Metro-East News These were 10 of the biggest stories from the first week of 2017 News-Democrat January 8, 2017 11:20 AM Parolee who lived with St. Clair County judge is charged with murder Fischer’s Restaurant, longtime Belleville institution, to close Eckert’s is offering ice skating in Belleville City Clerk Dallas Cook removed from Belleville electoral board Three churches get permission to open in Belleville Her foster dog had cancer, but she never gave up hope. Now, the dog is healthy. 12-year-old wants administrators to bring ‘Minecraft’ to school This Highland man wants his clothing line to motivate you to be successful Controversial Madison County appointee blames sexual abuse for past problems Tarasenko’s two goals cap perfect Winter Classic day for Blues
