressman Shimkus supports President’s national emergency declaration

March 21, 2019 04:47 PM

Charges filed in Edwardsville double homicide

March 19, 2019 07:34 PM

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Relative of man found dead inside East St. Louis home charged with first-degree murder

Metro-East News

Relative of man found dead inside East St. Louis home charged with first-degree murder

March 20, 2019 08:49 PM

Jury convicts man who attacked food pantry director and caused him to lose an eye

March 20, 2019 06:57 PM

Prison sentence extended for woman who prepared $769,000 worth of false tax returns

March 20, 2019 06:11 PM

Former administrator sues Madison County, claiming she was sexually harassed by board member

March 21, 2019 05:32 PM

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St. Louis Cardinals nearing 5-year contract extension with Paul Goldschmidt, sources say

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals nearing 5-year contract extension with Paul Goldschmidt, sources say

March 21, 2019 04:17 PM

High school softball is in full swing. Here are 14 area players to keep your eyes on.

March 21, 2019 10:10 AM

East St. Louis High School athletes capture New Balance Indoor Track Championships

March 21, 2019 09:27 AM

NCAA Tournament: Let the games begin - in earnest

March 21, 2019 08:59 AM

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Unprecedented spring flooding possible, US forecasters say

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Unprecedented spring flooding possible, US forecasters say

March 21, 2019 05:39 PM

AP: GOP won more seats in 2018 than suggested by vote share

March 21, 2019 04:49 PM

Illinois bank robber, 82, gets jail, home confinement

March 21, 2019 04:27 PM

Illinois State Police face 2nd suit over warehouse shooting

March 21, 2019 10:01 AM

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The Latest: EU chief says bloc decides on Brexit response

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The Latest: EU chief says bloc decides on Brexit response

March 21, 2019 05:35 PM

‘Anheuser-Busch is fearmongering:’ MillerCoors sues over Bud Light corn syrup ad

March 21, 2019 04:52 PM

Who owns the ocean water? Florida woman says she does. Fisherman says no way

March 21, 2019 01:04 PM

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March 21, 2019 04:30 PM

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Signal Hill superintendent using vacation days, will retire amid state investigation

Belleville Signal Hill Elementary School’s superintendent is retiring amid an investigation for teacher misconduct for distributing copies of a state assessment test before students took it, a security breach.

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An NCAA Tournament first? Zion Cam to debut in Columbia

March 21, 2019 04:40 PM

So much for Trout. Now let’s hope the Cardinals are smart enough to re-sign Goldschmidt.

March 20, 2019 01:05 PM

LeVelle Moton dazzles every March, so why is he still at NC Central?

March 19, 2019 02:35 PM

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East St. Louis native and Althoff Catholic High School graduate Christina Anthony will appear in an episode of ABC’s Black-ish later this season. The episode will double as a pilot for the potential prequel series to Black-ish.

Metro-East Living

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Althoff grad will appear on “Black-ish.” Her episode could be spun into a new sitcom.

Althoff Catholic High School graduate Christina Anthony is cast in an episode of the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated ABC sitcom, Black-ish, which may turn into a full-time role if the episode can be successfully spun into a new television show.

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East St. Louis church among top examples of Lithuanian-style architecture in the U.S.

Metro-East Living

East St. Louis church among top examples of Lithuanian-style architecture in the U.S.

March 14, 2019 09:38 PM

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He was shy, challenged and bullied as a child. Now he’s ‘king of karaoke’ in Belleville.

Metro-East Living

He was shy, challenged and bullied as a child. Now he’s ‘king of karaoke’ in Belleville.

March 15, 2019 05:00 AM

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