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Townships get help with road materials

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by Randy Pierce • Township road districts throughout Madison County, including Collinsville, Jarvis, Marine and St. Jacob, have received logistical assistance in connection with the procurement of materials used in the maintenance and upkeep of their roads not within the boundaries of any corporate municipality. According to action taken by the county board at its…

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Illinois Joins Multistate Enforcement Action for SAFE Act Violation

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By Tribune Staff CHICAGO – A mortgage loan originator (“MLO”) has received serious sanctions and fines from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and 20 additional state financial regulatory agencies that accused him of directing another person to take required education on his behalf and taking the credit for himself. Under the…

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Text to 9-1-1 up, running in Madison County

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County officials insist the system has been fully tested; implores residents not to text in non-emergencies to see if it works by Randy Pierce • Guaranteed to work as intended along with representing the culmination of many months of planning, preparations and testing, a system where anyone experiencing an emergency in Madison County can contact…

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AI-Powered platform helps HSHS save lives by identifying hidden lung cancers

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Eon Health technology turns ‘incidental’ findings into miracle discoveries SPRINGFIELD — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is using AI to transform chance discoveries of early lung cancer into second chances for patients. Thanks to Eon Health’s AI-driven platform that scrutinizes radiologists’ notes to flag abnormalities unrelated to a lung cancer scan’s original purpose – aka…

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Senator Erica Harriss to host January listening sessions

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Edwardsville – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) will host a series of Listening Sessions in January to provide residents of the 56th District an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Senator and share their concerns, ideas, and feedback. “Meeting directly with the people I serve is the best way to understand the issues that…

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Join us as we count down to America’s 250th Birthday on July 4

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By Tribune Staff • Local historians or just history buffs, leaders in the community, librarians, museum coordinators and even students. We need your submissions! The Times Tribune continues to count down to the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4. We are featuring historical stories and pieces throughout the next six months that…

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Fr. McGivney Catholic High School opens major building addition

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Catholic Diocese of Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki visited Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon on Dec. 15, to bless the campus’ new commons facility with several benefactors who contributed to the project and many students in attendance (photos courtesy of Father McGivney Catholic High School)

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MCT announces January 2026 service, fare adjustments

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Changes include route realignments, expanded MicroTransit, later evening service and simplified fares  By Tribune Staff PONTOON BEACH – As part of its regular January Service Change, Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement a series of service adjustments as well as a fare reduction for trips to and from St. Clair County. These changes are designed…

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Don’t want a DUI? Sleigh the holidays with a sober ride so you won’t spend time behind bars

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By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and more than 200 law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The effort reminds the public that law enforcement will adopt a zero-tolerance approach, focusing not only…

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