Police: No one in custody in two attempted State Park Place shootings Thursday
*Updated story (3:15 p.m., July 25)* The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is working to determine if the two attempted shootings in State Park Thursday are related, Lt. David Vucich said. There are currently no suspects in custody, but the department is investigating persons of interest. The State Park resident who posted on Facebook Thursday afternoon that […]
Read More →Keene on Your Finances: Strategies to maximize Social Security benefits
Every day thousands of Baby Boomers turn age 62 and become eligible to receive Social Security benefits. The dilemma they face is taking the money immediately or waiting. For those who can afford to wait, doing so could result in hundreds of thousands of extra dollars over a lifetime. There may also be unique strategies […]
Read More →Brad Pickerel named Collinsville Police Officer of the Month, June 2014
Police Officer Brad Pickerel — he has been selected as the Officer of the Month for June 2014
Read More →Weatherization assistance available for Madison County renters and homeowners
The Madison County Community Development Office is now accepting applications to assist eligible renters and homeowners with the installation of energy saving measures for homes. Assistance includes insulating attics and sidewalls, caulking, weather stripping, addressing window problems, stopping air infiltration and addressing general heating and cooling waste. The program also includes inspecting furnaces for health, […]
Read More →Interstate 55/70 lane closure at Illinois Route 157 coming Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced lane closures on Interstate 55/70 over Illinois Route 157. Traffic will be reduced to one lane on northbound Interstate 55/70 over Illinois Route 157 July 28 and 29. The lane closures are to complete pavement repairs.
Read More →Free concerts Sunday, under the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle and at Carisilos
“The World’s First Linear Musical Festival” thinks enough of Collinsville that the city gets two concerts. Sunday evening, Cow Bop will set up shop for a free concert under the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, alongside the STL250 Cakeway to West cake and within spittin’ distance of the Catsup Bottle for sale sign. The band, recently […]
Read More →Lewis and Clark historic site hosts annual Hummingbird Festival on July 26
***Submitted Content*** HARTFORD, Ill. – If you have questions about attracting hummingbirds to your garden, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26. The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host its fifth Hummingbird Festival, co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Vernon Kleen, […]
Read More →Kahok softball head coach not asked to return for 2015 season
The winningest coach in Collinsville High School softball history will not be asked to return for the 2015 season. Cindy Kolda was the target this season of formal complaints from parents that she acted inappropriately on and off the field. Anytime complaints or allegations are received against a coach, they are investigated, Athletics Director Darin […]
Read More →Winner yet to claim $750,000 lottery prize sold at Collinsville Circle K
In “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” strange things were afoot at the Circle K. In Collinsville, big lottery winnings are afoot at the Circle K. The $750,000 grand-prize winning ticket in Saturday’s Lucky Day Lotto drawing was sold at the gas station and convenience store at 2233 Vandalia. The winner, Illinois Lottery officials say, has […]
Read More →Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge closing delayed by almost a year
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the work previously planned to start in August on the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge has been postponed. The bid submitted to rehabilitate the bridge deck was considerably higher than IDOT had budgeted. The planned work will be revised and the work put out for bid later this […]
Read More →New Collinsville Unit 10 policy allows advanced students to skip grade levels
Gifted students in the Collinsville Unit 10 School District can now skip grade levels if they meet certain criteria. The grade acceleration policy for elementary and middle school students was adopted by a unanimous vote of the School Board Monday and was put in place because some parents and staff have identified at least two […]
Read More →Collinsville Memorial Library to host blood drive Aug. 25
***Submitted content*** Collinsville, IL –The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. On Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the American Red Cross will be at the library in the Community Room. The need for blood is an ongoing and urgent need. Help save a life by […]
Read More →The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle for sale
***Updated: World’s Largest Catsup Bottle owner Larry Eckert contacted the Metro Independent to say he has had “a change of heart.” The warehouse and water tower are no longer offered for sale separately, they will be sold together*** Imaging going to Paris and finding the Eiffel Tower for sale, or strolling past the parliament […]
Read More →Jr. Kahoks set the table for a more successful CHS athletics program
The Jr. Kahok baseball team will hold tryouts on Aug. 2 and begin play next year, becoming the fourth feeder program for Collinsville High School athletics. The ultimate goal of each Jr. Kahok organization is to produce the best Kahoks. Each works closely with the CHS coach of their sport to make the transition from […]
Read More →A year later, both shelters benefitting from donation that went to wrong Collinsville
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven in Collinsville, Okla. In a tale of two cities that share a name and a coal mining history, the animal shelter in the town of fewer than 6,000 near Tulsa, Okla., received a large donation in the spring […]
Read More →The 19th annual Mud Mountain 5K Classic and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, July 26th
***Submitted Content*** Benefiting Edwardsville’s High school and Middle school Cross Country/ Track & Field teams, this year’s race will feature a few new changes. For the first time ever, Mud Mountain will have team divisions. Team divisions will include a Woman’s Division and a Men’s Division. Teams can include four to seven runners, as the […]
Read More →Jr. Kahok football camp is July 28 – 31
The Collinsville Jr. Kahok football program will host a football camp July 28 – 31 at Kahok Stadium. All players entering 5th through 8th grade this fall are welcome. Players must live within the Unit 10 School District boundaries. Camp is from 5:30 – 7:30 each evening. Players can sign-up at the camp or by […]
Read More →Madison County Board supports high-speed rail route bypassing East St. Louis
The Madison County Board unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday in support of one of two routes being considered as the final leg of the Chicago to St. Louis high-speed rail connection. The route would cross the Mississippi River at the Merchant’s Bridge in Madison and continue east of the river into St. Louis. The city […]
Read More →$50,000 donation gives Big Brothers Big Sisters much needed financial boost
A recent $50,000 donation from Ameren Illinois to Big Brothers Big Sister gave the agency a much needed infusion of money. In a climate of dwindling federal funding for non-profit organizations, and virtually non-existent funds from the State of Illinois, donations from corporations and individuals are very important, said Barbara Cempura, President and CEO of […]
Read More →Collinsville yard sales July 18-20
The following is a list of yard sales within Collinsville from July 18-20 July 18 424 Short Street 303 N. Morrison 413 Chapel Drive 601 Maple Street 5 Miller Lane 920 Virginia Street July 19 413 Chapel Drive 601 Maple Street 5 Miller Lane 920 Virginia Street 310 S. Aurora 609 Greenwood Place 320 W. […]
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