Lincoln Presidential Library offers puzzle and art contests for students
Submitted Content Learning history isn’t simply memorizing dates and taking tests. Students can also learn through games and art, including two events offered by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as part of its 10th anniversary festivities. In November, teams of schoolchildren will compete to assemble a giant puzzle made from the 272 words of […]
Read More →Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center receives donation
Members of Allison’s Hope Foundation, formerly known as Allison’s Friends of Hope (AFOH), recently presented a $10,000 check to the Anderson Hospital Foundation. The donation benefits the Friends of Hope Breast Diagnostic Center – named in memory of Allison Cassens –and is located within the Warren Billhartz Cancer Center at Anderson Hospital. The Allison’s Hope […]
Read More →Manufacturing Day – See the Future of Industry with SWIC and Local Manufacturers
Find out why advanced manufacturing programs at Southwestern Illinois College have jumped 50 percent in the last year and why skilled workers are in such high demand by manufacturers in the Metro East. The college and six area manufacturers will open their doors for a Manufacturing Day Open House, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to […]
Read More →Free kids book reading and party at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content What: A free book reading and party hosted by Collinsville High School’s Latin for Literacy Who: Students in Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, along with their parents, are the target audience, but all ages are welcome. Where: Collinsville Memorial Public Library Community Room When: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. Why: The Stellabration will be a fun, educational activity […]
Read More →Teen technology workshops at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content The Collinsville Memorial Library Center is inviting teens to learn more about up-and-coming technology through a series of hands-on workshops. With events running through May 2015, teens can learn about robotics, 3D printing and modeling, building a computer from scratch, using professional-grade graphic design tools, and more. The programs in this teen tech series are […]
Read More →Video game tournament at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content The Collinsville Memorial Library Center is bringing back Mario and his friends for a Wii Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament on Thursday, October 2 at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome. The tournament is divided into two age groups: ages 8-16 and ages 17+. Controllers will be provided. Come ready to play and […]
Read More →2014 CHS graduate wins first place in SIUE writer’s contest
Devin Smith, a 2014 Collinsville High School graduate, recently won first place in the Poetry Division of the Friends of Lovejoy Library High School Writer’s Contest. Smith submitted his winning entry during the 2013-2014 school year. The contest, coordinated by Lovejoy Library, on the campus to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is open to high school […]
Read More →McKendree named a 2015 Military Friendly® school by Victory Media
Submitted Content Victory Media once again has designated McKendree University a Military Friendly® School for 2015. The designation is given to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that do the most to embrace military students and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after […]
Read More →Collinsville firefighters announce winners of annual bike raffle
The Collinsville Firefighters Local 2625 announced that Aurora Perigo and Ryan Lauenstein are the winners in the annual bike raffl. Captain Tim Rainey said the firefighters have been giving away the bikes for more years than anyone can remember. “We take great joy and pride in giving back to our community,” Rainey said.
Read More →SWIC Astronomy club announces fall topics
Submitted Content The Southwestern Illinois College Astronomy Club wants to explore the solar system with you this fall! The club continues its series of talks about space and all its wonders at the Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave. All meetings will be held in the Main Complex. The schedule of events for fall 2014 is […]
Read More →Annual Give Kids a Smile Day at SIU School of Dental Medicine
Southern Illinois University’s School of Dental Medicine is urging parents of qualified children between the ages of 3 and 13 to bring their children to this year’s Give Kids A Smile Day from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 13 at the school’s main clinic in building 263, 2800 College Ave. in Alton. Children qualified […]
Read More →Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School hosted groundbreaking
Submitted Content On Sunday, Sept. 7, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Early Childhood Center. Construction will begin immediately on the addition, which will include classrooms and activity space for three and four year old preschoolers as well as kindergarten students. The new facility will replace the current […]
Read More →Home Show coming to Collinsville’s Gateway Center this weekend
Submitted Content Thousands of people are expected to attend the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Southwest Illinois’ Fall Home Show. Attendees can learn about the newest home improvement products and techniques from local building industry professionals. With local companies displaying everything from awnings, cabinetry, energy efficiencies, exterior remodeling, landscaping, roofing, spas, waterproofing and much […]
Read More →Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct. 4
Submitted Content Join hundreds of area residents in the Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes on Saturday, Oct. 4, at SIUe Parking Lot A for this one-day, signature fundraising event to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Register NOW at www.diabetes.org/stepoutmetroeast or call 888-DIABETES. The Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, presented […]
Read More →Hero Inside trivia night Oct. 3
Hero Inside Organization, a group dedicated to helping people overcome the impacts of heroin, is hosting a trivia night Friday, Oct. 3 at the Caseyville Village Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. The wining table will receive $300, second place $200 and third place $100. Cost is $100 per table. […]
Read More →Applications for military academies being accepted by Congressman Shimkus
Submitted Content Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for summer 2015 admission. “As the school year begins, many students are thinking about what’s next. As a […]
Read More →Monks Mound 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to be held Thursday
The Brevity Fitness third annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held at Monks Mound Thursday, Sept. 11. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Climbers will begin in waves, according to registration, at 6 p.m. Walkers will register for one of three circuits. Five laps of the 154 Monks Mound steps, which is the equivalent of […]
Read More →Veterans to receive amnesty, assistance in Madison County Friday
Madison County will host Veteran’s Amnesty Day Friday at the Madison County Courthouse. Traffic, misdemeanor, felony and ordinance violation warrants will be quashed (set aside) or reset with no arrests. Amnesty day does not apply to federal or civil contempt warrants. Other available services include receiving a new court date, speaking with a prosecutor or […]
Read More →JOBS PLUS 2014 JOBS FAIR coming to the Gateway Convention Center Sept. 18
Submitted Content Individuals from across the St. Louis region in search of new career opportunities are encouraged to make plans to attend the upcoming JOBS PLUS 2014 JOBS FAIR. Set for Thursday, Sept. 18, from 1-5 p.m. at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Ill., the event will give job seekers the chance to meet with […]
Read More →Food drive and free shred day at Home Federal in Maryville Sept. 27
Home Federal Savings & Loan will host a free Community Shred Day and Food Drive at its Maryville branch, located at 2110 North Center, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – noon. The public is invited to donate a non-perishable, canned food item and then securely dispose of unwanted confidential and personal documents, […]
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