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Jon Brough, former Belleville cop blinded by double-murder suspect 10 years ago
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Old-Time Baseball Photos - In today's essay, Bill Gutman continues with his on-going series highlighting classic baseball stadiums. He gives us an interesting tour through the history of St. Louis's grand old
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Old-Time Baseball Photos - In today's essay, Bill Gutman continues with his on-going series highlighting classic baseball stadiums. He gives us an interesting tour through the history of St. Louis's grand old
![Sgt. John Brough, a 28-year veteran police officer from Belleville, Ill., stands with St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird before throwing out the first pitch in the game against the Washington Nationals Sunday](https://www.bnd.com/latest-news/z01ezq/picture234348527/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1140/IMG_2080.jpeg)
Co-defendant in death of Nick Hopkins held by U.S. Marshal
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Shield maker pays disfigured Belleville officer after evidence fight
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Standoff ends in East St. Louis, IL after trooper is shot
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Bruce Sutter of the Cardinals closes out the `1982 World Series vs Gorman Thomas Milwaukee Brewers
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Belleville police hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Belleville police hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Belleville, Illinois Police Sgt. Jon Brough throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 27, 2007. Brough
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Former Belleville IL Police sergeant hosts blood drive
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