Robyn L. Kirsch, News Democrat

Robyn L. Kirsch

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Past articles by Robyn:

Shiloh apartments complete village-mandated repairs after months of complaints

Local news: Shiloh IL apartment complex posed health, safety concerns for residents leading village officials to warn Dandell Property Management company to remedy issues near Belleville, IL., and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

O’Fallon 70-year-old grandma earns black belt

Local news: One O’Fallon 70-year-old woman throws punches and breaks boards with bare hands to earn her third degree black belt at Yong In Martial Arts school in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL., and St. Louis, Mo. → Read More

Vice President Pence to attend fundraiser for Bost in O’Fallon

IL election news: Republican Vice President Mike Pence visits O’Fallon, IL, in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO, to raise money for GOP Rep. Mike Bost in race against Democrat Brendan Kelly. → Read More

Historic O’Fallon log home is being torn down

Local news: When siding was removed from an O’Fallon, IL., home a log cabin built in the mid-1800s was revealed. It’s being razed due to water and termite damage, but the salvaged logs and artifacts will live on in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

Here's five things you need to know about the new VA Clinic in Shiloh

Hospital health news: New replacement veteran affairs clinic in Shiloh IL opens July 2 in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

'High end' apartments in Shiloh should be ready to rent by fall

Real estate business news: Construction is underway on an upscale apartment development on Hartman Lane in Shiloh, IL in Southern Illinois, near Belleville and St. Louis, MO. Units at Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes should be renting by fall. → Read More

Public outcry continues as new 'deplorable' emails surface from O'Fallon school board member

Education news: New emails surface from O'Fallon IL District 90 school board member regarding ways to avoid sexual harassment allegations and a Muslim Advisory Council. Steve Springer remains on the board amid calls to resign in Southern Illinois near St. Louis, MO. → Read More

O'Fallon cadets headed to JROTC Academic Bowl National Championships in D.C.

Education News: O'Fallon, IL Air Force JROTC cadets qualified to compete in the Academic Bowl National Championships at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. O'Fallon is near Belleville, IL and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

Shiloh is off the hook from lawsuit over development

Local News: A St. Clair County, IL judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the village of Shiloh IL over a series of complicated votes on a housing development, The Savannah, in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

OFallon, IL Schnucks hosts fundraiser for military charity

News: The O'Fallon, IL Schnucks grocery store is hosting a fundraiser for Folds of Honor military charity that provides college scholarships to family/spouses of fallen or disabled soldiers/veterans in Southern Illinois near St. Louis, MO. → Read More

Nine years ago, Shiloh bought the Red Barn for $185,000. Now they're tearing it down.

Real Estate News: Shiloh, IL, village officials in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO, to demolish and tear down Red Barn building for sale that was home to food business restaurant eateries near me. → Read More

O'Fallon school board says it doesn't support comments from member called on to resign

School news: O'Fallon, IL District 90 school board members issue statement disagreeing with fellow board member asked to resign after being called a racist and bigot in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon IL names new CEO

Health care news: A new president and CEO has been named at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL and St. Louis, MO. → Read More

Gander Outdoors planning return to O'Fallon, but in a new location

Business news: Gander Outdoors is still coming to O'Fallon, IL, in Southern Illinois near Belleville IL near St. Louis, MO, but not to the former Gander Mountain location. That store closed last year after Camping World bought the retailer. → Read More

Police presence at O'Fallon school Friday following threat

School news: Increased police presence at Carriel Junior High School in O'Fallon, IL, following a not credible threat made by a student at the school in southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis MO. → Read More

Nine years ago, Shiloh bought the Red Barn. Now they're hoping someone else wants it.

Restaurant news: Shiloh, IL, city officials are looking to save the vacant Red Barn, a former eatery business that serves food near me in Belleville, IL, in Southern Illinois near St. Louis, MO. The building is for sale near O'Fallon, IL. → Read More

O'Fallon school wins Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit Bracket Challenge

Education news: Fulton Junior High School in O'Fallon, IL., in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO, wins Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit Bracket Challenge contest. → Read More

Scottrade office in Shiloh is closing, leaving only one office in the metro-east

TD Ameritrade business closing Scottrade office in Shiloh, IL, in Southern Illinois near St. Louis, MO. → Read More

OFallon IL school sued for race discrimination, retaliation

The parents of two mixed-race students who say a teacher at Joseph Arthur Middle School referred to their children as “slaves” during a student council meeting last year are now suing Central School District 104 in O’Fallon, claiming retaliation by the school for making the alleged incident public. → Read More

Former Shiloh IL mayor, Mater Dei high school teacher dies

Former Shiloh IL mayor Breese IL Mater Dei High School teacher St Clair County Emergency Management director dead death Southern Illinois St Louis MO. → Read More