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Railroad program on track at next MCHS Speaker Series event
By Tribune Staff • An introduction to railroads with emphasis on those Illinois and Madison County will be the topic for the MCHS Speaker Series on April 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. The presenter, Kendrick Bisset, will talk about the rise of…
Read MoreMarine Elementary School’s bond issue renovations start with groundbreaking
Bradford National Bank deadline approaching for 18 local high school seniors to receive $1,000 awards
Bradford National Bank is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of investing in the future of area students by awarding 18 academic scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors in spring 2026. Two scholarships will be presented at each of the following schools: Breese Central High School Centralia High School Christ Our Rock…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket gives tips, tricks for beginner veggie gardeners
O’Fallon, Ill. – It’s never too late to pick up a new hobby and while growing your own vegetables can seem overwhelming, the satisfaction of seeing your first ripe tomatoes gives you a sense of accomplishment that is irreplaceable. At Joe’s Market Basket, they provide six simple steps for any gardener, beginner or pro, to…
Read MoreKaren Speer elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA — Karen Speer of Troy, 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Speer is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi…
Read MoreStuart launches monthly community women’s caucus
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will begin holding monthly Community Women’s Caucus meetings across Metro East communities. The Caucus was born from conversations at a Women’s Community Advisory Committee held in Stuart’s district last month, with attendees advocating for more spaces for women-led community advocacy and engagement. “My district and I run…
Read MorePlenty of infrastructure work ahead in Troy as winter turns to spring
By Charles Bolinger Editor • With winter’s retreat, spring will keep Troy City Engineer Tom Cissell and others in the city’s public works department busy with the following projects: Industrial At 1501-1515 Formosa Road, work continues on rezoning the area to industrial and preparing it for a directional boring company’s use. The owner sold the…
Read MoreWilken Development starts construction on Autumn Crest in Highland
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Grading and earthwork began March 27 on Highland’s newest residential development, Autumn Crest, located at the southwest corner of Sportsman Road and Frank Watson Parkway. Using a recycled name from 2022, Austin and Brad Wilken of Wilken Development have embarked on their latest venture – 56 luxury apartments over four…
Read MoreWith April 15 tax deadline approaching use IRS Free File to file returns for free
By Tribune Staff • For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025. Taxpayers with an AGI above $89,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms, available beginning Jan. 26. These electronic versions of IRS paper…
Read MoreACT recognizes drivers for years of perfect safety
By Tribune Staff • Agency for Community Transit (ACT) Board of Directors recently recognized three employees for achieving significant safe driving milestones while serving the community through public transportation. Employees recognized for their years of safe driving include: Mike Taylor, demand response driver – 10 Years of Perfect Safety Dave Forbes, fixed route driver –…
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