The Troy Times Tribune

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…

Glen Carbon Police Department staff changes focus of village board meeting

June 4, 2026

Village water rates to jump 12% in 2027, 2028 By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Police Department was the topic of discussion at the opening of last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The meeting opened with a special presentation for Lt. Ned Miller, who is retiring from the force. Senator Erika Harriss requested a special…

Troy Fire Protection District EMS, ambulance rates jumped June 1

June 4, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • During its March 18 meeting, the board of directors for the Troy Fire Protection District voted 5-0 to increase the district’s emergency medical service and district ambulance rates. “The ambulance fee rate changes that were approved [at] the board meeting, per ordinance, [went] into effect on June 1,” said Troy…

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Illinois Wesleyan announces candidates for Graduation 2026

June 5, 2026

Triad High School second semester honor roll, high honor roll

June 5, 2026

Parking lots added in downtown Highland

June 4, 2026

Area Sports

Triad Girls Track & Field claim State Championship

June 1, 2026

Lady Knights win hosted Regional, conclude season to Springfield in Sectional Semis

May 28, 2026

Triad Tennis wins Class A Sectional

May 26, 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…