Stuart launches monthly community women’s caucus
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will begin holding monthly Community Women’s Caucus meetings across Metro East communities. The Caucus was born from conversations at a Women’s Community Advisory Committee held in Stuart’s district last month, with attendees advocating for more spaces for women-led community advocacy and engagement. “My district and I run…
Read MorePlenty of infrastructure work ahead in Troy as winter turns to spring
By Charles Bolinger Editor • With winter’s retreat, spring will keep Troy City Engineer Tom Cissell and others in the city’s public works department busy with the following projects: Industrial At 1501-1515 Formosa Road, work continues on rezoning the area to industrial and preparing it for a directional boring company’s use. The owner sold the…
Read MoreWilken Development starts construction on Autumn Crest in Highland
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Grading and earthwork began March 27 on Highland’s newest residential development, Autumn Crest, located at the southwest corner of Sportsman Road and Frank Watson Parkway. Using a recycled name from 2022, Austin and Brad Wilken of Wilken Development have embarked on their latest venture – 56 luxury apartments over four…
Read MoreWith April 15 tax deadline approaching use IRS Free File to file returns for free
By Tribune Staff • For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025. Taxpayers with an AGI above $89,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms, available beginning Jan. 26. These electronic versions of IRS paper…
Read MoreACT recognizes drivers for years of perfect safety
By Tribune Staff • Agency for Community Transit (ACT) Board of Directors recently recognized three employees for achieving significant safe driving milestones while serving the community through public transportation. Employees recognized for their years of safe driving include: Mike Taylor, demand response driver – 10 Years of Perfect Safety Dave Forbes, fixed route driver –…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Lutheran School Q3 Honor Roll 2025-2026
High Honor Roll with Distinction (Gr. 7&8 – GPA 4.00+) 8th Grade: Will B., Isabella B., Agnes H., Sydney H., Jacob K., Piper M., Livy P., and Caroline S. 7th Grade: Alison B., Vivian C., Molly F., Lola F., Lena G., Connor J., Adelynn M., Bhavneet S. and Lily W. High Honor Roll (Gr. 5&6…
Read MoreBulldogs bowl well at SIJHSAA State
By Matt Herndon The Bulldog bowling teams participated in the SIJHSAA State Championships on Saturday, March 21 at the St. Clair Bowling Lanes in Fairview Heights. The Bulldog boys’ bowling team finished in 13th place overall with Hayden Gvillo finishing in 31st place with a pin total of 1,037 and a high game of 206.…
Read MoreIDOA launches I-COVER program
Pre-enrollment opens April 1, with opportunity to apply April 15 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is relaunching the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (I-COVER) Program to promote the early establishment of cover crops using new techniques and/or technology. IDOA secured a $7 million USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)…
Read MoreMarine Coin Company busy as locals converge to buy, sell precious metals, collectibles
By Bruce Darnell • The Marine Coin Company, a business that’s been run for 13 years inside an old bank in Marine, is now busier than ever. The owner, Bill Weder, said they’re averaging 26 customers a day, sometimes as many as 40, who come from all over the area to sell their coins or…
Read MoreAs America Approaches 250: Maryville hit growth spurt following development
By Kathy Turner • Much like Glen Carbon’s size seemed to double with the addition of Cottonwood Station, Maryville hit a growth spurt with a different type of development; it took off with the construction of Anderson Hospital. Thoughts of building a hospital in the region started as far back as 1920 when Anna Cook…
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