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Breese Man Faces Three Class 4 Felony Videotaping Charges, ICE Takes Him In Custody

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CLINTON COUNTY — On Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, Marco Monreal-Rojas of rural Breese, Illinois, was charged with three felony counts of unauthorized videotaping after recent incidents at the St. Rose Church Picnic. Following the charges, Monreal-Rojas was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office facility but was released under GPS monitoring due to provisions in the SAFE-T Act, which affected the criteria for continued detention. Shortly after his release, Sheriff Dan Travous received notification that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had taken Monreal-Rojas back into custody. The circumstances surrounding the ICE intervention have not been detailed. Officials from St. Rose contacted the Clinton County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 9, 2025, after discovering two video recording devices in portable bathrooms during the St. Rose Church Picnic held earlier in the month. Monreal-Rojas is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges against

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Madison County Circuit Clerk's Office Raises the Bar with Selection to Prestigious Court Program  

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae and Administrative Assistant Missy Bickmore are among a select class of court professionals taking part in a national program to strengthen leadership and improve court operations. The Illinois Judicial College selected McRae and Bickmore from among circuit clerks and staff across the state to participate in the Certified Court Manager Program, a nationally recognized initiative offered through the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management (ICM). The first training session took place Aug. 6–8 in Chicago. Although some sessions are in person, most will be held virtually until graduation next summer. The program delivers a rigorous curriculum focused on caseflow management, court performance measurement, and building public trust and confidence in the judiciary. It equips court professionals with tools to enhance fairness, efficiency, and accountability in court administration.

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Drivers Injured Following Crash Involving Police Vehicle and SUV

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WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. — Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Kingshighway/IL-111 and St. Clair Avenue at 9:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. The collision resulted in injuries for both drivers. According to a preliminary investigation, ISP said a Washington Park Police Department squad car, identified as Unit 2, was traveling eastbound on St. Clair Avenue with its emergency lights activated. ISP added at the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe, designated as Unit 1, was heading northbound on IL-111. Both vehicles entered the intersection when Unit 1 struck the side of Unit 2 with its front end. The impact caused the squad car to rollover. Both drivers were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. The driver of Unit 1 was cited by Illinois State Police for Disobeying a Traffic Control Device and Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle. No additional information has been released at this time.

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Godfrey Business Spotlight: OSF Healthcare Offers "Comprehensive and Convenient Care"

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GODFREY - An element determining the desirability and quality of life for a community is the access to good healthcare. Godfrey is very fortunate to have a premier provider. OSF Healthcare strives to continuously meet the needs of patients and the community. In total, there are over 40 healthcare professionals ready to deliver comprehensive and convenient care focused on: One-stop medical services for the whole family that range from primary care, pediatrics and an on-site PromptCare clinic for urgent needs. Integrated on-site services that include x-ray and laboratory. A direct link to OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center allows their team to easily coordinate patient care with a full range of hospital services, from the emergency room to a network of expert specialists. The “Connect Bar” located in the lobby to offer resources to help patients with questions on using MyChart. The Godfrey office is excited to introduce several new, exceptional providers

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