Lynn Venhaus

The first-time candidate filed a petition to run for city clerk in O'Fallon, Illinois, that was successfully challenged by the incumbent for improper filing. The candidate will now campaign for the seat as a write-in instead.

Seven years after leaving its old hospital in Belleville for the new facility, administrators are seeking state and local approval to build an ambulatory surgical treatment center and a medical office building.

The Metro East suburb will use about $4.75 million in state funding to help complete the projects, which are needed as the community continues to grow.