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Madison County Coroner establishes Illinois’ first mobile command post
By Randy Pierce • Madison County Coroner Nick Novacich has established what he says is the only mobile command post for departments like his in all of Illinois with the recent addition of two units, one being a black Ford F-150 pickup truck that will be used to pull what he referred to as a…
Read MoreJuneteenth parade, festival returns to Collinsville
By Randy Pierce • Collinsville High School’s Black Student Union is hosting its sixth annual Juneteenth parade on Main Street, beginning at 11 a.m. this Friday, June 19, and festival to follow at the Press House, 113 East Clay Street. Festival activities, beginning at noon, include live music, vendors, crafts, games, food and more. Recognizing…
Read MoreCollinsville serves as pit stop in 2026 Hemmings’ Great Race
By Randy Pierce • In conjunction with the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival being held this Saturday, June 20, in downtown Collinsville, 120 antique and classic automobiles will stop in the area in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the United States’ Route 66 highway. According to information provided by the Great Rivers and Routes…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney’s Office observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; warns of government. business imposter schemes
By Tribune Staff • This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois joins the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and other government agencies and organizations across the country to spread the word about government and business imposter scams. Government imposter scams are a serious problem: in 2025, the…
Read MorePublic comment sought on proposed US 40 improvements in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on U.S. 40 from Formosa Road to Illinois 162 in Madison County. The meeting will be held: Monday, June 29 4-7 p.m. CA Henning School 520 U.S. 40, Troy IDOT, in cooperation with the…
Read MoreIllinois State Police celebrate historic 40th year as CALEA Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an internationally recognized gold standard in public safety excellence. On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the United States to achieve CALEA…
Read MoreBond County Fourth Fest Returns July 3–4, 2026
Biggest Celebration Ever Featuring Music, Family Fun, Patriotic Laser Show & America 250 Tribute By Tribune Staff * The countdown is officially on for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting Independence Day celebration in Bond County history. The Bond County Fourth Fest returns to Downtown Greenville on July 3 and 4, 2026,…
Read MoreState Senators Plummer, Harriss to host end-of-session town halls in Edwardsville June 16
By Tribune Staff • State Senator Jason Plummer and State Senator Erica Harriss are set to host an End of Session Town Hall event on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to provide residents with an update on recent legislative activity from the 2026 spring session. The events are free and open to the public. Residents are encouraged to attend…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail in St. Clair and Madison counties on June 11-12, 2026, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest two East St. Louis men for first-degree murder
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) Special Agents arrested 18-year-old Rashad M. Bonner and 21-year-old Damontez F. Williams, both of East St. Louis, IL, for first- degree murder (Class M Felony). On June 6, 2026, East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP…
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