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🌱 Why is a Fairview Heights Casey’s closing while others expand?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why is a Fairview Heights Casey’s closing while others expand?
- How a Fairview Heights-led sweep took 63 fugitives off the streets
- How far does this small-town radio station’s signal really reach?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Vision Board Party for Women in Business and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 51 and low of 31 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 41.
- Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 54 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ICYMI: New additions to metro-east restaurant choices (bnd.com) — A Casey’s gas station and convenience store in Fairview Heights is slated to close even as the company expands and other metro-east restaurants open, move, or remodel. The roundup highlights shifting dining options in Edwardsville, Belleville, O’Fallon, and Collinsville, giving Fairview Heights residents a snapshot of how the broader local food scene is changing. 
• Law enforcement nab 63 fugitives in "Operation Safe Christmas" (wsiltv.com) — Law enforcement based in Fairview Heights announced that “Operation Safe Christmas” led to 63 fugitive arrests, plus seizures of drugs and cash across several Illinois counties. Federal, state, and local agencies say the coordinated effort aims to reduce violent crime and narcotics trafficking and help residents feel safer heading into the holidays.
• Scott Patric Keeps Community Radio Strong at WCXO 96.7 FM (heraldpubs.com) — Residents in Fairview Heights can catch Clinton County’s community-focused station WCXO 96.7 FM over the air or via online stream, bringing you local news, sports, and personality-driven radio. Longtime host Scott Patric has spent more than two decades building a loyal morning audience with hometown stories, athlete shout-outs, and a relaxed, conversational style that aims to brighten listeners’ daily routines.
📸 Around Fairview Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairview Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Gingerbread Night
The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights, 9950 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Community Committee
Fairview Heights, IL Calendar , 10025 Bunkum Road , Fairview Heights
7:00 pm - Annual Vision Board Party for Women in Business
618 Business & Event Center , 4634 N Illinois St , Fairview Heights
6:00 pm - Little Pretzels-Kids Yoga
The Rec Complex of Fairview Heights , 9950 Bunkum Rd , Fairview Heights
5:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
Wednesday January 7
📣 Fairview Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chestnut Health Systems Mobile Unit at SMRLD
Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Ave , Granite City
1:00 pm - Belleville East Gospel Choir Concert
Belleville High School-East , Cafe , Belleville
5:00 pm - Campus to Community Committee
Governor Edwards Conference Room , 118 Hillsboro Ave , Edwardsville
5:00 pm - Holiday Trivia Night
Scott Event Center , Paegelow St , Scott AFB
5:00 pm - EFT Academy Class Ages U8-U10
SWIC Southwestern Illinois College , 2500 Carlyle Ave , Belleville
5:30 pm - Historic Preservation Commission
Belleville, IL Calendar Belleville, IL 62220
6:00 pm - Holiday Lighting Judging
Maryville, IL Calendar Maryville, IL 62062
6:00 pm - North Pole Musical
Webster Elementary School , 108 W Church St , Collinsville
6:15 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you haven't already, please secure your pets from the cold and drip water to keep your pipes from freezing.
It's 7 F / -13.8 C out there. Well below freezing. (Nextdoor French Village) - We moved from the Fairview area.
My husband had been working with Colonial Van lines. However when the week of moving came, after being told consistently that there was no problem… (Nextdoor Brittany Estates)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Fairview Heights. Apply here.
- Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Leader in Fairview Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairview Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Swansea
- Belt: Big Win For Local Chicken Farmers (riverbender.com)
O'Fallon
- Virginia Witt (riverbender.com)
Belleville
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