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HBCU college fair helps Central Illinois students explore higher education
By Tom Patel
Springfield Police investigating fight at Lanphier High School; employee on leave
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.
More from Tom →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM · 1 min read
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- A staff member at Lanphier High School in Springfield is on administrative leave after the school district said they were involved in a fight between students Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson with the Springfield School District said that school security and administrative staff responded to an "altercation involving three students" in a [...]
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