Metro East news briefs
March 20, 2019New private sector push for economic development A new St. Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance — announced in February by a trio of the region’s most powerful…
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Small theaters in Metro East towns finding new life
March 20, 2019“I don’t want to say anything that would upset the other venues but …. “ former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre told an enthusiastic Wildey Theatre crowd, “This one is…
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Early spring events boost SIUE enrollment optimism
March 16, 2019Attendance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Spring Previews for prospective students have administrators and admissions personnel optimistically looking at fall…
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Southwestern Illinois leaders call for investment in roads, buildings
March 14, 2019Business and political leaders from across Metro East made cases for a range of projects — from building updates on college campuses to refurbishing of rural roads — during the…
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Metro East Area News Briefs
March 13, 2019East St. Louisans compete on ‘Family Feud’ They may not have taken home a new car or the grand cash prize of $20,000, but the Edwards family of East St. Louis seemed to have a good…
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East Carondelet mayor plays growing role in regional planning, transportation
March 6, 2019Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission President Herbert Simmons — better known to many as the village president of East Carondelet — has been named…
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Metro East Area News Briefs
March 6, 2019MCT debuts region’s first smartphone ticketing system Madison County Transit (MCT) passengers can now purchase bus passes on their smartphones and then ride MCT buses with just a…
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Eckert’s Farm hosts its annual Wine & Food Fest
March 1, 2019Eckert’s Wine & Food Festival will take place from 12 – 6 p.m. on both Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. As you make your way through…
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