Collinsville
Former Steffi’s site in Collinsville receives liquor license
by Randy Pierce • Operation of a business formerly known as Steffi’s, which was previously subject to code violations and those have since been addressed, in unincorporated Collinsville is moving forward with the approval of the issuance of a 2026 Class A liquor license. At a meeting of the Madison County Board Public Safety Committee…
Read MoreHaine announces guilty verdict for first-degree murder in Collinsville contract killing
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on March 9 that an East St. Louis man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the murder-for-hire of a Collinsville woman. Following a bench trial Monday, March 9, Gary D. Johnson, 46, was found guilty of first-degree murder. Associate Judge Neil Schroeder found that…
Read MoreRep. Katie Stuart hosts feminine hygiene drive through March 31
by Randy Pierce • Two Collinsville locations are serving as collection points for a feminine hygiene supplies drive hosted by Illinois State Representative Katie Stuart throughout March in observance of Women’s History Month. Unused, packaged sanitary pads, tampons, wipes, toiletries and other similar personal care items related to hygiene for women may be taken to…
Read MoreCollinsville’s Dumpster Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Special Olympics sponsored its Dumpster Polar Plunge in Collinsville on Feb. 20 at the VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia Street to benefit more than 1,200 local Special Olympics Athletes. Below are a couple of the many participants in their before and after shots:
Read MoreDemolition approved for Arlington Avenue building in Collinsville
by Randy Pierce • After the result of more than one inspection found it to be unsafe and/or blighted, a structure located near Collinsville at 3315 Arlington Avenue will be demolished in the near future, following the unanimous approval of the Madison County Board last week. Located between Interstate 55/70 and Collinsville Road west of…
Read MoreChase from Collinsville to Bridgeton leads to seven felony charges
by Randy Pierce • Seven felony charges have been filed against a St. Louis man whom law enforcement authorities pursued from a location west of Collinsville into St. Louis on Feb. 18, before apprehending him. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, this scenario actually began the previous Saturday when officers responded to a call…
Read MoreCollinsville City Council tables discussion on ‘neighborhood vehicles’
By Ray Popkess • One portion of the previous city council meeting on Feb. 10 was spent discussing the potential of permissible use of “neighborhood vehicles” throughout the city. Illinois law currently says it is unlawful to drive or operate any non-highway vehicle (all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, off-highway motorcycles and recreational off-highway vehicles) upon any…
Read MoreGuaranteed maximum price approved for Collinsville Fire Station #2
By Ray Popkess • Collinsville Fire Chief John Bailot presented City Council with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendment between the city and Holland Construction on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The ordinance authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement made between the two parties to begin construction on fire station #2 with a guaranteed maximum price…
Read MoreCollinsville Dumpster Polar Plunge for Special Olympics coming Feb. 20
By Tribune Staff • Dear Community Supporter, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tim Stempel and I’m reaching out on behalf of the Collinsville Dumpster Polar Plunge, an exciting and impactful fundraising event benefiting the incredible local Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois in our region. Each year, brave participants take the…
Read MoreCollinsville Police K9 provides valuable assistance
by Randy Pierce • Recently honored as the Collinsville Police Department Officer of the Month, K9 Rocky has contributed valuable support to the local and area law enforcement effort, including response to an incident during which a shooting occurred in Granite City. Rocky, who is a partner of Collinsville Police Department Officer Trent Ross, spent…
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