SIUE offers photographers opportunity to tour Cuba
***Submitted Story The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Photographers Tour of Cuba is scheduled for March 9-15, 2014. It is the first tour to Cuba available to people in the greater St. Louis area since travel restrictions were loosened. Travelers will experience a rare opportunity to explore Cuba from a photographer’s perspective. The tour is designed […]
Read More →CPD announces October Officer of the Month
The Collinsville Police Department recently named Officer Stacy McElroy as the October Officer of the Month. Sgt. Charles Mackin nominated McElroy for his outstanding work arresting multiple suspects on drug charges and being a leader in self-initiated activity. Twice during October, McElroy noticed suspects acting suspiciously and, after investigating, determined they were wanted on outstanding […]
Read More →Local bank collecting warm clothes for kids
Home Federal Savings & Loan is accepting donations of new or slightly used coats, hats, socks, mittens and scarves for elementary school age children. Blankets are also welcome. The Tree of Warmth campaign ends Dec. 15. Donations will be taken at both branches (100 E. Clay St., Collinsville 2110 North Center Street, Maryville. Items donated will […]
Read More →Christmas at Willoughby Farm, Dec. 8
Christmas at Willoughby will take place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Willoughby Farm. Visitors can take pictures with Santa Claus and the farm, which is decorated for the holidays. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and treats will be available. Enjoy holiday tunes and ornament making in the barn. Cost is $3 per person. Pay at […]
Read More →SIUE jazz station to conduct on-air fund drive Dec. 13-15
Submitted announcement WSIE-FM (88.7) —The Jazz Station, broadcasting from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be conducting an on-air fund drive from 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, with scheduled breaks in between. During the weekend, special guests will visit or call the station studio to chat with on-air personalities Dick […]
Read More →Volunteers needed to distribute food and toys to 200 needy families
The Collinsville Area Ministerial Association is asking for volunteers to help distribute food and toys to 200 families in the Collinsville and State Park area. The group will deliver boxes of food and a coupon, showing the date and time families can pick up toys, on Saturday, Dec. 14. Volunteers with cars and those able […]
Read More →CHS Choir and Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln fundraiser this Saturday
Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln of Collinsville and the CHS CHoir are holding a “Drive One for Your School” fund-raising event at Collinsville High School Saturday Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For each person who completes a short test-drive, Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln will donate $20 to the choir. Only one test-drive per household. […]
Read More →Muslim-American Comics Featured in “Allah Made Me Funny” Tuesday
The community is encouraged to attend the showing of “Allah Made Me Funny” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Lovejoy Library’s Abbott Auditorium on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. During the film, Muslim comics will skewer everything from family to food to American politics, and their fellow Muslims. This series is made […]
Read More →Caseyville looking for “Thanks4giving” volunteers and donations
The village of Caseyville is looking for donations and volunteers to help its citizens in need this Thanksgiving. The Caseyville “Thanks4giving” organizers would like food donations of green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes, stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes. Volunteers are need to work Sunday, Nov. 24th to assemble bags beginning at 1 p.m. […]
Read More →Collinsville Veteran’s Day parade
The 2013 Collinsville Veteran’s Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The parade will begin at Woodland Park and follow Illinois Route 159 south to the American Legion at 1022 Vandalia Street. To accommodate the parade, Vandalia Street will be closed from Concord Drive to Union Avenue. The closure will begin at 10 […]
Read More →No change to Collinsville garbage pick-up schedule week of Nov. 11
Republic Services will follow their usual trash and recycle pick-up schedule the week of Nov. 11, despite the Veteran’s Day holiday.
Read More →Want to be part of an independent film? You have a chance Saturday
Openings are still available for the 2 p.m. pre-production screening and investor pitch at the Miner’s Theatre Saturday for the upcoming independent film, “The Parricidal Effect.” Independent film director and producer Ryan Davy, of South Africa, will be in Collinsville this weekend in search of investors for the film. The cast for the full length feature […]
Read More →Coats for the Community Drive at Collinsville Building and Loan
What: 3rd Annual “Coats for the Community” Drive When:Drop-off dates: Nov. 15 through Nov. 30 Where: Collinsville Building and Loan at 701 Belt Line Road, Collinsville or 100 W. Market St., Troy Info:Collinsville Building and Loan will host a celebration of generosity on Friday, Nov. 15 with coffee and donuts. Please donate new or gently used coats […]
Read More →Acclaimed poet Kryah appears at SIUE Bookstore Nov. 7
Press Release: Acclaimed poet Joshua Kryah will read from his work Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Bookstore in the Morris University Center. The reading will be followed by a question and answer period, a book signing and a reception. The newest addition to SIUE’s creative writing faculty, Kryah […]
Read More →Blood drive today in memory of Jessica and Kelli Uhl
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. today at Dorris Intermediate School. The blood drive is held in memory of Jessica (18) and Kelli Uhl (13), of Collinsville, whose car was struck by a state trooper driving at 126 mph on Nov. 23, 2007. The trooper was using his cell phone […]
Read More →Collinsville Garden Club to unveil Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker
A Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker to honor service men and women will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 in the greenspace next to Home Furniture, between Main and Clay Streets, on Illinois Route 159 . The Collinsville Garden Club raised funds for the purchase and donation of the marker to […]
Read More →2nd Annual Veterans Tribute at SIUE, Nov. 4-6
By Southern Illinois University Edwardsville For the second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will pay tribute to all military personnel representing all service branches from every war period in the 20th and 21st centuries. Activities will be held on campus Nov. 4-6. The three days of activities planned for Monday-Wednesday next week will pay homage to all […]
Read More →Dinner Cabaret and International Night at SIUE, Nov. 2 and 3
International Night 2013 Taking Place Saturday, Nov. 2 International Night 2013 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will take place in the Morris University Center (MUC) Meridian Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 2. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner featuring dishes from around the world being served at 6 p.m. A cultural display of music, […]
Read More →Collinsville yard sales – Oct. 25-27
30 RAMSGATE – Oct. 25 – 26 800 ST. CLAIR – Oct. 25 – 26 96 SHADOW CROSSING – Oct. 25 – 26 820 HENRY – Oct. 26 – 27
Read More →Uptown Collinsville Main Street closed Saturday for Fall Festival
Main Street in uptown Collinsville, from Seminary to Illinois Route 159, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The closure is to accommodate the annual Fall Festival. The festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See related story: http://metroindependent.com/2013/10/20/fall-festival-returns-to-main-street-saturday/1733/.
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