The Troy Times Tribune

Farmers feeling pinch of economic downturn

July 1, 2026

By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek • The U.S. farm economy is in the 12th consecutive quarter of an economic downturn, according to data from the Kansas City Fed’s Agricultural Credit Survey. USDA estimated U.S. net farm income could decline by $1.2 billion (0.7%) this year, compared to 2025, in its most recent projection last month. “We’re…

Buick’s first modern muscle car pre-dated Grand National, GNX by 15 years

July 1, 2026

By Charles Bolinger Editor • It’s all the Pontiac GTO’s fault. Ed. Note: This article originally ran in the June 11, 2026 issue of the Times-Tribune. General Motors’ division just above Chevrolet had become a sleepy, stodgy one by the 1950s and while the Wide Track models of 1959, were a bold first step, more…

Troy Police seize trailer full of illegal fireworks from Orchard Court

July 1, 2026

More than three tons of fireworks confiscated By Charles Bolinger Editor • Troy Police hauled away a 24-foot trailer packed with fireworks from a house in the 300 block of Orchard Court last month. According to court documents, police confiscated the trailer and other fireworks in the house’s garage — more than three tons in…

Test your knowledge about America’s 250th

July 1, 2026

By Tribune Staff • As the celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary nears, maybe it is time to test your knowledge of what is being celebrated. This short quiz includes questions from the Pew Foundation and is aimed at determining how much you know about why July 4, 2026, is so important. Question 1: What document’s…

Zero tolerance for impaired drivers during Independence Day travel

July 1, 2026

By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement throughout the state are reminding the public: whether you’re drinking alcohol, using cannabis or under the influence of other drugs, if you get behind the wheel, you’ll face the consequences. During the Fourth of July “Drive Sober or…