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8:17 pm
Tue December 17, 2013

Illinois Bill Takes Aim At 'Knockout' Game

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A state representative in the Metro East wants to stiffen the punishment for random assaults often referred to as the 'knockout' game. The so-called 'game' involves punching an unsuspecting person in the head with the goal of rendering them unconscious.

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Metro East - Pollution
5:34 pm
Wed October 30, 2013

Toxic Site In Metro East Enters New Phase Of Cleanup

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Aerial view of the former Chemetco secondary copper smelter in Hartford, Illinois.
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Chemetco site enterance.
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Chemetco refinery buildings and toxic slag waste piles taken prior to the start of cleanup operations.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency held a community meeting in Hartford, Illinois, on Wednesday, to inform residents about the ongoing cleanup of the former Chemetco copper smelter.

This is the second of three open houses being held this year. Another will be held in December.

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St. Louis on the Air
9:01 am
Fri October 11, 2013

U.S., State's Attorney Address Public Safety In Metro East

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A view of the old Spivey building, once home of the East St. Louis newspaper The Journal.
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Over the past six decades, the Metro East has gained a nasty reputation for dangerous crime. The news headlines reflect a cycle of poverty and crime made worse by a lack of local resources for adequate governance.

Three government officials charged with tackling these problems joined us to discuss their vision for creating a more positive future for the Metro East: U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen Wigginton; State's Attorney for St. Clair County, Brendan Kelly; and the mayor of Washington Park, Ann Rodgers.

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Metro East
3:37 pm
Thu September 12, 2013

Metro East Law Enforcement Targets Armed Robbers

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U.S. Attorney for the District of Southern Illinois Stephen Wigginton is surrounded by local Metro East law enforcement officials as he announced a new initiative targeting armed robbery
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Federal, state and local law enforcement in the Metro East are zeroing in on armed robberies with a coalition similar to the Major Case Squad.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen Wigginton is spearheading the effort to go after a spate of what he called "brazen and violent" armed robberies this summer.

Wigginton said prosecutors will go after offenders with federal charges that often carry longer sentences.

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Politics
11:26 am
Sun March 31, 2013

Business Leaders, Public Officials Talk Transportation Funding

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Republican State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (left) joins Democratic Represenative Jerry Costello (center) and Republican Representative Charlie Meier (right).
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Updated: 4/1/13 at 4:12, after the meeting took place.

Transportation advocates say that by 2018, 1 out of every 3 miles of roads in Illinois will be of unacceptable condition, unless there are new sources of revenue. The Transportation for Illinois Coalition held a meeting with business leaders and state lawmakers in O’Fallon Monday to discuss what can be done.

Cars are becoming more fuel efficient – it’s good for drivers, who get to save more money, and it’s better for the environment. What it isn’t good for, however, is transportation funding.

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