East St. Louis
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Jenkins was born in April 1928 and grew up in East St. Louis, Ill. She had one older brother, and her parents divorced when she was about 5.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2025
Ms. Turner embarked on her half-century career in the late 1950s, while still attending high school in East St. Louis, Ill., when she began singing with Ike Turner and his band, the Kings of Rhythm.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
This week, Joel Anderson tells the story of a shadowy organization in East St. Louis, Illinois, the group’s mysterious leader, and an alleged conspiracy against America during World War II.
From Slate ● Nov. 23, 2022
The third consensus five-star recruit to sign with the Tigers caught 20 touchdown passes and returned eight punts for scores as a senior at East St. Louis High School.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
Back in East St. Louis, as the little porch fell, wood chips—ignited and smoking—exploded in the air.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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