Glen Carbon
Madison County Board to decide on Glen Carbon solar project
By Randy Pierce • Without a decision, either in support or opposed concerning a special-use permit request that, if approved, would authorize the development of a solar energy project near Glen Carbon, by the building and zoning committee of the Madison County Board, the matter is set to go before the full board at its…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves ordinances to remediate property issues
By Kathy Turner Freelance Reporter • The Glen Carbon Village Board on Tuesday, April 28 approved three ordinances that will help clean up some boundary issues in the village. It was discovered last year that several properties on Rosin Street and with the street itself had boundaries that overlapped. Village Administrator Jamie Bowden and Village…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Solar Project fails at Madison County Zoning
ZBA vote was 4-0-1 plus 2 absences By Randy Pierce • Without a single vote of support and amid objections from residents, the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on April 28, voted against the issuance of a special-use permit that would allow for the development of a five-megawatt (MW) commercial solar energy facility…
Read MoreGlen Carbon takes next steps in water treatment plant development
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Village Board on Tuesday, Apr. 14 approved several ordinances and resolutions to move its new water treatment plant forward. The first pertained to the site for the new plant. The board approved the expenditure for an easement at the site at a cost of $90,000. The board also…
Read MoreGlen Carbon to host 100th Annual Homecoming
By Kathy Turner• For the 100th time, Glen Carbon will host its homecoming over the Fathers’ Day weekend, June 19 and 20. The event opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday. There are lots of exciting things planned for the celebration and everyone is invited to participate. The parade on Saturday…
Read MoreHomefield Energy will continue to serve as electricity supplier for Glen Carbon’s Municipal Electric Aggregation Program
By Tribune Staff • The Village of Glen Carbon is continuing a municipal electricity aggregation program with Homefield Energy. This program was previously approved by referendum by the voters in each of the 27 participating communities. The Village’s primary goal is to protect residents from the continued rise in electric supply rates and spikes in…
Read MoreSponsorship opportunities available for Glen Carbon Homecoming’s 100th Year
By Tribune Staff • Glen Carbon’s Main Street will once again come alive with music, food, refreshments, carnival rides and more as the community celebrates the 100th anniversary of Homecoming on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026. Touted as a “Glentennial” celebration, the weekend kicks off Friday at 5 p.m., with a full…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves plans for village upgrades
By Kathy Turner • Several projects that will enhance and/or upgrade village properties were approved by the Glen Carbon village board on Tuesday, March 24. The first will make major changes to Collinsville Street. The board approved an engineering task order to plan for the widening of that street and developing a turn-around for buses…
Read MorePhotos from Glen Carbon’s annual Easter Egg Hunt
Haine announces 17-year sentence for home invasion, aggravated battery
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on March 31 that a 40-year-old Edwardsville man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for home invasion and aggravated battery. Circuit Judge Kyle Napp issued the sentence Monday to Timothy P. Rodgers. A jury in October found Rodgers guilty of entering the Glen Carbon home of…
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