Extraordinary Events hosts Special Needs Prom at Collinsville American Legion
By Ray Popkess • A wild night was surely in store last Saturday, May 30 at the Collinsville American Legion when Extraordinary Events hosted a Special Needs Prom with a party animal theme. Extraordinary Events founder Amy Pollard shared with the Times-Tribune that more than 220 attendees danced the night away. “We started our events…
Read MoreIllinois wheat tour projects 102-bushel state average yield
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek The Illinois Wheat Association’s (IWA) annual wheat plot tour confirmed the state’s crop is showing more potential than states further west. After scouting 143 fields in 25 counties May 19, the tour calculated an estimated state weighted average yield of 102.8 bushels per acre. The prediction was a bit below recent…
Read MoreIllinois Wesleyan announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 883 students from 29 states and 18 countries . To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As. Alec Frohnert of Glen Carbon (62034)…
Read MoreTri-Township Public Library successfully ‘Unearths a Story’ at dino-themed kick-off
By Tribune Staff • The Tri-Township Public Library District successfully launched its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge on May 23, with a morning of prehistoric excitement at Tri-Township Park. Families from across the community gathered at Pavilion #10 to “Unearth a Story,” marking the official start of what promises to be the library’s most adventurous season…
Read MoreVarious Madison County appointments approved
By Randy Pierce • More than two dozen individual appointments to a variety of public service districts were approved by the Madison County Board at its regular monthly meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, after being brought forward Chairman Chris Slusser. Confirmed for additional six-year terms, expiring in May of 2029, for the board of…
Read MoreCouple receives Magna Caritas award at Father McGivney Commencement
By Randy Pierce • Because of their dedication to promoting the mission of Father McGivney Catholic High School and involvement in its creation, the parents of one of its 2026 graduates have been presented with the annual Magna Caritas award. The award, the name of which can be translated to “great love (or caring),” was…
Read MoreHSHS Holy Family Hospital expands services to include pain management
New service line will provide patients with comprehensive care By Tribune Staff • HSHS Holy Family Hospital now offers Pain Management Services, a new hospital service line that will provide comprehensive pain management care to Greenville and surrounding communities. “Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from work and family…
Read MoreDean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern College for Spring 2026 Released
By Tribune Staff • Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor. Students on…
Read MoreLocal students named to Missouri State University’s spring 2026 dean’s list
By Tribune Staff • Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 5,000 students were named to…
Read MoreWestminster College proudly announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
By Tribune Staff • Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors. Those honored include the following: Glen Carbon, Illinois Meg Greer, Freshman Troy, Illinois Kendall Chigas, Senior Reagan Chigas, Senior…
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