Metro-East NewsSolar farm could turn polluted land to boon for East St. Louis electric billsAbout 2,000 low-income residents will get free power and thousands of others will see sharp drops to their electricity bills, officials say.June 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Metro-East NewsBelleville News-Democrat recognized for its reporting. Revisit the winning workUpdated June 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Metro-East NewsWhat the Belleville News-Democrat Covered Last Week: June 1, 2026Updated June 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
CrimeMetro-east man faces multiple child porn charges after task force investigationJune 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
IllinoisIllinois named 3rd-worst state for vehicle thefts. These 10 models are most stolenJune 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Metro-East NewsCrews patch, plan repairs after North Green Mount Road in Shiloh bucklesUpdated June 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Weather NewsGeomagnetic storm could make northern lights visible in Illinois. When to lookUpdated June 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Metro-East News‘It’s terrifying’: Swansea residents find 9 mm bullet embedded in backyard deckUpdated June 4, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Metro-East NewsProperty-rights group cites Illinois “Garden Act” in Millstadt garden disputeUpdated June 4, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Food & DrinkWhere can you find the cheapest local or chain pizza in Belleville? We checkedUpdated June 4, 2026 at 7:22 AM
CrimeCharges filed after O'Fallon woman is shot during altercation outside her homeJune 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
EducationIllinois lawmakers OK several bills that impact schools and educatorsJune 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
CrimeTroy home held thousands of pounds of explosives before fire that killed threeUpdated June 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois lawmakers pass $56B budget funded by new business taxesJune 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
BellevilleSee 5 IL state government jobs open in metro-east. One pays up to $162K yearlyJune 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Food & DrinkKrispy Kreme is giving away doughnuts — again. How to get a free one & whenJune 1, 2026 at 11:51 AM
BellevilleMissing Belleville man has dementia and may be confused, niece saysUpdated May 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Metro-East NewsNo foul play in death of Belleville man found near park, police sayUpdated May 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Metro-East NewsMissing Belleville man has dementia and may be confused, niece saysUpdated May 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Metro-East NewsBelleville Police investigating death of man found near bike trailUpdated May 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Metro-East NewsWork on former Swansea CVS conversion nears summer opening. Here’s the latestMay 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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