$30 million patronage paid to Farm Credit Illinois members
By Tribune Staff • More than 8,400 local farm families receive their share of a $30 million cash patronage distribution this week from their Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) lending cooperative. “Patronage is a tangible example of what sets our cooperative apart,” says Kelly Hunt, FCI CEO. “Giving patronage back to our member-borrowers reflects the strength…
Read MoreHighland Area Community Foundation accepting grant applications
By Tribune Staff • The Highland Area Community Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2026 grant awards. Grants are awarded for not-for-profit purposes to organizations or groups that provide community services within the Highland Community Unit School District and St. Jacob, Marine and St. Rose townships. The deadline for submissions is June 30. Since…
Read MoreSouthwestern Illinois College announces new dental hygiene, dental assisting programs
By Tribune Staff • Southwestern Illinois College is excited to announce plans to launch a new dental hygiene and dental assisting programs beginning in fall 2027, pending final approval and accreditation. The programs are expected to be offered at the college’s Fairview Heights location. The new programs are being developed to help meet the growing…
Read MoreMilwaukee School of Engineering issues honors list for 2026 spring semester
By Tribune Staff • Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students named to the Spring Semester 2026 Honors List. Sydney Hengehold of Troy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Jennifer Miller of Troy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. MSOE encourages excellence in academic achievement and, as a result, publishes…
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri-Columbia 2026 Dean’s List students
Collinsville Bardwell, Katie Junior, Education Human Development Digirolamo, Mia Anne Junior, Arts Science Johnson, Alexis Glen Carbon Bramstedt, Frederick Karl Sophomore, Arts Science Brooman, Wyatt E Junior, Engineering Daly, Joshua Junior, Arts Science Dicks, Caitlyn Sophomore, Business Gessford, Kaylee M Junior, Engineering Goodwin, Grace Aaron Sophomore, Education Human Development Guehlstorf, Maria Caroline Harriss, Julia Claire…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal’s office announces $6 million in small equipment grants
By Tribune Staff • The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the…
Read MoreNorthern Illinois University Spring 2026 Graduation List
DeKALB, Ill. – More than 2,300 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in May. Included among the graduates were the following students from your area: Glen Carbon, IL Jaren Alnutt, Master of Science, Sport Management Maryville, IL Jannah Tarvin, Bachelor of General Studies, General Emphasis About Northern Illinois University…
Read MoreSamantha Hangsleben named to Western New England University’s Spring 2026 President’s List
By Tribune Staff • Western New England University (WNE) is proud to recognize Samantha Hangsleben of Glen Carbon, IL as one of nearly 600 students who have earned a place on the Spring 2026 President’s List, one of the University’s highest academic honors. This year, the President’s List celebrates 597 students who have achieved exceptional…
Read MoreTroy Fire Protection District announces paramedics transition to firefighter/paramedics
By Tribune Staff • The Troy Fire Protection District’s board of trustees announced that, on June 1, its paramedic personnel transitioned to dual-role firefighter/paramedics. This initiative will strengthen the district’s volunteer staff and enable it to continue providing comprehensive emergency services to the community. As the demand for both emergency medical services and fire suppression…
Read MoreNorthern Illinois University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
By Tribune Staff • Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2026 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business,…
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