Northern 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,…
Read MoreNew traffic incident management training facility breaks ground in Pawnee
Safety courses to offer real world conditions faced by highway workers, emergency responders PAWNEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police broke ground June 3 on a $14 million Traffic Incident Management training facility to provide law enforcement, emergency responders and highway maintainers with the latest skills and techniques to quickly and…
Read MoreMetro-East Lutheran High School second semester honor roll 2025-2026
Freshmen Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea Alaina Cleveland, Shiloh Lucas Cook, Bethalto McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Tess McCallister, Collinsville Reagan Moss, Edwardsville Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O’Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Freshmen Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99)…
Read MoreMetro-East Lutheran High School 4Q Honor Roll 2025-2026
Freshmen Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea Lucas Cook, Bethalto McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Reagan Moss, Edwardsville Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O’Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Freshmen Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) Mason Althardt, Swansea Matthew Baker, Maryville…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors
By Tribune Staff • Revity Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 College Scholarship Program. This year, four exceptional high school seniors have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to their future goals. The 2026 Revity Credit Union Scholarship recipients are: •…
Read MoreIllinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act took effect June 1
Eligible employees get unpaid, job-protected leave when a newborn is admitted to a NICU SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and workers that the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (PA 104-259v) took effect June 1, 2026. The law provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave when their child is…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest Swansea woman for first-degree murder
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) arrested 23-year-old Brion D. Bess of Swansea, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony). On June 3, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP to assist with a homicide investigation that occurred at the…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest Missouri man for first-degree murder after Venice shooting
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Special Agents arrested 18-year-old Jason A. McCallum of Florissant, MO for two counts of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a deadly shooting in Venice, IL. On May 26, 2026, the Venice Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a homicide investigation…
Read MoreCSX Railroad crossing at Poplar Street in Highland to close for three days beginning June 8
The Poplar Street railroad crossing will be closed beginning Monday, June 8, 2026 Highland officials were advised that CSX Railroad will be working on the Poplar St. railroad crossing beginning June 8, 2026. Please be aware that this crossing will be closed and the work is expected to take approximately 3 days. Drivers can use…
Read MoreIllinois Wesleyan announces candidates for Graduation 2026
By Tribune Staff • Illinois Wesleyan University graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday, delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include: Marc Froidcoeur of Troy, Illinois, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Accounting. Founded in…
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