Metro East Area News Briefs
— January 16, 2019EPA: Metro East, Jersey County at risk for radon, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across the Metro-East to test for radon — an odorless, colorless,…
EPA: Metro East, Jersey County at risk for radon, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across the Metro-East to test for radon — an odorless, colorless,…
Dist. 189 plans stepped-up busing for student safety East St. Louis School District 189 hopes to soon offer bus transportation for all students, according to a spokesperson for District…
‘Shtick People’ appear along bike trails, light rail routes A series of brightly colored, moving “Shtick People Sculptures” have been installed along 11 miles of MetroLink…
DEC. 27 – 30 Centralia H. S. Holiday Tournament Thurs. – Sun., Times vary Centralia High School, 2100 E. Calumet, Centralia $3 – $6 The Centralia Holiday Basketball…
DEC. 20 Christmas Vacation Thurs. 6 & 8 p.m. Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville Free Join us for two showings of the classic holiday comedy, Christmas Vacation. Admission…
Improved security on MetroLink light rail lines is now the top priority for the Bi-State Development Agency, according to new president and CEO Taulby Roach. Roach, who for the past…
Therapy dogs visit students during finals week Finals week in college often brings increased stress as students. Studies show interacting with therapy animals increases oxytocin and…
East St. Louis murder rate down 42 percent, officials say A U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) violent crime reduction effort has, over the past 12 months, reduced the murder rate in…