Metro-East News
Lawmaker asked CDC to study public health near Sauget years ago. What’s the status?
Updated April 17, 2024 at 5:25 PM
BND Reality Check
A BND series focused on bringing transparency and accountability to local news coverage. Our reporters dig deeper to deliver fast facts about issues that matter to southwest Illinois. Send questions and tips to newsroom@bnd.com.
Crime
Why has Illinois released hundreds of prison inmates earlier than expected?
April 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Metro-East News
Was it carbon monoxide or gas that made O’Fallon students sick? Neither, says chief
Updated April 12, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Metro-East News
Can Belleville officials keep you from displaying Confederate flags and swastikas?
Updated April 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Belleville
Is crime up or down in Belleville? Here’s what new, more detailed reporting system shows
Updated April 12, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Metro-East News
Introducing Reality Check. Here’s how you can contribute to this BND watchdog series
Updated April 11, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Education
St. Clair County school district is tackling decades-long budget trouble. Here’s how
April 4, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Metro-East News
St. Clair County thought it’d have all new tornado sirens by now. Why they’re delayed
Updated April 3, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Metro-East News
Lawmakers asked CDC to assess IL city’s health after sewage exposure. What’s the holdup?
Updated April 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Metro-East News
Where’s the money to fix Cahokia Heights’ broken sewer system? Residents want answers
Updated March 29, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Education
Teachers, parents at Fairview Heights school confront board about ‘financial difficulty’
Updated March 29, 2024 at 10:33 AM
NCAA Tournament
Why doesn’t Kentucky just pay the $33 million it would take to make John Calipari go away?
Updated May 24, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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