Free energy efficiency training offered at Selsius
Selsius™ Corporate & Career Training of Southwestern Illinois College is a host site for a series of energy efficiency and management training seminars this spring. Through the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), Selsius will offer the following free training sessions: – Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Equipment Best Practices, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
Read More →Mouse Races on May 17, a Night of Family Fun
Belleville, IL — Enjoy a unique “night at the races” when the Scottish Rite and Children’s Dyslexia Center host Mouse Races and a silent auction on Saturday, May 17, at the Scottish Rite building, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway in Belleville. The mice will race for entertainment only, so bring the kids for an evening of […]
Read More →SWIC to host spring job fair April 23
If you are looking for a new job or just want to explore your employment possibilities, it is time for you to attend the Spring Job Fair at Southwestern Illinois College. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 23 in the Belleville Campus Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave. All job seekers are […]
Read More →Dierbergs is the latest to carry products from Maryville’s Code 3 Spices
***Submitted Content*** Maryville-based Code3 Spices’ barbeque spice blends are now on shelves in every Dierbergs grocery store in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The business startup, which launched in late 2012, inked the deal in early March. The upscale grocer has 24 stores across the bi-state area plus one store at Lake of the Ozarks, […]
Read More →CHS shot put champion could be an All-American
By Brittany Weaver – Collinsville High School senior Senior Martinus Mitchell shows the potential to be “a conference champion, if not an All-American” during his time at Collinsville High School, shot and discus coach, Chad Burgess said. Mitchell threw the shot put 60 feet 10 inches on March 22 in Charleston, Ill, the farthest throw […]
Read More →Curtain’s Up Theater Company presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka”
Curtain’s Up Theater Company to present the stage version of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka.” The play will run May 1-4, 2014 at Lincoln Middle School Auditorium, 145 West Street, Edwardsville, IL. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of […]
Read More →Belleville AmeriCorps to hold Volunteer Fair at SWIC April 16
Are you looking for a way to pay it forward? If so, check out Belleville AmeriCorps’ upcoming Volunteer Fair Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus Quad, 2500 Carlyle Ave. Students and community members are encouraged to attend the Volunteer Fair. Whether you’re a college student […]
Read More →Selsius receives ETIP grant to train Illinois workers
Selsius™ Corporate & Career Training of Southwestern Illinois College has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help fund the employee training programs for regional companies. The Employer Training Investment Program grant’s purpose is to provide new skills and knowledge directly related to work performance of employees. Training […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: When taxes go up, do you have a say in it?
To the Editor: The number one complaint the Madison County Treasurer hears is about tax increases. People say, “I didn’t vote for an increase, so why do my taxes keep going up?” They’re right. The public often doesn’t have a say in the matter. How does it happen? First, let’s make it clear that the […]
Read More →Rep. Davis accepting intern applications
***Submitted Content*** U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) is now accepting applications for summer internships in his Champaign, Decatur, Taylorville, Normal, and Glen Carbon offices. Summer internships will run from May through August and may be full or part time, depending on the intern’s availability. Although all internships are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The […]
Read More →SIU School of Dental Medicine seeks patients for gum disease study
***Submitted Content*** Dr. Nathalia Garcia, periodontist from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), is a principal investigator for the project titled “Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease Progression.” She is seeking 60 volunteers to take part in clinical research. The multi-center study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A total […]
Read More →Illinois State Police 9th Annual TeamIllinois Youth Police Camp
***Submitted Content*** Personnel from Illinois State Police , local police and sheriff departments and National Guard are spearheading a week-long residency camp for youth from the Metro East area. The 9th Annual Team Illinois Youth Police Camp will be held at Principia College, Elsah, Ill., and will start on July 13, 2014. The camp will […]
Read More →Cooking classes at the Collinsville Library
Join our delicious and fun-filled cooking classes at the library! These classes will be presented by Certified Culinarian, Kathy Seibel. You will learn cooking basics and some quick and tasty recipes. Space is limited and registration is required. Please stop by the Main Desk or call 618-344-1112 to register. The cost of each class is […]
Read More →Kahoks dance their way to second and third place at State
By Brittany Weaver – Collinsville High School senior The Kahok Dance Team made great strides this season, culminating with a 2nd-place finish in pom and 3rd place in kick at the Team Dance Illinois competition. After losing seniors and strong leaders from last year’s team, KDT Head Coach Toni Geisen replaced them with four freshmen. […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: Madison County Jail referendum, “the time for action is now”
Letter to the Editor: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “the time for action is now.” The French novelist who penned “The Little Prince” believed “It’s never too late to do something.” He’s right. Early voting started in the Primary election and many of you will make the trip to the polls to cast your ballot. However, […]
Read More →Collinsville Library open-mic poetry night at the Blum House
***Submitted Content*** Gather your friends and family and join the Collinsville Public Library for an Open Mic Poetry Night at the Blum House (414 W. Main St.) on Friday, March 21 at 7 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Local poets are strongly encouraged to attend and share their works. Free refreshments […]
Read More →Izzy and Lizzie say “Follow us to the Empty Bowl Soup Luncheon”
***Submitted Content*** Collinsville is reaching out to all its neighbors and friends for support of The Empty Bowl, their large fundraiser to help combat local hunger. This year’s Empty Bowl, to be held Ash Wednesday, March 5 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), at the Collinsville Knights of Columbus Hall, will be bigger and better than […]
Read More →“Big wins” and sectional qualifiers highlight Kahoks wrestling season
By Brittany Weaver – Collinsville High School senior The Collinsville High School wrestling season ended with a third-place conference finish and two Sectional qualifiers, and Head Coach Tom Blaha thinks better things are to come. The Kahoks finished 13-4 in the Southwestern Conference, which Blaha noted is a “tough conference.” “To place third is pretty […]
Read More →New session of programs start at CARD
***Submitted Content*** A new session of programs will begin at the Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) in March. Programs for children include Totally Tots Playtime for ages 1-4 with a guardian, Dynamic Dance for ages 3-8, Life is Art for ages 7-13, Beginning Tumbling for ages 4-8, and Karate for all ages — including adults. […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: Historically low rates at Madison County tax sale
To the Editor: People usually don’t associate good news with taxes, but the annual Madison County Tax Sale, held this past Thursday, did result in good news for late taxpayers. Property taxes in the amount of $4.4 million were sold at a weighted average penalty interest rate of 1.59 percent. I’m not aware of any […]
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