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East Saint Louis, Illinois

Population: 348,189

Saint Louis' nickname, the "Gateway City," came about from the city's history as a stopping point for settlers heading west during the 19th century. Today, the city is filled with its own unique sights reflecting its long history, from the towering Gateway Arch to the famous Saint Louis Art Museum. The range of activities available in the city is virtually without bounds, including professional sports, the famous Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Saint Louis Zoo, one of the most popular zoos in the country. Offering its unique style of jazz, distinctly local foods and incredible views of the Mississippi River, Saint Louis is no longer just a gateway-it's a destination in and of itself.
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East Saint Louis News

Veteran admits faking paralysis to avoid Iraq

WBIR-TV Knoxville - Fri Nov 06

Sentencing will be in February for an Army veteran who plotted with his wife to bilk the U.S. government by faking paralysis to get disability benefits and avoid being deployed to Iraq.

Former St. Louis officer sues over being shot by Illinois officer

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Fri Nov 06

A former St. Louis police officer who was wounded in a melee outside a Pontoon Beach bar last fall has filed a federal lawsuit against the village and its officer who shot him.

Veterans shelter will open in E. St. Louis

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Fri Nov 06

A grand opening is planned next week at Southern Illinois' first state-funded shelter for homeless veterans.

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