Former Carlyle Police Chief accused of embezzling more than $100,000
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The former police chief of the Carlyle Police Department is facing several federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 for his personal benefit. A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging Mark A. Pingsterhaus, 52, of Carlyle, with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of theft…
Read MoreCollinsville girls’ and boys’ tracksters continue to compete
By Mark Jurgena The Collinsville High School girls track and field team took part in the annual Joe Elliott Girls’ Early Indoor meet at the Marion HS HEC Building on Feb. 26. They returned to Madison County with a sixth place finish at the 21-team event. O’Fallon won the invitational with 82 points, while Triad…
Read MoreLightning strike ruptures natural gas line in Highland on March 3
By Charles Bolinger Editor • For drivers on Route 143 or on Koepfli Lane on Tuesday, March 3 between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., did you get stopped or diverted by police? If you were, it was not due to a car accident. “We had a tree get struck by lightning,” said Highland Fire Chief Chris…
Read MoreGlen Carbon takes first step in establishing STAR Bond District
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon board, on Jan. 27, approved the first step in establishing a STAR Bond District for the village. In November 2025, the state of Illinois signed into law the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy (STAR) Bond Act. The act allows tourism and entertainment projects to be funded through new…
Read MoreFairview Heights Police honor Maryville business for providing 3 officers with ANEW Perspective
by Randy Pierce • Operating a business located in Maryville and providing beneficial emotional support to three Fairview Heights Police Department officers who were injured by gunfire in May, Kelsey Perkins, chief executive officer of ANEW Perspective, Inc. has received a special commendation. Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson presented Perkins with the honor…
Read MoreMadison County Sheriff shares growing daily function data
by Randy Pierce • Reflecting the huge volume of activity involving personnel with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, its chief deputy, Marcos Pulido, recently shared numbers for the 2025 calendar year which indicate increases in many of its day-to-day functions. In reporting to the county board public safety committee at its February meeting, Pulido explained…
Read MoreNearly 2,500 Valentine’s Day Cards collected via Sen. Jason Plummer’s annual program for seniors in 55th District
By Tribune Staff • EDWARDSVILLE — In an effort to brighten the lives of senior citizens across the Metro East and Southern Illinois, nearly 2,500 Valentine’s Day cards were collected through State Senator Jason Plummer’s (R-Edwardsville) annual Valentine’s Day program and shared with residents at long-term care facilities throughout the 55th Senate District. The cards…
Read MoreGlen Carbon seeking applicants for seasonal positions; registrations for garden plots
By Tribune Staff • The Village of Glen Carbon has started taking applications for seasonal positions. Positions are for street department and parks department summer help. Applications are available on the village website – www.glencarbonil.gov. Under the heading of “Your Government” applicants will find the link for employment opportunities. The village is also accepting applications…
Read MoreTroy’s Dalton Gray opposed, supported on re-appointment
by Randy Pierce • Dalton Gray of Troy has been reappointed to another three-year term, expiring in February 2029, as a member of the Madison County Park and Recreation Grant Commission but not without some opposition. Upon the announcement of his appointment at the most recent meeting of the Madison County Board, one of its…
Read MoreHighland Jr. Bulldogs Basketball Academy opens in April
By Tribune Staff • Attention all third- through sixth-grade boys and girls in the Highland School District! The Highland Jr. Bulldogs Basketball Academy starts April 12. Students will work on basketball fundamental skill training and team drills from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Girls attend Highland Middle School while the boys go to Highland…
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