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Highland High School celebrates nearly 200 graduates

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By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Nearly 200 graduates crossed the stage on May 15 as Highland High School honored the Class of 2026 with a ceremony highlighting diverse achievements. The outdoor ceremony drew families, staff and community members to the school’s football field, where 184 graduates were recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics and…

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Collinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service

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By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…

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Lane closures on I-55/70 in St. Clair County rescheduled for June 1

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MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation is continuing multiple coordinated improvements along the Interstate 55/70 corridor in St. Clair County to improve safety, mobility and road conditions. Beginning Monday, June 1, lane closures will be in place at the following locations to allow for pavement and structure repairs. Eastbound I-55/70 Between Exchange Avenue and Black…

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Collinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service

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By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…

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Illinois critical access hospital network executive director joins national discussion on rural health transformation

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By Tribune Staff • Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) Executive Director Tracy Warner participated in an important conversation on Perspectives with Pinnacle, a video podcast hosted by ICAHN business partner Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, to discuss the current landscape and future of rural healthcare. The executive roundtable brought together healthcare network leaders from across the country…

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Glen Carbon Board recognizes Lt. Ned Miller on his retirement

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By Kathy Turner • On May 12, the Glen Carbon Village Board recognized Lt. Ned Miller of the police department. Lt. Miller will be leaving the department this month after 27 years of service. Miller joined the department in 1999. He also served on the Major Case Squad of the Metro East and became the…

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Madison County committee shares new weather alert system details

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By Randy Pierce • Subsequent to an occurrence earlier this month when a weather alert notification was identified as coming from the office of Madison County Treasurer Mike Babcock, clarification has been offered concerning the implementation of a new system initiated this past week. Fred Patterson, director of the county’s emergency management agency and a…

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Highland teen nailed for driving at 102 mph on Interstate 55 in Troy

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • A gray BMW sedan headed northbound on Interstate 55 near mile marker 16 on May 3 caught Troy Police Officer Cody Lucas’ attention, not because it was a Bimmer but because of its velocity. From the officer’s official field incident report, “As I began traveling north on I-55, the vehicle’s…

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Pedestrian hit, killed while walking on Route 4 south of Route 143

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Route 4 south of Route 143 and near the Marine water tower was temporarily closed on Tuesday, May 19 as emergency crews worked the scene of a pedestrian who was struck by a car overnight. According to Illinois State Troop Jayme Bufford, “A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: ISP…

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