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Flash flooding impacting Metro East, Southern IL
Heavy rain this morning has impacted parts of the Metro East and southern Illinois today. Flash flooding has occurred in portions of St. Clair and Monroe County, and further southeast in Nashville, IL, evacuations are underway due to failure of a dam at the city reservoir. Street and property flooding...
Severe Rainstorm Hits St. Clair County, Homes Damaged in Dupo
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – A severe rainstorm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, led to significant disruptions in the St. Clair County area, with emergency management personnel confirming that downed trees damaged homes in Dupo. The storm, which brought heavy rain and flooding, also resulted in the temporary closure of four major roads in the Metro-East area.
Major Road Extension to Open in Summer 2026 In Belleville
BELLEVILLE — Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, joined by state and local officials, marked the beginning of construction on the $19.9 million Air Mobility Drive extension in St. Clair County today. This project is part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, aiming to improve infrastructure statewide.
Construction begins on $19.9-million Air Mobility Drive extension in St. Clair County
Construction is set to begin on the $19.9 million Air Mobility Drive extension, a critical infrastructure project funded by the Rebuild Illinois capital program. This project will extend Air Mobility Drive by about one mile, connecting Illinois 158/177 with Illinois 161. The extension aims to reduce congestion, increase safety on surrounding roads, and enhance regional mobility.
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Deputy Ike Earns Top Academic Honor at Police Academy
BELLEVILLE – Deputy Rhiannon Ike and her fellow members of the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy Part Time Session #34 celebrated the completion of their 11-month program. The ceremony, held last week at the college’s main campus, marked the culmination of months of rigorous training and dedication. Deputy...
Dogs pulled from flooded St. Clair County Animal Services building, fosters needed
Several animals were rescued from rising waters Tuesday as St. Clair County Animal Services in Belleville was flooded. A Facebook live posted by Gateway Pet Guardians showed people carrying dogs through high water onto dry ground and loading them into crates to take back to their shelter. Gateway Pet Guardians...
MEPRD Seeking Grant Applications
Applications are now being sought by the Metro East Park and Recreation District for over $3.4 million-plus in grant funding for its support of applicable projects in Madison and St. Clair counties. The MEPRD office is located at 104 United Drive west of Illinois Route 157 and north of Interstate...
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