Four seats open, only one contested race for Troy Council
Times-Tribune staff Out of four seats up for grabs on the Troy City Council, only one ward has a contested race. For Ward 1, incumbent Tony Manley is running unopposed, as is incumbent Troy Turner in the Ward 2 race. Incumbent Debbie Knoll is running unopposed for her seat in the Ward 4 race. In…
Read MoreClosures in effect on Madison County Transit Trails
Submitted by Madison County Transit Madison County Transit is recommending visitors consider alternate routes as closures are underway on the MCT Schoolhouse Trail and MCT Nature Trail. The projects will temporarily reduce access to several loops, a feature of the MCT Trails. MCT Schoolhouse Trail MCT stated in a news release Thursday work on the…
Read MoreHouse narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms
Sponsor earlier reported spread of misinformation, threats of violence By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Thursday that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. The bill passed on a vote of 60-40, the…
Read More7 vie for Triad Board of Education
Times-Tribune staff Seven candidates will face off in the April 4 election for three seats up for grabs on the Triad Board of Education. Board members are elected for four-year terms and seats are divided by townships, with no more than three members each. On the April 4 ballot, voters will be asked to pick…
Read MoreFormer Madigan political director details push by speaker’s office for key ComEd bill
Speaker involved close friend and ComEd lobbyist in strategy sessions By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – As was the case with many big legislative efforts in Springfield, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s staff was deeply involved in negotiations over what would become the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2015 and 2016.…
Read MoreWrongful death suit filed against Troy memory-care facility
Family of Kathleen Kinkel claim Aspen Creek of Troy negligent resulting in death By Pat Pratt ppratt@timestribunenews.com The husband of a memory-care patient who died after staff failed to realize she was missing in freezing temperatures has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the parent company of Aspen Creek of Troy. Kathleen Kinkel, also known by…
Read MoreTroy-Edwardsville Shrine Club hosts successful screening clinic
Provided by Troy-Edwardsville Shrine Club The Troy-Edwardsville Shrine Club had a successful Shriners Children’s screening clinic last weekend at Anderson Hospital. The club reported several candidates had screenings, which resulted in a successful referral. The club thanked Doctor Harvey Mirly (member TESC), Anderson Hospital for providing the location, Delissa Dennison (Health Promotion Coordinator) and Dunkin’…
Read MoreHouse passes bill prohibiting book bans
Libraries would be disqualified from state grants By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong opposition from Republicans who called it an assault on local control. House Bill 2789…
Read More6 candidates vie for 4 seats on CUSD 10 Board
Times-Tribune staff Six candidates will be running in the April 4 election for four positions on the Board of Education for Collinsville Community Unit School District 10. On the April 4 ballot, voters will be asked to pick four individuals. Running in the upcoming election, named as they appear on the ballot are Jane Soehlke,…
Read MoreLady Knights finish top five at Illinois Meet
By Anthony Jones sports.times.tribune@gmail.com Competing against a mix of top teams around the state of Illinois, Lady Knights track and field fought their way into fifth place at the Mar. 18 Gene Armer Invite. Triad finished with 37 points in a field of more than 30 teams. Sophomore Makenna Witham led the way after winning…
Read More