By Randy Pierce Plans for a new structure to replace the existing Caseyville Elementary School, which was constructed in 1935, along with the addition of an all-new community library have been announced by Collinsville Community Unit District 10 with a target date for completion set at the start of classes in 2023-24. The new side-by-side…

By Stephanie Malench The Triad School Board met on April 25 at the Central Office. During public comment, Ann Rockwell addressed the board asking for an end to the nepotism and politics in high school sports which favor students that play on the select teams that the high school coaching staff coach with during the…

By Kathy Turner Among the first order of business for the Collinsville School Board on Monday, April 25, was recognition of the 2021/22 bowling team at Collinsville High School.  Both the boys’ and girls’ bowling teams advanced to the state tournament this year.  They were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Brad Skertich along with their coaches,…

By Stephanie Malench The Madison County Board met on April 20 and began with the Sheriff Department Deputy Chief Jeff Connor recognizing Officer Walendorf. Walendorf responded to a call for a woman who had hung herself on the bars by her T-shirt. Walendorf performed single CPR for seven minutes continuous until paramedics arrived. Hospital staff…

By Kathy Turner The Maryville Village Board on Wednesday, April 20, approved two resolutions to convey property to the Illinois Department of Transportation for highway use.  The first resolution was the conveyance of property located at the corner of Highway 159 and East Union Street and the corner of Highway 159 and East Perry Streets.…

By Stephanie Malench smalench@timestribunenews.com The Collinsville City Council met on April 12 in the council chambers with the majority of the meeting  devoted to more discussion on changes to the bed and breakfast ordinance and short term rentals. Senior Planner Andi Yancey and Associate Planner Caitlin Rice facilitated the discussion among council members, Mayor John…

By Stephanie Malench smalench@timestribunenews.com The Troy City Council met on April 18 and approved the FY 2022-2023 budget. FY 2021-2022 is slated to finish stronger than expected on April 30 with reserves in every department. The General Fund Budget is $8,645,099.13. Specific department budgets of interest follow. The Motor Fuel Tax was set at $512,141.00.…

By Stephanie Malench The Collinsville Township held its first annual town meeting in three years on April 12. The first order of business was for the electors (residents of the Collinsville Township who are registered to vote) to elect a moderator for the evening since the town meeting is a meeting of the people, not…