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Meredith Howard

Belleville News-Democrat

Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

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LATEST FROM MEREDITH HOWARD

Weather News

Severe thunderstorms could bring large hail, tornado to metro-east. See forecast

Updated June 17, 2026 at 1:14 PM

Illinois

Is it legal to sleep in your car at an Illinois rest area? What the rules say

Updated June 22, 2026 at 8:57 AM

Metro-East News

What is the New World Screwworm, and should you take precautions in Illinois?

June 17, 2026 at 4:17 AM

Belleville

Are Illinois post offices, agencies closed for this year’s Juneteenth holiday?

June 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM

Food & Drink

Here’s IL’s ‘most iconic’ dish, says Food Network. Where to get it in metro-east

Updated June 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM

Belleville

Which metro-east police departments have drones, and how do they use them?

June 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Belleville

Illinois launches new statewide digital library. Here are the extra perks

June 12, 2026 at 9:36 AM

Illinois

Southern Illinois recreation spot named among ‘best free things to do’ statewide

June 11, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Weather News

Belleville to see heat index over 100 + risk of severe thunderstorms. See timing

Updated June 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Metro-East News

Illinois ranks 3rd-worst in US for vehicle thefts. How does Belleville compare?

June 10, 2026 at 4:49 AM

Illinois

2 southern Illinois hiking trails rank among best in the state, AllTrails finds

June 10, 2026 at 4:33 AM

Illinois

Expect more of these pests this summer in Illinois (+ how to stay protected)

June 9, 2026 at 4:28 AM

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