Collinsville Police arrest three suspected of string of burglaries in town
A successful daylight robbery went wrong Thursday for three people who Collinsville Police say are believed to be responsible for numerous burglaries in the northern and eastern areas of the city. A resident of Olive Street, in Collinsville, returned home at about 1:55 p.m. Thursday to find his home broken into. Believing the suspects could […]
Read More →Princeton Review tabs SIUE School of Business among nation’s best
Submitted Content The Princeton Review named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business one of the best in the country for the ninth-consecutive year. The education services company features the school in the 2015 edition of its book, “The Best 296 Business Schools.” “It is an honor to be a part of this prestigious list […]
Read More →Collinsville Women’s Club quarter auction fundraiser Oct. 19
The Collinsville Women’s Club is hosting a quarter auction fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 19. Doors open at 12 p.m., auction starts 1:30 p.m. Where: VFW 1234 Vandalia, Collinsville Ill. All in Paddles $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the Door $5.00 per bid Paddle. We will have some amazing items for just 1-4 quarters. Win new & […]
Read More →Blum House Art Show to feature local artists
Submitted Content Local artists Benjamin Gomez and Dwayne Dean will be showing their paintings at an upcoming Blum House Art Show. The show on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. and is sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Library District. Dwayne Dean, also known as Orion Hunter, admires the work of Salvador Dali and, […]
Read More →Finding your roots at the Collinsville Library: Genealogy Club
Submitted Content Collinsville, IL – New and experienced genealogists are invited to join the History and Genealogy Club of Collinsville. The club is a friendly group of people who share an interest in genealogy and local history. All are welcome to share findings and resources. Each meeting focuses on a different topic such as immigration […]
Read More →Halloween events at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Collinsville, IL –The Collinsville Memorial Library Center is ready for fall with events to thrill and entertain. On Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., adults and teens age 13 and over are invited to get into the Halloween spirit with some heebie-jeebie inducing, hair-raising stories. Join master storyteller Ron Adams for a spooky, […]
Read More →Health care registration at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Collinsville, IL – Families and individuals in need of health insurance are encouraged to stop by the Collinsville Memorial Library Center on Thursdays in October to sign up for coverage. A representative from East Side Health District will be at the library between 2 and 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 23, and 30. […]
Read More →Herbal remedies workshops at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Collinsville, IL –Anyone interested in learning how to heal their body the natural way is invited to join the Collinsville Memorial Library Center for a series of monthly workshops. Participants at Herbal Remedies workshops learn the many benefits of natural medicine. These hands-on workshops, taught by Community Herbalist Kristine Brown, will teach you […]
Read More →Craft group at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Collinsville, IL – Crafters of all skill levels and types of crafts are welcome to join the “Yarn Paper Scissors” craft club at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. Regardless of whether you sew, knit, crochet, scrapbook, stamp, embroider, paint, quilt or bead, you are invited to be a part of this supportive group […]
Read More →Nationally recognized artist at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center Friday
Submitted Content Collinsville, IL –Locally born and nationally recognized artist Ted Blaylock will be at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center for a meet and greet on Friday, Oct. 10 from 2 -4 p.m. Blaylock opened his own art studio and gallery in Collinsville in 1969 before moving to Arizona in 1972 to further his career. For […]
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