County Council votes Monday to amend the bill to clarify that first responders can conduct training exercises, thus delaying final passage until Oct. 14.
Courtney R. Hoffman, 65, of Cahokia, pleaded guilty to possessing illegal drugs with the intent to distribute, authorities said. His son is East St. Louis Councilman Courtney Hoffman II.
A lawsuit, filed just hours after Mayor Cara Spencer signed the rules into law Monday, says only the state Legislature can prescribe duties for the sheriff.
Police on Monday released surveillance video and a photo that shows the person connected to the fatal shooting at Schnucks on Sunday in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.
Gerry Schramm passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Visitation at Peace Lutheran Church 737 Barracksview Rd. 63125 on Thursday, September 25 from 10:00-11:00 am. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation. Gerry will be interred at St.β¦
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