Collinsville
Public Service Answering Point reimbursements moving forward from Madison County
by Randy Pierce • Legislation authorizing reimbursements totaling $743,366 to local emergency public service answering points (PSAPs) was scheduled for approval this week by the Madison County Board after passing through its public safety committee with unanimous support on Monday, July 7. Calculated at $13 per every call answered by telecommunicators at those locations where…
Read MoreCeremony welcomes 61 new citizens
by Randy Pierce • Held during a time appropriately chosen because it occurred a couple of days prior to the annual celebration of our country’s independence, Collinsville’s Gateway Convention Center was the site of the swearing-in of 61 new United States citizens representing 27 different nations of origin on Wednesday morning, July 2. Hosted by…
Read MoreStuart schedules time with constituents in Collinsville
by Randy Pierce • Illinois State Representative from the 112th District Katie Stuart is making herself available to meet with constituents on July 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 2105 Vandalia Street, Unit 16, in Collinsville. Anyone with questions or concerns they wish to address to Stuart may do so at this time.…
Read MoreCollinsville native joins Fairview Heights PD
by Randy Pierce • Collinsville native Lauren Reid-Tamburello was sworn in as the newest officer to join the Fairview Heights Police Department on July 1. A graduate of Collinsville High School who excelled as a member of its varsity volleyball team while also participating in select softball for the Collinsville “Extreme” Sports Club, Reid-Tamburello, according…
Read MoreCollinsville opens nominations for 2026 Kahok Hall of Fame
By Devese “Dee” Ursery • [email protected] It’s time again to nominate a new round of Collinsville’s most outstanding alumni. Nominations for the 2026 Kahok Hall of Fame inductees opened on June 1 and will continue until 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, which is also Labor Day. The Kahok Hall of Fame was established in…
Read MoreMobile home park licenses renewed
by Randy Pierce • Two mobile home parks in Collinsville are among eight throughout Madison County that have been approved for operating license renewals for another year, beginning July 1. As brought forth for the Madison County Board Public Safety Committee and approved unanimously earlier this month, the two Collinsville locations are named Greenwood at…
Read MoreMadison County offering support to Collinsville
by Randy Pierce • Based on anticipated final approval expected to come forth this week, Madison County will enter into an agreement to provide financial support for the City of Collinsville’s “Great Streets” project currently under way on St. Louis Road. At the Madison County Board Transportation Committee meeting, chaired by Bobby Ross of St.…
Read MoreCollinsville Animal Control, Hartz provide low-cost vaccine/microchips clinic on June 28
By Devese “Dee” Ursery • The Collinsville Animal Control and Hartz Second Chance have partnered to provide the opportunity for pet owners to get their pets vaccinated at an affordable cost. On June 28, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter is offering low-cost shots and Microchip Clinic for pet owners.…
Read MoreMobile home special-use approved
by Randy Pierce • COLLINSVILLE – Similar to what has occurred often previously in an area of Nameoki Township just west of Collinsville’s corporate limits, members of the building and zoning committee of the Madison County Board have unanimously approved a special-use permit allowing a residency request concerning a mobile home. The committee’s recommendation, upholding…
Read MoreCollinsville tries to lock down funds for Summit Ave. reconstruction project
By Devese “Dee” Ursery [email protected] The City of Collinsville is moving forward with the Summit Avenue Reconstruction and its shared-use path project and city officials requested two grants to assist in the process. During the May 27 meeting, council members approved several ordinances and resolutions that keep the city safe, support excellent municipal services and…
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