Glen Carbon
University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List includes area students
By Tribune Staff • The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, undergraduate students must attain a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours of coursework…
Read MoreGlen Carbon approved for establishment of STAR Bond District, NOVA District Designation
By Tribune Staff • Following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy (STAR Bond) Act, the Village of Glen Carbon formally notified the State of Illinois of its intent to pursue the establishment of a STAR Bond District. The designation expands the Village’s economic development toolkit and creates opportunities to thoughtfully…
Read MorePlans finalized, sponsors announced for Glen Carbon’s ‘Glentennial’ Homecoming on June 19, 20
By Tribune Staff • Plans are officially finalized for a milestone celebration as the Village of Glen Carbon prepares to host its 100th Homecoming celebration on Main Street. This year’s “Glentennial” theme promises two days of carnival rides, live entertainment, great food and family-friendly fun during Father’s Day Weekend on Friday, June 19 and Saturday,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Police Department staff changes focus of village board meeting
Village water rates to jump 12% in 2027, 2028 By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Police Department was the topic of discussion at the opening of last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The meeting opened with a special presentation for Lt. Ned Miller, who is retiring from the force. Senator Erika Harriss requested a special…
Read MoreGlen Carbon approved for establishment of STAR Bond District, NOVA District designation
By Tribune Staff • Following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy (STAR Bond) Act, the Village of Glen Carbon formally notified the State of Illinois of its intent to pursue the establishment of a STAR Bond District. The designation expands the village’s economic development toolkit and creates opportunities to thoughtfully…
Read MoreBuck Road Cemetery Association honors veterans
By Kathy Turner Freelance Reporter • “In Buck Road Cemetery on Route 162 on the western outskirts of Maryville, there is a statue of a World War I soldier named Henry Ostendorf. He was killed in Europe during [the war] and was the first soldier killed from Madison County in the war. What is the…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board recognizes Lt. Ned Miller on his retirement
By Kathy Turner • On May 12, the Glen Carbon Village Board recognized Lt. Ned Miller of the police department. Lt. Miller will be leaving the department this month after 27 years of service. Miller joined the department in 1999. He also served on the Major Case Squad of the Metro East and became the…
Read MoreHawthorne Animal Hospital to celebrate 70 years of caring for pets in Madison County
Milestone year starts with Angel Fund Golf Scramble on June 18 By Tribune Staff • Hawthorne Animal Hospital, a top-rated veterinary clinic serving the St. Louis Metro East, is excited to mark a critical milestone in its mission of providing pets with compassionate, comprehensive care close to home. In 2026, Hawthorne will celebrate its…
Read MoreRoyal Banks of Missouri unveils expansion plan to add Glen Carbon branch
By Tribune Staff • Royal Banks of Missouri has finalized plans to expand to Glen Carbon and will proudly open two new full-service branches in 2026. As it aims to grow its community-focused presence across Missouri and Illinois, the University City-headquartered bank will soon debut its two newest locations, in south St. Louis County and…
Read MoreFirst concrete evidence of Meijer store in Glen Carbon’s Orchard Town Center
In the first significant move visible to most passers-by, outer walls have risen at the Meijer site that will be the anchor of Glen Carbon’s Orchard Town Center. This will be the retailer’s first store in southern Illinois – the nearest Meijers are in Springfield, Normal and Champaign-Urbana. Dick’s Sporting Goods is the junior anchor…
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