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Haine announces 17-year sentence for home invasion, aggravated battery

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Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on March 31 that a 40-year-old Edwardsville man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for home invasion and aggravated battery. Circuit Judge Kyle Napp issued the sentence Monday to Timothy P. Rodgers. A jury in October found Rodgers guilty of entering the Glen Carbon home of…

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Illinois State Police announces completion of statewide next-generation 911 service upgrades

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All 169 call centers now providing more efficient and reliable 911 services SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911). ​ NG911 upgrades the traditional 911 service from voice-centric networks to secure,…

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Knights host Distance Carnival, send 15 to Top Times Championships

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By Ray Popkess   Triad Track and Field hosted its annual Distance Carnival on Friday, March 27 before heading north to Bloomington on Saturday for the Top Times Indoor Championships at Illinois Wesleyan.   Distance Carnival Beginning with the girls’ 600m, Triad placed two runners in the top-five out of 20 competitors. Kacey Ruger came…

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Suspect arrested in O’Fallon bank robbery investigation

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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A man appeared in federal court last Wednesday to face a federal charge for allegedly robbing a bank in O’Fallon, Illinois. George E. Habermehl, Jr., 62, is facing one count of bank robbery. “Anyone who robs a bank will face federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “The O’Fallon…

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Gladys Laura Weider

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April 23, 1927 – March 27, 2026 Gladys Laura Weider, 98, lifelong resident of Troy, IL, and member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, died March 27, 2026 at Highland Healthcare. Gladys was born April 23, 1927 in Troy, the daughter of Raymond and Christine, née Schlemer, Loyet. Gladys was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother…

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Georgia Cox elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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BATON ROUGE, LA — Georgia Cox of Maryville, Illinois, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at McKendree University. Cox is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.…

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Madison County Drug Court celebrates 30 years of transforming lives

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By Tribune Staff • On April 2, 2026, the Madison County Drug Court will celebrate a major milestone: its 30year anniversary. As the first drug court established in the State of Illinois, this anniversary marks three decades of innovation, perseverance and life-changing outcomes. The celebration will coincide with a drug court graduation ceremony, where 14…

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ACT increases sign-on bonus to $3,500 for drivers, mechanics

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By Tribune Staff • PONTOON BEACH, IL – In an effort to recruit professionals for several of its key positions, Agency for Community Transit (ACT) has increased its sign-on bonus to $3,500 for drivers, fuelers, cleaners, and fleet technicians (mechanics). With additional drivers needed to meet the growing demand for Madison County Transit (MCT) fixed-route…

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