Instead of facing the rest of a 38-year prison sentence, a Madison County man accused of murder finds himself a free man. Get the details here.
Get everything you need to know about Art on the Square this weekend by clicking here. We've got the show schedule, info on entertainment, a list of food vendors, schedules for kids entertainment, and more.
Today's talk around the water cooler ...
Granite City classmates, school honor teen killed in accident
Pregnant Alton woman was beaten, shot, burned and scalded
Belle-Scott Dinner reinforces city's tie with base
Our history is your history — the Belleville News-Democrat is celebrating its 150th year of publication this year, and to mark the occasion we've published a book, "150 Years, 150 Headlines," chronicling hallmark events in the metro-east in the last century and a half. Watch this video to see how you can get your copy of the book.
Check out our yearly guide to life around here, "Metro-east Living." It's filled with information you need to make your way around the metro-east. Find online extras plus a listing of local festivals here.
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— Online Editor Joe Ostermeier
Online Producer Carla Anderson
