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Schweizerfest aims to continue Highland tradition

By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Schweizerfest continues to honor its longstanding principles: celebrating heritage, fostering community, and giving back. “This is a free event put on entirely by volunteers,” said Zach Resmann, co-chairperson of Schweizerfest 2026. “It’s about community involvement and getting people together.” The festival takes place annually on the second weekend of June…

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Juneteenth 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…

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Collinsville 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…

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U.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…

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Bond 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,…

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