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BND recognized with 19 statewide awards, 6 first places and Reporter of the Year
Belleville News-Democrat· 6 days agoThe Belleville News-Democrat won 19 awards for journalism excellence Thursday, including six first place awards and Illinois ...
East St. Louis bridge repairs likely won’t begin until later this summer. Here’s why
Belleville News-Democrat· 12 hours agoEast St. Louis bridge repairs likely won’t begin until later this summer. It has been closed ever since, to the consternation of local residents and businesses who have limited access to their neighborhoods and other concerns.
Is it legal to brake check a tailgating driver in Illinois? Here’s what state law says
Belleville News-Democrat· 8 hours agoEncounter a driver who’s acting aggressively? Here are some best practices.
Fairview Heights kid’s stuff store is so big, walking through it ‘is almost like a hike’
Belleville News-Democrat· 13 hours agoThings are going well for a Fairview Heights business that relocated to a larger location earlier this year. Business is wonderful and going really well, according to manager Tammy Burgess.
You may want to avoid weekend travel on this metro-east interstate, starting Friday night
Belleville News-Democrat· 1 day agoThe Illinois Department of Transportation says road repairs will shut down lanes from Friiday night through early Monday.
Metro bike trail to expand in Belleville. Here’s where and how much it will cost
Belleville News-Democrat· 3 days ago“If you want to attract young people to your community, it’s always a good idea to have walkable areas and bike trails.”
Wider access to marijuana in Illinois? What federal reclassification could mean for users
Belleville News-Democrat· 1 day agoA proposed federal reclassification of marijuana would likely not expand legal access to certain Illinois residents who are prohibited from using the substance by federal ...
Owner of O’Fallon, Alton restaurants kept servers’ tips, didn’t pay full wages, feds say
Belleville News-Democrat· 1 day agoThe owner of two IHOP franchises in O’Fallon and Alton allegedly violated federal wage regulations,...
Historic mansion near Belleville — and the 4 acres it sits on — to become community park
Belleville News-Democrat· 4 days agoLocal governments are working together to buy a historic mansion and the 4 acres it sits on just east of Belleville to turn the large property into a new community park. At ...
Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Taking on-field BP
CBS Sports· 2 days agoCardinals' Tommy Edman: Taking on-field BP