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Revity Credit Union celebrates 85 years of service with member appreciation block party
By Tribune Staff • Revity Credit Union is excited to invite members and the Edwardsville community to its Member Appreciation Block Party on May 8, part of the credit union’s year-long celebration honoring 85 years of serving members and local communities. Founded in 1941, Revity Credit Union has built a strong legacy rooted in trust,…
Read MoreRep. Stuart tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion construction
By Tribune Staff • State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, who serves as assistant majority leader and floor whip, toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion to see how construction is progressing. Her last look at the facility was Jan. 8, 2026, when snow was on the ground and most of the building’s steel structure was…
Read MoreOpening Doors: Madison County Program helps first-time homebuyers take next step
By Tribune Staff • EDWARDSVILLE — For many first-time buyers, the biggest barrier to homeownership isn’t finding the right house — it’s coming up with the cash to get in the door. In Madison County, a local program aims to close that gap, offering financial assistance to help residents move from renting to homeownership. The…
Read MoreDemolition crew takes down 107 N. Main St. in Troy
Demolition crews razed the two-story house at 107 N. Main St. in Troy on May 7, 2026. Ameren terminated the electric service and Pfund Construction removed a bamboo hedge. By late summer, a 26-space parking lot should fill the spot where the house stood. All of the photos below are courtesy of the City of…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves ordinances to remediate property issues
By Kathy Turner Freelance Reporter • The Glen Carbon Village Board on Tuesday, April 28 approved three ordinances that will help clean up some boundary issues in the village. It was discovered last year that several properties on Rosin Street and with the street itself had boundaries that overlapped. Village Administrator Jamie Bowden and Village…
Read MoreTriad High’s Additive Manufacturing Team comes home with third place, $2,500, new 3D printer for school
Triad High School’s Additive Manufacturing Team led by Dr. Andy Brendel and comprised of sophomore Caden Meier and juniors Chase Gregory, Owen Litteken and Jack Burrelsman, came away from The Project MFG Additive Manufacturing National Competition in Texas as Third Place National Champions. The boys earned a cash prize and a new 3-D Printer for…
Read MoreWellness plants take root ahead of Mother’s Day, offering gifts that last beyond the holiday
By Tribune Staff • As consumers increasingly prioritize wellness and self-care, a new Mother’s Day trend is taking root: gifting plants not just for beauty, but also for relaxation and mental well-being. Joe’s Market Basket is seeing growing interest in wellness plant varieties chosen for their calming scents, soothing textures and health benefits, offering an…
Read MoreArea activities picking up to commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
By Kathy Turner Freelance Reporter • With just two months to go, we are seeing more activities in our communities recognizing the 250th birthday of our nation. Some have even tied the celebration to other events in the community. On Saturday, April 25 the Village of Glen Carbon recognized Arbor Day with the planting of…
Read MoreTroy girds for possible PFAS lawsuits by hiring major NYC law firm
By Charles Bolinger Editor • As a pre-emptive move, the Troy City Council approved a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik (skol-nik), a large New York City law firm that deals with complex litigation and class-action lawsuits. Per the resolution passed at the May 4 city council meeting, the retainer agreement approved will allow the firm…
Read MoreOwner of prospective additional new spa in Troy requests TIF funding
By Charles Bolinger Editor • One of the topics at the Troy finance and economic development committee on May 4 was a preliminary tax-increment financing (TIF) request for a new spa in town. No vote was taken on the matter by the committee. City Administrator Jay Keeven told the committee he has no written agreement…
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