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Trenton man charged with three felonies for harassing Troy official over possible data center
On Feb. 6, 2026, detectives with the Troy Police Department obtained the following charges from the Madison County State’s Attorney Office on Anthony P. Hinojosa, 33, of Trenton, in reference to the statements he made online on Feb. 4, 2026. Hinojosa was arrested and charged with the following offenses: COUNT I: INTIMIDATION (CLASS 3 FELONY):…
Read MoreTriad Middle School mathematics students take third overall at SIUE competition
Troy Feb. 12 planning commission meetings move to Triad High School
By Tribune Staff • The next Troy Planning Commission Meetings have been relocated from Troy City Hall to the Triad High School Cafetorium, located at 703 U.S. Highway 40, to allow for greater attendance. The Feb. 12, 2026 schedule is as follows: Planning Commission Public Hearing: 6 p.m. (subject: Hampton Glen Villas) Planning Commission Meeting:…
Read MoreLoads of Love Project scheduled for Valentine’s Weekend in Maryville
By Tribune Staff • Maryville, IL – The Maryville Kiwanis Club is gearing up for their annual Loads of Love project. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday Feb. 15 and running until 4 p.m. those days, members of the club will be on hand at the Sudz Wash at 112 W Perry…
Read MoreCollinsville Dumpster Polar Plunge for Special Olympics coming Feb. 20
By Tribune Staff • Dear Community Supporter, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tim Stempel and I’m reaching out on behalf of the Collinsville Dumpster Polar Plunge, an exciting and impactful fundraising event benefiting the incredible local Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois in our region. Each year, brave participants take the…
Read MoreMcKendree University announces new agribusiness degree beginning this autumn
by Tina Napper • LEBANON – McKendree University announced on Jan. 28 the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree’s School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricultural sector by combining a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise.…
Read MoreSearch warrant reveals FBI investigating former Carlyle police chief
By Beth Hunsdorfer of Capitol News Illinois and Janelle O’Dea of the Illinois Answers Project • CARLYLE — A search warrant executed by the FBI revealed the target of a criminal probe was then Carlyle Police Chief Mark Pingsterhaus, who leased office space in the police station to a federal task force that battles public…
Read MoreIllinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application cycle extended to May 31
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced an extension to the current Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program application cycle from Jan. 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026. Illinois EPA will process all applications received through Jan. 31, 2026, including non-low income, given those individuals applied…
Read MoreCenter Schools PTO’s Designer Bag Bingo in Alhambra on Feb. 12
By Tribune Staff • Looking for a new bag for Valentine’s Day? Center Schools PTO might have the solution for you with its Designer Bag Bingo on Feb. 12. Bags from Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Wrangler, among others are up for grabs. The event will happen at the Alhambra Fireman’s Hall, 610 W. Main…
Read MoreBudzinski, Bergman, Pappas lead letter demanding USPS reverse postmark rule
By Tribune Staff • WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 30, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) Co-Chairs of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, led eight Members of Congress in a letter to Postmaster General David P. Steiner, demanding that he reverse a new policy in which a postmark…
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