Two area veterans visit war memorials in Washington D.C. thanks to Honor Flight
By Charles Bolinger Editor • For Gary Koenig and Mike Portell, it was a dream trip. The pair of Army veterans flew from St. Louis to Washington D.C. on April 1 as part of an Honor Flight. Honor Flight was created with a simple, yet powerful, mission – honoring our nation’s veterans by bringing them…
Read MoreSenator Harriss to host I-CASH Event in Collinsville
By Tribune Staff • State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event Monday at the Mississippi Valley Library District. Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive assistance filing a claim. I-CASH Event Details Who:…
Read MoreTrial for ‘Starbucks Rapist’ starts May 5 in Edwardsville
By Randy Pierce • Over two years after charges were filed against a man from Shobonier, which is in Fayette County in southern Illinois, concerning his alleged kidnapping and assault of a female that began in Collinsville and included a drive to Troy, a trial regarding this criminal action is under way in Madison County…
Read MoreNew ‘State of the Air’ report shows continued struggles for St. Louis Region as air quality forecasting season nears
Despite long-term progress, latest national report ranks metro area among top U.S. cities for ozone pollution ST. LOUIS, MO—As daily air quality forecasting resumes for the 2026 season on May 1, the American Lung Association’s newly released “State of the Air” report reveals that, even after decades of efforts to clean up air pollution, millions…
Read MoreWeekend lane closures on eastbound I-64 in St. Clair County
CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced April 30 that eastbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in St. Clair County for pavement work. The lane closures will occur on the following weekends, weather permitting: May 1-4 Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 1, eastbound traffic…
Read MoreHighland Cemetery to get its first columbarium
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Highland is acquiring its first columbarium at the city cemetery, providing families with another option to preserve the memory of their loved ones. Highland Parks Director Brad Koehnemann said the project is intended to give residents a more affordable choice while also conserving cemetery space. Koehnemann, who manages the cemetery,…
Read MoreTroy City Council tables partnership with King Engineering to evaluate sewers, eliminate inflow, infiltration
By Charles Bolinger Editor • King Engineering and Construction, PLLC evaluated Troy’s sanitary sewer system for 2026. The 2026 sanitary sewer evaluation study (SSES) is meant to build upon previous studies. In 2024 and 2025, the SSES efforts identified manholes as the most significant and consistent contributors of inflow and infiltration (I&I). Partnering with Public…
Read MoreTriad High School’s first female principal prepares for retirement
Kelli Barbour’s final day at THS will be June 30 By Charles Bolinger Editor • Surrounded by momentos, photos, plants, and of course, a knight, Kelli Barbour’s office is inviting and comfortable, not stark and spartan like some administrator offices of yore. While Barbour has been a Triad High School employee since 1994, she has…
Read MoreState Rep. Kevin Schmidt says cutting funds to local municipalities, counties poor idea
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD, IL—State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor J.B. Pritzker to keep the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share rate flat at 6.23% for FY27. Schmidt warns that the move could shift the burden onto local taxpayers and force communities to make difficult financial decisions.…
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