Lexi Cortes is an Investigative Reporter at Belleville News-Democrat. She focuses on themes such as climate change, water management, government and politics, and public policy, often exploring the intersections of these topics through data and analytics. Lexi's work has been featured in several prominent outlets, including St. Louis Public Radio, Yahoo News, and Military.com.
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Lexi Cortes primarily focuses on local government and political issues in Illinois, particularly in St. Clair County and Cahokia Heights. She often covers evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements related to health risks and COVID relief spending.
Given her focus on these specific regions and themes, individuals with direct knowledge of the situations in St. Clair County and Cahokia Heights would be valuable sources for her reports. Experts or community leaders who can provide insights into local governance, public health concerns, or the impact of government policies within these areas may also find success when reaching out to Lexi.
Local officials from relevant governmental departments or organizations responsible for addressing the highlighted issues might also be good contacts for providing official responses or explanations regarding ongoing events in these communities.
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By: Lexi Cortes
A Belleville man has been cited after police say his dogs bit four people earlier this week.
By: Lexi Cortes
Illinois State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting from Monday morning in Granite City.
By: Lexi Cortes
An East St. Louis man is facing a federal charge in connection with a robbery at Chase Bank in Fairview Heights earlier this month.
By: Lexi Cortes
Visitation and funeral services have been announced for Belleville Police Chief Matt Eiskant, who died of cancer on Monday.
By: Lexi Cortes
Employees of the now-shuttered IHOP franchises in O'Fallon and Alton have reached a settlement with their former employer over back wages and damages.
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By: Lexi Cortes
A federal judge sentenced a Belleville tax preparer to three years in prison and ordered her to pay more than $700,000 in restitution after she admitted filing false tax returns for years.
By: Lexi Cortes
The St. Clair County Board on Monday night approved an international energy company's plan to build a 200-megawatt power plant fueled by lithium-ion batteries just outside Fayetteville.
By: Lexi Cortes
Starting in November, St. Clair County is cutting private profit out of the delinquent property tax repayment process.
By: Lexi Cortes
St. Clair County has agreed to settle a lawsuit it filed over a damaged overpass for than a half-million dollars.
By: Lexi Cortes
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