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🌱 How a new law could change East St. Louis government transparency

East St. Louis, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new law could change East St. Louis government transparency
  • How an East St. Louis native went from JFK’s detail to pardon

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Schmidt highlights new transparency law and hosts job fair in East St. Louis (metroeastsun.com) — East St. Louis residents are getting a new state transparency law in 2027 that will make it easier to find local government financial and audit reports online. State Rep. Kevin Schmidt also just hosted a job fair at Wyvetter Younge Higher Education Campus, connecting 150 local job seekers with 50 employers and offering resume help and interview guidance as part of his ongoing outreach in the 114th District.
   

• From protector of a president to prison to pardon: the historic life of Abraham Bolden (illinois.edu) — A 91-year-old former Secret Service agent who was born and raised in East St. Louis reflects on his groundbreaking role protecting President John F. Kennedy, the racism he faced, and the controversial case that sent him to prison. After decades of fighting to clear his name, he received a presidential pardon and recently shared his story in a new Illinois Public Media documentary.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Gabe's, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Lead PT in Fairview Heights. Apply here.
  • Pacer Group posted a job opening for Custodial Technician in Fairview Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East St. Louis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cahokia

  • 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 98% higher than teacher salary in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 (metroeastsun.com)
  • Area teams post shutouts and close finishes in Illinois score roundup (bnd.com)

Fairview Heights

  • See cuddly finalists vying to be Purina 'chief snuggle officers' (miamiherald.com)
  • Carol Madison (1938–2026) of Edwardsville, IL (riverbender.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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