Madison County trio completes certified court manager training
Circuit clerk, chief deputy circuit clerk, trial court administrator earn nationally recognized credentials By Tribune Staff • Strong leadership helps build stronger courts. Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae, Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Missy Bickmore and Trial Court Administrator Ryan Anderson completed the certified court manager (CCM) program, earning nationally recognized credentials through the Illinois…
Read MoreMadalyn McCall of Highland Illinois graduates from Maryville College
Madalyn McCall of Highland, Illinois, was one of more than 200 seniors who took part in the Maryville College Commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 9. The institution is located in Maryville, Tennessee, 20 minutes south of Knoxville. McCall graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and now joins the ranks of thousands of MC…
Read MoreIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveils new investment program to build affordable housing
$10 Million Partnership with IFF Helps Nonprofits, Generates Investment Returns for State By Tribune Staff • Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today unveiled a new community investment program designed to build affordable housing, help nonprofits, and generate returns for the state. Frerichs invested $10 million with IFF, a Chicago-based Community Development Financial Institution that promotes economic…
Read MoreTroy City Hall Chamber gets second refresh step — new carpeting
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you’ve been to Troy City Hall lately and stepped into the city hall chamber where most meetings are hosted, you might have noticed a big change. As shown above, the chamber received new carpeting on June 2 and 3. This work followed the room’s first refreshment phase, when new…
Read MoreGlentennial Homecoming in Glen Carbon proves huge success
By Tribune Staff • The 100th Glen Carbon homecoming did not disappoint. The weather held out. The crowds are ready to celebrate this year’s birthday of Glen Carbon homecoming, Route 66 and the 250th of the country and the celebration was evident. Vendors at the event reported running out of food toward the end of Saturday.…
Read MoreTroy officials provide data center update mid-way through moratorium
By Charles Bolinger Editor • With three months to go before Troy’s moratorium on data centers expires, city officials brought a major update to the city’s planning commission meeting on June 11. Tom Cissell, the city’s engineer, opened the meeting with a discussion item, a change to how any new industrial zoning project, including data…
Read MoreTriad Schools’ summer facility upgrades on track for completion by Aug. 13
By Charles Bolinger Editor • The Triad School District hosted a facilities meeting on June 8, where Brian Mattingly, the director of facilities, gave the facilities committee an update on where his department’s work stands now that the students and staff members are on break for the summer. All of the projects listed below should…
Read MoreLarge swath of Glen Carbon without electricity on June 17
By Tribune Staff • According to the Glen Carbon Police Department’s Facebook page, a sizable chunk of the village has no electricity. “We are aware the traffic lights are blacked out at several high traffic locations and stores,” read a posted statement. “Please take your time and treat blacked out intersections as four-way stops. We…
Read MoreMadison County Coroner establishes Illinois’ first mobile command post
By Randy Pierce • Madison County Coroner Nick Novacich has established what he says is the only mobile command post for departments like his in all of Illinois with the recent addition of two units, one being a black Ford F-150 pickup truck that will be used to pull what he referred to as a…
Read MoreBond County Fourth Fest Returns July 3–4, 2026
Biggest Celebration Ever Featuring Music, Family Fun, Patriotic Laser Show & America 250 Tribute By Tribune Staff * The countdown is officially on for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting Independence Day celebration in Bond County history. The Bond County Fourth Fest returns to Downtown Greenville on July 3 and 4, 2026,…
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