Silver Award Girl Scouts honored at recognition of excellence ceremony
By Tribune Staff • When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in…
Read MoreDEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day removes 642,410 pounds of unwanted medications
By Tribune Staff • The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) joined 4,306 law enforcement agencies across the country in collecting 642,410 pounds of unneeded and expired medications at the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 25. Of the nationwide total, more than 30,000 pounds were collected from 323 Take Back locations set up…
Read MoreOutstanding volunteers honored at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ second recognition of excellence
By Tribune Staff • Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. President’s Award The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of…
Read MoreJimmy Ford, Madison County Republicans to host suitcase donation drive benefitting Good Samaritan House on May 16
By Tribune Staff • Jimmy Ford and the Madison County Republican Party will host a suitcase, canned goods, and toiletries donation drive this Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Collinsville American Legion, located in Collinsville, Illinois. All donations collected will benefit The Good Samaritan House in Granite City. “We’re proud to…
Read MoreUnCommon Farms launches UnCommon Energy to help farmers control energy development on their land
By Tribune Staff • UnCommon Farms announced the launch of UnCommon Energy, a new business unit built to help farmers reduce energy costs, take control of on-farm energy development and capture more of the long-term value tied to their land. The move expands UnCommon Farms’ capabilities into one of the most important and rapidly evolving…
Read MoreIDPH reminds consumers to use caution after Listeria outbreak linked to headcheese deli meat product
By Tribune Staff – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging consumers to take precautions after an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) linked to a brand of headcheese deli meat product sold in Illinois. Three cases of Listeria in Illinois have been identified; the individuals report eating headcheese products purchased from three different…
Read MoreTicks, Mosquitoes, Bats — Oh My!
With warmer weather arriving, IDPH reminds Illinoisans to take precautions against illnesses that can be spread by various animals and biting pests By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or…
Read MoreRoyal Banks of Missouri unveils expansion plan to add Glen Carbon branch
By Tribune Staff • Royal Banks of Missouri has finalized plans to expand to Glen Carbon and will proudly open two new full-service branches in 2026. As it aims to grow its community-focused presence across Missouri and Illinois, the University City-headquartered bank will soon debut its two newest locations, in south St. Louis County and…
Read MoreMay recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance established in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental health and promote support for those experiencing mental illness. This month serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that millions of people are affected by…
Read MoreAmeren reminds customers to use caution with ladders, lifts near power lines this spring
Look up to identify all overhead power lines before beginning any project By Tribune Staff • As spring projects get underway, Ameren is reminding customers to take extra precautions when using ladders, scissor lifts or other equipment near overhead power lines. Each year in the United States, ladder related incidents lead to more than 100…
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