St. Jacob trustees debate board vacancies with mayor; talk road, sidewalk fixes with homeowners
By Bruce Darnell • During its Nov. 19 meeting, and after receiving an award for 150 years of being an incorporated community, the St. Jacob village board members spoke with homeowners from Country Meadow Estates about possible street improvements before turning the discussion to the vacancies on the board, a problem raised at the last…
Read MoreIDPH Statement on CDC Website changes
KEY POINTS FOR MEDIA: The CDC website has been changed to add false linkages between vaccines and autism Numerous studies have shown there is no link between the two and suggesting otherwise only creates unnecessary fear and mistrust Vaccines are safe and effective protection against serious, preventable illnesses SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public…
Read MoreTriad High School Awards of Excellence – October 2025
By Tribune Staff “Each month, teachers in each respective department at THS nominate a student who demonstrates excellent character, achievement, and attitude within their discipline. They each receive an Award of Excellence plaque. Generous support for this honor is provided by Alfonzo’s Pizzeria in Troy and Everlasting Etch in Highland. Their pictures will be prominently…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust names Regina Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer
MATTOON – First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is proud to announce the appointment of Regina Nelson as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With more than 30 years of strategic marketing and leadership experience in the financial services industry, she brings a proven track record of driving growth, innovation and customer engagement. Nelson…
Read MoreTroy officials come close to setting 2025 tax levy
Charles Bolinger Editor Fred Keck told Troy’s City Council on Nov. 17 that they have three choices regarding the 2025 tax levy – keep it flat, set it at 4.9% or set it higher than 5%. A tax levy is the annual amount of money a taxing body certifies to the Madison County Clerk to…
Read MoreTriad elementary faculty continue to review mathematics texts ahead of switch
By Charles Bolinger Editor Triad elementary teachers have been actively reviewing several new math programs. To date, they have participated in presentations from four publishers, with a fifth scheduled for Dec. 2, Eureka Math (Great Minds). Each program brings unique strengths and teachers have had the opportunity to explore a range of potential options. The…
Read MoreTriad Principal Updates; Henning, TMS enrollments on rise
By Charles Bolinger Editor Henning Elementary School’s enrollment surpassed 800 students with a November enrollment total of 805. This is one of many factoids culled from the batch of principal reports that comprised part of the Nov. 24 Triad School Board Meeting packet. Over at Marine Elementary, the school achieved an Exemplary Summative Designation from…
Read MoreImpala ruled Chevrolet’s roost in 1965 with more than 1 million copies sold
By Charles Bolinger Editor Other than the seldom seen Volkswagen Beetle or MG sports car, it was rare to see foreign cars in the heartland 60 years ago. That year, 1965, Chevrolet set a record that remains unbroken; it sold 1,074,925 Impalas, its top-of-the-line full-size model. That volume was equal to almost half of Chevy’s…
Read MoreAs America Approaches 250: Thanksgiving Day in Metro-East during early 1900s
By Kathy Turner The Thanksgiving feast started with the first settlers at Plymouth Colony in 1621 and continues throughout American history. Though the celebrations varied a little based on the area of the country, the traditions have not changed much over time. One thing that did change, however, was the cost of the holiday. The…
Read MoreWith passage of Troy’s renewable energy ordinance what should residents expect?
Charles Bolinger Editor There is no doubt that personal solar arrays have taken off over the past decade and the central and northern parts of the state along Interstates 39 and 55 are festooned with tall windmills. However, Troy wanted to be ready for the time when a commercial solar panel array operator seeks to…
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