Kahoks shoot their way to win over Granite City
By Mark Jurgena When the Kahoks needed to make them, they did. Granite City cut the Collinsville lead down to 39-36 with 50.3 seconds to play. With 28.9 seconds to go, the parade to the free throw line began. Collinsville went 5-for-6 from the line in those final seconds to secure a 44-36 win at…
Read More2025 Madison County tentative multiplier announced
By Tribune Staff SPRINGFIELD – Madison County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0793, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This…
Read MoreEffingham County man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for financially exploiting 89-year-old man
BENTON, Ill. – A district judge sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000. Edward L. Stief, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of unlawful monetary transactions in criminal…
Read MoreKahok bowlers beat Edwardsville; boys take part in SWC tourney
By Mark Jurgena The Collinsville boys’ bowling team took part in day one of the Southwestern Conference bowling tournament at Bel-Air Bowl in Belleville on Dec. 16. CHS finished the day in fourth place with a pinfall total of 5,854 and sat only 139 pins off the pace set by O’Fallon. The Panthers racked up…
Read MoreBulldogs take first leg of rivalry weekend – on the ice
By Ray Popkess Prior to the Knights and Bulldogs matching up on the court last Friday night, both school’s ice hockey teams went head-to-head at the RP Lumber Center the night before. Triad sits near the bottom of the MVCHA standings after Thursday’s loss to the Bulldogs with a 4-9 record. Highland’s win ties them…
Read MoreMayor Nonn executes jurisdiction, maintenance agreements for Troy’s first roundabout
By Charles Bolinger Editor Even as early as 2019, construction crews rehabilitating Old Troy Road knew to leave space for it just before the road met Route 162. It is Troy’s first roundabout, which should start construction later this year, replacing the awkward and potentially hazardous triangle traffic formation that likely dates back to…
Read MoreThird funding opportunity for new EV charging stations
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced on Dec. 9 the third official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide approximately $65.6 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The latest opportunity builds on the first two rounds,…
Read MoreIllinois winter disconnection rule in effect through March 31
By Tribune Staff • CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reminds customers that the state’s winter weather rule is in effect from Dec. 1 – March 31. The winter weather rule limits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating. “Illinois winters are known for…
Read MoreApplications now open for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grants
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants now through Feb. 16, 2026. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service VFA federal grant program provides matching funds to aid fire departments in the purchase of new equipment and helps fund training.…
Read MorePayroll jobs up, stable in majority of IL metro areas in September
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in five metropolitan areas, was unchanged in one and decreased in six, leading to consecutive months with year-over-year growth: Chicago (15 consecutive months); Lake (4 consecutive months); Springfield (23 consecutive months). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in 10 metro areas and decreased in 2…
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