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Belleville MetroLink riders, prepare for shuttles, delays beginning Monday
Work on the MetroLink rail system beginning Monday in the metro-east and continuing through September may cause delays of up to 25 minutes for passengers, according to Metro officials.
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METRO-EAST NEWS
Police investigate infant's death in Cahokia
Cahokia Police are investigating the death of a baby who was found dead Thursday morning, according to TV news reports.
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CRIME
Mascoutah Middle School employee faces sexual abuse charges
A 21-year-old man who worked part-time as a maintenance worker at Mascoutah Middle School was charged Friday with six counts of criminal sexual abuse.
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CRIME
Former Boy Scout volunteer goes to prison for sexually molesting boys
A former Boy Scout volunteer and suspended Scott Air Force Base civilian employee entered the Menard Correctional Center on Thursday to begin serving six years for sexually molesting male children in his family.
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CRIME
Belleville man charged with sexual abuse
Belleville Police charged a man with criminal sexual abuse after responding to a complaint late Wednesday night.
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CRIME
Washington Park man charged in Belleville carjacking
Police have charged a Washington Park man in connection with a carjacking Wednesday night in Belleville.
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METRO-EAST NEWS
Senate OKs medical marijuana; McCarter recalls daughter's drug-related death
Despite tearful opposition from a metro-east lawmaker, the Illinois Senate on Friday approved a bill allowing people to use marijuana to ease the pain of certain medical ailments.
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METRO-EAST NEWS
Lt. Gov. presides over 'listening post' visit in effort to protect Scott AFB
The future of Scott Air Force Base won't be on the line for at least two more years -- if that.
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CRIME
Mascoutah mother accused of providing alcohol for teen son killed in crash
The mother of an 18-year-old Belleville West student killed in a car crash earlier this year now faces charges related to the crash.
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METRO-EAST NEWS
Art on the Square schedule
The 12th annual Art on the Square features 105 artists from all over the world, who will display and sell their work.




