Belleville News-Democrat

The federal lawmakers would like the agency to look into Veolia's incinerator in Sauget. The CDC previously completed an air pollution investigation in May, which suggested the EPA should monitor air quality and conduct soil testing.

After being off the list in recent years, the St. Clair and Madison counties are now ranked as the seventh-worst court systems, according to the American Tort Reform Association.

A police officer was shot in Granite City Friday afternoon.

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.

More than 30 Metro East veterans made a last-ditch appeal for more funding at the St. Clair County Board's Finance Committee meeting this week. The full board will vote next week.

A activist aligned with former County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, who's running to be the next county clerk, has filed an objection to the current clerks' filing paperwork.

The main goals are to fix drainage problems, widen shoulders and resurface pavement to eliminate potholes and ruts, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The Fairview Heights store is the second one in the Metro East in recent weeks to sell a million dollar winning ticket.

Leaders at Belleville Township High School District 201, East St. Louis School District 189 and Belleville School District 118 say they have not received any indication that the federal reimbursements they receive for providing free or reduced price meals are in jeopardy.