The 159 project, more than just a wider street

When the Illinois Route 159 Project through Collinsville is completed, residents will see much more than a wider street. Work on the third and final phase of the project began in August and is expected to complete in late fall of 2016. The $11.8 million phase of the $54 million project begins at Johnson Street […]
Read More →Recycle your electronics, benefit Miner’s Theatre

An electronics recycling fundraiser for Miner’s Theater will be held in uptown Collinsville on Oct. 11. The event will be from 12 – 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11 in the parking lot at 227 W. Main St., across from Spirito’s Italian Market. Bring: Everything related to a computer or electronics, including, but not limited to: […]
Read More →Annual Give Kids A Smile Day at SIUE School of Dental Medicine

Southern Illinois University’s School of Dental Medicine is urging parents of qualified children between the ages of 3 and 13 to attend this year’s Give Kids A Smile Day from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 14 at the School’s main clinic in building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton. Free dental care, including examinations, […]
Read More →SIUE to induct Six into Alumni Hall of Fame

By Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced that six graduates will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday. “Those selected for the Alumni Hall of Fame represent the best who have received an SIUE education,” Steve Jankowski, director of Alumni Affairs, said in a statement from the university. […]
Read More →CHS football looks to rebound in front of homecoming crowd

Coming off a big loss to 3rd-ranked Edwardsville last week, the Kahoks will attempt to earn their first conference win on homecoming against another top 10-ranked team. The O’Fallon Panthers (2-1 Southwestern Conference, 3-2 overall) come into the Friday matchup at Kahok Stadium smarting from a 55-38 loss to Belleville West (No. 6 in Class […]
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