Lewis and Clark State Historic Site commemorates 222nd Anniversary of pair’s arrival at Camp River Dubois Dec. 13-14
SPRINGFIELD – The 222nd Anniversary of Lewis’ and Clark’s arrival at their Illinois winter encampment will be commemorated Dec. 13-14 at Camp River Dubois at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the site’s interpretive center. The event is free and…
Read MoreSanta visits, veteran surprises to combine for Magical Christmas in St. Jacob
By Bruce Darnell “So far, nothing can compare to this,” Army Combat Medic Andrew Hanford said while holding his son, JC, in front of the recently lit Christmas tree outside St. Jacob’s village hall. Hanford got home from deployment after a year, and surprised his son on Dec. 6 after he left a firetruck that…
Read MoreMCT ‘Holiday Bus’ returns to spread cheer in December 2025
By Tribune Staff PONTOON BEACH – Holiday cheer is once again hitting the streets of Madison County as Madison County Transit’s (MCT) “Holiday Bus” rolls out for the 2025 season. The festive tradition offers surprise complimentary rides to passengers throughout December, reflecting MCT’s appreciation for the community members they serve. In 2024, the Holiday Bus…
Read MoreKahoks’ AP Stats teacher moderates New York Times discussion
By Tribune Staff On Nov. 13, Collinsville High School math teacher Bill Gottschalk was featured in the New York Times’ “What’s Going On in This Graph?” Learning Network activity. Gottschalk facilitated an online discussion of a graph pulled from the pages of the famous newspaper. This is the fifth time Gottschalk has had the honor…
Read MoreTriad Schools’ project maintenance, IT updates
By Charles Bolinger Editor At the Nov. 24 Triad School District Board Meeting, Brian Mattingly, director of facilities, gave updates to the board and Superintendent, Dr. Jason Henderson. “I wanted to provide an update on our new chiller system at the high school as we move into the colder months,” he said. “Our plan is…
Read MoreBy 1935, Plymouth was one ticket out of Great Economic Depression
By Charles Bolinger Editor By the mid-1930s, the Great Economic Depression our nation had endured since the autumn of 1928 was starting to ease in some quarters. It left an indelible mark on the automotive industry, rendering dozens of marques inert between 1929 and 1940. Another change it helped wrought was the rise of the…
Read MorePlans gearing up for the Heritage Winter Market in Glen Carbon
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum will once again be the site of a Winter Market. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Free to the public, the market will feature local vendors, food and drinks provided by Global Brew and free hot chocolate. The…
Read MoreSenator Harriss to hold traveling office hours in November
EDWARDSVILLE – The office of State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) will host traveling office hours across the 56th District from Tuesday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, providing constituents with a convenient opportunity to meet with her team, discuss concerns,and receive assistance on state-related matters. “Meeting with residents across our district is one…
Read MoreMadison County’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday Oct. 25
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County’s law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will operate a drop-off site for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Edwardsville. Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine, Sheriff Jeff Connor, Coroner Nick Novacich and Emergency Management Agency Director Fred Patterson will be operating…
Read MoreMadison County will require utility markers after mower causes damage
by Randy Pierce • After a situation where components of a utility system that were not readily visible on Madison County right-of-way were damaged by a mower being used to cut grass, action is being taken to require markers to prevent this from occurring again. Madison County faces an expense of $10,879.97 to pay for…
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