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Granite City elementary principal, also a Freeburg school board member, resigns
“I was hired to be a change agent, and I am proud of the positive changes that occurred at Wilson 1-2 Education Center under my leadership,” the principal wrote in his resignation letter.
High school teacher who infamously strangled teen girl and confessed when he erroneously thought the victim died in park is walking free years early
The former Illinois high school teacher who admittedly tried to strangle 17-year-old Ashley Reeves to death in 2006 is now out of prison. The post High school teacher who infamously strangled teen girl and confessed when he erroneously thought the victim died in park is walking free years early first appeared on Law & Crime.
Eckert’s Farm opens strawberry season with Pick-Your-Own event
Eckert’s Farm in Belleville has kicked off its strawberry season, and starting today, April 24, reservations are available for picking your own strawberries. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and strawberries are priced at $4.49 per pound, plus a fee for field access.
Evansville Police investigate early morning hit and run
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Evansville Police are investigating an early morning accident on the city’s west side. The accident happened just after 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of the Lloyd Expressway and St. Joe. Evansville Police say that a motorcycle rider was stopped at the light at St. Joe when he was rear ended by a […]
Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater nominated in USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater was one of 20 nominated by 2024 USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice for favorite drive-in theater. The drive-in, located in Belleville, Illinois, opened in 1949 and is celebrating its 75th anniversary season this year. It is the last remaining drive-in in the St. Louis region.
St. Clair Co. expanding Frank Scott Parkway East to Air Mobility, Scott Air Force Base
SHILOH, Ill. — St. Clair County leaders are moving forward with another expansion of Frank Scott Parkway. When Eddie Lofton was a kid Frank Scott Parkway was two lanes running through the middle of farm fields. “It was pretty much just a straight road to get from Belleville to...
Belleville’s newest restaurant announces opening date for this week. What to know
The new location for the family owned and operated business opens a year after the opening of the O’Fallon restaurant. And they are looking for employees to add to their team.
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