American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guideline; major changes emphasize blood-based, at-home stool testing
ACS researchers aim to reduce colorectal cancer deaths by offering options to improve screening participatio By Tribune Staff • The American Cancer Society (ACS) on May 27 released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. The new recommendations reaffirm that average-risk adults should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45 and continue through age 75 for…
Read MoreThree people charged in connection with early April house explosion south of Troy
By Charles Bolinger – Updated June 1, 2026 with new details and booking photos. Editor • Madison County State’s Attorney, Thomas Haine announced on May 30 that his office filed charges against three people linked to a house explosion in early April south of Troy. Three other people died in the blast. Colton K. Cissell,…
Read MoreTroy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation announces 2026 Scholarship Winners
The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Chamber Foundation Scholarships. Five outstanding local students were selected to receive $1,000 scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership, community involvement, and future goals. The 2026 scholarship recipients are: Emilynn Graklanoff Addison Mallette Alexia Metcalf Conner Martens…
Read MoreIDNR, conservation police urge life jacket use, sober boating
By Tribune Staff • Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summer boating season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they’re on the water and to only operate boats while sober. National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22, the week…
Read MoreSwine industry facing prolonged disease challenges
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek • US pork producers have been battling increased disease pressure the past few years. Rita Frazer with the RFD Radio Network interviewed Jim Lowe, executive associate dean and professor at the University of Illinois Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, about swine diseases impacting the industry and what Illinois producers need to…
Read MoreMore than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek • While some Illinois farmers finished planting earlier than usual this spring, others are still in the middle of a drawn-out season. Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau President Bob Stewart farms in DeWitt, Kendall, Piatt and Will counties and got an early start in his central Illinois fields. “We planted some beans in…
Read MoreMaryville approves final ordinances for TIF redevelopment, town center plan
By Kathy Turner Freelance Reporter • The Maryville Village Board meeting focused a great deal of attention on finalizing the TIF Redevelopment Project Area. The first action approved the amendment to the village’s original TIF area. The next action designated the Town Center TIF. The final action set the increment financing for the Town Center…
Read MoreMarten Portable Storage, new restaurant to go before Troy City Council in June
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy City Engineer Tom Cissell gave Mayor David Nonn and the city council his latest infrastructure update at the May 18 Troy City Council meeting. Industrial Solar is now being discussed to add to a directional boring company in the 1500 block of Formosa Road. United Technical – the company…
Read MoreHighland marks Memorial Day with parade, celebration
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter American Legion Post 439 and Highland VFW Post 5694 honored fallen service members recently through several gatherings leading up to the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Celebration, continuing a longstanding tradition. Kate Broadhurst, adjutant and finance officer for the American Legion and chaplain and service officer for the Highland VFW,…
Read MoreNew season, new features at Highland Community Pool
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Highland Community Pool opened for the summer season on May 23, with several new improvements aimed at safety and guest comfort. City crews spent the past several weeks preparing the facility for opening day, including installing a new trench drain near the entrance to address long-standing flooding issues around the…
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