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🌱 What dangerous fugitives were captured in Fairview Heights-led ‘Operation Big Muddy’?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What dangerous fugitives were captured in Fairview Heights-led ‘Operation Big Muddy’?
  • See how Fairview Heights scored in Illinois’ new livability rankings
  • How Fairview Heights became a key stop for out-of-state abortion care

Also on today's calendar: Aquathon (April) - Fairview Heights, IL 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few morning showers; windy, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. Attorney's Office announces results of 'Operation Big Muddy' (wmix94.com) — Federal prosecutors in Fairview Heights announced that “Operation Big Muddy” led to 21 arrests of violent fugitives across southern Illinois, along with seized guns and narcotics. The U.S. Marshals-led effort, coordinated from the Southern District’s Fairview Heights office, focused on suspects wanted for homicide, major drug trafficking, weapons violations, and other serious crimes.
   

• Illinois village named the best suburb in America. How did the metro-east fare? (bnd.com) — Fairview Heights earned a strong A grade in Niche’s new 2026 “Best Places to Live in Illinois” rankings, putting it on par with other highly rated metro-east communities like Belleville, Swansea, Edwardsville and O’Fallon. The report, based on Census, crime and climate data, highlights how metro-east suburbs stack up against top-ranked Clarendon Hills and other Chicago-area standouts.
   

• Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here's why (macon.com) — Fairview Heights is highlighted as home to a major Planned Parenthood clinic drawing patients from nearby states where abortion is heavily restricted. The story explains how Illinois’ policies, funding, and geography have turned the state—especially border communities like Fairview Heights—into a key destination for people traveling long distances for abortion care and related support services.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • After not receiving sale flyers for area grocery stores and other businesses for at least a month, I contacted the Post Office to inquire about it.
    I was told all mail deliveries through Belleville office no longer deliver them, the businsses have opt-out. Wonder why they all chose to opt-out. (Nextdoor Fairview Heights)
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for Line Cook - Fairview Heights Chili's in Fairview Heights. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Fairview Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairview Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Swansea

  • Pritzker announces $4.85 million in Illinois tourism grants to 66 recipients (riverbender.com)

O'Fallon

  • O'Fallon Officers Provide Safe Space for Nesting Goose (riverbender.com)
  • 'Our goal is to keep care local': $116 million hospital expansion coming to Metro East (ksdk.com)
  • Time to check-in on your area's alert systems (spectrumlocalnews.com)

Belleville

  • Belleville native buys historic downtown building for law office, loft apartment (bnd.com)

Ok Fairview Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fairview Heights

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