By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on July 21 that northbound Interstate 55 between the I-55/I-64 split and Exchange Avenue will be reduced to one lane on weekdays beginning Monday, July 27, to perform road maintenance, weather permitting. The lane closures will be in place from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…

By Tribune Staff • State Senator Erica Harriss is announcing the launch of her campaign internship program, providing students and young professionals with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in public service, grassroots organizing, communications, and community engagement while helping build a stronger future for the Metro East. “Every successful campaign begins with grassroots efforts…

By Charles Bolinger Editor • Of his three classic vehicles, Ernie Huffman has owned the 1933 Chevrolet the longest. “That one, I pretty much did myself,” he said. “It has a small block Chevrolet engine, automatic transmission and air-conditioning. I tried to keep it the old-school look with the mag wheels and everything the way…

By Charles Bolinger Editor • On July 1, 2019, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that prohibited anyone statewide under the age of 21 from purchasing any tobacco products. During the July 20 Troy City Council meeting, the council voted to amend a city ordinance to ban the sales of tobacco products from…