Lexi Cortes

Hofbräuhaus of America states in the federal lawsuit that it terminated its franchise agreement with Hofbräuhaus in Belleville because the owners allegedly did not pay royalties when required.

Officials announced Cahokia Heights would receive $37 million in funding because of failing infrastructure. Over two years later, that money is still to be seen.

The State of Illinois got rid of cash bail when state lawmakers passed the SAFE-T Act late in 2022.

Starting in 2023, St. Clair County officials hope to bring back the county fair. The county board voted Monday to apply for state funding.

The Belleville City Council and St. Clair County Board both voted Thursday night to purchase the property for $2.35 million.

A nonprofit is developing a new subdivision in East St. Louis with 20, $300,000 homes. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2024.

The newly drawn 13th Congressional District includes parts of St. Clair, Madison, Champaign, Macon, Piatt and Sangamon counties and all of Macoupin County. Voters will decide between Democrat Nikki Budzinski and Republican Regan Deering in the Nov. 8 election.

“The long-lasting impact of this oil spill could be detrimental if not properly and quickly remediated,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said.

Residents reported a strong smell of gas, and the city said the odor was a result of the leak.

It was common knowledge in the nursing home business, but perhaps not to the families trusting those facilities with a loved one’s care.

Search and recovery efforts continued Saturday and were expected to take three additional days, said Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford.

Officials have not released the identities of the people who died as of Saturday morning pending family notification. Another person was taken by helicopter to a St. Louis area hospital with injuries.