Elections
Somebody turned to ‘dirty tactics’ in Shiloh mayoral race, but nobody is saying who
Updated March 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
BND Reality Check
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Belleville
Belleville mayoral race shows split between powerful Democrats in metro-east
Updated March 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Belleville
True or false? We fact-checked campaign claims by Belleville’s candidates for mayor
Updated March 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Metro-East News
Illinois law requires transparency when police kill. Metro-east cases stay in the dark
Updated January 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Metro-East News
St. Clair County paid $460K in 2024 to settle lawsuits, workers’ compensation claims
January 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
National
Matt Gaetz is accused of paying for sex with a minor. Will he face charges in Florida?
Updated January 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Education
Illinois’ school funding formula changed in 2017. Is your local district getting its share?
Updated November 8, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Elections
Trump wants to cut taxes on Social Security payments. But will that mean lower benefits?
October 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Elections
Who would Kamala Harris’ tax plan benefit? How she wants to tax different income groups
October 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Metro-East News
How has the Fairview Heights restaurant tied to illnesses fared in health inspections?
Updated October 18, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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Business
Kamala Harris says Trump economic plan will cost middle class households $4,000. Is she correct?
Updated October 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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National
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
Updated December 3, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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