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Grafton Ferry crossing the Mississippi River
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Metro East St. Louis News: Belleville’s Sports Complex, East St. Louis Crime Drop, and Grafton Ferry Expansion

by David BeckfordApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Metro East celebrates infrastructure growth with a $30M sports complex, a 45-year low in East St. Louis homicides, and expanded Grafton Ferry service.

 SIUE health sciences complex exterior view
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Metro East St. Louis News: Tornado Recovery, Healthcare Growth, and Tax Fraud Shake Metro East

by David BeckfordApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
I-64 bridge repairs along the East St. Louis riverfront.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Navigating East St. Louis: I-64 Bridge Fixes, Gateway Arch Plans, and Transit Updates

by Ondrea P. SeoulApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
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Tee Off for Youth: Metro East Juneteenth Golf Tournament

by David BeckfordApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
 East St. Louis news highlights crime sweeps, lawsuits, and park expansion
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Metro East St. Louis News: Crime Sweeps, $2.7B Lawsuit, and Arch Expansion

by Ondrea P. SeoulApril 17, 2026April 24, 2026
Metro East updates featuring solar projects, community events, and clean-up efforts
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Metro East St. Louis News: Renewable Energy, Job Fairs, and Neighborhood Pride

by Ondrea P. SeoulApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
A formal document labeled "LAWSUIT" held by a person in professional attire, featuring the Monsanto logo with a green vine and orange border, against a minimalist background.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Monsanto, Shooting & I-64 Crash

by Metalle TagnerApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
A modern multi-story building with a mix of brick and glass architecture, featuring a raised patio with blue fabric awnings, surrounded by a green lawn and a paved walkway under a cloudy sky.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Explosion, Water Issues & SWIC Football

by Metalle TagnerApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Partners Transformed MetroBus Stop in East St. Louis’ Retail Corridor

by The Hauser Group-ContactApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Dark storm clouds forming over East St. Louis
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Metro East St. Louis News: New Solar Utility, SWAT Arrest, and Tornado Risks

by Ondrea P. SeoulApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Colorized scanning electron micrograph showing two orange rod-shaped bacteria embedded in a blue-purple web-like matrix, surrounded by numerous spherical structures.
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Metro East St. Louis News: 40-Year Sentence, Water Quality Risks, and Speedway Plans

by Ondrea P. SeoulApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Vision Zero Action Plan in East St. Louis with safe streets, diverse pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, emphasizing urban safety and planning.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Gateway Arch Expansion, Vocational Facility Growth, and Vision Zero Plan

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Metro East St. Louis News: Sewage Infrastructure, Violent Crime Surge, and Basketball Triumph

by Metalle TagnerMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
East St. Louis updates on safety, environment, and community celebrations.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Homicide Reduction, Water Advocacy, and Miles Davis Centennial

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
East St. Louis news highlights education, safety, and Gateway Arch expansion.
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Metro East St. Louis News: $17.2M CTE Project, Public Safety, and Gateway Arch Expansion

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Katherine Dunham Museum showcasing artifacts and costumes in East St. Louis.
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Things To Do In St. Louis: Top Things You Don’t Know About East St. Louis, Illinois

by Artemis IngramMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Aerial view of East St. Louis showcasing urban development and community spaces.
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East St. Louis Business Services: A Guide to Local Growth

by Metalle TagnerMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026
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St. Louis Crime Chime: The Tragic Loss of Officer Rayvion Smith: Confronting Mental Illness in Policing

by St. Louis Crime ChimeMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026
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Metro East St. Louis News: Homicide Drop, Monsanto Lawsuit Dismissal, and Vision Zero Safety Plan

by Ondrea P. SeoulMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Community engagement in Lansdowne neighborhood"
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Lansdowne Up: Building a Thriving Neighborhood in East St. Louis

by David BeckfordFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026
A dramatic sunset scene of a police chase with a Dodge Challenger leading three police SUVs on a dusty rural road, with a helicopter overhead.
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Metro East St. Louis: Multi-County Police Chase Shocks Metro East Residents

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026
City of Champions Awards Luncheon celebrating East St. Louis heroes with MESLCI.
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Celebrating the Heart of Our Community: The City of Champions Awards

by Artemis IngramFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Air Race Classic planes on tarmac at sunrise with control tower in the background.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Church Burglaries, NGA Eminent Domain and The Air Classic Returns

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026
Federal funds withheld from Illinois due to fraud concerns, featuring a STOP sign over a map of Illinois and chained money stacks.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Federal Funds Withheld from Illinois, East St. Louis Faces Social Safety Net Challenges, and Missouri Debates Vehicle Inspections

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026
Volunteers at the St. Louis Area Foodbank pack boxes for the "Food on the Move" program, showcasing community support in East St. Louis.
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Metro East St. Louis News: Community in Crisis: East St. Louis Faces Federal Grant Loss, Violent Crime, and Food Insecurity

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 26, 2025December 26, 2025

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