Tour Dance fundraiser March 1
***Submitted Content*** Tour Dance is hosting a fundraising show at 7 p.m. March 1 in Faith Hall at St. John EUCC, 307 W. Clay St. The dancers will present a “best of the best” show, featuring choreography from the past few years. Cost is $10 for children 18 and under and $15 for adults. For more […]
Read More →Interstate 270 lane closures Feb. 24-28
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that effective Monday, Feb. 24, daytime lane closures will be encountered on I-270, between the Chain of Rocks Canal and the Mississippi River, near Granite City, for the westbound lane. The lane closure will begin at 9 a.m. and the lane will be reopened by 5 p.m. This work […]
Read More →Art Show at the Blum House on March 1
***Submitted Content*** Come and enjoy the works of local artists Carrie Hawkins and Terry Pierson during the Collinsville Library’s first ever Art Show at the Historic Blum House on Saturday, March 1st from 7-9 p.m. While you’re there, enjoy refreshments from the Friends of the Library and the sweet sounds of music from members of […]
Read More →Teen Initiative at the Collinsville and Fairmont City libraries
***Submitted Content*** Thanks to the Project Next Generation Grant, the Mississippi Valley Library District is proud to announce the next round of the exclusive Teen Initiative programs for 7th-12th graders living in the Mississippi Valley Library District or attending a Unit 10 School. Sign-up now to be a part of these exciting programs! The programs […]
Read More →Genealogy Club at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** The History and Genealogy Club of Collinsville Library is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy and local history. New and experienced genealogists are all welcome to join us and discuss your experience and share your findings. Upcoming meetings are February 27, and March 27 from 6-8pm at the […]
Read More →“Yarn, Paper, Scissors” craft group
***Submitted Copy*** Attention, DIY mavens: whether you sew, knit, crochet, scrapbook, stamp, embroider, paint, quilt, or bead, bring your crafty creations to share and your works in progress to complete.Everyone is welcome. This craft group meets at the Collinsville Library every other Monday from 5:30-8:00 p.m. For more information please call at 618-344-1112.
Read More →Computer classes at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Library offers a variety of free computer classes that are perfect for beginners. We host group classes and we provide a laptop for use during class. Registration is required. Don’t let frustration or lack of experience keep you from utilizing all that computers have to offer. Let our staff guide you […]
Read More →Local author book signing at the Collinsville Library – Sunday Feb. 23
***Submitted Content*** Please join local author Lou ‘Andy’ Baczewski at the Collinsville Public Library on Sunday, February 23rd from 3-5pm as he shares his newly published book on his grandfather, a Collinsville war hero, Louis J. Baczewski. There will be a presentation followed by a book signing. Louis was a very long time resident of Collinsville and […]
Read More →Book Sale – Collinsville Public Library
***Submitted Content*** Grab your reading list and join us at the Collinsville Public Library for our Friends of the Library Book Sale, which offers books, records, videos and more all ready for you to take home. Held every other month throughout the year, this book sale offers hundreds of items on every subject including biography, romance, science […]
Read More →Book clubs at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** If you enjoy good reads and good company then the Collinsville Library’s book clubs are just the thing for you! We have two book clubs to choose from. The Blum House Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm at the Blum House to discuss books and share experiences. […]
Read More →SIUE Spring International Speaker Series begins with Syrian civil war talk
***Submitted content*** Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s popular International Speak Series continues from 10-10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 with “The Syrian Civil War: Stake and Consequences.” Dr. Adam Garfinkle, scholar and author, will speak in SIUE’s Morris University Center Redbud-Oak Room. Garfinkle is from the Hans Arnold Center with the American Academy in Berlin. “Adam Garfinkle’s […]
Read More →SWIC to host ‘Starting a Business from Scratch’ workshop
Ever wanted to be your own boss? Come learn the basics in starting your business from somebody who already has! The Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, will offer a workshop on this topic Saturdays, March 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. What you will learn: · Business resources · Writing a business plan · How to […]
Read More →Kahok football, spring football camp and Jr. Kahok sign-up
The Kahok Football program is pleased to announce our spring football camp. Campers will learn a variety of individual skills on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. The camp also provides the opportunity to sign up for Jr. Kahok football. Who: Any 5th – 8th grade Unit 10 student interested in football. Includes private/parochial school students. […]
Read More →Anderson to Host Shriners Clinic for Children March 1
Screenings for children with bone, muscle or joint problems will be held at Anderson Hospital on March 1. Screening Clinic Saturday, March 1, 2014 9:00 am – 11:00 am Anderson Hospital 6800 Illinois Route 162 Maryville, IL. 62062 Sponsored by the Troy/Edwardsville Shrine Club of the Ainad Shriners FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 618-210-3475 Walk-ins are […]
Read More →Freshman leads Lady Kahok Bowlers to 4th place State finish
Freshman Katelynn Wirtel rolled the only perfect game of the 2014 Illinois State Tournament to lead Collinsville to a 4th place finish. Wirtel rolled the perfect 300 gem in the middle game of the first round on Friday. Her 787 pin round was the best round of the tournament by 30 pins. Senior Courtney Otradovec’s […]
Read More →Cougars collect third straight victory
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s basketball won its third straight game Saturday with a 74-66 triumph over Tennessee State at the Gentry Center. “We played gritty and did enough to win,” said SIUE Head Coach Paula Buscher. The victory kept the Cougars in the hunt for one of the eight spots in […]
Read More →Rickman powers Kahoks past Belleville West
By Phil Knapper – Metro Independent Contributor BELLEVILLE — The healthier Emondre Rickman gets, the better the Collinsville Kahoks will be. That statement was backed up brilliantly by Rickman Friday night at Belleville West, as he scored 19 points and pulled down 9 boards in a 66-59 Kahoks win. “That was his best performance,” Collinsville […]
Read More →Collinsville Middle School students get a sexting lesson
Amy Gabriel asked a group of about 40 Collinsville Middle School students Friday morning if they knew there were legal consequences to sexting. Approximately 10 percent raised their hand to say they did know before Gabriel’s presentation. Now 100 percent know, and that is why Gabriel, assistant Madison County state’s attorney, was willing to spend […]
Read More →Not so fast, Mayor. Caseyville Board reappoints police chief
One week after Caseyville Mayor Len Black terminated Police Chief Jose Alvarez, the Village Board overruled him by a unanimous 6-0 vote. In a video obtained using the Freedom of Information Act, Alvarez can be seen at the monthly Village Board meeting in full uniform sitting in the front row. As the meeting progressed, City […]
Read More →CMS boys finish fourth at State Tournament
The Collinsville Middle School boys basketball team lost Thursday in the third place game of the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association State Tournament. The Trail Blazers lost 51-24 to Marion. Benton, which beat CMS to advance to the championship game, won the state championship by knocking off Centraila 36-35. Team members include 7th graders Bryson […]
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