Education
If SNAP ends, what happens to free lunches in metro-east schools?
Updated October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Metro-East News
Another judge’s ruling favors East St. Louis cops. Will they finally get back pay?
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Metro-East News
Can metro-east food pantries handle demand if SNAP is stopped by shutdown?
October 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Politics & Government
In response to court order, Illinois Rep. Charlie Meier allows comments on Facebook
Updated October 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Metro-East News
Metro-east IDOT supervisor back at work, despite scathing report on bad behavior
Updated October 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Metro-East News
Is Collinsville’s water safe? City changes its answer after new PFAS tests
Updated September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Metro-East News
SWIC spending $62M on capital projects, but withholds key details
Updated September 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Metro-East News
Why some southern Illinois farmers are stuck raising crops that no longer thrive
September 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Belleville
Controversy over cemetery solar farm draws Belleville Diocese into fray
Updated August 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Metro-East News
Timeline of Fairview foster home death shows caseworker turnover, missed warnings
August 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Business
Trump promised to end tax on tips. Who gets tax breaks on tips and overtime?
August 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
National
Alligator Alcatraz contractors have links to allegations of fraud, price-gouging
Updated June 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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