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Local travel agent describes how pandemic changed things for travelers

1 week ago | timestribunenews.com | Greg Hoskins |Charles Bolinger

By Charles Bolinger Editor Corie Devall wants you to take on a trip, preferably many trips. Her company, Travel by Corie specializes in personalized, all-inclusive vacations throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. The Troy-based travel agent said traveling in 2025 is different than it was in 2019 and before. As many people remember, traveling was at the forefront of the COVID-19 chaos as airplane flights quickly became one of the first casualties of lockdowns. Cruise ships became similarly affected.
Troy sewer, water rates to rise on May 1

3 weeks ago | timestribunenews.com | Charles Bolinger

By Charles BolingerEditor Residents in Troy and those who live outside city limits but use the city’s water and sewer services will all see rate hikes starting next month. City Administrator Jay Keeven indicated on April 21 that the city provides water to residents with the financial goal of “breaking even.” “Water production and distribution is included within an enterprise fund, which we budget to break even,” he noted.
Meet Glen Carbon IL Village Administrator Jamie Bowden

Sep 8, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

He is responsible for, among other duties: coordinating and supervising the activities of the various boards and commissions of the village; overseeing day-to-day operations of each village department through the appropriate department head; efficiently and effectively administering the policies adopted by the mayor and board of trustees; promoting good relations with other government entities and the public; working with the mayor to effectively administer and coordinate communications with...
Seven questions with the man who runs Glen Carbon's fire department

Sep 5, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

Jason Whitaker has been the chief of Glen Carbon's Fire Protection District since May 2021. He leads a mostly volunteer department. The same year he began as chief, the district opened its new five-bay station on West Main Street, replacing a much older dual-bay facility that was razed soon after the new station officially opened. The next project is to add a regional training center for firefighters near the new station.
Glen Carbon fire department make sure 157/162 work won't affect emergency calls

Sep 5, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

Fire and ambulance personnel have a planned prepared to ensure emergency services can still reach residents once the Illinois Department of Transportation begins work to realign the Route 157/162 intersection in Glen Carbon. The project will close the intersection for up to two years as IDOT replaces the two current T-intersections.
Kicks on 66 car show is September 7, 2024 in Glen Carbon IL

Sep 4, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

About 15 different vehicles representing a variety of classes were on hand in Schon Park on Sept. 4 for a media preview event ahead of the annual Kicks on 66 Car Show and Cruise on Sept. 7. Jane Ahasay, executive director of the Glen-Ed Food Pantry, watched the vehicles from a nearby picnic table. "We're very excited and honored to be a benefactor this year," she said. "These are some unique models, with this one being one of so many and that one being one of one.
What's that going to be at 6100 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville?

Sep 3, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

Construction continues at the southeast corner of Center Grove Road and Route 157, next to Imo's Pizza, as workers have started to put up structural steel for a new liquor store. Sav-On Liquor & Wine will open its sixth Metro East location when its Edwardsville store is ready. According to previous information on its website, Sav-On is the leading packaged liquor store serving the area since 1999. Family owned and operated, the company specializes in liquor, convenience and coffee.
Glen Carbon IL amends fence height, recycling bin code

Sep 3, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

On Aug. 27, Glen Carbon Trustees voted in favor of an amended ordinance regarding village fence heights and recycle bins. Erika Heil, the director of community development, has encouraged her staff to look at where variances are often requested and recommend changes that would benefit the village. "One area of the code where we see it needs clarification is (for) fences and corner lot height," Heil said.
IDOT expected to begin work on new 157/162 intersection in Glen Carbon

Sep 3, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

Construction should begin soon on a newly-redesigned intersection of Routes 157 and 162 in Glen Carbon, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Tiffany Brase, a studies and plans engineer with IDOT, said safety and efficiency are the two goals of the project to realign the intersection of Routes 157 and 162 in Glen Carbon. The project is expected to take between 18 and 24 months to complete.
What's that going to be next to McAlister's Deli in Edwardsville?

Aug 27, 2024 | theintelligencer.com | Charles Bolinger

That new building going up on State Route 157 next to McAlister's Deli in Edwardsville is the newest Christian Brothers Automotive Service location. It was originally supposed to open in the first quarter of this year. "Please note that this store is planning to open in the beginning of 2025 by franchise operator Paul Votaw," said Hayden Koone, of Fish Consulting in Houston, Texas, which handles corporate marketing for the company.