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Metro-East LivingThis historic home on Belleville's Main Street features modern upgrades and a 19th century cellarUpdated February 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Metro-East LivingBald eagles soar into the metro-east. Here’s how you can watch and protect themJanuary 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Metro-East LivingOldest home on Main? Belleville’s 1840s bakery-turned-lofts needs new ownerUpdated January 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Metro-East News2025 Holiday Lights Guide: 11 can’t-miss spots in and around southwest IllinoisUpdated December 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Metro-East LivingEvery Catholic Church in the metro-east holds part of a saint. Why?December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
IllinoisAn Illinois city is the No. 1 best affordable place to live in US, report saysNovember 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Metro-East LivingBelleville’s Lincoln Theatre rolls out red carpet for international film festivalNovember 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Metro-East LivingDowntown Belleville business expands into former neighborhood spice shopNovember 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Metro-East LivingNew fall events promise more family fun at O’Fallon’s Downtown DistrictUpdated October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Metro-East LivingOwn this metro-east bed & breakfast with stunning river views for only $2.7 millionUpdated October 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Metro-East LivingBath & Body Works opens in Belleville. Plus, retail and restaurant newsOctober 3, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Metro-East LivingIndependent bookstore opens in O’Fallon with wide-ranging options for readersSeptember 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Metro-East LivingShakespeare, Miles Davis unite in East St. Louis play written by ex-BND reporterUpdated September 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Metro-East LivingMaking ice cream from paw paws, Illinois's native fruitSeptember 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Morning NewsletterReady for autumn? Check out 5 fall festivals coming up in the Belleville areaSeptember 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Metro-East LivingLocal mom launches app to help mothers manage mayhem -- and earn extra cashAugust 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Illinois3 Illinois state parks named among best in the US for 2025. One made the top 10August 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Metro-East LivingGet your paint party on at a new Fairview Heights businessAugust 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Metro-East LivingThis Belleville fixer-upper has 28 rooms and a swimming pool in the basementUpdated July 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Metro-East LivingBelleville business remodels for more space, more merch and more good JuJuUpdated July 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Metro-East LivingProfessional “kings” rocked, rolled and remembered at metro-east Elvis FestivalJuly 22, 2025 at 5:30 AM