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State Fire Marshal’s office announces $6 million in small equipment grants
By Tribune Staff • The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the…
Read MoreNorthern Illinois University Spring 2026 Graduation List
DeKALB, Ill. – More than 2,300 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in May. Included among the graduates were the following students from your area: Glen Carbon, IL Jaren Alnutt, Master of Science, Sport Management Maryville, IL Jannah Tarvin, Bachelor of General Studies, General Emphasis About Northern Illinois University…
Read MoreSamantha Hangsleben named to Western New England University’s Spring 2026 President’s List
By Tribune Staff • Western New England University (WNE) is proud to recognize Samantha Hangsleben of Glen Carbon, IL as one of nearly 600 students who have earned a place on the Spring 2026 President’s List, one of the University’s highest academic honors. This year, the President’s List celebrates 597 students who have achieved exceptional…
Read MoreTroy Fire Protection District announces paramedics transition to firefighter/paramedics
By Tribune Staff • The Troy Fire Protection District’s board of trustees announced that, on June 1, its paramedic personnel transitioned to dual-role firefighter/paramedics. This initiative will strengthen the district’s volunteer staff and enable it to continue providing comprehensive emergency services to the community. As the demand for both emergency medical services and fire suppression…
Read MoreNorthern Illinois University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
By Tribune Staff • Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2026 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business,…
Read MoreNew traffic incident management training facility breaks ground in Pawnee
Safety courses to offer real world conditions faced by highway workers, emergency responders PAWNEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police broke ground June 3 on a $14 million Traffic Incident Management training facility to provide law enforcement, emergency responders and highway maintainers with the latest skills and techniques to quickly and…
Read MoreMetro-East Lutheran High School second semester honor roll 2025-2026
Freshmen Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea Alaina Cleveland, Shiloh Lucas Cook, Bethalto McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Tess McCallister, Collinsville Reagan Moss, Edwardsville Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O’Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Freshmen Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99)…
Read MoreMetro-East Lutheran High School 4Q Honor Roll 2025-2026
Freshmen Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea Lucas Cook, Bethalto McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Reagan Moss, Edwardsville Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O’Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Freshmen Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) Mason Althardt, Swansea Matthew Baker, Maryville…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors
By Tribune Staff • Revity Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 College Scholarship Program. This year, four exceptional high school seniors have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to their future goals. The 2026 Revity Credit Union Scholarship recipients are: •…
Read MoreIllinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act took effect June 1
Eligible employees get unpaid, job-protected leave when a newborn is admitted to a NICU SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and workers that the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (PA 104-259v) took effect June 1, 2026. The law provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave when their child is…
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