EducationThis city has more English learners than ever, but they often struggle to graduate. Here’s what could help. Updated August 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Ultramarathoner invites metro-east residents to join run on major Route 66 questUpdated August 7, 2026 at 10:36 AM
EducationHow East St. Louis students and their families can get medical care at schoolUpdated August 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
EducationBack-to-school sales tax holiday begins. What’s eligible in Illinois, Missouri?August 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
EducationEast St. Louis Senior High School expands school community clinicUpdated August 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
EducationIllinois health officials urge vaccination for back-to-school seasonAugust 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
EducationInside the summer program boosting skills and confidence for 40,000 kids Updated August 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
EducationIllinois offers temporary sales tax reduction on back-to-school shoppingAugust 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationSchool cameras may protect students. But who protects the footage? Updated August 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
EducationHow to plan a stress-free college dorm move-in (2026 checklist) Updated August 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
EducationThousands of journalists are leaving newsrooms and taking marketing jobs. Here's why. Updated July 31, 2026 at 11:29 AM
EducationHow does online schooling support students preparing for college? Updated July 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
EducationMascoutah schools land $5.1M federal grant to expand special ed at Scott ElementaryJuly 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationMetro-east is now home to one of few Samoan language courses in the U.S.July 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationEast St. Louis schools launch 24/7 mental health crisis lineUpdated July 22, 2026 at 12:19 PM
EducationNonprofit aims to restore funding for East St. Louis after-school programs. How?July 16, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Metro-East NewsFormer Vatterott site in Fairview Heights will be SWIC’s newest campusJuly 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Education3 IL cities ranked below US average for education. How did the metro-east fare?July 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
IllinoisIllinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effectJuly 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
CrimeMetro-east coach pleads not guilty to sex assault charges as more details emergeJuly 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationCahokia school district union rejects proposed contract. Here’s whyUpdated July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
EducationWith judge’s ruling, East St. Louis schools lose federal grant fundingUpdated June 30, 2026 at 10:29 AM
EducationAfter family push, Belleville 201 standardizes tributes for deceased graduatesJune 30, 2026 at 6:46 AM
EducationEast St. Louis schools could lose food pantry, programs while grant is in limboJune 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM
CrimeMan who worked in East St. Louis after-school program accused of soliciting childJune 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM
