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1971: James E. Williams Sr., third from left, East St Louis' first black mayor, holds an Informal meeting with city commissioners (from left) Gordon D. Bush, Edward Honrigan, Robert Mays, and Elmo J. Bush. 1984: Various plans through the years depicted a picturesque if not grandiose East St Louis riverfront. This drawing envisions the city's station for the proposed St. Louis area light-rail system. . noo uutsn ivmuiieu oi./rv&i-uisfjmcn 1988: Illinois State Police have helped patrol East St. Louis at night; the city doesn't have money to provide an adequate force. DSk 135556 STLCOPCB4035535