Kavahn Mansouri | Belleville News-Democrat

Boeing may soon expand its operations at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. It recently received a pre-development agreement from the St. Clair County Public Building Commission.

Proposed Boeing Development In Early Stages At MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

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Airport Director Bryan Johnson said the project would add to the economic impact of Scott Air Force Base and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.

Kristen Poshard was fired from her Madison County and is now suing the county alleging she was fired after she accused a county board member of sexual harassment. The suit has cost county taxpayers more than $320,000 so far.

Government, Politics & Issues

Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Has Cost Madison County Taxpayers $320,000

Kavahn Mansouri | Belleville News-Democrat

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Kristen Poshard alleges she was fired after complaining about repeated sexual harassment from a county board member.

Health, Science, Environment

Illinois EPA announces Centreville flooding relief plan; residents want more answers

DeAsia Paige | Belleville News-Democrat

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A new Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grant could help fix some of the chronic flooding issues plaguing Centreville for years.

A feral cat hunts on a Metro East Sanitary District levee as part of the district’s now abandoned Barn Cat program in partnership with the Metro East Humane Society. Only one of the 12 feral cats placed on the MESD levee was recovered after the program was abandoned.

Government, Politics & Issues

Here’s How A Power Struggle In Madison County Led To The Neglect Of Feral Cats

Kavahn Mansouri | Belleville News-Democrat

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The Metro East Sanitary District has ended a feral cat program, aimed to save cats from being euthanized. They hunt for levee-damaging rodents. The Metro East Humane Society says political power moves may have led to cat neglect and possible death.

St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern answers questions during a March 2020 press conference about COVID-19.

Government, Politics & Issues

IDPH Not Considering St. Clair County Request For Lighter COVID-19 Restrictions

Kavahn Mansouri | Belleville News-Democrat

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The Illinois Department of Public Health dismissed hopes of officials in St. Clair County on Tuesday who say the downward trend in COVID-19 cases warrants an exemption from the stricter safety mitigation placed on the Metro East region.