Madison County
Madison County board members ask questions related to license plate readers
by Randy Pierce • Dalton Gray of Troy is one of two members of the Madison County Board who made an inquiry concerning the use of mobile license plate readers by the sheriff’s department while making it clear he fully supports the acquisition of a pair of them as approved earlier this month. A resolution…
Read MoreMarch’s severe weather forces Madison County to change emergency notification system
by Randy Pierce • Based on a recommendation from its emergency management agency director, Fred Patterson, a resident of Troy, Madison County is ceasing its utilization of the “Code Red” notification system and replacing it with a service provided by a company called Everbridge Inc., based in Vienna, Virginia, effective May 17. The county board,…
Read MoreMadison County reappointments approved by board
by Randy Pierce • Lonnie Meier has been reappointed for a three-year term as a member of the board of trustees of the Troy Fire Protection District, extending his term of service in that position which began in July of 2024. The unanimous approval of the reappointment occurred at the regular monthly meeting of the…
Read MoreMadison County’s prescription drug take back day happens April 25
By Tribune Staff • Madison County’s law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will operate a drop-off site for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, in Edwardsville. Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine, Sheriff Jeff Connor, Coroner Nick Novacich and Emergency Management Agency Director Fred Patterson will…
Read MoreMadison County awards $3.3 million in funds for area parks
by Randy Pierce • Parks and recreational areas throughout Madison County will benefit from grants totaling $3.3 million, which were unanimously approved by elected officials on April 15. Authorized by the county board upon a recommendation from its parks enhancement program committee, chaired by Dalton Gray of Troy, and its grants committee, chaired by Denise…
Read MoreMadison County awards more than $8 million in stormwater project funding
by Randy Pierce • More than $8 million in funding has been designated by Madison County for projects in various locations that will help improve conditions concerning flooding and stormwater drainage. The money comes not from the county’s general fund but instead originated with the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which was approved…
Read MoreHelping families beat the heat: free AC units for low-income households
EDWARDSVILLE — As temperatures begin to rise, Madison County Community Development is aiding vulnerable residents a way to stay safe and cool. Through its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program, the department will provide free window air conditioning units to qualifying low-income households that include elderly residents, individuals with certain medical conditions, or families with young children.…
Read MoreIllinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record during 2026 season
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new record, harvesting a preliminary total of 2,318 birds during the 2025 Illinois youth season. The total surpasses last year’s record of 2,099 birds and marks the third consecutive year of record-setting youth turkey harvest in Illinois. Participation also reached an all-time high this spring. Youth hunters…
Read MoreMadison County grant funds survey results show housing as priority concern
by Randy Pierce • Results of a survey conducted by the Madison County Community Development Department indicate respondents feel that housing is the number one priority concern that should be addressed with grant money received. According to information shared at a meeting of the county board grants committee held on Tuesday, April 7, more than…
Read MoreCollinsville, Triad school districts set to receive federal funding
by Randy Pierce • Triad Community Unit School District 2 and Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 are among the pending recipients of federal funding administered through the Madison County Employment and Training Department for the purpose of providing apprenticeships for aspiring teachers. Slated for approval at this week’s meeting of the Madison County Board,…
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