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Charlie Meier’s tire recycling event draws hundreds in Greenville
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (203+ words) By Tribune Staff • State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Greenville last week, drawing hundreds of residents and collecting approximately one-and-a-half semi-truck loads of tires for recycling. Meier said he was thrilled to see the…...
By the end of ‘30s Chevrolet, auto industry began to prosper
3+ week, 4+ day ago (317+ words) By Charles Bolinger Editor • By the late 1930s, vehicle headlights on North American vehicles began to slowly migrate from near the center of the nose to the opposite corners of the front fenders. This migration was complete on most models in…...
Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Application Cycle to Open Aug. 1
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (341+ words) The Troy Times Tribune - Limits on the price of the vehicle: An eligible vehicle, as defined by the EV Rebate Act, is one with a selling price not exceeding $80,000 as shown on the bill of sale - Rebate amounts: The rebate…...
New diagnostic tool helps Ameren Fleet Services keep vehicles on road
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) By Tribune Staff • When Ameren vehicles need attention, getting to the root of a problem quickly can make all the difference. That’s why Ameren Fleet Services recently added a new Snap-On diagnostic tool that is helping technicians identify and repair…...
Even during the Great Economic Depression Chevrolet’s 1933 models sold well
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (384+ words) Editor • Of his three classic vehicles, Ernie Huffman has owned the 1933 Chevrolet the longest. “That one, I pretty much did myself,” he said. “It has a small block Chevrolet engine, automatic transmission and air-conditioning. I tried to keep it the…...
Notice of funding opportunity for new partners to administer Cycle Rider Safety Training
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (256+ words) The Troy Times Tribune By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on July 8 that applications are being accepted for new partners to administer the popular Cycle Rider Safety Training Program. Recent changes in state law have expanded the…...
New round of funding for EV charging stations through IDOT – The Troy Times Tribune
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (206+ words) By Tribune Staff • On July 7, the Illinois Department of Transportation opened a call for locations for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of…...
1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck: when trucks were trucks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (686+ words) Editor • The wait for new trucks after World War II ended was filled with as much anticipation and fervor or more than for new post-war cars. Who wanted new trucks? Farmers, over-the-road haulers and almost any company you could think…...
Illinois rolls out new electric bicycle rules
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1802+ words) Editor • Micromobility devices have exploded in popularity in Illinois and Madison County is no exception. These devices run the gamut from low-speed electric bicycles (e-bikes), high-speed e-bikes, to e-motorbikes, e-unicycles, e-skateboards, to low-speed e-scooters, high-speed e-scooters and toy vehicles. Illinois…...
‘Almost classic’ 2004 Ford Mustang Convertible represents perfect summer prescription
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (719+ words) By Charles Bolinger Editor • While it does not fit the Antique Automobile Club of America’s (AACA) definition of a classic, in three years, Bill Ritzel’s 2004 Ford Mustang will qualify. Ed. Note: This article originally ran in the May 28, 2026 issue of…...