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Troy Lions Club Scholarships for area high school seniors
By Tribune Staff • The Troy Lions Club is currently circulating applications for scholarships for high school seniors who live in the Tri-Township Park District. This year the Troy Lions Club will award two $500 scholarships – one to a boy and one to a girl. The scholarships may be used for any accredited college,…
Read MoreWhittington one of 30 finalists for Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence
By Tribune Staff • CHICAGO — The Golden Apple Foundation, a leading nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring, and mentoring educators who advance educational opportunities for students, today announced the 2026 finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. A highly competitive award process resulted in the selection of 30 4th-8th-grade teacher finalists…
Read MoreTriad Schools’ donations in February 2026
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad High School O/P received $83.27 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc., and $10 from an anonymous donor. Friedens United Church of Christ donated $629.25 to TriadStrong. Triad Middle School Palen Music donated $425 as repair credit to the bands at the middle and high schools. Marine Elementary Marine United Church of…
Read MoreSWIC partners with McKendree U. to create agribusiness transfer pathway
BELLEVILLE — Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) announced on Feb. 23 a new partnership with McKendree University that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness beginning Fall 2026. Through this partnership, students will complete their first two years of agriculture-related coursework at SWIC before transferring directly to…
Read MoreReceived a 1099-K? Know the Rules This Tax Season
By Tribune Staff • With reporting thresholds raised, the Illinois CPA Society shares insight into what to do if you receive this IRS form. CHICAGO – Tax season is in full swing and tax forms are now flooding into taxpayers’ mailboxes, including 1099-Ks. After a couple years of uncertainty and lowering reporting thresholds, the 1099-K…
Read MoreCornhole Tournament to benefit Fairview Heights’ Salute to Arts
by Randy Pierce [email protected] • Held to benefit of Fairview Heights’ annual event known as the Midwest Salute to the Arts, a double elimination cornhole tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Knights of Columbus Council 592 building at 5420 Old Collinsville Road in O’Fallon with doors opening at 5 p.m. and competition…
Read MoreFirst Measles case of 2026 identified in Metro East Area
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting this year’s first confirmed case of measles in the state in an adult residing in the Metro East area. The individual recently returned from travel out of state. IDPH is working with local, state and federal health officials to investigate…
Read MoreLatest news on Troy road, trail, building projects
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy infrastructure updates continue around town, according to Tom Cissell, Troy’s City Engineer. Industrial 1501 & 1515 Formosa Road The developer here showed his storage development concept to the planning commission on Dec. 11, 2025. The commission conditionally approved the development pending a variance from a zoning hearing officer for…
Read MoreRep. Katie Stuart hosts feminine hygiene drive through March 31
by Randy Pierce • Two Collinsville locations are serving as collection points for a feminine hygiene supplies drive hosted by Illinois State Representative Katie Stuart throughout March in observance of Women’s History Month. Unused, packaged sanitary pads, tampons, wipes, toiletries and other similar personal care items related to hygiene for women may be taken to…
Read MoreRichland County man sentenced to 28 years for producing child pornography
BENTON, Ill. – A district judge sentenced an Olney man to 28 years in federal prison after he admitted to producing child pornography of a 13-year-old minor. Joseph Jared St. Pierre, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography. Upon release from prison, he will serve 15 years of supervised release. “Repeated…
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