Hot topics discussed, new ordinances approved at Collinsville City Council meeting
By Ray Popkess • First on the docket from the March 10 Collinsville City Council meeting was an ordinance asking to increase the 2026 expenditure budget. The following depicts where the unspent fund balance, unbudgeted revenues or interfund transfers/savings will be used. It’s important to note that the capital improvement funds for the St. Louis…
Read MoreMaryville holds public hearing on comprehensive plan, new business district
By Kathy Turner • Maryville Village Board held two public hearings on Wednesday, March 11. The first focused on the changes to the village’s comprehensive plan. The change will allow for mixed-use development. There being no one from the public in attendance, the matter will be moved to the full board for approval next week.…
Read MoreClass X felony charge filed against man accused of sending threatening email to Illinois legislator
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on March 19 that his office has filed felony charges against a Wood River man who allegedly sent an email to an Illinois legislator, in which he threatened to kill the lawmaker, police officers and members of the government. Spencer G. Frymire, D.O.B. 11/6/2002, is charged with: Count…
Read MoreSenator Harriss introduces bill to ensure lawmakers see costs of legislation
By Tribune Staff • State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has introduced legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in the Illinois legislative process by ensuring lawmakers have access to fiscal impact information before voting on legislation. Senate Bill 2094 amends the Illinois Fiscal Note Act to guarantee that when a member of the General Assembly…
Read MoreArkansas man sentenced to 17+ years for robbing Maryville motel
By Tribune Staff • A district judge sentenced an Arkansas man to 210 months’ imprisonment after he admitted to robbing a motel in Maryville at gunpoint. Rickey Martin, Jr., 36, pleaded guilty in November to one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing and use of a firearm during a crime of…
Read MoreTriad High School’s Award of Excellence Winners for February 2026
Each month, teachers in each respective department at THS nominate a student who demonstrates excellent character, achievement, and attitude within their discipline. They each receive an Award of Excellence plaque. Generous support for this honor is provided by Alfonzo’s Pizzeria in Troy and Everlasting Etch in Highland. Their pictures will be prominently displayed in the…
Read MoreTroy City Council approves six-month moratorium on data processing centers
By Charles Bolinger Editor • No further data processing proposals can come before the Troy City Council until at least mid-September after the city council approved a six-month moratorium on the topic on March 16. Before an audience of between 40 and 50 people, Troy’s City Council took up two ordinances related to data processing centers,…
Read MoreIBCA unveils its All-State team honorees for Highland, Triad
By Ray Popkess With the conclusion of this year’s high school basketball season, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) released its selections for All-State teams on March 12. For the boys’ teams, the IBCA combines Class 1A and 2A schools as well as Class 3A and 4A schools. The girls’ teams, however, are separated…
Read MoreGroundbreaking ceremony on March 19 for new Collinsville Fire Station No. 2
By Tribune Staff • The City of Collinsville has invited the public to celebrate the groundbreaking of the city’s new Fire Station No. 2 Construction Project at 400 Pine Lake Road (just east of CVS Pharmacy) on Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Scheduled activities at the ceremony include remarks from Fire Chief John Bailot,…
Read MoreBradford National Bank, State Bank of St. Jacob announce merger
By Tribune Staff • Bradford National Bank has announced the completion of a merger with State Bank of St. Jacob, bringing together two long‑standing community banks with deep roots in Bond and Madison counties and the surrounding region. The merger was completed on February 28, 2026. The combined institutions will operate under the name Bradford…
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