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Illinois State Police arrest Swansea woman for first-degree murder
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) arrested 23-year-old Brion D. Bess of Swansea, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony). On June 3, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP to assist with a homicide investigation that occurred at the…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest Missouri man for first-degree murder after Venice shooting
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Special Agents arrested 18-year-old Jason A. McCallum of Florissant, MO for two counts of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a deadly shooting in Venice, IL. On May 26, 2026, the Venice Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a homicide investigation…
Read MoreCSX Railroad crossing at Poplar Street in Highland to close for three days beginning June 8
The Poplar Street railroad crossing will be closed beginning Monday, June 8, 2026 Highland officials were advised that CSX Railroad will be working on the Poplar St. railroad crossing beginning June 8, 2026. Please be aware that this crossing will be closed and the work is expected to take approximately 3 days. Drivers can use…
Read MoreIllinois Wesleyan announces candidates for Graduation 2026
By Tribune Staff • Illinois Wesleyan University graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday, delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include: Marc Froidcoeur of Troy, Illinois, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Accounting. Founded in…
Read MoreTriad High School second semester honor roll, high honor roll
Second semester honor roll “Alford, Merik” “Alldredge, Alyssa” “Allen, Chase” “Amaya, Maelie” “Anderson, Ava” “Askew, McKenna” “Bakay, Silas” “Baquet, Camden” “Barger III, Robert” “Barker, Kaden” “Barker, Karly” “Barnett, Samuel” “Barnett, Tyler” “Bauman, Brad” “Becker, Brock” “Benear, August” “Berisha, Lorijan” “Besse, Adam” “Biehl, Liam” “Bierman, Addison” “Biggs, Karalyn” “Blevins, Aston” “Bock, Landon” “Boehning, Heidi” “Bogue, Brodix”…
Read MoreParking lots added in downtown Highland
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The City of Highland continues expanding public parking downtown to meet the needs of its residents. The most recent expansion is a public parking lot at the corner of Main and Pine streets near the downtown square. This project was initiated after the city acquired property formerly occupied by local…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Police Department staff changes focus of village board meeting
Village water rates to jump 12% in 2027, 2028 By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Police Department was the topic of discussion at the opening of last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The meeting opened with a special presentation for Lt. Ned Miller, who is retiring from the force. Senator Erika Harriss requested a special…
Read MoreTroy Fire Protection District EMS, ambulance rates jumped June 1
By Charles Bolinger Editor • During its March 18 meeting, the board of directors for the Troy Fire Protection District voted 5-0 to increase the district’s emergency medical service and district ambulance rates. “The ambulance fee rate changes that were approved [at] the board meeting, per ordinance, [went] into effect on June 1,” said Troy…
Read MoreWater damage exacerbates space issues at Troy Police Department
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Space was already at a premium within the Troy Police Department but Mother Nature decided to add her own special plot twist. “I wanted to get into the damage to the building that we discovered,” began Troy Police Chief Chris Wasser at a public safety committee meeting on June 1.…
Read MoreFirst Fridays returns to Downtown Troy with ‘Crafts Corks Casks’
By Tribune Staff • The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce invites the community to kick off summer at First Fridays: Crafts. Corks. Casks. on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Troy. This popular community event will transform downtown into a vibrant destination filled with live music, local shopping, food, family-friendly activities,…
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