Illinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on April 8 – 9, 2026, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders…
Read MoreTroy Planning Commission sends six items to city council for final approval
By Kathy Turner • The Troy Planning Commission met on Thursday, Apr. 9 and hosted public hearings on three items prior to the regular meeting. These items were approved and will be sent to the Troy City Council for final approval. The first hearing was for the approval of a document that will further define…
Read MoreNew Triad Middle School construction photos from early April
Lakers Car Club opens 2026 season April 18 at Collinsville’s Culver’s restaurant
Looking for some good food and an opportunity to see some classic cars? The Lakers Car Club will host its inaugural meet and show for the year at the Collinsville Culver’s location, 100 United Drive, on April 18 from 5 – 8 p.m. For gearheads and road-trippers, there’s a lot to celebrate in 2026. It’s…
Read MoreConstruction of Troy’s first roundabout now delayed until 2027
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy’s first roundabout is going to take longer to build than previously predicted. According to the report from City Engineer Tom Cissell, prepared before the most recent April 6 city council meeting, the roundabout plan was pulled from the April IDOT bid letting because all of the required right-of-way was…
Read MoreTriad High School construction photos from early April
Metro-East Lutheran High School Third Quarter Honor Roll 2025-2026
The following students have been named to the honor roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the third quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. We would very much appreciate you including this information. Thank you in advance, Dr. Jay Krause, principal. Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Grade 9 Alaina Cleveland, Shiloh; Lucas Cook,…
Read MoreStuart-backed bill passes to empower young voters, inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
By Tribune Staff • State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass a bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information, inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. “As an educator, I saw first-hand what formative times the high school…
Read MoreHomefield Energy will continue to serve as electricity supplier for Glen Carbon’s Municipal Electric Aggregation Program
By Tribune Staff • The Village of Glen Carbon is continuing a municipal electricity aggregation program with Homefield Energy. This program was previously approved by referendum by the voters in each of the 27 participating communities. The Village’s primary goal is to protect residents from the continued rise in electric supply rates and spikes in…
Read MoreDEA hosts 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25
By Tribune Staff • The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide, including 70 sites across the St. Louis Field Division which includes Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois. Twice a year, DEA…
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