Metro East

The state doesn't have nearly enough doses to cover the 3 million people who just became eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

Dr. Ngozie Ezike says she’s looking forward to listening to people’s concerns about taking the vaccine. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m.

The region that includes the Metro East was the last in Illinois to see some restrictions lifted.

Board members say Chairman Kurt Prenzler continuously attempted to “go around” the board with appointees and surprise last-minute votes.

The state still has to live up to its promises around racial equity.

Federal law enforcement officials reported to Belleville Police Chief Bill Clay that a “credible” threat was made against Mayor Mark Eckert. Officers have been assigned to guard Eckert at City Hall and to remain in his neighborhood during the evening.

Alex Fennoy plans to bring a bank to East St. Louis.

“Hopefully we are doing our ancestors proud in the work that we are doing here,” state Rep. LaToya Greenwood said.

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

Whether they'll be able to hinges greatly on where they live and what changes, if any, local lawmakers are willing to make.