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🌱 How a big rail merger could reshape service into East St. Louis

East St. Louis, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning East St. Louis! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a big rail merger could reshape service into East St. Louis

Also on today's calendar: Anthony Stalter and The Fast Lane Live @ DraftKings Sportsbook at Casino Queen and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CN seeks conditions in UP-Norfolk Southern deal (feedandgrain.com) — Canadian National Railway is asking federal regulators to require better access to East St. Louis if the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger goes through, including new trackage rights into the area. For residents and local businesses, the outcome could reshape freight competition, service quality, and economic opportunities tied to the city’s role as a major rail hub.
   

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  • DCFS says it will comply with records request in Fairview Heights foster care death (bnd.com)
  • Lane closures scheduled on I-55/I-64/US 40 in St. Clair County (granitecitydailynews.com)
  • Rebecca Robinson (1953–2026) of O Fallon, IL (riverbender.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East St. Louis

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