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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 · 11h

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 · 19h

Belleville News-Democrat

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Volunteers needed for Belleville's overnight center. Here's how you can help

St. Paul United Church of Christ will host an informational meeting Nov. 18 for people interested in volunteering at an overnight center for people without shelter during dangerously cold weather. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the church, 115 W. B St. Attendees will learn about the Emergency Weather Overnight Center at the McCormick Center, 301 S. First St. in Belleville, which will provide shelter when temperatures fall to 20 degrees or below. People seeking shelter will be screened and transported from the Salvation Army in Belleville. A hired security guard will be stationed at the center, according to the church. The City Council approved the center in August. The McCormick Center is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, which is encouraging other area cities to offer similar winter services.

Belleville, IL · 2d

First Alert 4

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Flights at Lambert stop as FAA issues national ground stop

St. Louis, MO · 8h

Belleville News-Democrat

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Part of I-255 to shut down in St. Clair County. Here's what we know

The Illinois Department of Transportation plans a $62.2 million construction project on Interstate 255 between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157. The project includes resurfacing, bridge repairs, safety improvements, new lighting, upgraded signs and drainage improvements, according to IDOT. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring or summer 2027. I-255 will be closed in both directions between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157 for about four months, with the highway expected to reopen in fall 2027. IDOT said the full closure will allow crews to finish the work in one construction season, rather than about two years with staged construction. The project is a continuation of work on I-255. IDOT shut down a 3.5-mile stretch from Illinois 15 to 157 for nearly six months in February 2025. In 2020, the agency a seven-mile stretch of the highway from Collinsville Road in southern Madison County to Illinois 15. The highway was opened in 1984. Five phases are planned to upgrade its road deck and bridges. For years, state officials designated I-255 as one of the worst stretches of highway in Illinois. St. Clair County Chairman Mark Kern, at the time the restoration project began, compared driving on the road before its restoration to

St Clair County, IL · 2d

5 On Your Side

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National ground stop halts flights at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

St. Louis, MO · 5h

KMOX News Radio

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KMOX's Sound of Small Business - More Me Know

Belleville, IL · 14h

Attack of the Fanboy

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A Missouri high school forfeited its football playoff game over problems with the team’s culture, and it hasn’t said what those problems are

The Principia School in St. Louis forfeited its football playoff game against Crystal City on [date per STLToday], citing problems with the program’s culture rather than injuries or a low number of players. The decision ended the Panthers’ season, and the school has kept the specific nature of those cultural issues private, as reported by STLToday . Principia athletic director Shawn Brown said the decision was made with the future of the program in mind. “While we’re disappointed with how the season ended, we believe this was a necessary step in moving our program forward,” Brown said. Crystal City advanced automatically to the Class 1 District 2 championship game because of the forfeit. It is scheduled to face Louisiana on November 13. Not the usual reason to forfeit a playoff game The Panthers finished the year with a 2-7 record, which includes the forfeit. Their two wins came in high-scoring games against Confluence Prep Academy and Veritas Christian Academy, but the team had a tough time defensively, with on-field discipline also becoming a talking point in high school sports after an Ohio soccer player was sent off by a referee . Principia gave up 54 points or more in five

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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More Than 8 Years Later, The Same Family Still Runs The Smoker At These Eight Missouri Barbecue Joints

Some barbecue spots open with a bang and fade a few years later, but Missouri has a stubborn streak of family pits that just keep going. The eight places on this list have been smoking meat for decades, and the same families still guide the recipes, the sauce, and the smoker.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

FOX 2

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Flights resume after ‘ground stop’ lifted at Lambert, nationwide

Flights are halted Friday at airports across the United States due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” according to an FAA alert.

St. Louis, MO · 8h

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A-10 Tuesday Recap: Saint Louis Puts Up 125, Duquesne Wins in the Final Seconds

Saint Louis scored the first 21 points Tuesday night. Northern Kentucky got back within 12, and then the Billikens went into halftime up 56-24. They scored 69 more after the break. The final was 125-63, the most points Saint Louis has ever scored against a Division I opponent. Trey Green...

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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

St. Louis American

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SLIFF documentary gives Black Vietnam veterans the chance to tell their own story

A conversation in the waiting area of a South County Costco laid the foundation for what became Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam. Filmmaker Joseph Puleo was waiting on repairs in September 2022. So was Vietnam veteran Edward Drew. They talked for more than an hour. Drew shared stories about serving in Vietnam as a Black soldier.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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 · 2d

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Mary Engelbreit, whose illustrations touched on cuteness and protest, donates work to WashU

For years, Mary Engelbreit's work was defined by cheery, bright colors of "children and butterflies." But when Michael Brown Jr. was killed by a police officer in 2014, she felt a call to be more political in her work. "I didn't really care if I lost followers at that point,"...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

thenarrativematters.com

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Yesterday’s Bar & Grill Reopens: A St. Louis Eatery Returns Under New Ownership

When Yesterday’s Bar & Grill closed in May 2023, another longtime St. Louis establishment went dark. For nearly ten months, a restaurant that had been part of the community since 1982 remained closed, leaving its future uncertain. But two familiar faces weren’t ready to let Yesterday’s become just another...

St. Louis, MO · 13h

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Route 66 Turns 100, and St. Louis Is Suddenly Packed With World Travelers

St. Louis is having a moment as Route 66 marks its 100th birthday this week, with the Gateway Arch, a 97-year-old frozen custard stand, and a sprawling transportation museum all reporting a noticeable uptick in visitors from around the globe. The Mother Road, which stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica and once cut straight through downtown St. Louis, is pulling international travelers to the city's most iconic stops even without a single confirmed visitor count yet on the books.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

Collinsville Daily News

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Progressive American Flat Track Series Debuts at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway in 2027

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2026) – Belle-Clair Fairground Park Speedway and AMA Pro Racing officials announced today the Progressive American Flat Track motorcycle racing championship will make its debut at the Belleville facility on May 22, 2027, for the Belleville Bull Ring Bash. The event will mark the first time Progressive American Flat Track competition has been held at the historic Belle-Clair Speedway, bringing the sport’s top riders and manufacturers to one of the Midwest’s premier short-track venues. The Belleville facility reopened in 2026 following a complete rebuild, featuring a new racing surface and modern amenities. “We're excited to welcome Progressive American Flat Track to Belle-Clair Speedway for the first time," said Curtis Francois, operator of Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway. "Belle-Clair has a long tradition of hosting outstanding short-track racing, and American Flat Track's combination of speed, talent and close competition makes it a perfect fit for our facility. We look forward to introducing our fans to this incredible form of motorsports and welcoming enthusiasts from across the region to Belleville next spring.” “Bringing Progressive American Flat Track to Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is an exciting opportunity to build on the St. Louis region’s rich racing heritage,” said Gene Crouch,

Belleville, IL · 1d