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Todd Eschman

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Todd Eschman is the executive editor at https://teapawt.net/t.co/t1LuQ5VHnd. He also is a husband, the unbiased father of two incredible daughters, and an aged ballplayer.

Joined April 2011
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#EverydayHeroes @KnowColumbia @StClairSheriff bnd.com/news/local/article29…
‘Please get me out.’ Men describe saving pilot from fiery plane crash near Columbia

‘Please get me out.’ Men describe saving pilot from fiery plane crash near Columbia

“He told me, ‘Please get me out, please get me out.’ That’s when I really started kicking into gear, going through my mind how I could get him out?”

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Love how this community turns out for its team. Great images and video here by @Simba426 and Josh Carter of @bellevillenewsd . @ESTLFlyers @Football_Flyers #618football bnd.com/sports/high-school/p…
City of Champions celebrates its East St. Louis Flyers and their 11th state championship

City of Champions celebrates its East St. Louis Flyers and their 11th state championship

“I simply love this city,” said East Side’s “No. 1 fan.”

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An @IlliniFootball All-American and @Football_Flyers legend is in trouble over alleged misuse of PPP loans. #618football #618news @bellevillenewsd bnd.com/news/local/crime/art…
Metro-east football legend, business partners indicted on federal wire fraud charges

Metro-east football legend, business partners indicted on federal wire fraud charges

Dana Howard was a state champion at East St. Louis, a consensus All-American at Illinois, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, and a draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys.

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🌾 The Freedom Farm's decline tells a story of neglect and our community's loss. Explore the dark fate of this once-popular spot. #FreedomFarm #CommunityDecays @AmericanLegion bnd.com/news/local/article29…
American Legion’s Freedom Farm plagued by neglect, squatting, crime and controversy

American Legion’s Freedom Farm plagued by neglect, squatting, crime and controversy

“I was like ‘Holy crap.’ I can’t believe the condition of this place. It used to be gorgeous out here,” a leaseholder’s son said.

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First 14 points the @Football_Flyers have allowed this post season. On to @IHSA_IL semifinals for the 6th year in a row. @adater #618football @SWConference_1 bnd.com/sports/high-school/p…
Bennett leads East St. Louis to sixth straight IHSA state football semifinal

Bennett leads East St. Louis to sixth straight IHSA state football semifinal

“Staying on track, getting to state and actually winning it this year, that’s the main goal,” said Flyers running back Christopher Bennett Jr.

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Can't help it ... it's still my favorite time of the school year. Go @AlthoffCatholic ! @Simba426 #618football bnd.com/sports/high-school/p…
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🏐🏐 TOP 5⃣0⃣ #IHSA GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS 🏐🏐 📅1974 | 2024 ⭐️⭐️#⃣3⃣⭐️⭐️ ⚔️ Mater Dei Lady Knights 📍 Breese 🔗🏐 More on how the Rakers built the Mater Dei Way and the Top 50 programs▶️ihsa.org/Top50Volleyball 🔗👕 Exclusive Top 50▶️ orders.minervapromotions.com…
Image from Illinois High School Association #IHSA (@IHSA_IL)
Image from Illinois High School Association #IHSA (@IHSA_IL)
Image from Illinois High School Association #IHSA (@IHSA_IL)
Image from Illinois High School Association #IHSA (@IHSA_IL)
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Are metro-east schools adequately funded, according to the state formula? Check out this solid reporting from @kellymsmits and use the interactive graphic @bellevillenewsd to find out. bnd.com/news/local/education…
Illinois’ school funding formula changed in 2017. Is your local district getting its share?

Illinois’ school funding formula changed in 2017. Is your local district getting its share?

Check out the interactive database embedded in the article to see how metro-east school districts are funded compared to the amount the state formula says they need.

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Results are live now @bellevillenewsd for the national races and all the local ones. #electionday2024 bnd.com/
Metro East Breaking News & Crime | Belleville News-Democrat

Metro East Breaking News & Crime | Belleville News-Democrat

Read today's latest news, headlines, and updates from Belleville, Illinois and the Metro East. Stay up to date on crime, politics, local business and the economy.

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We do this thing @mcclatchy and @bellevillenewsd called "Uniquely" to highlight points of interest in our communities. I can't think of anything more Uniquely than this in the metro east. #photographerscanwrite. bnd.com/living/magazine/arti…
It used to be a convent, now this Belleville house is a do-it-yourself punk venue

It used to be a convent, now this Belleville house is a do-it-yourself punk venue

“I do this all for Belleville,” an organizer said. “We’re all about community here. It’s a place that’s alternative and anyone is welcome.”

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This says it all: "... $5 million in deferred maintenance ..." @bellevillenewsd @lexicortes bnd.com/news/local/article29…
Nonprofit neglected metro-east apartments, city and tenants say. They live with mold, pests

Nonprofit neglected metro-east apartments, city and tenants say. They live with mold, pests

The owner recently told tenants the apartment complex was closing for financial reasons, then took it back and promised to make needed repairs.

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Our man @Simba426 captured a really good look at a controversial call in the @BTHSEastLancers and @TigerFootball_ game. Check the :37 mark and see what you think. @bellevillenewsd #618football bnd.com/sports/high-school/p…
Take a look at controversial play from Belleville East, Edwardsville showdown

Take a look at controversial play from Belleville East, Edwardsville showdown

Watch at the :37 mark for the call some fans say cost the Lancers points.

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More investment in training metro-east kids for technical careers and the trades and more collaboration between our business and school leaders. Win-Win. @CUSD10 bnd.com/news/local/education…
Here’s what a new, $21.5 million career & tech ed building in Collinsville will look like

Here’s what a new, $21.5 million career & tech ed building in Collinsville will look like

“This is the biggest investment for career and tech education in Illinois, right here.”

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Hey @KahokGridiron, bnd readers picked your guy as Player of the Week! @bellevillenewsd @CUSD10 #618football bnd.com/sports/high-school/p…
BND readers pick Collinsville QB as High School Player of the Week

BND readers pick Collinsville QB as High School Player of the Week

He was picked from among 12 players nominated by readers and coaches.

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"... and the calls keep coming," he says. @stclairhealth @bellevillenewsd bnd.com/news/local/article29…
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This is the neighborhood around the Ruler Foods story in Belleville. It's spreading. @bellevillenewsd @Belleville_ILL bnd.com/news/local/community…
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23 more reported sick. Contact @stclairhealth if you show symptoms @bellevillenewsd bnd.com/news/local/article29…
More illnesses tied to Fairview Heights restaurant are reported, first lawsuit filed

More illnesses tied to Fairview Heights restaurant are reported, first lawsuit filed

LongHorn continues to cooperate with the St. Clair County Health Department investigation of the outbreak.

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Plenty of room to grow on that 40-acre campus. bnd.com/news/local/article29…
St. Elizabeth’s announces $50 million expansion at O’Fallon campus. What’s included?

St. Elizabeth’s announces $50 million expansion at O’Fallon campus. What’s included?

“We’ve outgrown the hospital, which is a really good problem to have,” said St. E’s president.

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Illinois State Police agent will be held until trial, a Madison County judge ordered. bnd.com/news/local/crime/art…
Metro-east cop charged with battery used position of trust to ‘terrorize,’ judge says

Metro-east cop charged with battery used position of trust to ‘terrorize,’ judge says

He is accused of physically abusing two children and an elderly woman.

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Are your representatives on the St. Clair County Board showing up to work? bnd.com/news/local/article29…
Is your St. Clair County Board member coming to work? Here are their attendance records

Is your St. Clair County Board member coming to work? Here are their attendance records

Some board members haven’t missed any meetings in recent years. Others have been absent almost half of the time.

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