The summer heat is here and the backyard barbeques and picnics are in full swing. But before you fill your plate, ask yourself “Is this food safe?”

The McKendree MetroRec Plex and developer S.I. Strategy LLC, partnered with HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for a special groundbreaking ceremony for the facility’s new Therapy addition on June 19.

CCome to the Collinsville Library on Saturday, July 14th at 3pm for a Poké-everything event!

Mary Schinkel, DO, joined the physician staff at Alton Memorial Hospital on July 1.

TorHoerman Law is excited to announce the establishment of the $2,000 Teacher Support Grant.

Members of Collinsville High School’s clay target shooting club – Trap Club – have qualified to go to the National Clay Target Shooting Competition in Mason, Michigan July 12 – 15, 2018.

The Stars & Strikes Bowling Center offers a wide variety of tournaments, events and more throughout the year.

On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, construction will begin on the Green Mount Road and Central Park intersection improvement project.

Weather dependent, beginning Tuesday, July 10, 2018 through Friday, July 13, 2018 RCS Construction, Inc. will be closing St. Louis Street between Elm Street and Rose Avenue.

Alton Memorial Hospital welcomed pulmonologist Massood Molavi, MD, FCCP, FRCPC, to the staff on July 1.

The housing market in the Metro-East is as hot as the recent temps, according to the latest housing data released for May 2018 by the REALTOR® Association of Southwestern Illinois.

Swimming is a great way to relax and beat the summer heat, but before you pack your towels and sunscreen, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital wants to make sure you and your family know about swimming safety.

Though fireworks can be exciting, festive, and fun, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital wants to remind you that fireworks can also be very dangerous.

Ninety percent of Edward Jones financial advisors say they will be working at the firm in one to two years from now, according to a survey by J.D. Power, which ranks Edward Jones "Highest in Employee Advisor Satisfaction among Financial Investment Firms" for the ninth time in as many studies.

Dr. Corey Osborne and the staff at Osborne Family Chiropractic would like to welcome Dr. Brandon Daniels to the practice!

cott Credit Union has announced plans to open a new branch in Columbia, IL, late this year.

Collinsville Building & Loan Association will be accepting donations for the Collinsville Township & Ministries Unlimited 7th Annual School Supply Drive.

If your child is currently enrolled in School District 189, you do not have to re-register but you must provide updated contact and emergency information and updated immunization records.

Student academic performance in East St. Louis School District 189 is continuously improving and is near meeting national expectations according to the results of an analysis of five years of Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test data.

A town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the O’Fallon Fire Department Headquarters (1215 Taylor Road) beginning at 6:30 p.m.