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Collinsville Daily News

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Hodges Family Sues Belleville Township High School District 201 Over September 23 Van Crash

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Wednesday, the family of G'Mauri Hodges filed an 18-count federal lawsuit against the Board of Education of Belleville Township High School District 201 over the September 23, 2026 van crash in which G'Mauri was severely injured. The attorneys at JJ Legal who represent the Hodges family released the following statement: "Today, the Hodges family took the first step toward holding Belleville Township High School District 201 accountable. The 18-count complaint the family has filed today lays out failure after failure by the District. Tragically disappointing. Keeping children safe is a school's most basic responsibility. This tragedy was entirely avoidable." The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (Case No. 3.26-cv-01519), alleges: No bids, no contract, no safety review. The District never sought bids or signed a written contract with MVP Transportation, a non-emergency medical transportation company, yet paid it $385,655.80 starting in 2022. In emails, District staff called MVP's $40-per-day rate "so cheap" and "very cheap." An unpermitted driver with federal drug-trafficking convictions. The Illinois Secretary of State has confirmed that MVP was not registered as a school bus employer and that the driver had no school bus permit. The complaint

Belleville, IL · 2d

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St. Clair County Native Brings Independent Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Forget Me Not’ to St. Louis Film Festival

A filmmaker with ties to St. Clair County is bringing her first independently produced short film to St. Louis this month, with a story about trauma, survival and the importance of helping others find their way out of difficult circumstances. Danielle Herrera Boivin, an actor and filmmaker who grew up...

St. Louis, MO · 2d
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The Telegraph

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Private vs. public school question getting closer look from IHSA

The IHSA is reviewing proposals that could separate private and public schools in playoffs starting in 2027-28.

Illinois · 2d

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The Barkery Community Dog Walk on December 12, 2026

Grab a leash and join fellow dog lovers for a morning group walk with their sweet pups! We'll meet at 8:00 AM at The Barkery. After gathering and greeting our four‑legged friends, we'll head out together for a relaxed group walk perfect for pups and people alike to socialize, stretch their legs, and enjoy the community.

Belleville, IL · 2d
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Tabag Carries Rochester In Running Clock Win Over Cahokia

Nearly 250 all purpose yards and five touchdowns from Rochester junior Evrim Tabag powered the Rockets to a 54-27 win over Cahokia on Saturday in the second round of the IHSA 4A state playoffs. JP Leonard threw for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns and Khordell Gregory had a rushing and a receiving touchdown. Rochester will play Highland in the 4A quarterfinals next weekend.

Cahokia, IL · 1d

KMOX News Radio

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SLMPD Force Investigations Unit investigates Officer Involved Shooting

Involved Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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East St. Louis Crushes Chicago St. Patrick 72-12

EAST ST. LOUIS — Reece Shanklin threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as East St. Louis used a 28-point second quarter to defeat Chicago St. Patrick 72-12 on Friday night at Clyde C. Jordan Memorial Stadium, advancing to the IHSA Class 7A football quarterfinals. The Flyers...

East St Louis, IL · 1d

KMOX News Radio

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Police recover weapon used in shots fired incident

SLMPD Force Investigations unit investigating

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Two Teams, Two Individuals To Race At IHSA Class 2A Boys State Cross Country Meet, Two Girls Teams, Four Individuals Set For State Meet

PEORIA --- Two area boys teams --- Civic Memorial and Waterloo – as well as two girls teams --- Highland and Mascoutah --- along with a total of six individuals, two boys and four girls, will race in the IHSA Class 2A state cross country meet Saturday morning at Detweiler Park in Peoria.

Peoria, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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East St. Louis' Reece Shanklin voted USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Playmaker of the Week

After some dramatic wins and one narrow loss to kick off the 2026 season, no team in the state of Illinois has been as dominant over the last nine to weeks than East St. Louis. The Flyers opened postseason last Friday and like they did in the six games prior to that, they rolled as they kicked off the new part of the season with a dominant 69-0 home win over Reavis (IL). As good as the team was as a whole, no player was more impressive in that game than senior quarterback Reece Shanklin. Following a poll of the USA TODAY Sports audience, Shanklin was voted as the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Playmaker of the Week following a four-touchdown night for the No. 20 Flyers . In the win, Shanklin accounted for five of the Flyers' eight touchdowns. By the time the final whistle blew, Shanklin had more touchdown passes than incomplete passes. He diced up the Reavis defense, completing 11 of his 15 pass attempts for 313 yards and four touchdowns. Shanklin didn't just do damage with his arm. Carrying the ball only four times, he ran for 73 yards and another touchdown. With that performance now

East St Louis, IL · 2d

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After 22 years on the bench, former St. Louis judge helps domestic violence survivors seek protection

Michael Burton served as a judge in the St. Louis County Circuit Court for 22 years. During those two decades on the bench, he heard thousands of cases involving domestic violence. “I became convinced after presiding over so many different cases that no survivor, no victim, should ever walk into a courtroom by themselves,” he says.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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LCAA Meet Up at Market on Dec 8 2026

Step away from the workday and join the Leadership Columbia Alumni Association (LCAA) for Meet Up at Market, the first in a new series of informal gatherings bringing Leadership Columbia alumni together. With each graduating class, the LCAA network grows. These Meet Ups offer a chance to stay connected beyond...

Columbia, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Missouri-Illinois Weather Alert: 68° to 34° Nov. 8-13

Missouri and Illinois residents face a dramatic November temperature swing this week, with St. Louis climbing toward 68 degrees before temperatures plunge into the middle 30s just days later.

St. Louis, MO · 19h

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

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