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Democrats flipped a metro-east state legislature seat and could win another

Democrats flipped one metro-east state legislature seat and could get another. Marsie Geldert-Murphey defeated state Sen. Erica Harriss, R-Glen Carbon, for the 56th District in the north metro-east by 5 percentage points on Tuesday. She's one of at least four Democrats to flip Republican-held state Senate seats in Illinois. Like...

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Granite City Fresh Market Coming to Bellmore Village

The Granite City City Council meeting opened on November 4, at 7pm. The minutes from the previous meeting were passed unanimously. In presentation of communications, representatives from Bellmore Village gave a presentation on the planned renovations of the stores they purchased, one of which will be Granite City Fresh Market. The market will offer a deli counter and fresh high quality produce. In public correspondence Susie Rodgers spoke first, on the behalf of Heather Groetecke. She read a statement from Groetecke that revolved around the "No" result of the recent referendum asking whether residents were in favor of data centers. She praised the community for standing together, calling for transparency and resisting a data center. Jacob Sudabris spoke next echoing the same sentiment as Grotecke, that the residents resisting the data centers are valid in their criticisms of the board and their concerns are not unfounded. As proven by the recent ballot initiative, they are speaking for the majority. He hopes the board will hear that message and adapt. Leslie Budoris followed Jacob, also sharing the same message as the first two speakers. She does not want a data center at all, under any circumstance. James Bailey was the next

Granite City, IL · 1d

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State Rep. Kevin Schmidt to host mobile DMV event in Freeburg Nov. 19

By Tribune Staff • State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting a Mobile DMV Event in Freeburg and encourages his constituents to attend. Residents in the 114th District who need basic vehicle services provided by the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can take advantage of the Mobile Services Event.

Freeburg, IL · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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Fairmont City Approves New Zoning Change

The Fairmont City village board meeting started promptly at 7:00 p.m. with an opening prayer and the pledge of allegiance. Roll was taken, and Mayor Michael Suarez noted that old business wouldn’t be addressed as the owner was still needed for information. Village Clerk Killian Weir then handled new business. First up was a zoning ordinance for 4426 Cookson Road, to change the zoning to commercial from residential, which was unanimously passed by the council. The next item up for consideration was a business license application for Jose Ramirez for a dual business at the Cookson Road address being rezoned. Together with his wife, they will run a tax service and a photography studio in the back. Ramirez talked about how his wife’s studio had been open before COVID. The Fire Chief Robert Allen asked Ramirez to get in contact with him to schedule their inspection. The council voted unanimously to approve the application. The final item was a building permit application for an LED sign from the owner of Holy Rosary Church, which was also approved unanimously. The board then approved the minutes of the previous meetings. James Sehr, Village Inspector, didn’t have a report this meeting. Police Chief

Fairmont City, IL · 9h

Collinsville Daily News

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Blackburn Annexation Passes Maryville Village Board

The Maryville Village Board meeting opened at 6pm on November 4 with Trustee Rod Schmidt absent. The meeting began with public comments. Page Durham, a resident of Collinsville, was the first to speak, and she began by handing the board an informational flier. She came representing the Madison County Farm Bureau, a non profit representing 1,300 land owners and farmers within the county. Durham spoke on behalf of the annexation of the Regal property, which the Farm Bureau opposes for various reasons stated on her handout. The annexation itself is for the Blackburn Manor subdivision and the surrounding area. She acknowledged the annexation is working within state limits, but the bureau would like the board to adopt an agricultural zoning area for the property. Their intention is to keep farmland as farmland. Allowing the farmers to use that land as they always have. She then offered her services to the board and the staff in the creation of said agricultural zone. Dwayne Regal spoke next. His property is the one in question regarding the annexation. He isn't ready to hook up to city water yet, and he currently prefers his well water. Regal wanted to know if the annexation will

Maryville, IL · 2d

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Funding Code Blue with weed tax sparks debate among St. Louis aldermen

St. Louis is considering making its program to protect people experiencing homelessness in freezing temperatures permanent. The Board of Aldermen debated a bill to fund Code Blue using the city’s 3% marijuana tax during its meeting on Friday. Last winter, the city turned to Rams settlement money to finance...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Aquatic Center Renovations Could Tally $20 Million

The Kirkwood Aquatic Center is closing in on 30 years of service, and city officials are reviewing possible renovations that could cost $20 million or more. Built in 1999, the facility is experiencing “typical old pool issues,” according to Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kyle Henke, who until recently was the director of Kirkwood Parks and Recreation.

Kirkwood, MO · 20h

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Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas Lights at Garden Glow

The Missouri Botanical Garden Christmas lights at Garden Glow are one of St. Louis’s favorite holiday traditions, with more than two million lights, s’mores by the fire pits, and a holiday train show filled with poinsettias. Knowing which nights sell out, where to park, and how to dress for a mile-long walk in December is what turns a chilly night out into a cozy one.

St. Louis, MO · 12h

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Wellman versus Wagner: newcomer Democrat overthrows 13-year reign

A pinnacle turnout in the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3 was the victory of Democrat Fred Wellman over incumbent Republican Ann Wagner. Wellman will now represent the second Missouri congressional district (MO-02) which includes Fenton and parts of the St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Warren counties. Receiving a...

Missouri · 3d

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St. Louis County Hosting Free Tire Recycling Event for Residents Nov. 9

FLORISSANT, Mo. – St. Louis County residents can safely dispose of unwanted tires for free during a tire recycling event Monday, Nov. 9, aimed at reducing mosquito breeding grounds and preventing rodent infestations. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until capacity is reached, at the North Household Hazardous Waste […]

St Louis County, MO · 10h

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Hop Aboard At This Missouri Railway Museum That Brings Out Your Inner Child Like Nothing Else

You can spend a lot of time and money chasing experiences that promise to be unforgettable, and then one afternoon in St. Louis changes the entire conversation. The National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri has a talent for delivering exactly the kind of experience that people spend years looking for, and it does it with a collection of locomotives and rail cars that will make your jaw work independently of your brain’s instructions.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Hancock & Kelley: Dissecting the blue wave; Dems in an impeaching mood; Jeffries trolls Hegseth

It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Granite City Students Win Madison County Recycling Poster Honors

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is proud to announce that Granite City High School students Addison Courtney and Kylie Selph Stratton have been named winners in the Madison County Green Schools Program’s 2026 America Recycles Day Poster Contest. Courtney and Selph Stratton were...

Granite City, IL · 1d

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Arcadia Valley Fall Festival Queen Candidate and Life in the 573— Country Living with a Red Dress

I've lived in both large cities and now what most people call the country. Personally, I think living in the country is a better deal because I value clean air, clear water, and all the wonderful parks in the 573. I am 55 minutes away from all a big city, St. Louis, has to offer and a billion miles away from all the bad stuff a large city offers—I do have it made.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Jones, Goss elected as SLPS weighs closures

St. Louis voters elected incumbent Donna R. Jones and educator Wendy Goss to the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, as the district prepares for a vote that could close schools and change educational programs across the city. Complete unofficial results showed Jones received 27.8% of the...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Thousands attend the 11th annual Veterans Day 5K Run

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Thousands of attendees tied their shoelaces and geared up for the 11th annual Veterans Day 5 K run and walk at Soldiers Memorial. The event honors veterans and supports homeless veterans in getting a home and finding a job, with a goal of achieving long-term stability.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Webster Groves Native Stokes Achieves Navy Career Milestone

Jennifer Stokes, a Webster Groves native and 1998 graduate of Webster Groves High School, advanced to the rank of senior chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy on Oct. 9 during a promotion ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, home to the U.S. Navy Band, in which she serves. As...

Webster Groves, MO · 20h

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WWII Veteran Never Feared Battle

The detonating of atomic bombs during World War II saved the young life of Harold Maness, who turns 100 years old on Dec. 4. “I thought I was going to be right in the middle of the war because I was attending 90 days of basic training in Georgia for the Army during April 1945. No hesitancy. Ready to island hop to fight. You think you’re ready for battle, but you’re not,” said Maness, who lived in Shrewsbury for six decades and now resides in Webster Groves.

Webster Groves, MO · 20h

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Meet The Finalists For Webster City Manager Position

Webster Groves residents are invited to a public “meet and greet” with finalists for the city manager position on Monday, Nov. 16, 4:30 to 6 p.m., in the council chambers at Webster Groves City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Ave. Names of the finalists had not been announced as...

Webster Groves, MO · 20h

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BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees

Thousands of Illinois retirees will maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers through the end of next year after BJC and insurer Aetna reached a one-year agreement. The deal, announced Friday, Nov. 6, applies specifically to members enrolled in the TRAIL program through the end of 2027. Discussions...

Illinois · 3h