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Illinois State Police celebrate historic 40th year as CALEA Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an internationally recognized gold standard in public safety excellence. On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the United States to achieve CALEA…
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,…
Read MoreState Senators Plummer, Harriss to host end-of-session town halls in Edwardsville June 16
By Tribune Staff • State Senator Jason Plummer and State Senator Erica Harriss are set to host an End of Session Town Hall event on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to provide residents with an update on recent legislative activity from the 2026 spring session. The events are free and open to the public. Residents are encouraged to attend…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail in St. Clair and Madison counties on June 11-12, 2026, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest two East St. Louis men for first-degree murder
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) Special Agents arrested 18-year-old Rashad M. Bonner and 21-year-old Damontez F. Williams, both of East St. Louis, IL, for first- degree murder (Class M Felony). On June 6, 2026, East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP…
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas Dean’s List includes area students
By Tribune Staff • The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Students recognized for this outstanding academic achievement have earned a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation. School of Law students are…
Read MoreKarli Camp graduates From Point Park University
By Tribune Staff – Karli Camp, of Glen Carbon, graduated from Point Park University with a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts. Camp was among more than 350 students to receive their bachelor’s degrees on May 8, 2026. Camp was also among more than 1,300 students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To be…
Read MoreLocal students named to Marquette University’s spring 2026 Dean’s List
By Tribune Staff • The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the spring 2026 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college –…
Read MoreIllinois Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Department on Aging encourages everyone to learn the warning signs and report abuse By Tribune Staff • June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Illinois since 2022, Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Mary Killough, is reminding community members to learn the warning signs and speak up about…
Read MoreRegistration opens for MCHS Summer History Camp July 13-16
By Tribune Staff • The annual MCHS Summer History Camp on July 13-16 will provide four days of action-packed “Transportation Adventures” for children aged 9-12. Registration is now open for the camp, which is offered by the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) in partnership with the Madison County Regional Office of Education #41. “Transportation Adventures”…
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