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Holly Castle named to Fort Hays State University’s spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll

June 22, 2026

By Tribune Staff • Fort Hays State University has named 1,996 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus…

Giannoulias ends mandatory road tests for drivers between 79, 86

June 22, 2026

Road Safety and Fairness Act takes effect July 1, replacing age-based requirement with smarter, data-driven approach By Tribune Staff • A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Road Safety and Fairness Act will begin next month with the elimination of the state’s mandatory behind-the-wheel driving tests for Illinois drivers ages 79 to 86.…

Jury convicts Harrisburg man of manufacturing, possessing unregistered short-barreled rifles, silencers

June 21, 2026

By Tribune Staff • Following roughly 30 minutes of deliberation a federal jury found a former Harrisburg man guilty of five federal charges for manufacturing unregistered short-barreled rifles, possessing unregistered short-barreled rifles, possessing unregistered silencers, and possessing an unregistered short-barreled shotgun with an obliterated serial number. Yaroslav Vishnevski, 33, was convicted on June 9, 2026,…

In-state warrants give Aurora man trouble in Troy

June 21, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • A black Mercury Mariner SUV eastbound on US 40 on June 7 prompted Troy Police Ofc. Nicholas Elliott to run a computer records check on the vehicle. Results revealed it had valid registration but a secondary reply came back to him a few moments later – law enforcement agencies data…

Stop for speeding in Troy snowballs into other charges for Round Lake Beach man

June 21, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • A white Volkswagen Jetta sedan doing 80 mph in a 65 mph speed zone on I-55 was more than enough to attract the attention of Troy Police Ofc. Jennifer Hautly on June 5. She stopped the southbound car at mile marker 18. Per her official incident field report, she contacted…

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Holly Castle named to Fort Hays State University’s spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll

June 22, 2026

Giannoulias ends mandatory road tests for drivers between 79, 86

June 22, 2026

Jury convicts Harrisburg man of manufacturing, possessing unregistered short-barreled rifles, silencers

June 21, 2026

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Knights earn 2nd Place at State, best finish in program history

June 16, 2026

Triad Boat places 11th at IHSA Bass Fishing Finals

June 10, 2026

Knights advance to Super-Sectional behind Keller arm, Seipp bat

June 9, 2026

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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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