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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveils new investment program to build affordable housing
$10 Million Partnership with IFF Helps Nonprofits, Generates Investment Returns for State By Tribune Staff • Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today unveiled a new community investment program designed to build affordable housing, help nonprofits, and generate returns for the state. Frerichs invested $10 million with IFF, a Chicago-based Community Development Financial Institution that promotes economic…
Read MoreGlen Carbon’s STAR Bond Project could mean big changes to village’s western flank
By Kathy Turner • Changes could be coming to the western side of Glen Carbon should its STAR and NOVA district projects move forward. Notified in May about approval, the village will now wait for the next steps. In April, trustees approved a resolution to sign a master development agreement with Destination Illinois, LLC. That…
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Troy City Hall Chamber gets second refresh step — new carpeting
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you’ve been to Troy City Hall lately and stepped into the city hall chamber where most meetings are hosted, you might have noticed a big change. As shown above, the chamber received new carpeting on June 2 and 3. This work followed the room’s first refreshment phase, when new…
Read MoreMaryville board strengthens ordinance on dangerous trees
By Kathy Turner • The Maryville board on Wednesday, June 17 approved an amendment to the village ordinance regulating trees and shrubs in the village. The amendment will allow the zoning department to notify residents of trees that are considered dangerous or at risk of causing damage. This will include trees encroaching on neighboring properties…
Read MoreGlentennial Homecoming in Glen Carbon proves huge success
By Tribune Staff • The 100th Glen Carbon homecoming did not disappoint. The weather held out. The crowds are ready to celebrate this year’s birthday of Glen Carbon homecoming, Route 66 and the 250th of the country and the celebration was evident. Vendors at the event reported running out of food toward the end of Saturday.…
Read MoreMaryville Police’s Cones with Cops to fund holiday shopping
By Tribune Staff • The Maryville Police Department, along with Caseyville and Collinsville, hosted their annual Cones with the Cops event on Monday, June 22. Bobby’s Frozen Custard was the site for young and old to enjoy cones, giveaways and a chance to see police cars up close. The event is held each year in the…
Read MoreHaine announces guilty verdict for aggravated battery in 2024 Fourth of July machete attack
By Tribune Staff • Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced June 23 that a Collinsville man has been found guilty of aggravated battery in connection with a machete attack during a Fourth of July gathering. Following a bench trial, Jorge L. Barrera, 29, was found guilty of using a deadly weapon, a machete, to…
Read MoreGreenwood Mobile Home Park license delayed
By Randy Pierce • July 1 marks the date for the renewal of licenses for several mobile home parks in Madison County with all of the eight so designated which are coming due then except one, Greenwood Inc. in Collinsville, having been approved. Referencing the site located at 1332 Leland Street, east of Illinois Route…
Read MoreAll of 12th, 13th streets in Highland to be milled, resurfaced starting June 29
By Tribune Staff • Highland will commence the third year of its multi-year street resurfacing program beginning the week of June 29. This initiative builds on the success of previous projects. It is designed to modernize the roadway surface, extend the life of existing pavement and enhance traffic safety. This year’s project will affect all…
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