Rebuilding Metro East: construction season brings another round of major improvements to region
Gov. Pritzker’s capital program modernizing infrastructure, enhancing quality of life By Tribune Staff • Rebuild Illinois is continuing to improve mobility, safety and quality of life in the Metro East, with the Illinois Department of Transportation delivering multiple major projects this construction season. Made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic capital program, 23 projects combined…
Read MoreTriad School District updates student, parent handbooks for 2026-2027
By Charles Bolinger Editor • At the Triad School District board meeting on June 22, the board approved updates to the student-parent handbooks for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which included several key updates. These changes, which range from safety protocols to academic adjustments, were developed to align with Triad policy, Illinois law and Illinois…
Read MoreMeijer in Glen Carbon coming together quickly; open in 2027
Troy sets public information review, comment forum on July 8 for proposed shared-use path along Bouse Road
By Tribune Staff • The City of Troy will hold a public information meeting concerning a proposed shared-use path located along Bouse Road. The meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Father McGivney Catholic High School, 7190 Bouse Road in Glen Carbon) in the school’s student commons on Wednesday, July 8. A…
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi announces Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
By Tribune Staff • The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Evan Schrage, of Troy, IL, in the B.B.A. in Real Estate program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. Makenzie McFarlin,…
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi announces Spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll
By Tribune Staff • The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Dean’s Honor Roll. Landon Mahat, of Maryville, IL, in the B.A. in Sport Management program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. Alivia Peck,…
Read MoreSummer paving starts in Highland on June 29
Charles Bolinger Editor • Highland’s public works department began milling 13th Street on June 29 as part of a two-street summer rehab project. Thirteenth Street will be milled and repaved between Old Trenton Road and Poplar Street while 12th Street will get its makeover from Mulberry Street to Poplar Street. Troy’s City Engineer, Jeff Voss,…
Read MoreFive new Illinois laws that take effect on July 1
By Tribune Staff • According to Lilly Rossi, a policy analyst with the website IllinoisPolicy.org, the following new laws take effect on or after July 1: UPDATE, June 12: A federal lawsuit filed June 11 challenges the aid-in-dying law, which is slated to take effect in September. PREVIOUSLY: While Illinois families won’t see gas prices…
Read MoreGlen Carbo opens its police department lobby as cooling shelter until July 2
The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for the Glen Carbon area from Monday June 29 until 12 a.m. on July 2, with heat index values as high as 110 degrees. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department lobby, located at 149 N Main…
Read MoreState of Illinois urges residents to take precautions as heat wave engulfs Illinois
Illinois residents can locate cooling centers at keepcool.illinois.gov By Tribune Staff • With prolonged heat and humidity forecast across Illinois this week, state officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe and to check on family, friends, and neighbors who may be vulnerable. According to the National Weather Service, heat indices in many…
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