By Tribune Staff The Madison County Regional Office of Education recently hosted a ceremony to recognize the recipients of 2026 Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship for Madison County Students. Eleven students from across Madison County were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship based upon their applications that detailed their high school careers and future plans. The…

By Tribune Staff The Illinois Public Risk Fund (IPRF) notified Troy Fire Protection District Captain Darren Davis that his district is the runner-up in the 2025 IPRF Member Performance Recognition Award. Everyone plays a critical role in safety. The Troy Fire Protection District was recognized with the IPRF 2025 Performance Best in Class Runner-Up Recognition…

By Randy Pierce • Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has filed a petition with the Illinois Third Judicial Court calling for the denial of a pre-trial release of a man charged in connection with an incident that occurred in Granite City on Monday, July 13. About 8:45 that evening, Madison County Sheriff’s Department deputies…

By Randy Pierce • Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has announced that Larry E. Declue Jr., 27, of Collinsville has been charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, in connection with an incident occurring in late May when he allegedly used his hands to choke a member of his family or household…