Maryville Police Officer Keith Hopke Carries Flame Of Hope
Officer Keith Hopke led the torch through Maryville on Tuesday, joining a statewide law enforcement effort that shines a spotlight on Special Olympics Illinois.
MARYVILLE - Officer Keith Hopke of the Maryville Police Department carried the Flame of Hope through Maryville on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, an effort to raise awareness for Special Olympics Illinois.Hopke received the flame from officers with the Collinsville Police Department as the torch traveled across multiple law enforcement agencies in Illinois, according to the Maryville Police Department.The torch run is part of a broader awareness effort f...
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