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Peter Ronald Bopp
Peter Ronald Bopp June 3, 1941 – June 4, 2026 On June 4, 2026, Peter Ronald Bopp, age 85 of Collinsville, crossed the finish line of his earthly race, and entered heaven to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in St. Louis on June 3, 1941, to Kathleen (née Moore) and Peter…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raised $1,415 for Equipping The Called in Collinsville
By Tribune Staff • Revity Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,415, along with donations of diapers, for Equipping The Called through its ongoing Jeans for Generations program. Revity Credit Union’s Jeans for Generations program reflects the credit union philosophy of people helping people, empowering employees to support local organizations making a meaningful difference.…
Read MoreExtraordinary Events hosts Special Needs Prom at Collinsville American Legion
By Ray Popkess • A wild night was surely in store last Saturday, May 30 at the Collinsville American Legion when Extraordinary Events hosted a Special Needs Prom with a party animal theme. Extraordinary Events founder Amy Pollard shared with the Times-Tribune that more than 220 attendees danced the night away. “We started our events…
Read MoreCollinsville Police Department reshuffles after Jeremias’ retirement
By Randy Pierce • Two promotions within its command level ranks and the hiring of two new officers have been announced by the Collinsville Police Department as occurring earlier this month. Sergeant Scott Pritchett has been moved into the position of administrative lieutenant and Patrol Officer Kevin Tisch is now taking over the role formerly…
Read MoreLane closures on I-255 in Madison County begin June 3
COLLINSVILLE/PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on May 27 that intermittent nightly lane closures on Interstate 255 between I-270 and the St. Clair County line in Madison County beginning Wednesday, June 3, weather permitting. The closures are necessary for a $6.6 million pavement preservation project on I-255. Motorists can expect one lane…
Read MoreCollinsville High School honors Barb Kusmierczak as 2026 Alumni Achievement recipient
By Tribune Staff – Collinsville High School is proud to announce Barbara Kusmierczak, a 1977 graduate of Collinsville High School, as the recipient of this year’s Alumni Achievement Award. Kusmierczak is being recognized for her decades of dedicated volunteerism and her profound impact on the Kahok community. She was honored and served as one of…
Read MoreCollinsville High School student earns DAR Scholarship
By Tribune Staff • Congratulations to Kylie Noonan, student at Collinsville High School, who was honored at the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution’s May meeting as a DAR Good Citizen. Chapter Regent Kimberly Dalrymple presented her a certificate, special pin and a $250 chapter scholarship. After a student is selected by…
Read MoreCollinsville public hearing ends with revocation of Studio 420’s special-use permit
By Ray Popkess • At itsmost recent monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14, the Collinsville Planning Commission held a public hearing and was presented with a report by city staff to make a recommendation regarding a special-use permit revocation from the owner of a former Main Street “smoke shop,” Studio 420. All members of the…
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Collinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service
By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…
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