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Troy City Council approves six-month moratorium on data processing centers
By Charles Bolinger Editor • No further data processing proposals can come before the Troy City Council until at least mid-September after the city council approved a six-month moratorium on the topic on March 16. Before an audience of between 40 and 50 people, Troy’s City Council took up two ordinances related to data processing centers,…
Read MoreIBCA unveils its All-State team honorees for Highland, Triad
By Ray Popkess With the conclusion of this year’s high school basketball season, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) released its selections for All-State teams on March 12. For the boys’ teams, the IBCA combines Class 1A and 2A schools as well as Class 3A and 4A schools. The girls’ teams, however, are separated…
Read MoreGroundbreaking ceremony on March 19 for new Collinsville Fire Station No. 2
By Tribune Staff • The City of Collinsville has invited the public to celebrate the groundbreaking of the city’s new Fire Station No. 2 Construction Project at 400 Pine Lake Road (just east of CVS Pharmacy) on Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Scheduled activities at the ceremony include remarks from Fire Chief John Bailot,…
Read MoreBradford National Bank, State Bank of St. Jacob announce merger
By Tribune Staff • Bradford National Bank has announced the completion of a merger with State Bank of St. Jacob, bringing together two long‑standing community banks with deep roots in Bond and Madison counties and the surrounding region. The merger was completed on February 28, 2026. The combined institutions will operate under the name Bradford…
Read MoreUnofficial Madison County Election Results from March 17
From Madison County’s website: 191 out of 191 precincts reporting Ballots Cast 34,629 out of 192,535 registered voters Republican ballots – 16,602 Democratic ballots – 17,748 Non-partisan ballots – 279 Republican United State Senator Votes Casey Chlebek 9.44% 1,454 Don Tracy 44.01% 6,780 R. Cary Capparelli 9.91% 1,526 Pamela Denise Long 11.46% 1,766 Jimmy Lee…
Read MoreMcKendree University to host Easter Egg Hunt on March 28
by Tina Napper • McKendree University, in partnership with the First United Methodist Church, will be hosting their second-annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon on the university’s front lawn. The event is free and open to the public. Check-in and registration will begin at 9 a.m. There will…
Read MoreFormer Steffi’s site in Collinsville receives liquor license
by Randy Pierce • Operation of a business formerly known as Steffi’s, which was previously subject to code violations and those have since been addressed, in unincorporated Collinsville is moving forward with the approval of the issuance of a 2026 Class A liquor license. At a meeting of the Madison County Board Public Safety Committee…
Read MoreMcDougal’s Auto Repair request moves forward near Marine
by Randy Pierce • Supported through the first of two required steps and anticipated for final approval at the regular monthly meeting of the Madison County Board scheduled for March 18, a request for a special-use permit allowing the operation of an automotive service and repair business on Marine Road is processing toward its final…
Read MoreMaryville holds public hearing on comprehensive plan, new business district
By Kathy Turner • Maryville Village Board held two public hearings on Wednesday, March 11. The first focused on the changes to the village’s comprehensive plan. The change will allow for mixed-use development. There being no one from the public in attendance, the matter will be moved to the full board for approval next week.…
Read MoreTime to register for the Glen Carbon Easter Egg Hunt on March 29
By Kathy Turner • It’s that time of the year again! The time to register for the Glen Carbon Easter Egg Hunt. Slated for Sunday, March 29, the hunt will be held at Schon Park starting precisely at 1 p.m. Hundreds of children, ages 10 and under, will be there to hunt for eggs. The…
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