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Outstanding volunteers honored at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ second recognition of excellence
By Tribune Staff • Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. President’s Award The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of…
Read MoreJimmy Ford, Madison County Republicans to host suitcase donation drive benefitting Good Samaritan House on May 16
By Tribune Staff • Jimmy Ford and the Madison County Republican Party will host a suitcase, canned goods, and toiletries donation drive this Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Collinsville American Legion, located in Collinsville, Illinois. All donations collected will benefit The Good Samaritan House in Granite City. “We’re proud to…
Read MoreUnCommon Farms launches UnCommon Energy to help farmers control energy development on their land
By Tribune Staff • UnCommon Farms announced the launch of UnCommon Energy, a new business unit built to help farmers reduce energy costs, take control of on-farm energy development and capture more of the long-term value tied to their land. The move expands UnCommon Farms’ capabilities into one of the most important and rapidly evolving…
Read MoreIDPH reminds consumers to use caution after Listeria outbreak linked to headcheese deli meat product
By Tribune Staff – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging consumers to take precautions after an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) linked to a brand of headcheese deli meat product sold in Illinois. Three cases of Listeria in Illinois have been identified; the individuals report eating headcheese products purchased from three different…
Read MoreTicks, Mosquitoes, Bats — Oh My!
With warmer weather arriving, IDPH reminds Illinoisans to take precautions against illnesses that can be spread by various animals and biting pests By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or…
Read MoreRoyal Banks of Missouri unveils expansion plan to add Glen Carbon branch
By Tribune Staff • Royal Banks of Missouri has finalized plans to expand to Glen Carbon and will proudly open two new full-service branches in 2026. As it aims to grow its community-focused presence across Missouri and Illinois, the University City-headquartered bank will soon debut its two newest locations, in south St. Louis County and…
Read MoreMay recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance established in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental health and promote support for those experiencing mental illness. This month serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that millions of people are affected by…
Read MoreAmeren reminds customers to use caution with ladders, lifts near power lines this spring
Look up to identify all overhead power lines before beginning any project By Tribune Staff • As spring projects get underway, Ameren is reminding customers to take extra precautions when using ladders, scissor lifts or other equipment near overhead power lines. Each year in the United States, ladder related incidents lead to more than 100…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Agriculture to offer free recycling program for agrichemical containers
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. “Each year, this program gives farmers…
Read MoreTroy talks about solar power for sewer treatment plant
By Charles Bolinger Editor • During a May 4 finance and economic development committee meeting, Troy’s City Administrator, Jay Keeven, introduced some ideas for adding a solar array to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which would be separate from the planned upgrade that is coming. No vote was taken on the issue. “I’ve spoken with…
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