Area Breaking News
St. Luke UMC hosts Soup, Chili Supper Jan. 31 in Maryville
By Tribune Staff • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Men’s Group will sponsor a Soup and Chili Supper on Jan. 31 from 4 until 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 6325 West Main Street in Maryville, 62062. The supper will take place in the fellowship hall at the rear of the property. A variety…
Read MoreSouthwestern Illinois Leadership Council seeks more property details for prospective customers
by Randy Pierce • In an effort to promote economic development in the region, the Southwestern Illinois Leadership Council is seeking information about available property suitable for projects that will help provide growth, financial stability, job opportunities and increased real estate tax revenue in this area. Kyle Anderson, executive director of the Leadership Council of…
Read MoreSouthwestern Illinois College marks 80 Years Strong in 2026
By Tribune Staff • BELLEVILLE — Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026, marking Eight Decades Strong of providing affordable, accessible education and serving as a cornerstone of the southwestern Illinois community. Founded in 1946 as Belleville Junior College, the institution was created to meet the post-World War II demand for…
Read MoreAs America Approaches 250: Railroads played major roles in mining towns of Glen Carbon, Maryville
By Kathy Turner • Both Glen Carbon and Maryville coal company officials realized early in the 20th Century that they needed a way to transport coal to the Mississippi River and other areas as mining became their main industry. To solve this problem, both communities welcomed the start of rail transportation. Part 1 – Glen…
Read MoreTriad Cheer takes home silver at hosted MVC Championship
By Ray Popkess Triad High School hosted this year’s Mississippi Valley and Cahokia Conference Cheer Competitions on Monday, Jan. 19. Varsity squads from all across Southern Illinois converged on Rich Mason Gymnasium, including last year’s Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Small School Varsity Champions, the Columbia Eagles and Medium School Varsity Champions, the Civic Memorial…
Read MoreFather McGivney Catholic High School Honor Roll First Semester 2025-2026
High Honor Roll is awarded to students with a 4.0 or greater weighted GPA. 12th grade: Mira Ahlvers, Natalie Beck, Elise Bishop, Madilyn Collignon, Jackson Ehrman, Gretchen Ertel, Lilly Forneris, Anastasia Hasenstab, Sarah Hyten, Chase Jansen, Alexa Jones, Addison Knobbe, Caden Kohl, Erin Kretzer, Greta Lemaster, Mia Lieberman, Grace Lubeck, Claire Miller, Andrew Nohl, Sebastian…
Read MoreTroy’s first roundabout project delayed by landowner
By Charles Bolinger Editor Ruth Sedlacek Morris owns a 77-acre farm along Troy’s western border, near where a roundabout on Route 162 is planned. However, her nephew, John Sedlacek, said they refuse to grant the city’s request to put an easement and/or right-of-way as part of the roundabout because it is too close to her…
Read MoreSenior Night for Triad Hockey
By Ray Popkess With another high school hockey season nearing a close for the MVCHA, the Triad Knights honored their senior skaters on Monday, Jan. 12 at R.P. Lumber Center in Edwardsville when they took on the Freeburg/Waterloo Raging Bulldogs. Triad’s starting line consisted of all six seniors on the roster. At the wings were…
Read MoreTriad turns attention to THS groundbreaking next month
By Charles Bolinger Editor • With construction at the new Triad Middle School site well underway, the Triad School Board turned its attention to the next project on the bond issue list – the addition at Triad High School. At a special board meeting on Jan. 12, the board approved multiple projects, bond issue-related and…
Read MoreAlton teachers call on board, administration to address morale issues, respect educators after board member refers to teachers as ‘peons’
ALTON – Alton teachers plan to attend the Jan. 20 Alton Community School District 11 Board of Education (BOE) meeting after several actions by the board and administration that disrespect and devalue educators, including one board member openly referring to teachers as “peons.” The Alton Education Association (AEA) President Sara Carter plans to speak at tonight’s…
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