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Illinois State Police arrest Missouri man for first-degree murder after Venice shooting

June 5, 2026

EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Special Agents arrested 18-year-old Jason A. McCallum of Florissant, MO for two counts of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a deadly shooting in Venice, IL. On May 26, 2026, the Venice Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a homicide investigation…

CSX Railroad crossing at Poplar Street in Highland to close for three days beginning June 8

June 5, 2026

The Poplar Street railroad crossing will be closed beginning Monday, June 8, 2026 Highland officials were advised that CSX Railroad will be working on the Poplar St. railroad crossing beginning June 8, 2026. Please be aware that this crossing will be closed and the work is expected to take approximately 3 days. Drivers can use…

Illinois Wesleyan announces candidates for Graduation 2026

June 5, 2026

By Tribune Staff • Illinois Wesleyan University graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday, delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include: Marc Froidcoeur of Troy, Illinois, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Accounting. Founded in…

Triad High School second semester honor roll, high honor roll

June 5, 2026

Second semester honor roll “Alford, Merik” “Alldredge, Alyssa” “Allen, Chase” “Amaya, Maelie” “Anderson, Ava” “Askew, McKenna” “Bakay, Silas” “Baquet, Camden” “Barger III, Robert” “Barker, Kaden” “Barker, Karly” “Barnett, Samuel” “Barnett, Tyler” “Bauman, Brad” “Becker, Brock” “Benear, August” “Berisha, Lorijan” “Besse, Adam” “Biehl, Liam” “Bierman, Addison” “Biggs, Karalyn” “Blevins, Aston” “Bock, Landon” “Boehning, Heidi” “Bogue, Brodix”…

Parking lots added in downtown Highland

June 4, 2026

By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The City of Highland continues expanding public parking downtown to meet the needs of its residents. The most recent expansion is a public parking lot at the corner of Main and Pine streets near the downtown square. This project was initiated after the city acquired property formerly occupied by local…

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Collinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service

May 19, 2026

By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…

Miranda Williams competes at Skate Nashville 2026

April 22, 2026

By Stephanie Williams Weeks of early morning practice and dedication paid off for Miranda Williams at her first ice skating competition. Skate Nashville 2026 was held at the Metro Parks Ice Rink in Nashville, Tennessee this past weekend, April 16-19. Miranda competed in two events, receiving first and third in the B6 category. Williams is…

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