Governor Pritzker launches first-in-the-nation film production tax credit to incentivize sustainable filmmaking
By Tribune Staff • Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on April 22 the launch of the first-in-the-nation incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production. Under the expanded program, productions recognized as a “certified green production” through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Illinois Film Office will be eligible for an additional 5%…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Solar Project fails at Madison County Zoning
ZBA vote was 4-0-1 plus 2 absences By Randy Pierce • Without a single vote of support and amid objections from residents, the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on April 28, voted against the issuance of a special-use permit that would allow for the development of a five-megawatt (MW) commercial solar energy facility…
Read MoreThree people arrested by Homeland Security Task Force; four charged with multi-state burglary, drug trafficking conspiracy targeting local pharmacies
Defendants are accused of committing burglaries at southern Illinois pharmacies in July 2024 EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Four individuals from California are facing charges in a multi-defendant conspiracy accused of burglarizing pharmacies and distributing multiple controlled substances throughout southern Illinois and across the country. Three of the four Defendants are in custody. A federal…
Read More2026 Princess Tomato, Sir Catsup Contest seeks contestants
Calling all kids! Especially ketchup loving kids! The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival committee is seeking contestants for the 2026 Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup Contest presented by Revity Credit Union. The contest will be held as part of the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival at Herald Square in Collinsville, Illinois, on Saturday, June 20,…
Read MoreTHS stadium lights, scoreboard part of April’s facilities report to board
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Bryan Mattingly, the district’s director of facilities, told the superintendent and board of education about the maintenance projects planned for this summer during the April 27 Triad Board of Education meeting. He added that despite the new construction going on at three schools, he reminded the superintendent and board that…
Read MoreMCT celebrates National Bike Month with Trail Summit, bike donation drive, trail survey
Virtual summit to highlight regional trail projects; local libraries to serve as bike donation hubs By Tribune Staff • This month, Madison County Transit (MCT) will celebrate National Bike Month with several initiatives designed to support bicycling, trail use, regional trail development and cycling access throughout Madison County. As part of the celebration, MCT will…
Read MoreEvent to draw wrestlers over past 50 years set for May 8, 9 in Fairview Heights
by Randy Pierce [email protected] • Legendary competitors from all over the world who have participated in professional wrestling during the past 50 years will be the featured guests at a special event held in Fairview Heights this Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Hosted by Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling, a group led by…
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes outstanding volunteers with Thanks Badge II, Honor Pin awards
By Tribune Staff—Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois presented the Thanks Badge II and Honor Pin to two outstanding volunteers at the annual Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony. Kathy Arend from Highland was awarded the Thanks Badge II while Carrie Davitz from Belleville was awarded the Honor Pin. The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks…
Read MoreSeven Girl Scouts named outstanding graduating Girl Scouts at recognition of excellence ceremony
By Tribune Staff • Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce that seven girls were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Saturday, April 25. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and in their…
Read MoreDuring Earth Month Southern Illinois Farmers plan for next generation
By Tribune Staff • Earth Month often focuses on global environmental issues. But for many farm families in southern Illinois, conservation is less about headlines and more about practical planning. It is about keeping land in the family. Maintaining agricultural viability. And making sure the next generation has a realistic opportunity to continue farming. Farmland…
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