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U.S. planting intentions: less corn, more soybeans

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By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  • U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year, and 84.7 million acres of soybeans, up 4% from last year, according to USDA’s prospective plantings report released March 31. “The survey suggested corn acres would be switching to soybeans in the season…

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois host variety of day, overnight camps

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By Tribune Staff • On camp time, Girl Scouts shine. These moments matter – from sparking up a campfire to counting the stars. Campers take on new challenges and discover new strengths, building bright futures while having the time of their lives. Smiles are sunnier, friendships form faster, dreams become bigger, and memories last forever.…

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Illinois State Police combat vehicle hijacking, theft

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ​ ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000 in June…

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Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record during 2026 season

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new record, harvesting a preliminary total of 2,318 birds during the 2025 Illinois youth season. The total surpasses last year’s record of 2,099 birds and marks the third consecutive year of record-setting youth turkey harvest in Illinois. Participation also reached an all-time high this spring. Youth hunters…

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Illinois State Police arrest Summerfield man for first-degree murder after shooting death of his son

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By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) Special Agents arrested 49-year-old Anthony L. Powe of Summerfield, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and Attempted Murder (Class X Felony). On April 10, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP’s assistance…

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Collinsville High students earn Rotary Magazine recognition for honoring Everett Singleton’s grave with headstone

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By Randy Pierce • Efforts by a group of students from Collinsville High School to raise funds in recognition of the accomplishments of a local educator have received worldwide attention as a result of their project summary featured in the monthly magazine published by Rotary International. In the March issue of “Rotary,” which is mailed…

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JaLayne Renee Lionberger

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March 2, 1965 – April 4, 2026 JaLayne Renee Lionberger (née Shaw), 61, of Trenton, IL passed away at her home on April 4, 2026.  She was born on March 2, 1965, in Neillsville, Wisconsin, to Donald Shaw and Eleanor (née Demert) Jacobs. She married Thomas Lionberger in 1989 and they had two children.  As…

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