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Boeing MQ-25A Stingray drone during a successful test flight at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah.

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Metro East St. Louis News: Brooklyn Homicide Arrest, Boeing’s Drone Breakthrough and Swansea’s Housing Reform

by Metalle TagnerMay 22, 2026May 22, 2026

This week’s top stories in Metro East include a Brooklyn homicide arrest, Boeing’s drone testing success, and Swansea’s housing reform decision.

Concept art of Metro East film studio

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Metro East St. Louis News: Metro East’s $62M Film Studio and Community Growth Projects

by Ondrea P. SeoulMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

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Tee Off for Youth: Metro East Juneteenth Golf Tournament

by David BeckfordMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Metro East St. Louis News: Apple Watch Cracks Collinsville Case, DOJ Targets Schools, and East St. Louis Gets a Gateway Boost

by Pagee' SpeedeMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Police lights flashing outside a Southern Illinois pharmacy at night, representing the recent burglary ring arrests.

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Metro East St. Louis News: Granite City Data Center Clash, Pharmacy Burglary Ring Busted, and Nature Preserve Triumphs

by David BeckfordMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

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

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

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

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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, 2026May 21, 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.

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.

Metro East St. Louis: Multi-County Police Chase Shocks Metro East Residents

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026