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St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Remembers 15-Year Anniversary Of Loss Of Veteran Sheriff's Deputy Reid

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BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department is remembering the 15-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Sheriff Lamont C. Reid, who died on duty after suffering a heart attack. He died on March 26, 2010. Reid, 55, was assisting in the search for a suicidal man when he collapsed during a shift meeting during that time. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said at that time Reid was immediately transported to Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Deputy Reid has been with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years. Reid was survived by his wife and three children.

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Area Spring Entertainment

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    Jewish Film Festival – March 30 – April 8   St. Louis Jewish Film Festival   In its 30th season, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns to its new home at the B&B Theatres in Creve Coeur for two weeks of cinema excellence from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Dramas, documentaries, […]

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St. Louis County Prop B on April 8th ballot

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Letter to the editor March, 2025 COUNTY PROPOSITION B, does B stand for BAD? In our County of a million people, we depend on the Government for Health, Safety, Transportation, Code enforcement, Recreation and more so must take ballot changes seriously and avoid long term remedies for a short-term problem. April 8 St. Louis County […]

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Cracks in the Wall

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Today on TAP: Opposition to Trump is growing. That will embolden more opposition.
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Collinsville Police Seek Public Help To Locate Wanted Man

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COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has issued a notice regarding a man wanted for multiple felonies, including unlawful use of a credit card and financial exploitation of the elderly. Andrey W. Wilke, whose last known address is in Collinsville, is also sought for identity theft by another agency. The announcement was made during the department's weekly "Fugitive Friday" segment, aimed at soliciting information from the public about wanted individuals. Authorities encourage anyone with knowledge of Wilke's whereabouts to contact the Collinsville Police Department at 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Tips can be submitted anonymously. The police department emphasized that individuals with information can leave a voicemail, and it urged Wilke directly to surrender himself at any police department in Illinois or nearby states, noting that their facilities are open 24/7. The charges against Wilke are based on probable cause, and he is presumed innocent until proven

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Governor Pritzker To Lead Trade Mission To Mexico

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), and Intersect Illinois, joined by public and private sector leaders from across the state, will lead a trade mission to Mexico from March 30-April 2, 2025. This trade mission will focus on the importance of deepening economic ties and fostering greater cooperation between the State of Illinois and Mexico. The delegation will engage with Mexican counterparts to discuss enhancing collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture and food processing, finance, and manufacturing, all of which are vital to growing the Illinois economy and creating jobs. Through this mission, Illinois seeks to strengthen its longstanding partnership with Mexico, paving the way for future investment and shared success. “Illinois is a prime destination for businesses seeking to invest and grow in the U.S. market. Our state's forward-thinking policies,

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