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Collinsville Daily News

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Pet of the Week- Meet Starr!

Thank you to Doit's Village Inn for sponsoring The Granite City Daily News adoptable pet from Metro East Humane Society. Meet Starr! This spunky girl is full of personality and guaranteed to keep you smiling! She's playful, fun, and has just the right amount of sass, but once the excitement settles down, Starr turns into an absolute cuddle bug who loves being close to her people. She's ready to trade shelter life for a cozy bed, a loving family, and someone she can call her very own. Starr has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to give her a chance. Don't let this sweet girl wait any longer come meet Starr. Hi I am new to Metro East Humane Society and I am very excited to meet you!! If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website at https://www.mehs.org/adoptables If you are interested in learning more about all of our adoptables or the adoption process at MEHS, please email info@mehs.org All of our dogs and cats will be microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations at the time of adoption. MEHS Adoption Fees: Dogs under 6 months: $250

Granite City, IL · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

Illinois · 2d

FOX 2

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Sauget’s historic Statue of Liberty replica stands tall once again

After major repairs, a century-old Statue of Liberty replica is standing tall once again in Sauget, Illinois.

Sauget, IL · 1d

thenarrativematters.com

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High Schoolers Discover Career Opportunities at 2026 Girls in Aviation Day

Annual event at St. Louis Downtown Airport encourages female students to be curious, courageous and confident as they explore futures in aerospace and aviation. [ST. LOUIS, MO/Nov. 10, 2026] Area high school girls got an up-close look at careers in aviation on Friday, Oct. 23, as the Saint Louis University (SLU) Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science and SLU’s Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapter hosted the 2026 Girls in Aviation Day at St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia Heights, Ill.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

metroeaststar.com

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Taste of SIBR Returns to Collinsville to Support Food Pantries

COLLINSVILLE — A plate of local food will come with a chance to support area food pantries at the Southwestern Illinois Board of Realtors’ Taste of SIBR on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. The event, open to the public, will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Madison...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

edglentoday.com

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Kay Weber Presents 46th Annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show

BELLEVILLE - A major art and craft show will return to Belleville for its 46th year. Sign in to hide this notification. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. Kay Weber presents the 46th annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show from Friday, Nov. 27, through...

Belleville, IL · 1d

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Overnight Warming Locations Provide Shelter for Cold Nights, Seek Volunteers as Temperatures Drop

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/WOOD RIVER - The Overnight Warming Locations have announced a new site for the 2026–2027 season, and they’re looking for volunteers to serve community members experiencing homelessness and heat insufficiency. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know...

Alton, IL · 20h

Country Herald

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MO-IL Weather Alert: St. Louis 28° Saturday, 60° Wednesday

ST. LOUIS, MO – A sharp November chill is settling across the Missouri-Illinois border, bringing freezing nights before temperatures rebound into the 60s next week. Residents across St. Louis, St. Louis County and Metro East Illinois should prepare for several cold mornings and a significant temperature swing.

St. Louis, MO · 5h