Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants
The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad By Beth Hundsdorfer of Capitol News Illinois • GRANITE CITY — In a small, two-story brick house on a one-way residential street a couple of blocks from the police station, a bootleg dental practice operated, marketed through an encrypted…
Read MoreGeorgia Cox elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA — Georgia Cox of Maryville, Illinois, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at McKendree University. Cox is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.…
Read MoreMadison County Drug Court celebrates 30 years of transforming lives
By Tribune Staff • On April 2, 2026, the Madison County Drug Court will celebrate a major milestone: its 30year anniversary. As the first drug court established in the State of Illinois, this anniversary marks three decades of innovation, perseverance and life-changing outcomes. The celebration will coincide with a drug court graduation ceremony, where 14…
Read MoreACT increases sign-on bonus to $3,500 for drivers, mechanics
By Tribune Staff • PONTOON BEACH, IL – In an effort to recruit professionals for several of its key positions, Agency for Community Transit (ACT) has increased its sign-on bonus to $3,500 for drivers, fuelers, cleaners, and fleet technicians (mechanics). With additional drivers needed to meet the growing demand for Madison County Transit (MCT) fixed-route…
Read MoreMissing woman from St. Peters found dead near St. Jacob; investigation ongoing
By Bruce Darnell • Melissa Oelke, a 21-year-old woman from St. Peters, Missouri, was found dead on Keck Road late Friday evening after she was declared missing when her vehicle was found abandoned near St. Jacob. Tim Lawrence, a captain for the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, said he believes nobody else is in harm’s way…
Read MoreRailroad program on track at next MCHS Speaker Series event
By Tribune Staff • An introduction to railroads with emphasis on those Illinois and Madison County will be the topic for the MCHS Speaker Series on April 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. The presenter, Kendrick Bisset, will talk about the rise of…
Read MoreMarine Elementary School’s bond issue renovations start with groundbreaking
Bradford National Bank deadline approaching for 18 local high school seniors to receive $1,000 awards
Bradford National Bank is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of investing in the future of area students by awarding 18 academic scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors in spring 2026. Two scholarships will be presented at each of the following schools: Breese Central High School Centralia High School Christ Our Rock…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket gives tips, tricks for beginner veggie gardeners
O’Fallon, Ill. – It’s never too late to pick up a new hobby and while growing your own vegetables can seem overwhelming, the satisfaction of seeing your first ripe tomatoes gives you a sense of accomplishment that is irreplaceable. At Joe’s Market Basket, they provide six simple steps for any gardener, beginner or pro, to…
Read MoreKaren Speer elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA — Karen Speer of Troy, Illinois, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Speer is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi…
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