Metro-East NewsA new store is coming to Fairview Heights. Here’s when it opens, plus other detailsUpdated July 3, 2024 at 6:37 AM
Metro-East NewsFamily of Monroe County man killed by train settles lawsuits with railroad and farmJuly 3, 2024 at 6:00 AM
CrimeMan charged in fatal Swansea crash was twice the legal limit of alcohol, prosecutor saysJuly 3, 2024 at 5:45 AM
IllinoisU.S. Supreme Court makes announcement about Illinois’ ban on assault weaponsUpdated July 2, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Metro-East NewsBelleville man charged in Swansea accident that killed woman, injured 3 othersUpdated July 2, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Highland News LeaderHighland Farmers Market moves inside as cooling shelters open across Madison CountyJune 27, 2024 at 2:18 PM
IllinoisIllinois state gas tax will increase again soon. How much more will you have to pay?June 26, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Crime15 arrested, firearms seized in latest metro-east crime crackdown by Illinois State PoliceUpdated June 26, 2024 at 8:58 AM
EducationBelleville District 201 educator retiring after more than 30 years in her hometownJune 26, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Metro-East NewsSummer intern joins BND newsroom to cover breaking news, find answer to reader questionsJune 26, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Highland News LeaderUnwanted guests inflict more damage on Highland City Hall as renovation continuesJune 21, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Highland: SportsHighland outfielder Ottensmeier makes his college baseball choice officialJune 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Highland: SportsChildhood friends, Highland teammates will continue basketball careers in college togetherJune 20, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Metro-East NewsUpdate: Police seek man who fired at officer before standoff, Cahokia Heights detective saysUpdated June 19, 2024 at 11:06 AM