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Springfield Diocese Catholic Charities achieves national re-accreditation in its centennial
By Tribune Staff • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has announced that it recently achieved national reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (C.O.A.) during its centennial year celebration. This accomplishment signifies that Catholic Charities has successfully implemented best practice standards in the field of human services. C.O.A. evaluated all aspects of…
Read MorePast mine subsidence could mean costly future in Maryville
Sinking soil, cracked walls may mean new village hall, police station By Kathy Turner • The Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company mine in Maryville, which opened in 1902 and closed in 1925, may have a costly impact on the village over the next few years. One of the action items at the Dec. 17…
Read MoreLocal company emphasizes proper disposal of used cooking oil during holiday season
ST. LOUIS – Families around the region are preparing to cook their delicious Christmas meals this week. Along with those mountains of meat and sides also comes tons of cooking grease, which can damage homes and the environment if disposed of improperly. Ace Grease Director of Security and Asset Protection Wes Williamson has information and…
Read MoreMadison County Board approves list of road, bridge projects for next five years
By Charles Bolinger Editor At its final meeting for 2025, the Madison County Board approved a five-year list of planned infrastructure improvements across the county on Dec. 17. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the projects are: Joint venture with IDOT, Jersey and Macoupin counties to replace a drainage structure on Voorhees Lane over an unnamed creek.…
Read More2025 Madison County tentative multiplier announced
By Tribune Staff SPRINGFIELD – Madison County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0793, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This…
Read MoreEffingham County man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for financially exploiting 89-year-old man
BENTON, Ill. – A district judge sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000. Edward L. Stief, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of unlawful monetary transactions in criminal…
Read MoreIDPH reaffirms science-based recommendation for all newborns to receive Hepatitis B vaccine at birth
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reaffirmed the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth to prevent hepatitis B, a serious viral infection that can lead to acute or chronic liver disease. The guidance aligns with decades of scientific consensus and endorses recommendations from the…
Read MoreBulldogs take first leg of rivalry weekend – on the ice
By Ray Popkess Prior to the Knights and Bulldogs matching up on the court last Friday night, both school’s ice hockey teams went head-to-head at the RP Lumber Center the night before. Triad sits near the bottom of the MVCHA standings after Thursday’s loss to the Bulldogs with a 4-9 record. Highland’s win ties them…
Read MoreMayor Nonn executes jurisdiction, maintenance agreements for Troy’s first roundabout
By Charles Bolinger Editor Even as early as 2019, construction crews rehabilitating Old Troy Road knew to leave space for it just before the road met Route 162. It is Troy’s first roundabout, which should start construction later this year, replacing the awkward and potentially hazardous triangle traffic formation that likely dates back to…
Read MoreThird funding opportunity for new EV charging stations
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced on Dec. 9 the third official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide approximately $65.6 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The latest opportunity builds on the first two rounds,…
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