Metro East St. Louis News: Belleville’s Sports Complex, East St. Louis Crime Drop, and Grafton Ferry Expansion

Metro East celebrates infrastructure growth with a $30M sports complex, a 45-year low in East St. Louis homicides, and expanded Grafton Ferry service. The post Metro East St. Louis News: Belleville’s Sports Complex, East St. Louis Crime Drop, and Grafton Ferry Expansion appeared first on The Narrative Matters.

Apr 30, 2026 - 17:13

Metro East St. Louis News: Belleville’s Sports Complex, East St. Louis Crime Drop, and Grafton Ferry Expansion

Grafton Ferry crossing the Mississippi River

Metro East celebrates infrastructure growth with a $30M sports complex, a 45-year low in East St. Louis homicides, and expanded Grafton Ferry service.

The post Metro East St. Louis News: Belleville’s Sports Complex, East St. Louis Crime Drop, and Grafton Ferry Expansion appeared first on The Narrative Matters.

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