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Dudley's Rush will perform at Fete
Let's get one thing out of the way first: The bluegrass band Dudley's Rush is named after a native Illinois prairie grass.
O'Fallon to hold hearing tonight on church's expansion plans
The O'Fallon Planning Commission will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. today at the O'Fallon City Hall concerning plans for the New Life In Christ Interdenominational Church to add an 8,500-square-foot youth ...
O'Fallon monument mixes past with modern technology
The O'Fallon Veteran's Monument is a tribute to the valiant deeds of the past. But a new computer kiosk at its site at 737 E. Wesley Drive has allowed the memorial to go high tech.
O'Fallon, IL Man Converts Pick-Up Truck to Battery Power
Ron Erb, of O'Fallon, Illinois, has solved the problem of $4.00 gallon gasoline.
New roundabout open for traffic in O'Fallon
The new roundabout intersection at State Street and Obernuefemann Road is open to traffic.
O'Fallon's Subaru dealer is out of business
A year and a half after it opened with a $3 million building on Central Park Drive, Subaru of O'Fallon has suddenly closed.
Belly dancers ready to bring Mideast to metro-east this weekend
Lynn Newsom will never forget the time an elaborate fringed belt of faux pearls slid off her hips and dropped to the floor during a belly dancing performance.
Work begins on IEPA-required water storage tanks
Work has begun on a pair of million-gallon water storage tanks the city was required to build on orders of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Accused murderer says rape was motive in O'Fallon killing
Murder defendant Anthony Lawson took the stand Tuesday afternoon and told the jury about the night his roommate James Parker told him that their friend and neighbor, Corey Kirsch, raped Lawson after a night of ...
Teenager on trial in O'Fallon shooting death
A St. Clair County trial is under way for a teenager accused in the 2006 shooting death of a 42-year-old neighbor.
Man says he killed after being raped
During a 50-minute videotape played Monday at the first day of his trial, Anthony L. Lawson Jr.
O'Fallon to get two more water tanks that hold a million gallons each
O'FALLON -- Work has begun on a pair of million-gallon water storage tanks the city was required to build on orders of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Handlebar Grill will open soon in O'Fallon
A new bar and grill will soon reoccupy the former Lion's Choice restaurant at 1600 W. Highway 50 in O'Fallon, in front of Wal-Mart. To be known as The Handlebar Grill, the new business will be a family eatery ...
Old-Time Music Fete July 25th at Cahokia, Illinois Courthouse
Announcement : Old-Time Music Fete July 25th at Cahokia, Illinois Courthouse BMNN wrote: on Jul.
Mobile home park may be turned into townhomes
A luxury townhome complex could be in the works on the site of Rock Springs Estates mobile home park, which city leaders say has long been a source of trouble.
Major Case Squad handling gun death
Police are investigating a homicide in the Parkfield Terrace neighborhood near Cahokia and are asking the public to call in any tips.
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Belleville roadwork a danger for cyclists
Cyclist Larry Luecking wrote a letter to the editor that appeared in today's edition of the Belleville News-Democrat . In it, he complains about road conditions on West Boulevard in the eastern part of the ...
Grandson charged in woman's slaying in Belleville
The grandson of a 66-year-old woman found slain in her home was charged with first-degree murder Friday.
Benefit garage sale location has changed
A benefit garage sale that was originally scheduled at the VNA-Tip HomeCare Belleville Branch, has been moved to 347 Moultrie Lane, O'Fallon. The garage sale will still be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Schools begin moving in double-switch
A school building that sat empty for two years is coming alive this week with some new paint and ceiling tiles, and loads and loads of furniture, computers and other materials.