City of Troy receives new online ‘front door’
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you are a Troy resident or business owner and have not logged on to the city’s website in a while, you will find that things have changed when you do. The city’s new website, sometimes referred to as a city’s digital “front door,” went live on April 15. “With…
Read MoreCissell reviews Troy’s five-year PASER program for street improvements
By Charles Bolinger Editor • As with many surrounding municipalities, Oates and Associates uses its pavement rating program in Troy. At a public works committee meeting on April 20, the committee and a representative from Oates reviewed the results of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which ends April 30. The…
Read MoreMaryville Board receives chamber’s annual update
By Kathy Turner • Dawn Mushill, CEO of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce, attended the Maryville board meeting on Apr. 15. She provided an update of activities pertaining to Maryville over the past year. The chamber has 413 members currently and Mushill reported that Maryville businesses added 35 new members to the chamber since…
Read MoreMaryville Fire Department to buy chest compression device with Firehouse Subs Foundation grant funds
By Tribune Staff • As first responders continue serving The Village of Maryville, it is essential that Maryville Fire Department has the tools needed to respond effectively in emergencies. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® has recognized this need and recently awarded the department a $19,508 grant to purchase a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System. …
Read MoreCollinsville City enters agreement with IDOT to signalize Horseshoe Lake/McDonough Lake intersection
By Ray Popkess • Upon construction of the new intersection at Horseshoe Lake and McDonough Lake roads, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has requested that the City of Collinsville install a traffic signal at the intersection as a resolution for a funding agreement. This resolution authorizes the city to enter into a funding agreement…
Read MoreIllinois State Police welcome new troopers of Cadet Class 153
ISP has added more than 700 new troopers since 2019 By Tribune Staff The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed eight new troopers today from Cadet Class 153 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers reported to five ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday, April 12,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon takes next steps in water treatment plant development
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Village Board on Tuesday, Apr. 14 approved several ordinances and resolutions to move its new water treatment plant forward. The first pertained to the site for the new plant. The board approved the expenditure for an easement at the site at a cost of $90,000. The board also…
Read MoreHighland High’s Artisan Market boasts brand new expansion, champions budding musicians
By Brittany Blackwell, Reporter • A simple idea to uplift young musicians has blossomed into one of the school community’s most eagerly awaited events of the season. On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Highland High School will come alive as the Highland Band and Choir Boosters host their Spring Artisan Market…
Read MoreHighland advances Silver Lake sediment control project to protect drinking water
By Brittany Blackwell, Reporter • Officials are advancing the latest sediment control project aimed at protecting Silver Lake, the community’s primary drinking water source for more than 10,000 residents. The city plans to construct a sediment basin at a key point where runoff from over 400 acres of farm fields, subdivisions and forested areas flows…
Read MoreGlen Carbon to host 100th Annual Homecoming
By Kathy Turner• For the 100th time, Glen Carbon will host its homecoming over the Fathers’ Day weekend, June 19 and 20. The event opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday. There are lots of exciting things planned for the celebration and everyone is invited to participate. The parade on Saturday…
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