Education3 IL cities ranked below US average for education. How did the metro-east fare?Here’s how the metro-east and St. Louis region stacked up in a new education ranking.July 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Remains believed to be a child’s found near Belleville, may be linked to kidnappingUpdated July 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husbandJuly 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
3 IL cities ranked below US average for education. How did the metro-east fare?July 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
BellevilleBelleville repeals ban on ‘tiny homes’ approved under former administrationUpdated July 8, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Weather NewsCould an unusual summer El Niño mean cooler temps in Illinois? See forecastUpdated July 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
BellevilleThe 5 cheapest flights from MidAmerica for your summer vacation plansUpdated July 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BusinessIllinois state government hiring for 38 metro-east jobs. What do they pay?July 6, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Weather NewsExtreme heat and thunderstorms may affect 4th of July plans in the metro-eastJuly 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Metro-East NewsWhich metro-east grocery stores close early for 4th of July? See holiday hoursJune 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
EducationAfter family push, Belleville 201 standardizes tributes for deceased graduatesJune 30, 2026 at 6:46 AM
O'Fallon Progress100 years ago: Stellar safety record survives despite an explosive FourthJuly 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Metro-East NewsAfter 60-plus years, a Belleville church will close after Sunday’s serviceJune 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM
BellevilleWhy was Belleville’s patriotic music festival abruptly postponed?Updated June 25, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Food & DrinkFamily-run shop named best ice cream in IL (+ our picks for metro-east faves)June 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM
BellevilleSt. Clair County buying Belleville restaurant near Belle-Clair FairgroundsJune 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
O'Fallon Progress100 years ago: Opening of new Catholic school draws who’s who of Belleville DioceseJune 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Belleville5 family friendly activities near Belleville for summer fun outingsUpdated June 23, 2026 at 12:22 AM
BellevillePeak viewing time for the ‘strawberry’ moon in Illinois (+ how it got its name)Updated June 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
BellevilleSon’s death pushes mom to help others with free Belleville mental health servicesUpdated June 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
BellevilleBelleville to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music festival, paradeUpdated June 19, 2026 at 8:32 AM
EducationBelleville elementary schools to equip teachers with wearable panic buttonsJune 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Weather NewsSevere thunderstorms could bring large hail, tornado to metro-east. See forecastUpdated June 17, 2026 at 1:14 PM
O'Fallon Progress100 years ago: 235-foot mooring mast tethers air ships at Scott FieldJune 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
BellevilleWhich metro-east police departments have drones, and how do they use them?June 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM
BellevilleAre Illinois post offices, agencies closed for this year’s Juneteenth holiday?June 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM
