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Troy Fire Protection District announces paramedics transition to firefighter/paramedics

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By Tribune Staff • The Troy Fire Protection District’s board of trustees announced that, on June 1, its paramedic personnel transitioned to dual-role firefighter/paramedics. This initiative will strengthen the district’s volunteer staff and enable it to continue providing comprehensive emergency services to the community. As the demand for both emergency medical services and fire suppression…

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Northern Illinois University Spring 2026 Dean’s List

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By Tribune Staff • Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2026 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business,…

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New traffic incident management training facility breaks ground in Pawnee

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Safety courses to offer real world conditions faced by highway workers, emergency responders PAWNEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police broke ground June 3 on a $14 million Traffic Incident Management training facility to provide law enforcement, emergency responders and highway maintainers with the latest skills and techniques to quickly and…

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Metro-East Lutheran High School second semester honor roll 2025-2026

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Freshmen Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0)   Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea   Alaina Cleveland, Shiloh   Lucas Cook, Bethalto   McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville   Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Tess McCallister, Collinsville   Reagan Moss, Edwardsville   Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O’Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Freshmen Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99)…

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Metro-East Lutheran High School 4Q Honor Roll 2025-2026

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Freshmen Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0)   Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea   Lucas Cook, Bethalto   McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville   Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Reagan Moss, Edwardsville   Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O’Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Freshmen Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99)   Mason Althardt, Swansea   Matthew Baker, Maryville…

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Revity Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors

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By Tribune Staff • Revity Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 College Scholarship Program. This year, four exceptional high school seniors have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements, dedication, and commitment to their future goals. The 2026 Revity Credit Union Scholarship recipients are: •…

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Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act took effect June 1

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Eligible employees get unpaid, job-protected leave when a newborn is admitted to a NICU SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and workers that the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (PA 104-259v) took effect June 1, 2026. The law provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave when their child is…

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Illinois State Police arrest Swansea woman for first-degree murder

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By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) arrested 23-year-old Brion D. Bess of Swansea, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony). On June 3, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP to assist with a homicide investigation that occurred at the…

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