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 […]
Read More →Brown water? Collinsville Fire Department flushing hydrants
Residents near East Park Avenue and Center Street in Collinsville, may find brownish water when taps are turned on Wednesday. The City of Collinsville has announced that the fire department will be flushing hydrants in that area Wednesday morning. This may cause the water to turn a brownish color for a short time. Residents are asked […]
Read More →Blum House Art Show features local artists
***Submitted Content*** Local photographers Robert Rohe and Nicole Launhardt will be showing their work at an upcoming Blum House Art Show. The art show on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 7 – 9 p.m. is sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Library District. Robert Rohe is a St. Louis-based photographer. He has been taking photos off and […]
Read More →Catsup Bottle owner not interested in PETA offer to advertise on the icon
The owner of the World’s Largest Catsup bottle confirmed Tuesday that he was contacted by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals about advertising space on his iconic water tower. He was not impressed by the offer. “I didn’t even respond to them,” Larry Eckert, co-owner of Bethel-Eckert Enterprises Inc. said. PETA released a statement […]
Read More →Illinois budget woes to force reduced hours at Cahokia Mounds
The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency announced Monday that Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, in Collinsville, is one of 13 state historic sites forced to reduce operations because of reduced state funding. According to the IHPA, the state budget approved by legislators in May cuts the funds available to operate historic sites from $5.7 million in […]
Read More →Keeping up with the Kahoks: Austin Hails, quarterback South Carolina
It is a long way from Kahok Stadium to the football mad Southeastern Conference, where South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium is considered relatively quaint, with a capacity of only 80,250. For Collinsville’s Austin Hails, playing in the SEC it is the realization of a dream, and something at which to marvel. “It’s an experience like I […]
Read More →Local Christian school opens doors to high schoolers
The 2014-2015 school year will be Legacy Christian Academy’s 21st, and its first year as a high school. The school on 2nd Street in Caseyville will have only a freshman class this school year, with another grade level added each of the next three years, Principal Anita Gajewski said. The school that started with four […]
Read More →Suspicious fires break out at house on 157 in Collinsville early Sunday
Four fire departments responded to the scene of a two building blaze shortly after midnight Saturday in Collinsville. The Collinsville Fire Department, which was leaving the scene of a boat fire when they were notified of the fires in the 100 block of Bluff Road in Collinsville, were first on the scene. The Fairview Heights, […]
Read More →Jeffery Cain joins Cadagin & Cain, P.C.
Jeff Cain has joined the law firm of Cadagin & Cain, P.C., located at 1518 Vandalia in Collinsville. Cain and his wife, the former Rita Roedger, reside in Maryville. He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1979, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. Cain received a bachelor’s degree in business administration […]
Read More →Relay For Life of Collinsville to host golf scramble Aug. 15
***Submitted Content*** On Friday, Aug. 15, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Collinsville will host its first annual golf scramble at Arlington Greens Golf Course. Registration will open at 11 a.m. with an organized shotgun start at 12 p.m. Registration is $75 per golfer and includes both lunch and dinner. The scramble includes […]
Read More →SWIC President named co-chair of regional higher education council
***Submitted Content*** SWIC President Georgia Costello has been named co-chair of the Higher Education Council for the St. Louis Regional Chamber. She will share duties with Webster University President Elizabeth Stroble. “Everyone has a passion in life, and mine is education,” Costello said. “To be extended this opportunity by the Regional Chamber, particularly given the […]
Read More →Collinsville 2014 fall clean-up dates announced
The city of Collinsville has announced its 2014 fall clean-up dates. Large items will be picked up free of charge, for city of Collinsville residents only, per the following schedule. Regular Trash Pickup Day Fall Clean-up Date Monday Oct. 13 Tuesday Oct. 21 Wednesday Oct. 15 Thursday Oct. 23 Friday Oct. 17 All items should […]
Read More →Collinsville water main break causes brown water, no boil order
The City of Collinsville announced Friday morning that a water main break was discovered on the west end of town. Residents have been advised that water may be brown initially, but they are to run the water until it is clear. No boil order has been issued. Repairs are in progress.
Read More →Madison County Treasurer’s employees at center of complaint get big raises
Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler put his words to action when he recently gave large raises to two office employees accused of taking part in politically motivated work on taxpayer time. Prenzler told The Metro Independent on June 3 that work done by an employee in his office to assist with the investigation of St. […]
Read More →Fredbird, fate and local businesses play big role in childhood cancer fundraiser
Other than eating and getting in trouble, few 7-year-old boys remain dedicated to a cause for the next nine years. When Collinsville’s Bryce Kelly sets up his Alex’s Lemonade Stand Friday and Saturday, it will be the ninth straight year the 16-year-old has hosted the childhood cancer fundraiser. What started out as just a lemonade […]
Read More →Man gives false name following parking lot melee, faces felony charges
A State Park man is accused of running from police following an afternoon parking lot brawl in Fairmont City, then providing a false name when he was captured. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a large fight Saturday at about 2:16 p.m. in the parking lot of Perez Cantina, 5903 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City. […]
Read More →Archaeology Day at Cahokia Mounds Aug. 2
***Submitted Content*** Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site offers visitors a chance on Aug. 2 to learn ancients skills like making stone tools and throwing spears, and then to see how archaeologists dig up the facts about ancient cultures. Archaeology Day will be held Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event features craft […]
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