Collinsville
Collinsville PD recognizes Lt. Jeremias on his retirement after 28 years of service
By Randy Pierce Reporter • Retired Collinsville Police Department Lieutenant Wilbert “Bud” Jeremias has been recognized upon the conclusion of an illustrious law enforcement career that totaled 28 years. After serving in a patrol capacity in East St. Louis from 1998 to October 2005, Jeremias joined the Collinsville Police Department, first with similar responsibilities and,…
Read MoreJimmy Ford, Madison County Republicans to host suitcase donation drive benefitting Good Samaritan House on May 16
By Tribune Staff • Jimmy Ford and the Madison County Republican Party will host a suitcase, canned goods, and toiletries donation drive this Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Collinsville American Legion, located in Collinsville, Illinois. All donations collected will benefit The Good Samaritan House in Granite City. “We’re proud to…
Read MoreStuart schedules time with constituents in Collinsville on May 14
By Randy Pierce • Illinois State Representative from the 112th District Katie Stuart is making herself available to meet with constituents on May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at her district office located at 2105 Vandalia Street, Unit 16, in Collinsville. Anyone with questions or concerns they wish to address to Stuart may do…
Read MoreRep. Stuart tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion construction
By Tribune Staff • State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, who serves as assistant majority leader and floor whip, toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion to see how construction is progressing. Her last look at the facility was Jan. 8, 2026, when snow was on the ground and most of the building’s steel structure was…
Read More2026 Princess Tomato, Sir Catsup Contest seeks contestants
Calling all kids! Especially ketchup loving kids! The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival committee is seeking contestants for the 2026 Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup Contest presented by Revity Credit Union. The contest will be held as part of the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival at Herald Square in Collinsville, Illinois, on Saturday, June 20,…
Read MoreTrial for ‘Starbucks Rapist’ starts May 5 in Edwardsville
By Randy Pierce • Over two years after charges were filed against a man from Shobonier, which is in Fayette County in southern Illinois, concerning his alleged kidnapping and assault of a female that began in Collinsville and included a drive to Troy, a trial regarding this criminal action is under way in Madison County…
Read MoreNew playground equipment approved for Glidden Park in Collinsville
By Ray Popkess • Collinsville City Council authorized an agreement between the city and All Inclusive Rec at the most recent council meeting to purchase and install playground equipment at Glidden Park. Playground equipment has already been procured and an initial payment for surfacing has been made. This agreement encompasses the remaining scope of work,…
Read MoreCollinsville City enters agreement with IDOT to signalize Horseshoe Lake/McDonough Lake intersection
By Ray Popkess • Upon construction of the new intersection at Horseshoe Lake and McDonough Lake roads, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has requested that the City of Collinsville install a traffic signal at the intersection as a resolution for a funding agreement. This resolution authorizes the city to enter into a funding agreement…
Read MoreWilloughby Farm Master Plan draft presented to Collinsville City Council
By Ray Popkess • On Tuesday, April 14, Collinsville City Council was presented with a master plan draft for updates to Willoughby Farm. Jordan Wilkinson of Lawrence Group, an architecture firm based in St. Louis, presented council members with existing conditions of the farm to be addressed in the master plan, as well as some…
Read MoreLakers Car Club opened 2026 Season with show at Collinsville Culver’s
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Being a classic car club member takes dedication, especially these days, when a rise in electric vehicles and a general decline in youths getting their driver’s license when they turn 16 clouds the future of the classic automobile. Ernie Huffman and Brad Wellen are both Lakers members and both estimate…
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