ICC strikes $55.8M from Ameren Illinois’ gas rate request
SPRINGFIELD – On Nov. 19, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) cut $55.8 million from Ameren Illinois’ rate request for its natural gas delivery services. The decision reduces Ameren’s $128.8 million request by about 43 percent and approves a 9.60 percent return on equity (ROE), a reduction from the company’s requested 10.70 percent ROE. “The ICC’s…
Read MoreKahoks-Illini scholarships honor love story, build for future
By Kahoks-Illini Scholarship A growing number of Collinsville High School (CHS) students are getting a little extra help as they begin their college journey at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). This is thanks to the new Kahoks-Illini Scholarship Fund. The fund was created by Roger Reeves in memory of his late wife, Debbie.…
Read MoreMadison County felony prosecutions so far in 2025 exceed 2024 total
by Randy Pierce • Prosecutions of criminal offenders by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s staff during the first 10 months of the current calendar year have exceeded those occurring in all of 2024. In reporting this information to the county board judiciary committee earlier this month, State’s Attorney Tom Haine was quick to note, “That’s…
Read MoreAgricultural machinery costs creeping higher
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery. A recent analysis by the University of Illinois farmdoc team showed prices of new ag equipment increased by more than 20% from 2021 to 2023 due to several factors,…
Read MorePolish immigrant Casey Chlebek qualifies for Illinois Senate Ballot with pledge to abolish property taxes
By Tribune Staff PARK RIDGE — Casey Chlebek, a Polish-born entrepreneur and community leader, has officially qualified for the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican Primary, bringing an outsider’s message of tax freedom and authentic leadership to what many are calling Illinois’s most open Senate race in decades. With longtime Senator Dick Durbin retiring after 28 years,…
Read MoreThe future has arrived: Apple Mobile IDs for Business
By Tribune Staff • Please be advised that effective Nov. 19, 2025, the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State (ILSOS) will begin offering Mobile Identification Cards, “Mobile IDs,” which will allow Illinois driver’s license and state identification card holders to present their Illinois driver’s licenses and state identification cards digitally via the digital wallet…
Read MoreTriad’s Dawson Deatherage earns All-State Honorable Mention
By Ray Popkess Now that the IHSA State Final tournaments in football are down to the final four in each class, All-State and All-Conference teams have been released at all levels. There was no shortage of star power on the 2025 Triad Knights roster, as they had 10 players earn All-Conference honors. Junior Dawson…
Read MoreMisinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act
By Susan Bramlet Lavin Executive Director, Illinois National Organization for Women Spurred on by Donald Trump’s fearmongering about “cashless bail” and a “lawless” Illinois, some law enforcement officials and Republican elected officials are recycling tired misconceptions about the Pretrial Fairness Act to distract the public from their real policy failures. This was most recently seen…
Read MoreGlen Carbon approves village comprehensive plan
By Kathy Turner • A process that began in 2023 has come to fruition with the presentation of the final draft of the Village of Glen Carbon’s Comprehensive Plan. Presented to the board on Nov. 12 and approved, the plan was developed as the collaboration of a volunteer steering committee, board members and the input…
Read MoreKnights’ skaters split matchup with Bethalto, Collinsville
By Ray Popkess Last week, Triad Varsity Hockey took on an undefeated Bethalto squad and the 0-3 Collinsville Kahoks. After two weeks of the 2025 regular season, the Knights sit sixth out of 13 varsity teams. In a game that only included 30 total shots, the Knights relinquished the most goals on Nov. 10…
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