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HSHS leaders Klay, Cornelius named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s Rural Hospital, Health System Presidents, CEOs for 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Chris Klay, President and CEO of HSHS Southern Illinois Market and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, and Teresa Cornelius, Chief Administrative Officer of HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland were recently recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review 2026 iteration of its “Rural hospital and health…
Read MoreMadison County Sheriff continues investigation into Troy house explosions, fire
By Randy Pierce • An investigation concerning an early April series of explosions at a home in rural Troy that resulted in three fatalities is continuing and not expected to conclude “for quite some time,“ according to Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Addressing the Madison County Board Public Safety Committee on Monday, May 4, Connor,…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harriss announces traveling office hours for May
By Tribune Staff • State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce a new round of Traveling Office Hours taking place throughout May, providing residents with additional opportunities to connect with her office and receive assistance with state services. “These Traveling Office Hours are an important way for my team to stay connected…
Read MoreStuart schedules time with constituents in Collinsville on May 14
By Randy Pierce • Illinois State Representative from the 112th District Katie Stuart is making herself available to meet with constituents on May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at her district office located at 2105 Vandalia Street, Unit 16, in Collinsville. Anyone with questions or concerns they wish to address to Stuart may do…
Read MoreIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs relaunches state retirement program for small businesses with lower fees, new name
Savers, employers encouraged to claim accounts in new online portal after June 15 By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced lower fees and technology improvements for employers and savers of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, which will take effect in June 2026. “A decade ago, too many Illinois workers didn’t…
Read MorePritzker announces $56 million in available grant funding for community development block grant programs
By Tribune Staff • Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected…
Read MoreMaryville’s Memorial Day, pavilion grand opening event on May 23
By Tribune Staff • Saturday, May 23 will be Maryville’s Memorial Day, America’s 250 Years Celebration and the Grand Opening for Maryville’s new American Legion Entertainment Pavilion in Firemen’s Park. A full day of festivities will mark the inaugural opening and ribbon cutting for the new stage with food, drink, games and music beginning at…
Read MoreIllinois State Museum Route 66 exhibit to open May 23
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new “Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66” exhibit opening Saturday, May 23. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the museum’s…
Read MoreIllinois maintains high childhood vaccination rates, outpaces national trends
Joint IDPH/ISBE school vaccine dashboard shows coverage for nearly all vaccines is at desired 95% threshold or better By Tribune Staff • Illinois’ newly-updated School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard shows that coverage rates for all school-required childhood immunizations are holding steady compared to last year, and all but one of those immunizations is above the state’s…
Read MoreHighland offering façade improvement assistance to local businesses
By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • The City of Highland is offering financial incentives to help local business owners improve the appearance of their commercial buildings through its Façade Improvement Program. The program, open to properties in Business District A, offers matching grants covering up to 25% of eligible renovation costs, with a maximum of $10,000…
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