Kahok boys’ track gets indoor season underway
By Mark Jurgena Last weekend was the opening weekend for indoor track and field at the high school level across Illinois. Collinsville took part in the annual Knight Indoor Invitational. This year, the event was at King Fieldhouse in Jacksonville on the campus of Illinois College. Kahok senior Shane Box won the shot put at…
Read MoreSlusser states potential Troy sites incompatible with data center; suggests developers target Route 3 corridor
Madison County Chairman Chris Slusser issued a statement on a proposed Troy data center project on Feb. 17, 2026. “It’s been well-documented recently that I support data center developments in general. However, the development should be located in a suitable location, with plenty of safeguards and regulations in place to protect the community. “In my…
Read MoreFirst Measles Case of 2026 identified in Metro East Area
IDPH reminds Illinoisans to make sure they are up to date on immunization SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting this year’s first confirmed case of measles in the state in an adult residing in the Metro East area. The individual recently returned from travel out of state. IDPH is working…
Read MoreKaitlin Wood takes 3rd at Sectional, lone Knight to State
By Ray Popkess Of the seven wrestlers from Triad to qualify for the Sectional tournaments, only Kaitlin Wood made it out the other side. Her performance at the Virden (North Mac) Girls Sectional this past weekend punched her ticket to the Girls’ IHSA State Tournament during the weekend of Feb. 27-28. She is the…
Read MoreMadison County Chairman Slusser reflects on data center issue
by Randy Pierce • Prior to the public hearing held in Troy last week concerning the possible development of a data center in the city that was attended by Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser, he had addressed the issue in another public setting where he elaborated on the preparations that had gone into being…
Read MoreTroy Police supply details on man who threatened mayor, city officials over data center
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Claiming people took things out of context as he was arrested on Feb. 4, Anthony P. Hinojosa told the three Troy law enforcement officers he knew why they arrived at his home. Hinojosa, 33, of Trenton, was charged with making terroristic threats toward Troy officials in the wake of how…
Read MoreIllinois State Police investigate fatal crash in Edwardsville
By Tribune Staff • EDWARDSVILLE – The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department (SIUE PD) requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 to investigate a pursuit, which ended in a fatal crash. On Feb. 15, 2026, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the SIUE PD attempted to stop a Chevrolet truck after…
Read MoreIHSA moves start of football practice to Aug. 5
By Mark Jurgena • On Friday, the IHSA released the results of a member school’s vote on the motion to begin football practice earlier this coming season. Football practice will begin on Aug. 5. It was previously scheduled for five days later. Last fall, the membership voted to expand the…
Read MoreNo kidding around as Madison County approves couple to have goats on property
by Randy Pierce • Unanimous bleating approval has been given by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a couple living in unincorporated Collinsville to keep two goats on their property at 2112 Barbara Street. No need to lock any horns over the decision, please. The approval of a special-use permit for this…
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi announces Fall 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, MS — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll. Evan Schrage, of Troy, IL, in the B.B.A. in Real Estate program, is on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. Addison Hohlt, of Glen Carbon, IL, in the B.A.…
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