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Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of Month: Young Warriors Wrestler Excels With Fifth Place Finish In Peoria

8 months 1 week ago
PEORIA — Twelve-year-old Cameron Travis of the Young Warriors Wrestling Academy in Granite City, secured a fifth-place finish in the Novice Boys-215 weight class at the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation state tournament held this past weekend in Peoria. Having wrestled for four years, Cameron expressed his excitement about his recent accomplishment, and said, “It was really cool and exciting. I’m glad I got the opportunity to place and be on the podium with the best wrestlers in the state.” Cameron is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month for Granite City. In addition to wrestling, Cameron has participated in soccer and baseball, and he plays the saxophone at school in Granite City. His diverse interests reflect a well-rounded approach to both athletics and academics. Looking ahead, Cameron has set ambitious goals for his future. “I see myself wrestling for the USA team or playing in The NFL,” he said. As he prepares for next season

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Wood River Man Victim: ISP Investigation Leads To Charges Of Kidnapping and First-Degree Murder In St. Clair County

8 months 1 week ago
DUPO — A Dupo man faces multiple serious charges, including first-degree murder, following a lengthy investigation by the Illinois State Police (ISP) into the disappearance of a local resident. Kaylon T. List, 39, was charged on March 3, 2025, by the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office with first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping inflicting harm, kidnapping, concealing a homicidal death, aggravated unlawful restraint, and unlawful restraint. These charges stem from the investigation into the case of Eric Grindstaff, of Wood River, who was reported missing on June 23, 2021. Authorities said at the time of the disappearance, Grindstaff was moving from his grandmother’s house in Wood River. The investigation began when the Dupo Police Department sought assistance from the ISP in locating Grindstaff. Officers responded to List's residence in the 4000 block of Elm Street in Dupo, where they discovered a suspicious vehicle partially concealed near

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Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Guard Cason Robinson Had Big Impact On Court

8 months 1 week ago
PIASA — Cason Robinson, a sophomore guard for the Southwestern High School Piasa Birds, has emerged as a key player on the basketball team, contributing an average of 7.6 points per game during the 2024-2025 season. His performance has not gone unnoticed, as he has been named an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. Robinson's development from a talented freshman to a pivotal ballhandler/shooter has impressed both fans and coaches alike. "Cason was a talented freshman player last year and developed even more in the 2024-2025 season," said Southwestern head boys basketball coach Jason Darr. Coach Darr noted Robinson's grit and defensive skills, highlighting his ability to handle the pressure against some of the region's most athletic teams. Coach Darr emphasized that Robinson is not only solid on the offensive side with scoring and handling the ball, but very tenacious on the defensive side and is also a key to the team in that area. "He plays

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