Collinsville Garden Club receives the Carl Schultze Improvement of the Month Award
***Submitted Content*** Members of Collinsville Progress presented the Carl Schultze Improvement of the Month Award on Jan. 14 to the Collinsville Garden Club for its donation of a Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker to the city of Collinsville. The award was presented to Alice Koritta, chair of the Collinsville Garden Club Blue Star Marker […]
Read More →Collinsville Evening Lions Club completes 2013 Seasonal Giving Campaign
***Submitted Story*** The Collinsville Evening Lions Club recently completed its 2013 Seasonal Giving Campaign with almost $3000 distributed to local area charities, services and food banks. This end of year event takes place after vision and hearing (Sight and Sound) services are provided to local applicants with a demonstrated financial need. In 2013 both the […]
Read More →Free gardening classes at Willoughby Farm
***Submitted Content*** The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners are offering a variety of free gardening classes at Willoughby Farm in Collinsville. Topics include Beginning Beekeeping on February 8, Beginning Vegetable Gardening on March 1, Native Plants for the Home Garden on March 22, container Gardening on March 25, and Choosing Perennials for your Landscape […]
Read More →Ribbon Cutting held for new Discovery Church location
***Submitted Story*** A Ribbon Cutting on Jan. 17 celebrated the new location of Discovery Church, 699 S. Bluff Road. The church moved from its location on Main Street to its newly remodeled, 8,000 sq. ft. home on two acres in November. The congregation will celebrate its Grand Opening on Jan. 26. A service with modern […]
Read More →Collinsville Relay for Life kicks of Jan. 23
***Submitted Content*** On January 23, 2014 at 6 p.m., the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Collinsville will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the Collinsville VFW for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. Although the Relay For Life of Collinsville is more than five […]
Read More →Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2014 will take place April 11-13 at Lake Williamson Conference Center in Carlinville, Ill. Get the experience needed to be a leader in your community and at your school. Gain the skills to be successful in college and in your future career. Challenge yourself. Excel and grow with other leaders. The […]
Read More →SIUE Educational Outreach Programs kick off the new year
***Submitted Content*** The cold weather will not stand in the way of Lifelong Learning opportunities through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Educational Outreach. The office is collaborating with several campus entities to bring an eclectic mix of programs to delight all audiences. “We are excited to be partnering with a variety of different campus […]
Read More →Shimkus seeking valentines for heroes
***Submitted content*** Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents for participation in his “Valentines for Heroes” program. The Congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military. “Thousands of valentines have come into my offices every year since we began Valentines for […]
Read More →Junior Service Club selling chicken and beer dance tickets
The Collinsville Junior Service Club will host a silent auction and chicken and beer dance fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 25. Tickets for the event are on sale now. The funds raised at the event will support the Junior Service Club’s charitable activities in the community. The club provides food baskets, clothes and toys to approximately 50 needy children […]
Read More →Collinsville Evening Lions Club to host “Night at the Races”
The Collinsville Evening Lions Club will host its winter fundraiser on Jan. 25 at the Collinsville American Legion. The event, dubbed “Night at the Races,” will include prizes won for betting on horse races shown on television screens. Tickets are $20 per person and include fried chicken and assorted drinks. Guest are invited to bring […]
Read More →Registration open for 2014 CARD classes and events
Registration has begun for CARD’s 2014 spring programs. The latest newsletter was delivered to homes in December and includes information about a new Bunko program, dance, karate, tumbling classes, free gardening classes, summer rates at Arlington Greens Golf Course, as well as Breakfast with the Bunny, and Daddy Daughter Date Night. Click here for a digital […]
Read More →Collinsville trash and recycle on delayed schedule this week
Trash and recycle pick-up will run on-schedule Dec. 31 for City of Collinsville residents. There will be no collection Wednesday, Jan. 1. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Wednesday will be picked up Thursday. Normal Thursday collection will be Friday and Friday collections will be made Saturday.
Read More →Collinsville Unit 10 announces kindergarten enrollment schedule
Enrollment for 2014-2015 kindergarten students in Collinsville Unit 10 will be held at the Administration Annex Building, 123 West Clay Street, on the dates listed below for each school. If you are not sure which school your child will be attending, please contact the district enrollment office at 346-6350 ext. 237 or 228. All spots […]
Read More →Collinsville Christmas week garbage collection schedule
Trash and recycle pick-up will run on-schedule Dec. 24 for City of Collinsville residents. There will be no collection Wednesday, Christmas Day. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Wednesday will be picked up Thursday. Normal Thursday collection will be Friday and Friday collections will be made Saturday.
Read More →Inaugural Paul Miller award presented
Alene Hill, Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Media Coordinator, was recently awarded the first Paul Miller Business Associate of the Month award. Collinsville Progress chose Hill for the award, which will be given monthly to an exceptional Collinsville business associate, for her dedication and helpfulness. Vicki Borror, CEO of Quality Accounting Solutions, nominated Hill. “Although she […]
Read More →Collinsville Junior Service Club gives Christmas cheer to Unit 10 needy
The Collinsville Junior Service Club continued a Christmas tradition in 2013 by helping 16 needy families in the Collinsville Unit 10 district. The group collected toys, coats, toiletries, food, clothes, cleaning supplies, gift cards and other items for the families, which included 52 children. The Junior Service Club gathered, wrapped, sorted and delivered the items […]
Read More →Caseyville teacher honored as teacher of the month
A Caseyville Elementary School teacher has been tabbed as the December Edward Jones Teacher of the Month. Sarah Palau, a first grade teacher, was nominated for the award by principal David Stroot. Rick Kincheloe, of Edward Jones, presented the award to Palau. The Edward Jones Teacher of the Month award is presented each month to […]
Read More →CHS announces monthly student awards for October and November
Collinsville High School has announced its seniors, students and athletes of the month for October and November 2013. Senior of the Month for October – Taylor Dalley Taylor Dalley was honored for her volunteer service with the Metro East Humane Society and her early admission to the Vet Tech Institute at Hickey College in St. […]
Read More →Unwrapped, $5-8 toys needed for Kreitner toy drive
The Collinsville High School Student Council needs your help providing toys to students at Kreitner Elementary School. For many at the school, where 94.6 percent of the students are considered low income, the toy the CHS Student Council provides may be the only one they receive this holiday season. Each year, the Student Council collects […]
Read More →Detective Bud Jeremias named Collinsville’s November Employee of the Month
A detective with the Collinsville Police Department that helped extract a confession from the man accused of shooting the owner of Ferguson TV, VCR and Satellite Service in Caseyville was named the City of Collinsville Employee of the Month for November. Bud Jeremias assisted Caseyville Police during the investigation of the Nov. 14 shooting. Phillip […]
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