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Monroe County's budget is nearly done, and Madison County has two Nov. 18 dates

Monroe County's budget is nearly complete. Government operations once again dominated discussion at Monday's County Board meeting, while public comment produced a different take.

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The Troy-area lake would sit 225 feet from a home, short of the 250 required

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Required setback250 ft
Proposed lake225 ft

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High School FootballEast St. Louis hosts Prospect Saturday, and Highland and Calhoun also play IHSA quarterfinalsIf you follow Metro-East football, the quarterfinals are here. In Class 7A, No. 4 seed East St. Louis (10-1) hosts No. 5 Prospect (10-1) Saturday at Clyde C. Jordan Memorial Stadium, with a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Flyers beat Chicago St. Patrick 72-12 in round two, and Prospect beat Rockford Guilford Catholic 50-10. Rivals prep football expert Tim O'Halloran sized up the matchup:Today’s editionRead High School SportsEdwardsville's girls placed 4th at the IHSA cross country state meet in PeoriaIf you follow metro-east cross country, here's how the locals did at Detweiller Park. WJBD reports on the IHSA state races: Edwardsville's girls were 4th in Class 3A, and Mackenna Kerpan was 8th. Waterloo's Lydia Huffman was 8th overall in 2A girls.Tuesday’s editionRead HealthSSM Health will open a high-risk pregnancy clinic in Mt. Vernon on Nov. 16If you or someone you know is expecting and needs specialized care, SSM Health is opening a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dr. Judith Mead and two nurse practitioners will staff it.Tuesday’s editionRead High School SportsBelleville Althoff beats Alleman 3-0 in the Class 1A boys soccer state finalIf you caught the game Saturday night, you saw Alleman's first trip to a title game end in a 3-0 loss to Belleville Althoff in the Class 1A state final. WQAD calls it a historic season for Alleman.Sunday’s editionRead Metro EastIllinois EPA tells Metro East residents it will meet with them every quarter to build trustIf you live in Cahokia Heights or elsewhere in the Metro East, state officials just heard from your neighbors. Illinois EPA leaders visited East St. Louis Thursday night to answer questions about sewage backups and contaminated land. Director James Jennings said it was the first in a series of quarterly meetings meant to build trust.Saturday’s editionRead Food & DrinkCured and Cultured in Belleville has closed as the metro's restaurant scene shufflesIf you were a fan of Cured and Cultured, the Belleville restaurant at 6401 W. Main (listed under Shenanigans) closed Oct. 1. STLtoday also lists it among October's closings. Oh London in Creve Coeur and Chevys Fresh Mex in Olivette shuttered the same weekend, both with little warning.Friday’s editionRead

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  • I-255IDOT plans a $62.2 million project on I-255 between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157.

    IDOT plans a $62.2 million project on I-255 between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157. The highway will be closed in both directions for about four months, with a reopening expected in fall 2027.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Belleville News-Democrat

  • Overnight centerIf you want to help people stay safe in the cold, St.

    If you want to help people stay safe in the cold, St. Paul United Church of Christ will host a volunteer meeting at 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. 18, at 115 W. B St. It covers the Emergency Weather Overnight Center at the McCormick Center, 301 S. First St., which will provide shelter when temperatures fall to 20 degrees or below. People seeking shelter will be screened and transported.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: RiverBender.com, Belleville News-Democrat

  • E-bike lawsO'Fallon and Shiloh school districts and police are alerting families to new Illinois laws on electric bicycles, electric scooters and other motorized devices that take effect Jan.

    O'Fallon and Shiloh school districts and police are alerting families to new Illinois laws on electric bicycles, electric scooters and other motorized devices that take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: O'Fallon Weekly

  • Craft showKay Weber's 46th annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show runs Fri., Nov.

    Kay Weber's 46th annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show runs Fri., Nov. 27, through Sun., Nov. 29, at the Belle Clair Expo Building in Belleville. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: RiverBender.com

  • Little LibertyA century-old Statue of Liberty replica known as "Little Liberty" is standing again outside the National Building Arts Center in Sauget after restoration.

    A century-old Statue of Liberty replica known as "Little Liberty" is standing again outside the National Building Arts Center in Sauget after restoration. It stood atop the Liberty Warehouse in Manhattan for 101 years.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: FOX 2

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East St. Louis hosts Prospect, and Monroe County's budget nears the finish line

Plus, I-255 would close for about four months in 2027 for a $62.2 million project.

The TLDR

  1. Monroe County's budget is nearly complete
  2. Troy-area lake variance heads to the Madison County board Nov. 18
  3. East St. Louis hosts Prospect in Class 7A quarterfinals
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