Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns WWII Purple Heart Medal earned by Chicago Soldier
Family Says the Late Russell Reilly Loved St. Patrick’s Day Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing the return of a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a World War II veteran who loved to celebrate his Irish heritage every March 17. Little is known about how Russell J.…
Read MoreTemporary closure of Illinois 143 between Main, Railroad streets in Bond County coming March 23
PIERRON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on March 17 that rehabilitation of a crossing by CSX railroad on Illinois 143 between Main Street and Railroad Street in Bond County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, March 23. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves resolution toward water plant construction
By Kathy Turner • In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, March 10, the Glen Carbon Village Board approved a resolution to authorize the notice of intent to award a bid for construction of the new water plant. The village received a total of six bids for the project. Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. submitted the…
Read MoreData processing center information session held in Edwardsville
Story updated on March 20, 2026 to correct name misspellings for Berens and Balch plus correcting Scott Allen’s name after the first mention. By Kathy Turner • In what was aimed to inform area residents on data centers, a meeting hosted by the Residents for Responsible Growth welcomed nearly 300 people to the Edwardsville Moose…
Read MoreMcKendree University Students to perform “Hearts Like Planets” March 27-29
by Tina Napper • McKendree University’s students will bring the comic book world to life onstage with Hearts Like Planets from March 27-29 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Evening performances on Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday matinee starts at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free for McKendree students, faculty, and…
Read MoreStuart to listen to female constituents’ concerns in Maryville
by Randy Pierce • Illinois State Representative Katie Stuart is hosting what she is calling a “women’s citizens advisory committee” meeting on March 22, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Maryville’s Village Hall, 2520 North Center Street, and encouraging females who wish to participate to RSVP by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. The…
Read MoreCSX Transportation to close Highland crossings during week of March 16 for rail replacement
Highland officials were advised that CSX Transportation is working on replacing the rails through Highland this week (March 16-20, 2026). Please be aware that crossings may be closed. The work is expected to progress about 1-2 miles each day. Drivers can always use Veterans’ Honor Parkway (goes over railroad) or Sycamore St. (goes under railroad)…
Read MoreCollinsville BOE honors vocational students for construction of new pedestrian bridge at CHS
By Tribune Staff • At their January 26, 2026, regular monthly meeting, the Collinsville School District Board of Education honored Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) students for a class project to design and construct a new pedestrian bridge at the Collinsville High School (CHS) campus. Welding instructor Adam Kress and a group of his welding…
Read MoreDavid L. “Dave” Schmidt
August 17, 1947 – March 12, 2026 David L. “Dave” Schmidt, 78, of Highland, IL, formerly of Williamsfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 17, 1947, in Highland, IL, to Freemon and Cornelia (née Schoeck) Schmidt. On April 2, 1967, he married…
Read MoreBrian Fix elected to membership into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Brian Fix 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 McKendree University. Fix is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation…
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