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Voters In Cahokia, Centreville And Alorton Approve Merger Of Their Metro East Towns

DeAsia Paige

Voters in Cahokia, Alorton and Centreville on Tuesday approved a proposal to merge their towns to create a new city called “Cahokia Heights,” according to unofficial returns.

Residents in Centreville and Alorton will vote on March 17 whether to merge the two small Metro East municipalities.

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Metro East Residents In Alorton, Centreville Will Vote On Proposal To Merge

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Former Alorton mayor pleads guilty in federal case

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Alorton police chief on leave after certification pulled

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