Collinsville carjacking fugitive captured
The Collinsville Police Department arrested a Venice, Ill. man in the early morning hours Tuesday morning in connection with an Aug. 2 car hijacking. While responding to another matter in the 60th block of Burlington in Collinsville, at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday morning, Charlie D. Johnson, 36, was taken into custody. At the time of the […]
Read More →Collinsville police searching for person who stole purse from 84-year-old woman
An open garage door may be to blame for purse stolen from an elderly Collinsville woman. On July 2, a witness saw a white female quickly exiting an open garage door in the Woodland Trails subdivision. The family of the 84-year-old resident later determined that her purse was missing. Police were called, but there was […]
Read More →Fairness for Fairmount continues fight to bring gaming to Fairmount Race Track
On a recent evening about 15 people gathered in the Collinsville Township Senior Center to discuss how they can help save Fairmount Race Track. Spearheaded by the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce, those gathered for the Fairness for Fairmount meeting included officials from the City of Collinsville and Collinsville Township, horse owners and concerned citizens. For […]
Read More →Fairview Heights police chief calls rumors of possible looting at mall unfounded
Fairview Heights Police Chief Nick Gailius issued a statement Tuesday in response to “low-level” social media chatter about planned looting at St. Clair Square. Gailius called concerns being expressed that it is not safe at the Fairview Heights mall “wildly inaccurate.” “There has been no protesting, no looting, and no indications of any problems there,” […]
Read More →Developers of Westview Condos expansion given three more years to start work
The Collinsville City Council entered into a redevelopment agreement with Westview Condos, on Ramada Boulevard, in Sept. 2009 to help finance a $3.2 million expansion. Nearly five years later, the project has yet to begin. The current City Council voted unanimously Monday to give the developers an additional three years before work must begin on […]
Read More →No progress on Collins Park in Collinsville, eminent domain may be an option
The Collinsville City Council will consider approving Harry Sterling as the attorney for possible litigation against Stone Wheel Inc., the last hurdle in the City’s plan to build a new Uptown park. Sterling, if approved, will replace Philip B. Alfeld, who was appointed as an associate Madison County judge in June. Alfeld had taken over […]
Read More →Collections Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday for Collinsville family devastated by fire
Two groups are collecting clothes and school supplies for a family with four children whose home was ravaged by fire just two days before school starts. (see related story) Café Agape Express, at 703 St. Louis Rd. Collinsville, IL 62234, will be collecting monetary donations, as well as school supplies and clothing Sunday from 11 […]
Read More →State to host medical cannabis town hall meeting in Collinsville Thursday
Eight months after the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act went into effect and eight months before the first dispensaries are expected to open, the State of Illinois is hosting three town hall meetings to answer questions about the program. Collinsville will host the first town hall, at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 […]
Read More →Fire leaves four Collinsville children with no clothes days before school starts
***Story updated to note that four children live in the home*** See related story about how to help the family A Collinsville family is happy to be safe today after a fire engulfed their living room Saturday morning in the 700 block of Lasalle St. A 14-year-old boy was the only person home when he […]
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 →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 →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 →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. […]
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