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'This is a very emotional issue:' Metro East leaders respond to flood damage
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill — The Bi-State saw a lot of rain last week, especially in the Metro East. For one St. Clair County community, last week's flooding just adds to a problem they've faced for years. Residents in Cahokia Heights continue to deal with flooding and raw sewage because...
St. Clair County Pursues State, Federal Disaster Declarations
BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency announced on Sunday, July 21, 2024, that it has received 1,800 damage assessments following the flash flooding that occurred on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and...
71st Dubuque County Fair Country Day Alexandra Kay
Sponsored By Dubuque Bank And Trust. Concert Starts At 7:30 PM. Alexandra Kay Biography: Growing up about 40 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri, in Waterloo, Illinois, Alexandra began writing songs at the age of 15 as a way to cope with being a teenager, her first loves, and finding herself. She also worked in the entertainment business from a young age, booking commercials and voice-over work. Alexandra’s journey led her to American Idol in 2011, where she competed as a contestant. Later, she ventured into hip-hop and R&B, collaborating with notable artists like Nelly and Huey. Her first single, “No More,” became a radio hit, topping charts in various genres. Now, Alexandra Kay is making waves in the country music scene, captivating audiences with her talent and genuine performances1.
Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
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