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Belleville News-Democrat

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Fairview Heights approves development plan for Lotawata Creek building

The massive building that housed Lotawata Creek Southern Grill for nearly 30 years will be converted into a gas station with a convenience store, liquor store and fast-food chicken restaurant. Lotawata Creek closed last year at 311 Salem Place in Fairview Heights, near the intersection of Illinois 159 and Interstate 64. On Wednesday night, the City Council approved a site plan for the Sav-On Phillips 66 project and a special-use permit allowing a gas station in an area zoned B-4, or retail business. “This is going to be very good for the city,” said Dallas Alley, director of land use and economic development. “While we loved having Lotawata Creek, and restaurants are a great thing, that’s a very big building, and it would be very difficult to fill it with another restaurant.” The site plan shows a convenience store, Sav-On liquor store, video gambling room and Champs Chicken restaurant inside the building with Phillips 66 gas pumps and electric-vehicle charging stations outside. The restaurant will have a drive-thru window. Developers Alka and Nick Patel, of Caseyville, didn’t return calls for comment Thursday. In city paperwork, they listed 20 other businesses as examples of their ownership experience in the past 27

Fairview Heights, IL · 1d

Yahoo!

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Hallmark Just Crowned the 2026 Merriest Christmas Town in America

Want to visit a place that looks plucked straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie? Head to Carlinville, Illinois. The sweet little 5,000-person (and some change) town was just crowned the winner of Hallmark Channel's inaugural Merriest Christmas Town contest. Earlier this year, the network put out the call: Which...

Carlinville, IL · 1d
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timestribunenews.com

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Highland approves $9.3 million in Route 160 road improvements for 2027

Reporter • More than $9.3 million in road improvements along two sections of Illinois Route 160 are planned for Highland in 2027 after approval of agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on Nov. 2. City officials also agreed to name the new road that runs behind the...

Highland, IL · 2d
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Metro East St. Louis: High Stakes in Metro East: General Election Races Decades of Dirty Sewage in Cahokia and Fatal I-255 Collision

As unofficial returns settle key leadership contests across St. Clair and Madison counties, regional focus shifts to longstanding municipal infrastructure upgrades in Cahokia Heights and urgent safety evaluations on Interstate 255 following a tragic collision. Overview: Voter turnout shaped high-stakes county board races and judicial referendums across the Metro East,...

Cahokia, IL · 1d
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The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Madison County backed Republicans in most statewide races

The county did support Alexi Giannoulias, making him the first Democrat to carry the county in a statewide race since 2018.

Madison County, IL · 3d

Collinsville Daily News

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Local Food Inspections for the Week of November 2 - 6

The following food establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department between November 2 and 6. November 2 Jimmy Johns- Granite City No violations Duke Bakery- Granite City 2 (C) The food establishment is not under the operational supervision of a Certified Food Protection Manager that is present at appropriate times. Provide an adequate number of staff with approved training. Reference 2-102.12. NO CFPM ON SHIFT DURING INSPECTION, FACILITY NEEDS AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PER SHIFT, RECHECK. 45 (C) Single-Use Articles are stored incorrectly. 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) and (C). OBSERVED SINGLE USE TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT. TRAYS MOVED TO SHELVING, CORRECTED. 53 (C) The women's restroom lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide at least one covered trash receptacle in the women's restroom. Reference 5-501.17. LIDDED TRASHCAN NEEDED FOR BATHROOM. Chocolate Covered Creations- Granite City 37 (C) The PERMIT HOLDER shall notify CONSUMERS by written notification of the presence of MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS as an ingredient in UNPACKAGED FOOD items that

Madison County, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Staunton High students dismissed early Friday due to potential gas smell

Early dismissal "out of an abundance of caution," the school district posted on Facebook.

Staunton, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Wood River City Council asked to consider small liquor bottle ban

County Board member asks Wood River City Council to consider small liquor bottle ban

Wood River, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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High turnout yields mixed results in Madison County elections

Madison County voters turned out in force. Here’s which races shifted on Election Day

Madison County, IL · 3d

The Telegraph

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Macoupin County voters oust one incumbent board member, support separation from Chicago

Three of four referendums approved, including one to create special ambulance service in Medora

Macoupin County, IL · 1d

edglentoday.com

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Edwardsville Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.1 Percent In September 2026, Alton's Mark Also Drops To 4.2 Percent

EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment fell in September 2026 across Madison, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties, as well as Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City and East St. Louis, while the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area added 500 jobs compared with a year earlier. The declines were part...

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

edglentoday.com

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BJC, Aetna Reach 2027 Agreement For Illinois TRAIL Retirees

ST. LOUIS — Illinois state retirees enrolled in the TRAIL program through Aetna Medicare Advantage will retain in-network access to BJC HealthCare providers and hospitals in 2027 under a one-year agreement between the two organizations. This includes hospitals like Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis, where many in Illinois go for...

Illinois · 1d

1070 KHMO-AM

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Missouri Plant Closing Soon, 51 Workers to Lose Jobs

Missouri was notified by a company that they will be closing a plant which will result in job loss for 51 employees starting in January.

Missouri · 1d

hoodline.com

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St. Charles County Voters Approve Ambulance Tax After District Warned of Eight More Paramedic Cuts

St. Charles County voters approved a 3/8-cent sales tax increase for the St. Charles County Ambulance District, a measure officials said was needed to keep pace with a growing and aging population and to fund emergency medical services across the county. The ballot question asked whether the district could impose a sales tax of 0.00375, or 3/8 of 1%, to provide revenue for its operations.

St Charles County, MO · 3d

West Newsmagazine

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Proposed developer seeks rezoning to allow higher density

A future five-lot residential subdivision to be known as Pacland Crest has been proposed for a 13.6-acre site located west of Kehrs Mill Road and south of Pacland Place. The property currently contains a single-family residence, barn and pool house. Although the house was constructed in 1900, it is not listed as a historic place in the city, said City Planner Isaak Simmers.

Chesterfield, MO · 2d

stljewishlight.org

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Miss Israel is coming to St. Louis. But she won’t be talking about crowns.

Miss Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz is coming to Chesterfield next month, but the conversation won’t be centered on pageants, crowns or sashes. Instead, Shiraz will sit down for a more personal discussion about Israel, antisemitism, Jewish identity and what it means to be publicly and proudly Jewish right now.

Chesterfield, MO · 3d

KMOX News Radio

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Eureka renames Six Flags Road, with new highway signs expected by spring

Eureka renames Six Flags Road, with new highway signs expected by spring

Eureka, MO · 2d

Boone Country Connection

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St. Charles County Council November 9 Tentative Agenda

The St. Charles County Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. Prior to the meeting, a Budget Work Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the St. Charles County Executive Building/Council Chambers, 100 North Third Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.

St Charles County, MO · 1d

kbia.org

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Mike Deering takes District 10 seat despite contentious campaign

District 10 constituents have elected Republican Mike Deering to represent them. Deering took 65% of the vote against Democratic challenger John Wells. The district comprises Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike and northwestern St. Charles counties. Deering currently lives in Montgomery City, where he serves as executive vice president of the Missouri...

Montgomery County, MO · 3d

midriversnewsmagazine.com

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New park opens with connection to Nobel Prize winner

William Knowles was a Nobel-Prize-winning chemist and a St. Louis-area resident who enjoyed nature. The land he and his wife used for weekend retreats is now the newest St. Charles County park. Spring Bend Park opened Oct. 30 at 2380 Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles County, featuring dozens of...

St Charles County, MO · 1d