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Various Madison County appointments approved
By Randy Pierce • More than two dozen individual appointments to a variety of public service districts were approved by the Madison County Board at its regular monthly meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, after being brought forward Chairman Chris Slusser. Confirmed for additional six-year terms, expiring in May of 2029, for the board of…
Read MoreCouple receives Magna Caritas award at Father McGivney Commencement
By Randy Pierce • Because of their dedication to promoting the mission of Father McGivney Catholic High School and involvement in its creation, the parents of one of its 2026 graduates have been presented with the annual Magna Caritas award. The award, the name of which can be translated to “great love (or caring),” was…
Read MoreHSHS Holy Family Hospital expands services to include pain management
New service line will provide patients with comprehensive care By Tribune Staff • HSHS Holy Family Hospital now offers Pain Management Services, a new hospital service line that will provide comprehensive pain management care to Greenville and surrounding communities. “Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from work and family…
Read MoreDean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern College for Spring 2026 Released
By Tribune Staff • Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor. Students on…
Read MoreLocal students named to Missouri State University’s spring 2026 dean’s list
By Tribune Staff • Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 5,000 students were named to…
Read MoreWestminster College proudly announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
By Tribune Staff • Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors. Those honored include the following: Glen Carbon, Illinois Meg Greer, Freshman Troy, Illinois Kendall Chigas, Senior Reagan Chigas, Senior…
Read MoreGlen Carbon approved for establishment of STAR Bond District, NOVA District designation
By Tribune Staff • Following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy (STAR Bond) Act, the Village of Glen Carbon formally notified the State of Illinois of its intent to pursue the establishment of a STAR Bond District. The designation expands the village’s economic development toolkit and creates opportunities to thoughtfully…
Read MoreState Senator Jason Plummer to Host America’s 250th Birthday Art Contest for Students
By Tribune Staff • In honor of America’s 250th birthday and in support of the arts in Illinois schools, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is inviting 1st through 8th grade students from schools throughout the 55th Senate District to participate in a special student art contest. The contest gives young artists an opportunity to showcase…
Read MoreHighland Jaycees host annual Schweizerfest June 12-14
By Tribune Staff • The Highland Jaycees will host the annual Schweizerfest, June 12-14 at Highland’s Town Square. The event runs Friday evening from five until midnight, Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will kick off Friday with food and beer vendors opening around 5…
Read MoreIllinois spring turkey hunters harvest record number of wild turkeys
By Tribune Staff • Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 20,821 wild turkeys during the 2026 spring turkey season, surpassing the previous record of 18,189 birds harvested in 2025. The top counties for turkey harvest during the 2026 season were Jefferson and Jo Daviess counties, tied with 646 birds harvested; followed by Marion,…
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