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Belleville News-Democrat

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Barking dogs cause feud between animal shelter and Belleville neighbors

The opening of an animal shelter in a former furniture store on Sherman Street in Belleville over the summer has sparked a neighborhood feud that seems to be escalating. Operators of the TNR and Rescue shelter argue that they’re performing an important community service by taking in stray and abandoned dogs and cats and adopting them out to good homes. Neighbors say they can’t sleep, work or live in peace with 25 dogs barking at all hours. “When I’m in bed, I can hear those dogs barking,” said Michelle Orlando, 46, a veterans service officer who lives across the street from the shelter in a small white frame home on Page Avenue. “It’s constant. I have a hot tub and a pool in my backyard, and I can’t even enjoy them.” Orlando said her 12-year-old son is dozing off at school because he isn’t getting enough rest, her 23-year-old daughter held pillows over her ears while home sick with the flu and Orlando had to get a prescription for sleep medication from her doctor. Other neighbors voiced similar concerns to a BND reporter who visited in the early evening on a recent weekday, when a chorus of dogs could be

Belleville, IL · 1d

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Farmington Inmate Dies at St. Louis Hospital

St. Louis, Mo. (KFMO) - A Missouri Department of Corrections inmate has died at a St. Louis hospital. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, 39-year-old Terry Benson was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital St. Louis at 4:48 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026. Benson was serving a five-year sentence at...

Farmington, MO · 3d

Country Herald

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Missouri Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO – Imagine driving west on Interstate 70 for Thanksgiving, leaving the St. Louis metropolitan area toward Columbia when a sudden curtain of blowing snow sweeps across the highway. Within moments, semitrailers fade from view, brake lights become difficult to see and a routine holiday trip turns dangerous.

Missouri · 16h

Collinsville Daily News

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Temporary closure of Illinois 159 in Belleville

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 159 between West J Street and North Douglas Avenue in Belleville will require a full closure beginning Monday, Nov. 16, weather permitting. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, Nov. 20. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Belleville, IL · 1d

FOX 2

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Clayton high-rise now in ninth day of blackout

Clayton, MO · 1d

FOX 2

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Turkey giveaway at SIHF Healthcare event in Cahokia Heights

Hundreds of cars lined up in Cahokia Heights early Thursday afternoon as SIHF Healthcare and community partners handed out free turkeys and fresh produce to local residents ahead of the holiday.

Cahokia, IL · 2d

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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Alton, IL · 6d

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Kirkwood City Council blindsided by undisclosed Rush Island litigation and mounting legal bills

An outside accounting firm is finally gearing up for a long-awaited forensic audit of the Kirkwood Electric Department as part of a probe to determine the factors behind a $15.6 million overspending fiasco. Many challenges await Chicago-based Plante Moran when it launches its probe in early 2027. One of the...

Kirkwood, MO · 2d

St. Louis American

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St. Louis expands shelter for cold weather

St. Louis city and county officials are expanding emergency shelter services as freezing temperatures approach the region this weekend, providing additional places for people experiencing homelessness to escape the cold. The city has secured 100 additional overflow beds, bringing its total shelter capacity to approximately 500 for Friday through Sunday,...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

Collinsville Daily News

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Local Food Inspections November 9 - 13

The following establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department between November 9 and 13. November 9 Evercare of Granite City No violations November 10 El Portal/Bar/Grill- Madison 44 (C) Clean Equipment/Utensils/Linens/Single-Use Articles stored incorrectly. Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles shall be stored: 1) in a clean and dry location; 2) away or protected from contamination; 3) at least six inches above the floor; 4) covered or inverted. Reference 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D). KITCHEN UTENSILS NOT COVERED OR INVERTED. UTENSILS INVERTED DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED. November 12 TriCities Columbus Home Association- Granite City No violations Teris Route 66 Diner- Granite City 6 (C) Employee observed drinking from an uncovered cup in the food preparation area. Provide a lid and straw for beverage cups. Reference 2-401.11. COOK HAD UNCOVERED DRINKING CUP ON PREP TABLE. CORRECTED BY PROVIDING LID, STRAW AND RELOCATE CUP. 22 (P) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food is not maintained at 41F, or less. Reference 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B). TACO MEAT IN POT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR FOUND AT 74F. CORRECTED BY DISCARDING MEAT. Garden Gate's Novel Idea- Granite City 10 (Pf) Provide handwashing sink. Reference 5-203.11; Shall be water temperature of at least 85F through mixing valve or

Madison County, IL · 1d

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Madison County Drug Court Reports Year Two Gains, Marks 30 Years

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Drug Court is marking strong progress after Year Two of Project Reclaiming Hope, a five-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant awarded September 30th, 2024. The grant expands treatment, recovery resources, and support for people and families affected by substance use and mental health disorders.

Madison County, IL · 1d

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Kirkwood: Entire Council Steps Back From Kirkwood Electric Audit

Turning away from a plan approved last week that would have split council members, the Kirkwood City Council on Thursday, Nov. 12, decided all of its members will limit their contact with the independent auditors poised to investigate the past five years at troubled Kirkwood Electric. After a 4-3 split...

Kirkwood, MO · 1d

FOX 2

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St. Louis Public Schools approves closure of nine schools

The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education approved a proposal Tuesday to close nine schools by the 2027-28 school year to address a $41 million budget deficit.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Stuart statement on BJC, Aetna agreement

By Tribune Staff • State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after BJC Health and Aetna health insurance have reached an agreement to extend health care coverage for at least one year:. “I’m grateful BJC and Aetna have come together to ensure members in our community and...

Illinois · 3d

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Another Marine Trustee speaks to set story straight on sewers

Mayor Darren Apken and Trustee Harry “Bud” Kreutzberg talked to a reporter separately. While Apken did not wish to rebut the original article, the reporter wanted to offer village officials an opportunity to tell their side and answer questions. Apken requested that the original article not run in print and the Times-Tribune agreed; it is only online.

Marine, IL · 2d

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IL Officials Prep to Transfer Patients From Troubled Hospital

Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.”

Granite City, IL · 2d

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Alton City Council Meeting: Data Center Concerns, City Business and Public Comment

At the November 12, 2026, Alton City Council meeting, residents spoke at length about the proposed Terawatt data center, raising concerns about noise, energy and water use, environmental effects, public transparency and the project’s potential impact on the community. Other speakers urged the city to consider alternative uses for the former steel mill site, asked about conditions at 845 Danforth Street, and called for progress in negotiations with Teamsters Local 525. Council discussion included a proposal to introduce a temporary data-center moratorium; it was referred to the Committee of the Whole, not adopted at this meeting.

Alton, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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East Alton-Wood River district considers wearable panic badges for staff

East Alton-Wood River studies panic badges as another layer in campus security

East Alton, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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Alton City Council hires new human resources, planning directors

After Greg Caffey’s resignation, Alton names successor to planning and code enforcement

Alton, IL · 1d