Mike Koziatek
Reporter | Belleville News-DemocratMike Koziatek is an reporter who covers the Belleville area for the Belleville News-Democrat, a news partner of St. Louis Public Radio.
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Before the outbreak, the Metro East producer had about 900 chickens and guinea hens, 80 ducks, and 20 geese. All had to be killed when the Illinois Department of Agriculture detected avian influenza. -
The city council on Monday approved Mayor Judy Smith’s appointment of Officer Jason Herzing to lead the department while Pingsterhaus, the longtime chief, is being investigated. -
Luis Morocho-Minga’s roughly 20-year life in the Metro East was upended after a weapon charge lodged against him in December in St. Clair County led to a federal firearm possession charge. -
As of Tuesday, the Illinois Lotto’s newest millionaire has not claimed the $14.6 million prize, according to an Illinois Lottery news release. -
A hearing board recommended a 60-day suspension of Tom DeVore, the Bond County attorney, for "violations arising from his dating and business relationships with a client.” -
“They’re talking about having a $400 to $500 million development,” Mayor Mike Leopold said Monday night. “It’s one of the biggest developments that Swansea will ever get.” -
This aid is separate from the $89.5 million St. Clair County received in January for disaster recovery from flooding in July 2024. -
The Illinois Department of Transportation expects the 3.5-mile section between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 in Cahokia Heights and Sauget to be closed until July 31. -
The July 16 storm dropped 8 inches of rain. Although it's not clear how county officials will use the money, the federal dollars could be used to develop affordable housing, help small businesses, repair roads. -
Co-Directors of Art on the Square, a staple of the Metro East town, sent an email to committee members last week, stating that they didn’t “see a path” for putting on a show in 2025. -
The Hofbräuhaus restaurant in Belleville shut down in January 2023 after a copyright lawsuit filed in March 2022. The restaurant and national franchisor reached a potential settlement agreement last month. -
Willowcreek shut down because of financial issues, according to Steve Miller, the owner and operator of the two nursing homes under the Helia Healthcare company.
