Collinsville girl part of third-place team in SWIC business plan competition
***Submitted Content*** Celena Jentsch of Collinsville was part of a team that recently took third place in the 2014 Allsup Academy business plan competition at Southwestern Illinois College. The team took home $50 each for their idea to start a unique day care service. They competed against six other teams in the contest. Approximately 35 high […]
Read More →Cougars picked third in OVC women’s soccer poll
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s soccer team was chosen to finish third in the Ohio Valley Conference this season based on this year’s conference poll of head coaches and sports information personnel. “I think it’s a fair spot considering how we finished last season, which is basically all you can go on from year to year when […]
Read More →SIUE long jumper to represent United States in Pan American Festival
Senior member of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s track and field team, La’Derrick Ward (Alorton, Illinois), was chosen as the United States representative in the men’s long jump for the Pan American Festival in Mexico City, Mexico. The USA Track and Field team will include one male and one female for 11 events in throws, jumps […]
Read More →Resume building workshop at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Job seekers and anyone looking for ways to freshen up their resumes are invited to attend a resume building workshop Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. The workshop, sponsored by the Madison County Employment and Training Department will cover current best practices and teach you how to […]
Read More →“State of Southern Illinois” exhibit opens Saturday at Cahokia Mounds
***Submitted story*** A new exhibit opening Saturday at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will separate myth from fact in the colorful history of southern Illinois. “The State of Southern Illinois” features 39 photographs that appeared in “The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History” authored by Herbert Russell and published by Southern Illinois University Press. […]
Read More →Fairness for Fairmount continues fight to bring gaming to Fairmount Race Track
On a recent evening about 15 people gathered in the Collinsville Township Senior Center to discuss how they can help save Fairmount Race Track. Spearheaded by the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce, those gathered for the Fairness for Fairmount meeting included officials from the City of Collinsville and Collinsville Township, horse owners and concerned citizens. For […]
Read More →Fairview Heights police chief calls rumors of possible looting at mall unfounded
Fairview Heights Police Chief Nick Gailius issued a statement Tuesday in response to “low-level” social media chatter about planned looting at St. Clair Square. Gailius called concerns being expressed that it is not safe at the Fairview Heights mall “wildly inaccurate.” “There has been no protesting, no looting, and no indications of any problems there,” […]
Read More →Developers of Westview Condos expansion given three more years to start work
The Collinsville City Council entered into a redevelopment agreement with Westview Condos, on Ramada Boulevard, in Sept. 2009 to help finance a $3.2 million expansion. Nearly five years later, the project has yet to begin. The current City Council voted unanimously Monday to give the developers an additional three years before work must begin on […]
Read More →Ainad’s 17th annual auction
This year, “The Family” of the Don asks you to wear your Gangster/Mafia clothing. When: Saturday, Aug 16 Doors open – 5 p.m Where: Fischer’s Restaurant 2100 W. Main Belleville, IL 62223 Tickets*: RSVP: $40 Beer and dinner included in ticket price (Sorry, no wine or mixed drinks included the ticket price) Call 618-874-1870 or email admin@ainadshriners.org New for […]
Read More →No progress on Collins Park in Collinsville, eminent domain may be an option
The Collinsville City Council will consider approving Harry Sterling as the attorney for possible litigation against Stone Wheel Inc., the last hurdle in the City’s plan to build a new Uptown park. Sterling, if approved, will replace Philip B. Alfeld, who was appointed as an associate Madison County judge in June. Alfeld had taken over […]
Read More →“Annie the Musical” coming to SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater
***Submitted Content*** Curtain’s Up Theater Company will perform the stage version “Annie, The Musical” Aug. 28 – 31 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall Theater. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 – 30, with matinees, Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, […]
Read More →SIUE men’s soccer head coach takes position with U.S. Soccer
Southern Illinois University men’s soccer Head Coach Scott Donnelly has resigned his position to accept the position of Technical Advisor for the Northeast region with the United States Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer). SIUE Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt accepted Donnelly’s resignation last week. “First of all this is a great thing for Cougar Soccer, our department, […]
Read More →Collections Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday for Collinsville family devastated by fire
Two groups are collecting clothes and school supplies for a family with four children whose home was ravaged by fire just two days before school starts. (see related story) Café Agape Express, at 703 St. Louis Rd. Collinsville, IL 62234, will be collecting monetary donations, as well as school supplies and clothing Sunday from 11 […]
Read More →Jr. Kahok baseball announces additional tryouts
Another round of tryouts for the 14/15U and 13U Jr. Kahok baseball teams will take place at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Fletcher Field. Only a few spots remain on both teams. Tryouts are open to all players entering 6th through 9th grade in fall 2014. Incoming 6th and 7th graders will try out for […]
Read More →State to host medical cannabis town hall meeting in Collinsville Thursday
Eight months after the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act went into effect and eight months before the first dispensaries are expected to open, the State of Illinois is hosting three town hall meetings to answer questions about the program. Collinsville will host the first town hall, at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 […]
Read More →Fire leaves four Collinsville children with no clothes days before school starts
***Story updated to note that four children live in the home*** See related story about how to help the family A Collinsville family is happy to be safe today after a fire engulfed their living room Saturday morning in the 700 block of Lasalle St. A 14-year-old boy was the only person home when he […]
Read More →Blues, oldies and Elvis at 2014 Tunes at Blum, no word on how much cowbell
The original owners of the Blum House in Collinsville were operators of a cowbell factory. During one of Christopher Walken’s most popular stints as a Saturday Night Live guest host, he could not get enough cowbell from cast members pretending to perform “Don’t Fear the Reaper” as Blue Oyster Cult. “Guess what, I got a […]
Read More →Collinsville considered as possible site for medical cannabis dispensary
A group interested in opening a cannabis dispensary in Collinsville approached the City last month to initiate discussions, officials have confirmed. The discussions are in the very early stages, City Manager Scott Williams said. “We have had preliminary discussions with a vendor who contacted us,” Williams said. “We responded to questions about zoning and licensing.” […]
Read More →Collinsville hijacking suspect nabbed, police searching for accomplice
Police are searching for a man considered armed and dangerous, who allegedly helped rob a Collinsville woman and hijack her car. Collinsville Police were called to the 700 block of Illinois at 6:15 a.m. on Aug. 2 for a report of an armed robbery. The victim said an African-American male approached her and displayed a […]
Read More →Prenzler responds to allegations about his day care business
Marleen Suarez, candidate for Madison County Treasurer, released a statement Monday criticizing the history of failed inspections at a St. Louis day care owned by current treasurer, Kurt Prenzler. “While Mr. Prenzler is running around other counties warning of ‘patterns’ in his slander of innocent public servants, he failed to correct alarming problems in his […]
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