Collinsville Illinois

Police arrest woman in St. Louis County AT&T store robbery; two men at large
SuburbanJournals
No one was injured in the robbery. Later in the morning, Illinois State Police spotted a vehicle near Collinsville that appeared to match the one used in the AT&T robbery, according to Master Sergeant Craig Campbell of the Illinois State Police. When a ...

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Belleville News Democrat
Ennis allegedly drove a silver 1999 Honda CRV n Illinois Route 15 in Belleville while the defendant was under the influence of alcohol. ... Cynthia E. Berry, 48, of Collinsville, arrested on suspicion of all other disorderly conduct by St. Clair County ...

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Tom Kacich: Liautaud seventh among Illinoisans in campaign gifts
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
His spending on Illinois-related politics had already been dropping. It peaked in the 2009-2010 election cycle, when he poured $285,000 into state election campaigns, including $110,000 to gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady, and $100,000 to state ...

Collinsville calendar for the week of June 26
SuburbanJournals
Wednesday, June 26. BOOK CLUB: 6:30-8 p.m. Blum House, next to the Collinsville Memorial Library on West Main. "King Peggy," by Peggielene Bartels; July 31, "Cutting for Stone," by Abraham Verghese. 618-344-1112. Thursday, June 27. MEETING: ...

Collinsville news and events for the week of June 26
SuburbanJournals
Collinsville Area Recreation District's Battle of the Bands is 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Splash City Family Waterpark. Splash City is still seeking musicians 12-21 to participate. Bands will compete for prize money and an opportunity to play for ...

Madison County news and events for the week of June 26
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The projects are part of Governor Quinn's agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois' economy forward. The local project is improvements to Camelot Drive in Collinsville, which will be completed with grading, sidewalk, paving, storm sewer, signs and ...

Local golfers shine at Kokopelli
The Southern
The SIU men's golf standout trails Collinsville High School junior Keenai Sampson, who finished his round with a 1-over 72. “I feel like I struck the ball as good, if not better, than I did at the Southern Illinois Open,” Novara said. “I hit all kinds ...

Collinsville Council hears from specialist about planned post office move
Belleville News Democrat
In 1985 the building was named to the National Register of Historic places, and, most recently, the state of Illinois listed the property among the most endangered landmarks in the state. Contact reporter Jennifer A. Schaaf at jschaaf@bnd.com or 239-2667.

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Truck driver dies when his semi tractor-trailer overturns in Pontoon Beach
SuburbanJournals
Madison County Coroner's Office Investigator Kelsey Wofford declared him dead at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday and an investigation is underway by the Illinois State Police in Collinsville. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Scott Credit Union Employees Raise Over $1000 During Autism Awareness Month
CUinsight.com (press release)
COLLINSVILLE, IL (June 24, 2013) Employees of Scott Credit Union recently raised just over $1,000 during a fund-drive to support the Illinois Center for Autism during Autism Awareness Month. During the fund drive, Scott Credit Union employees made a ...

Kayaking program returns
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Craig Heaton of Collinsville will be back as the lead instructor again and he will be joined by two groups of experienced kayakers. The event is free and will run from noon to 5 p.m. using Pavilion 1 at Drost Park as the step-off ... This is our first ...

Truck driver killed in rollover near I-270
Alton Telegraph
Troopers from Illinois State Police District 11 in Collinsville and firefighters from the Mitchell Fire Protection District handled the crash scene. An autopsy examination has been scheduled for today; routine toxicology testing will be performed for ...

Ameren CEO Richard Mark reflects on honors coming his way
Belleville News Democrat
Mark, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameren Illinois in Collinsville, has been given the Pillar of Hope award from Call for Help, a Southwestern Illinois nonprofit crisis-service agency, for his commitment and contributions to the agency and ...

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Belleville News Democrat
Edwardsville resident George B. Cathcart was elected to the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame for his contributions to the historic roadway in Illinois. Financial adviser Jason Rehg, of Edward Jones in Collinsville, achieved the professional ...

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Mild mannered teacher from Smithton dabbles in superheroes
Belleville News Democrat
During the week, he teaches history and political science at Southwestern Illinois College in Red Bud and Belleville. On weekends, he writes superhero ... Wayne Reinagel, a pulp author in Collinsville, has read most of Van's books. "It's pretty good ...

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Belleville News Democrat
7:22 p.m. Traffic stop, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID Card, possession of cannabis -- Shadow Ridge at Illinois Roue 161. .... Jeremy W. Elmore, 35, of Collinsville, arrested on suspicion of robbery by St. Clair County sheriff. Donna L ...

Trail of the week • Trail among the Trees
STLtoday.com
Where • Son Life Church, 1203 Vandalia Street, Collinsville. Take Interstate 55/70 to Illinois 159, exit 15, Vandalia Street; go south 2 miles; the church is on the right. Park in the rear of the building. How much • Online, $8 Trailnet members, $13 ...

Where the money Italian Fest vendors raise goes
SuburbanJournals
“But it's written into Italian Fest bylaws that the purpose of the Fest is to assist social and civic organizations raise money that helps all aspects of the Collinsville community, which is why our vendor fees are nominal.” In addition to vendor ...

Storms Soak St. Louis Area
KMOX.com
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (KMOX) - Illinois State Police in Collinsville say the heavy downpour that hit the area Saturday afternoon caused several problems in the Metro-East, including some on eastbound Interstate 55/70 from the Poplar Street Bridge through ...

Cahokia Marks Summer Solstice
Indian Country Today Media Network
Participants should arrive by 5:20 a.m. to listen to an archaeologist explain the function and discovery of Woodhenge. Visitors should dress appropriately for the weather and bring insect repellent. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park is in Collinsville ...