Pedestrian hit, killed while walking on Route 4 south of Route 143
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…
Read MoreSports physicals available at select HSHS Medical Clinics in Greenville, Highland until Sept. 30
By Tribune Staff • Two HSHS Medical Group clinics in Greenville and Highland are offering sports physicals for children 18 years old or younger for a $20 flat rate now through Sept. 30. Now is the time to get the physical completed well before the sports season starts. No appointment is necessary; walk into one…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland celebrates National Nurses Week
Awards nurses for exemplary commitment to patients and their profession HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland honored all nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2026, and proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Nursing Exemplar Awards. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland Chief Administrative Officer Teresa Cornelius shared her pride in the care provided by the…
Read MoreSoutheast Missouri State University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below a B and received…
Read MoreSenator Harriss launches student art contest honoring America’s 250th Birthday
By Tribune Staff • State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting students across the 56th Senate District to participate in her district-wide art contest celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The contest is open to students in 1st through 8th grade and encourages young artists to showcase their creativity while…
Read MoreIllinois Wesleyan University to launch first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary undergraduate Quantum Science, engineering program
BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University today announced the creation of the Fisher Center for Interdisciplinary Quantum Science & Engineering, a first-of-its-kind undergraduate program that brings together multiple areas of study to better prepare students for careers in this emerging field. The Fisher Quantum Center will make Illinois Wesleyan the first undergraduate liberal arts university in…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest East St. Louis man after homicide investigation in Brooklyn
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Major Crimes Unit Special Agents arrested 46-year-old Demario A. Ursery of East St. Louis for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony). On May 12, 2026, the Brooklyn Police Department and St. Clair County Housing Authority Police requested ISP’s assistance with a homicide investigation at an…
Read MoreSoutheast Missouri State University announces Spring 2026 President’s List
Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. Elliot Griffith of Troy, IL Emma Heinle of Troy, IL Rachel Kretzer of Glen Carbon,…
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Conservation leader warns state cannot afford to ignore longstanding soil, water funding crisis
By Tribune Staff • As Illinois lawmakers enter the final weeks of budget negotiations before the May 31 deadline, Southern Illinois conservation leader Dale Shumaker is urging state leaders to reach a bipartisan solution that fully supports Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts before more local conservation capacity is lost. Shumaker, President of the Association…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt sees huge success from his tire recycling event, food drive
By Tribune Staff • State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recently held a Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive in Smithton. He says it was the most successful Tire Recycling and Food Drive event his office has hosted and thanked everyone in the community for their contributions. “I want to say thank you to everyone who…
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