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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 06:42 pm

East St. Louis News

Local news for East St. Louis, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

16 hrs ago | Belleville News

Boy who was shot remains in serious condition, charges sought

The 3-year-old boy who was struck by bullets while riding in a van with his father remains in serious condition, authorities said, and charges are expected today.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Thu Jul 17, 2008

STLtoday

Child critically hurt in ESL shooting

A three year-old boy was hit by a shot meant for the child's father in East St. Louis around 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, police have confirmed.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

STLtoday

New East St. Louis police officer has checkered past

The city swore in another police officer on Wednesday, filling a vacancy after one newly commissioned officer was let go last month for his criminal background and two others had failed the police academy ...

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Related Topix: St Clair County, IL, Centreville, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Belleville News

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in East St. Louis

Tests conducted by the East Side Health District West Nile surveillance program have identified mosquitoes that tested positive with the West Nile virus.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL, Health, West Nile Virus

Mon Jul 14, 2008

WTHI-TV Terre Haute

Man imprisoned for gun used in killing

A federal judge says a Metro East man must spend 10 years in prison for being a felon who had a handgun that ultimately was used in a child's death.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Belleville News

Metro-east included in federal funding dollars coming to Illinois

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $57.6 million in federal funding for transportation and economic development projects in Illinois.

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Related Topix: St Clair County, IL, Illinois, St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Belleville News

Fire departments receive state grants

Seven local fire departments will receive a portion of nearly $1 million provided by a state grant to buy protective clothing, tools and other fire protection equipment.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL

Wed Jul 09, 2008

MyFox St. Louis

You Paid For It: New Monument In East St. Louis

Taxpayers may be on the hook for big bucks to build a new monument in downtown East St.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Belleville News

Accident involving girl, ESL detective under investigation

Illinois State Police are investigating an accident Saturday night involving an East St.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Mon Jul 07, 2008

KSDK NewsChannel 5

East St. Louis Hosts Fourth of July Celebration for First Time in 12 Years

The smell of barbeque filled the air at the Fourth of July celebration in front of East St.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Belleville News

Farmer accused of bankruptcy fraud jailed when bond is revoked;...

A 60-year-old farmer charged in federal court with fraud, including hiding a tractor behind a false wall at a farm where a couple were found shot to death last year, had his bond revoked Thursday and is being ...

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL, Clinton County, IL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Illinois residents wait for Mississippi to crest

Residents in some Illinois communities along the Mississippi River are still waiting for waters to crest as they continue to manage severe flooding.

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Related Topix: Illinois, East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Belleville News

Two more ESL police recruits fired

Two more of the 10 police recruits hired last month were let go Monday, bringing the number left to seven.

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Related Topix: Belleville, IL, St Clair County, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Ex-Birmingham schools chief back in old district

Former Birmingham schools Superintendent Stan Mims has landed a consulting job in Illinois.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Belleville News

Porn from ex-official's computer must be turned over

A federal judge has ordered Madison County to hand over all pornographic images found on the computer of former Supervisor of Administration Jim Monday.

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Related Topix: Madison County, IL, East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Belleville News

East St. Louis man charged in fatal shooting of Centreville woman

A 35-year-old East St. Louis man was charged Monday with first-degree murder in the slaying of a 28-year old Centreville woman.

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Related Topix: St. Louis, MO Metro, East St. Louis, IL, Centreville, IL, St Clair County, IL

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Daily India

New police hires have arrest histories

Some of the newest police officers in East St. Louis, Ill., have criminal records, and one of them took his oath having an outstanding warrant, officials said.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Sun Jun 29, 2008

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Belleville Police Search for Armed Robber

Belleville Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening at the Family Dollar in East St.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

Fri Jun 27, 2008

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Dead Toddler's Dad Arrested for Parole Violation

Authorities say the father of a 2-year-old boy found dead in Columbia is arrested on a parole violation as the investigation into the child's death continues.

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Related Topix: East St. Louis, IL, St Clair County, IL, Cahokia, IL

Thu Jun 26, 2008

KWQC-TV Davenport

Renewed flood threat for village between rivers

Floodwaters are creeping toward several buildings in the Calhoun County village of Hardin.

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Related Topix: Calhoun County, IL, East St. Louis, IL, St. Louis, MO Metro

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East St. Louis, Illinois is located in St Clair County and is part of the St. Louis, MO Metro Area. Zip codes in East St. Louis include 62205, 62201, and 62203.

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