Illinois 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…
Read MoreParking lots added in downtown Highland
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The City of Highland continues expanding public parking downtown to meet the needs of its residents. The most recent expansion is a public parking lot at the corner of Main and Pine streets near the downtown square. This project was initiated after the city acquired property formerly occupied by local…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Police Department staff changes focus of village board meeting
Village water rates to jump 12% in 2027, 2028 By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Police Department was the topic of discussion at the opening of last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The meeting opened with a special presentation for Lt. Ned Miller, who is retiring from the force. Senator Erika Harriss requested a special…
Read MoreTroy Fire Protection District EMS, ambulance rates jumped June 1
By Charles Bolinger Editor • During its March 18 meeting, the board of directors for the Troy Fire Protection District voted 5-0 to increase the district’s emergency medical service and district ambulance rates. “The ambulance fee rate changes that were approved [at] the board meeting, per ordinance, [went] into effect on June 1,” said Troy…
Read MoreWater damage exacerbates space issues at Troy Police Department
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Space was already at a premium within the Troy Police Department but Mother Nature decided to add her own special plot twist. “I wanted to get into the damage to the building that we discovered,” began Troy Police Chief Chris Wasser at a public safety committee meeting on June 1.…
Read MoreFirst Fridays returns to Downtown Troy with ‘Crafts Corks Casks’
By Tribune Staff • The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce invites the community to kick off summer at First Fridays: Crafts. Corks. Casks. on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Troy. This popular community event will transform downtown into a vibrant destination filled with live music, local shopping, food, family-friendly activities,…
Read MoreSmall but Mighty: Stahlhut Sisters grow into their sixth year as lavender purveyors
By Charles Bolinger Editor • About five miles north of Edwardsville, just south of Route 140, sets a purple mailbox. It’s the first clue that lavender lovers are on the right path. Kim Stahlhut and her sister, Kris, have been following that lavender (not primrose) path since 2016 when they planted their first test plot…
Read MoreHighland Communication Services’ cable TV rates went up May 1
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you live in Highland and subscribe to the city’s cable television provider, Highland Communication Services, you may have noticed a change in your bill this month. Highland’s City Council approved a rate hike at its March 16 meeting. Angela Imming, director of the city’s technology and innovation department, recommended…
Read MoreHaine shares Dubois rape investigation details
By Randy Pierce • Some details regarding the investigation leading to the arrest and conviction last month of Timothy Dubois Jr. for a variety of felony charges connected with the sexual assault of a woman were shared with the Madison County Board Judiciary Committee after that matter was legally resolved. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom…
Read MoreDepartment of Justice to award $300 million to model cities dedicated to restoring law, order
The Model Cities Initiative will demonstrate the effectiveness of the Make America Safe Again Mission by taking a whole-of-city approach to reduce crime and restore law and order. By Tribune Staff • The Justice Department today announced the Model Cities Initiative (MCI), a whole-of-city approach directing nearly $300 million in federal funding to transform public…
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