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Lady Knights hand Waterloo first loss of season

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By Ray Popkess   One of the most heated rivalries in the Mississippi Valley Conference exists between the Triad Lady Knights and Waterloo Lady Bulldogs soccer teams. Before this year, the last time Triad lost to Waterloo in girls’ soccer was in the spring of 2023, also the last time Triad lost a conference matchup.…

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THS stadium lights, scoreboard part of April’s facilities report to board

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Bryan Mattingly, the district’s director of facilities, told the superintendent and board of education about the maintenance projects planned for this summer during the April 27 Triad Board of Education meeting. He added that despite the new construction going on at three schools, he reminded the superintendent and board that…

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MCT celebrates National Bike Month with Trail Summit, bike donation drive, trail survey

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Virtual summit to highlight regional trail projects; local libraries to serve as bike donation hubs By Tribune Staff • This month, Madison County Transit (MCT) will celebrate National Bike Month with several initiatives designed to support bicycling, trail use, regional trail development and cycling access throughout Madison County. As part of the celebration, MCT will…

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Seven Girl Scouts named outstanding graduating Girl Scouts at recognition of excellence ceremony

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By Tribune Staff • Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce that seven girls were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Saturday, April 25. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and in their…

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During Earth Month Southern Illinois Farmers plan for next generation

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By Tribune Staff • Earth Month often focuses on global environmental issues. But for many farm families in southern Illinois, conservation is less about headlines and more about practical planning. It is about keeping land in the family. Maintaining agricultural viability. And making sure the next generation has a realistic opportunity to continue farming. Farmland…

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Senators Harriss, Rezin push to protect kids during digital age

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By Tribune Staff • Springfield, IL — Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) recently unveiled a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online by addressing social media harms, sexual exploitation, and minors’ access to adult content. The legislative package is designed to put stronger safeguards in…

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Former East St. Louis Librarian, public aid eligibility assistant sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $100,000 from government employers

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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – a district judge sentenced the former director of the East St. Louis Public Library to 15 months’ imprisonment after she admitted to embezzling more than $100,000 from the East St. Louis Public Library and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Kenyada T. Harris, 42, pleaded guilty in March 2026 to…

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New opportunities for teens at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Museum in June

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ALPLM expands leadership camp, offers national debate competition SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating America’s 250th birthday by offering Illinois teens new opportunities to explore vital public issues and hone their leadership skills in June. The ALPLM is opening its popular Future Presidents of America program to more students and…

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