SWIC Children’s Touring Theatre Co. to perform “The Three Bully Goats Griff”
***Submitted Content*** The Southwestern Illinois College Children’s Touring Theatre Company will perform “The Three Bully Goats Griff,” by Patrick Rainville Dorn, Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the SWIC Belleville Campus Main Complex Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave. “This is a great show for school-aged children and families,” said Director Tony Zeigler. “It’s fun and […]
Read More →Curtains Up Theater Company to present on stage “Cinderella or the Story of Big Foot”
***Submitted Content*** Curtain’s Up Theater Company will present an encore performance of “Cinderella or the Story of Big Foot” on the historic stage at the Wildey Theater, 252 N. Main Street, Edwardsville Saturday, June 28, at 1 p.m., for one performance only. This humorous retelling of the traditional story is a wonderful tale of how true […]
Read More →Burnout Alley Car Club to host event for Alzheimer’s awareness
The Burnout Alley Car Club will host a Car Cruise at Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant starting May 21 and on every third Wednesday through October. A $10 donation is required for registration. All proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s awareness and research. Food and drinks will be made available. There will also be music provided by a […]
Read More →Lady Blazer basketball camp dates announced
***Submitted Content*** The 27th annual Lady Blazer basketball summer camp will be held in June at Collinsville Middle School Gym. The dates for the camp are as follows: June 2-3, 6, 9-12, 16-19 and 23-26. The camp will run Monday through Thursday and will start at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Girls entering fifth through eighth grades […]
Read More →AARP Smart Driver Course at Collinsville Library
***Submitted content*** AARP is hosting a Smart Driver Course at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. The two-day course runs from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 14, and Saturday, June 19. Participants will learn how to compensate for changes in their reaction times, be informed of newer rules of the road and more. […]
Read More →Trivia night at the Blum House
***Submitted Content*** Adults and teens interested in honing their trivia skills are invited to bring their “A” game for a trivia night at the Blum House in Collinsville. The Mississippi Valley Library District, which owns the Blum House, is hosting the event on Saturday, June 7, from 7-9 p.m. This is a free, casual event […]
Read More →SWIC College Activities to host auditions for “Black Comedy”
***Submitted Content*** Have you got the acting bug? Show off your skills as College Activities at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus holds auditions for “Black Comedy” by Peter Shaffer Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Main Complex Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave. Roles are available for five men and […]
Read More →Free financial education series at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Have you ever wondered about your credit report or how you can reduce your debt or save for college? If so, the Collinsville Memorial Library Center has just the series for you! Representatives from Associated Bank will share information about six financial topics over the course of three hour-long sessions. All sessions are […]
Read More →Collinsville Middle School donates 5k proceeds to food pantry
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Middle School physical education department recently held their second annual 5K run/walk for Physical Education. A portion of the proceeds, along with donated canned food items, were donated to the Helping Hands Ministry food bank in Collinsville. ***Submitted Content***
Read More →Letter to the Editor: Stand with Steelworkers
A battle is on to protect American-made steel and the livelihood of those who make it. U.S. Steel in Granite City is the second-largest property taxpayer in Madison County. The steel mill pays more than $6.65 million to 10 local taxing districts, and provides jobs to more than 2,000 employees, most of whom live in […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: Revisiting the mayor’s role in the flower sculpture acquisition
The Metro Independent published a great article about the flower sculpture at the corner of Clay Street and Route 159. It should serve as a reminder of our very unusual weak Mayor form of government that Mayor Miller fails to respect. But for being Liquor Commissioner and chairing meetings he is simply one of five […]
Read More →Willoughby Farm to host Spring Farm Day May 3
***Submitted Content*** Willoughby Heritage Farm will host Spring Farm day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Visit with the goats, lambs, rabbits, hens and roosters. See a sheep shearing, a yarn spinning demonstration, rope making, woodworking and more. Free activities for children include hayrides, scavenger hunts, crafts, horseshoe tournament and others. See special […]
Read More →2014 Italian Fest parade committee announces food theme, opens applications
***Submitted Content*** Float group applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Italian Fest Parade, to be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in Uptown Collinsville. This annual tradition embodies the spirit of Italian Fest and wraps up the festival’s activities with a bang. This year’s parade theme is “EAT UP, Italian Style!” What […]
Read More →National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for April 26
***Submitted Content*** State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons, Coroner Steve Nonn, Sheriff Bob Hertz and the Drug Free Coalitions of Madison County are once again encouraging Madison County residents to bring their expired, or unwanted, prescription or over-the-counter medications to Edwardsville as part of the National Take-Back Initiative sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The […]
Read More →Donate a canned good, get your documents shredded
***Submitted Content*** For the 11th consecutive year, Home Federal Savings and Loan will be hosting a community shred day and food drive. The event this year will be held in Collinsville on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. – noon at the Home Federal Savings & Loan, 100 E. Clay St. The public is invited […]
Read More →Relay For Life of Collinsville announces Bark For Life fundraiser
***Submitted Content*** On Sunday, June 1, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Collinsville will host its first ever Bark For Life fundraiser at Woodland Park from 12 – 2 p.m. Bark For Life is a Relay For Life fundraising event that honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions. This event will include a […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: National Day of Prayer
In 1952, the U.S. Congress established a day to remember the religious heritage of this country and to celebrate the rights to freely exercise our faith, and yes, to pray to God. As a nation, we unite on the first Thursday in May for the National Day of Prayer. In Madison County, religious beliefs also […]
Read More →Jeff Young is new minister at First United Presbyterian Church of Collinsville
*** Submitted Content*** The First United Presbyterian Church of Collinsville has a new minister Jeff Young was born into the Presbyterian Church outside of Buffalo, N.Y. He was raised and worshiped in the denomination his entire life. Jeff grew up in the Kansas suburbs of Kansas City. He attended the University of Kansas, where he participated […]
Read More →Collinsville Woman’s Club Announces Art Winners
*** Submitted Content*** Thirteen Collinsville High School art students were recently selected winners of the 2014 Collinsville Woman’s Club Art Contest. For more than fifty years, the club has sponsored the contest, recognizing talented, young artists at Collinsville High School. Names and categories of the 2014 winners are: Beginning Art (color): Lara Peyla (1st) Gabby […]
Read More →Friends of Lovejoy Library trivia night set for Friday, April 25
The Friends of Lovejoy Library will host its inaugural Trivia Night from 7-10 p.m. Friday April 25. Lovejoy Library’s second floor will provide a unique setting for an entertaining evening. The trivia competition will feature 10 rounds of general knowledge questions created by the Keepers of the Flame of Knowledge. A silent auction and attendance […]
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