Glen Carbon
New Heartland Dental office construction moves forward in Glen Carbon
What’s the building going up next to Olive Garden in Glen Carbon’s Orchard Town Center? Why, it’s a Heartland Dental office. Other current center tenants aside from Olive Garden include Plaza Tire, Club Car Wash, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Dutch Bros, KoKuu, Oberweis Dairy Store, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Jetset Pilates. When it’s completed in 2027,…
Read MoreMeijer in Glen Carbon coming together quickly; open in 2027
Glen Carbo opens its police department lobby as cooling shelter until July 2
The National Weather Service has announced a heat advisory for the Glen Carbon area from Monday June 29 until 12 a.m. on July 2, with heat index values as high as 110 degrees. Therefore, the Village of Glen Carbon has made a declaration that the Glen Carbon Police Department lobby, located at 149 N Main…
Read MoreDr. Kristen M. Jacobs encourages simpler approaches to skincare during Acne Awareness Month
Why “Less Is More” When It Comes to Achieving Healthy, Clear Skin By Tribune Staff • While many people turn to social media for skincare advice, Dr. Kristen M. Jacobs, aesthetic physician, bestselling author, and owner of Ooh La La Spa, Anti-Aging & Wellness, says that following the latest skincare trends may actually be making…
Read MoreMain Street storm sewer project in Glen Carbon to start July 6
According to the Village of Glen Carbon’s website: “Construction of the Main Street Storm Sewer Project is about to begin. The contractor will be onsite beginning next week, setting up signage, staging equipment and materials and potentially performing some concrete cutting in preparation for road closures, which will begin after the 4th of July weekend.…
Read MoreGlen Carbon’s STAR Bond Project could mean big changes to village’s western flank
By Kathy Turner • Changes could be coming to the western side of Glen Carbon should its STAR and NOVA district projects move forward. Notified in May about approval, the village will now wait for the next steps. In April, trustees approved a resolution to sign a master development agreement with Destination Illinois, LLC. That…
Read MoreGlentennial Homecoming in Glen Carbon proves huge success
By Tribune Staff • The 100th Glen Carbon homecoming did not disappoint. The weather held out. The crowds are ready to celebrate this year’s birthday of Glen Carbon homecoming, Route 66 and the 250th of the country and the celebration was evident. Vendors at the event reported running out of food toward the end of Saturday.…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves shared-use path agreement along Route 157
Trustee complains Edwardsville not sharing enough of project costs By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Board approved an agreement between the village, Madison County Transit District and the City of Edwardsville on June 9 to construct a shared-use path on Route 157. The project will provide a bike and walking path from the Meridian…
Read MoreFamily Fun Awaits at 2026 ‘Glentennial’ Homecoming in Glen Carbon June 19, 20
By Kathy Turner • This Friday and Saturday night, will see Glen Carbon hosting its 100th Annual homecoming. The event opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and will include food, carnival rides, beverages and entertainment. Music on Friday will feature the Well Hungarians at 7 p.m. Carnival rides will fill the park for the children…
Read MoreLarge swath of Glen Carbon without electricity on June 17
By Tribune Staff • According to the Glen Carbon Police Department’s Facebook page, a sizable chunk of the village has no electricity. “We are aware the traffic lights are blacked out at several high traffic locations and stores,” read a posted statement. “Please take your time and treat blacked out intersections as four-way stops. We…
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