Elections
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both say food costs too much. What can they do about it?
Updated September 22, 2024 at 4:01 PM
BND Reality Check
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Metro-East News
Here’s how Cahokia 187 is building a new high school without the taxpayers’ OK
Updated August 15, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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Metro-East News
City of Belleville’s new spokesman — its third in eight months — abruptly leaves job
Updated August 3, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Metro-East News
Damaged bridge in East St. Louis may reopen earlier than expected. Here’s a project update
Updated July 24, 2024 at 6:59 PM
National
What to know about ballots now that Biden has dropped out of the presidential race
Updated July 23, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Metro-East News
SAVE has plan for Turkey Hill homes. Rumors, neighborhood concerns stir controversy.
Updated June 25, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Metro-East News
East St. Louis bridge repairs likely won’t begin until later this summer. Here’s why
Updated June 13, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Metro-East News
Damaged East St. Louis bridge may be closed for months. Why is it taking so long to fix?
Updated June 12, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Education
Fairview Heights school district failed to claim federal grant money. How much?
Updated May 16, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Metro-East News
‘We are in bad shape.’ East St. Louis bridge closing raises concerns in community
Updated June 5, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Metro-East News
Residents who lost property due to unpaid taxes say St. Clair County owes them money
April 26, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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