Local Events and Things To Do Edwardsville Book Festival, September 7th, 9am4pm. Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL. Save this date for the 1st Annual Edwardsville Book Festival! We are planning a day of fun, including local authors & booksellers, crafts for sale, published author panel discussions, fun activities for kids, musical entertainment, and food & drink. More details will be forthcoming. Hosted by the Edwardsville Public Library. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2ZjZFep. Touch-A-Truck, Sept. 7th, 2019, 10am-1pm. O’Fallon Community Park, 401 E. 5th St. O’Fallon, IL. Touch-a-Truck is a free public event. Various types of trucks, vehicles, and machines will be on site for children to touch, climb on, and ask questions about! The trucks will be in a supervised environment with accompanying personnel to teach kids about the equipment and how these vehicles help us and our community. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event such as Chick-Fil-A and Roy-el Catering. Please register for this free event for preparation purposes at http://bit.ly/2M413Qa.
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Annual September Fiesta, Sept. 7th, 2019, 211:55pm. Mexican Honorary Commission, 1801 Spruce St. Granite City, IL. Join us for the Annual September Fiesta! Local vendors, children’s games, authentic Mexican food, authentic Mexican dance program, music by Los Patrones 7:30pm. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2M3r6qB.
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222 E. Park St. Edwardsville, IL (618) 307-9545 www.jillysedwardsville.com
Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 9-11 Memorial Hospital 5K Run/Walk, Sept. 8th, 2019. 9:11am-12pm. Downtown Belleville, 101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL. This 5K Run/Walk honors those who died in the foreign attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. All proceeds benefit the maintenance of the Sept. 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois located at 1125 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2M6yt0b. Star Party, Friday, September 13, 7-8:30 pm, Caseyville Public Library, 419 S. Second St., Caseyville, IL. Have you ever wanted to view the night sky through a telescope? And even better, learn to operate the telescope yourself? You don't want to miss this opportunity for a free training and telescope viewing session provided by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. The evening program will begin inside with teaching you how to operate the telescope. Weather permitting, class will go outside to find objects in the night sky. Fishing Derby, Sept. 13th, 2019, 5:45-7pm. South Pond at O’Fallon Family Sports Park, Come out to the O’Fallon Family Sports Park for a fun evening of fishing! Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Meet at the South Pond to participate in the derby. Please register for this event at http://bit.ly/31vyvTl. This event is FREE to the public! Ages 6 and up are welcome!
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334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL (618) 344-9875 We Have Video Gaming!
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) 2nd Annual FBMaryville Car Show, Sept. 14th, 2019, 9am-3pm. First Baptist Church Maryville, 7110 St. Rt. 162, Maryville, IL. Join us for a family-friendly car show with live music, bounce houses, face painting and food! Event is free for spectators! If you want to enter a car in the show, registration is day of the event. In case of rain the car show will be held on Saturday, 9/28. All money collected through registration and donations will go to Maryville Outreach Center. Maryville Outreach Center helps meet people's needs through the Food Pantry, Grandma's Attic, and Residents' Assistance Program (RAP). For more info, go to https://fbmaryville.org/maryville-outreach-center. BaconFest, September 14th, 2019, 10am-5pm, VFW Post 805, 221 W. 1st St, O’Fallon, IL. We shut down West 1st Street, from South Lincoln to South Oak. We have food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, different vendors and crafters. The money raised goes toward helping local veterans. For more info and updates, go to http://bit.ly/2Y5hJx6. Collinsville Italian Fest, Sept. 20th-21st, 2019. Channel your inner Italian during the two-day Italian Fest on the streets in Uptown Collinsville. Compete against your friends in a Grape Stomp competition, sit back and enjoy an Italian themed parade, put on your running shoes and take part in a 5K Run. And there's more: enjoy a Bocce Ball Tournament, Miss and Mister Italian Fest Pageant, an Italian Film and Exhibit, live music and great Italian food, the festival offers great entertainment for the entire family. Free admission. Free parking. For times and more info, go to www.italianfest.net.
302 E. Main Street Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 855-8855 10-6 T-F / 10-4 SAT
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Restaurant Directory Other Features American/Bar & Grill
Restaurant Name
Address
Denny's
1) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 345-8995 2) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL, (618) 622-0471
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill
215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109
Glazy Squares
1) 443 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-5242 2) 410 Beltline Rd, Collinsville, IL, (618) 344-0200
Huddle Bar & Grill
1101 Caseyville Road, Suite J, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-8555
Jilly's Cupcake Bar
222 E Park St, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 307-9545
L.C.'s Pub
605 N. Main Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 855-9007
Lottie's Café
1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL, (618) 223-8253
Carryout/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Gaming/Karaoke Every Other Friday Carryout/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Mady's
623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL, (618) 505-7188
Bar/Casino
McDill's Irish Pub
334 Saint Louis Rd, Collinsville, IL,(618) 344-9875
Peel Wood Fired Pizza
Open 24 Hours
Website www.dennys.com
Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh Seafood/Daily www.gulfshoresrestaurantan Specials/Weekly Live Music (see website for dgrill.com dates and times) Dine In/Pastries/Coffee
www.facebook.com/GlazySq uaresdonuts/
Carryout/Catering/Patio/Happy Hour/Daily www.huddlebarandgrill.com Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music Award Winning Cupcakes/Ice Cream/Custom Cakes/Wedding Cakes/Online Ordering Available
www.jillysedwardsville.com
www.facebook.com/LCs-Pub www.facebook.com/LottiesCafe Mady's Facebook Page
Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry https://www.facebook.com/ Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing McDills
1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL, Order (618) 659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasonal 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL, (618)726-2244 Specials
www.peelpizza.com
The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
171 S. Main St. Glen Carbon, IL, (618) 288-2141
Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music
https://www.facebook.com/ WoodenNickelGlenCarbon/
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
111 W Market St, Troy, IL, (618) 667-2221
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
Woody'z Pub & Grill
100 S. Long Street, Caseyville, IL, (618) 344-3218
Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music
China King (Edwardsville)
1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 692-1888
Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery
www.edwardsvillechinaking. com
China King (Troy)
535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL, (618) 667-8886
Dine in/Carry Out
See Menu
www.timeoutsportsbargrill.c om https://www.facebook.com/ Woodyz-Pub-Grill1471695363047851/
Asian
Mexican
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
1) 400 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, (618) 236-9492 2) 2922 N Center St, Maryville, IL, (618) 288-6300 3) 717 W Washington St, Millstadt, IL, (618) 4766223
Carryout/Order Online/Catering/Daily Specials/Gaming/Party Room
www.mariachismexfood.com
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474
Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every Other Friday
www.zapatasmexican.com
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Business Directory Gas & Convenience
Circle K
7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-1286
2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-1352
301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-6013
www.circlek.com
(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177
1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269
(618) 622-2220
Handee Mart
411 N Main St, Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-3667
https://www.facebook.com/hande emartcaseyville/
Huck's Convenient Food Store
1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 632-4807
www.hucks.com
702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-9777
Shell
970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-0630 (618) 632-2787
https://find.shell.com
TA
819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9931
www.ta-petro.com
Moto Mart
www.shell.com
Retail & Services Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist
2400 N Center St Maryville, Illinois
(618) 410-0882
www.facebook.com/chereedhairst ylist
Chiropractic Works
410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 477-8364
www.chiropracticworkscollinsville. com
DogWatch Hidden Fences
Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com
(618) 692-9131
www.dogwatchofillinois.com
Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell
303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.com
(618) 622-4977
www.edwardjones.com/denisearendell
Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli
804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-6268
https://www.facebook.com/Kellys ButcherShopDeli/
Lonnie's Liquors
2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 344-3430 1150 St. Louis Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-0611
25 Commercial St, Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-7490
7835 Ivory Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 638-2710
The Autobody Shop
6665 Center Grove Rd Edwardsville IL, 62025
(618) 656-6545 (24 Hour Towing after hours (618) 593-7603)
www.theautobodyshop.net
Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf
Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com
(314) 241-8873
www.xgreensynthetic.com
Mike's Automotive
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Hotels Comfort Inn Collinsville
8 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(480) 725-1637
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Days Inn Collinsville
12 Commerce Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 803-4032
www.wyndhamhotels.com
4 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-0607
www.marriott.com
Fairfield Inn by Marriott St. LouisCollinsville La Quinta Inn & Suites Collinsville
6 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 855-8400
www.laquintacollinsville.com
(618) 223-5383
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 624-3636
www.choicehotels.com
(618) 212-1300
www.ihg.com
(618) 688-2526
www.wyndhamhotels.com
(618) 398-7124
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Best Western- Troy
2 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 305 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 313 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 45 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 140 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 2020 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9200
www.bestwestern.com
Red Roof Inn
2030 Formosa Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-2222
www.redroof.com
Super 8-Troy
910 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 505-1189
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Super 8-Collinsville Econo Lodge Holiday Inn Super 8 by Wyndham Wingate by Wyndham
Best Western
116 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-8600
www.bestwestern.com
Extended Stay America
154 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-1757
www.extendedstayamerica.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
136 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2323
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Sleep Inn
140 Venita Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 589-3999
www.choicehotels.com
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
445 Regency Park Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-4900
www.marriott.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) O'Fallon Station Craft Fair, September 22nd, 2019, 12-5pm. O’Fallon Station, 212 East 1st Street, O'Fallon, IL. Are you a crafter or looking for fun, family friendly events in the O’Fallon area? If so, we have the perfect events for you! The O’Fallon Station Craft Fair will be held September 22 at the new O’Fallon Station in downtown O’Fallon. Grab a bite to eat and shop the unique vendors for your home or garden décor needs. Vendor applications can be found at http://ofallonstation.com/events/. Pokemon Go Day, Sept. 28th, 2019, 2-6pm. Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St. Troy, IL. Hosted by the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. Register now to get your own lanyard and Pokemon Go Trainer badge. You can pick your lanyard up the day of the event. There will be Pokemon memory, lures on nearby Pokestops, and prizes. To register, go to https://www.troymaryvillecoc.com/pokemon-go-day. Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers Midwest Conference, September 28, 2019, 9:00am - 6:00pm. The conference will be at Unity Baptist Church, 2500 St. Clair Avenue, Granite City, IL. Ignite, Refuel and Renew your ministry through creative workshops, dynamic presentations and rich fellowship. Attendees can be of any age group: adults, teens, pastors, kids and youth workers. If you are interested in puppets, clowning, dowel rods, human video etc. then this conference is for you. For more information and to register check out www.christianpuppeteers.org/midwestor or email at MidwestChristianPuppeteers@gmail.com. www.metroeastmessenger.com
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Edwardsville Art Fair, September 27th-29th, 2019. City Park, 101 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville, IL. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried fine art show located at City Park in beautiful downtown Edwardsville, Illinois. Featuring the original works of approximately 100 accomplished artists and scrumptious local food and drink, Edwardsville Art Fair is a three-day opportunity for the family see art, make art, and buy art! For times and more info, go to http://bit.ly/2XXCgCO. Official 2019 Belleville Chili Cook-Off, October 11th -12th, 2019. Main Street, Downtown Belleville, IL. Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses for 36 years! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 60 vendors and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville! Chili vendor applications now available online for the 2019 event! For more information please visit http://bit.ly/bvillechili. Fantastic Fall Festival, October 12th, 2019. Rock Springs Park, 1428 E 3rd St, O'Fallon, IL. Join O'Fallon Parks & Rec for the 11th Annual Fantastic Fall Festival! Activities include hayrides, tattoo booth, music, and games with prizes. Way Cool Balloons will be making balloon creations from 4pm-8pm. Children’s games available from 4pm-6pm. Bonfires starting at dusk for hot dogs and s’mores. Register at the link below for preparation purposes: http://ofallonparksandrec.com/product/fall-festival/. This event is FREE and open to the community.
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Local Events and Things To Do (Continued) Howl-O-Ween Pet Party & Street Festival, Oct. 12th, 2019, 10am-4pm. Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St. Troy IL. Join Partners for Pets for our 11th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Party and Street Festival! Walk your four-legged friend up and down the street and see the fun vendors. Visit our Kid’s Pavilion with new games and activities this year for kids of all ages. Take a break and listen to live music at either of our two band locations! Support local businesses and eat at a variety yummy of food trucks and food vendors including: Fire n’ Smoke, Burgers STL food truck, Good Knight Cupcakes & Cookies food truck, Snowy Sweets, Global Brew, and more! Partners for Pets will have on-site adoptions with reduced adoption fees: all cats and kittens - $50 adoption fee; all dogs over 1 year - $100 adoption fee. Live Music: 11 am - Two Voices, 10:30 am - Larry Gwaltney, 1pm - Zydecco Crawdaddys. Witches & Wizards Night Out, Oct. 19th, 2019, 5-9pm. 116 E. First Street, O’Fallon, IL. Enjoy the Cauldron Crawl at participating establishments! Walk the Downtown streets in your best costume! Meet the Gypsies, Fortune Tellers & Magicians! Compete for Prizes in the Witches and Wizards Competition! Downtown Shops, Restaurants & Bars Participating! MUST BE 21 OR OVER TO ATTEND - ID REQUIRED. $5.00 Entry Wristbands available only at the haunted caboose on 1st Street beginning at 4pm. Sponsored by the business of O'Fallon's Downtown District.
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Honey Sriracha Grilled Wings (Family Features) Whether you prefer watching your favorite teams in-person or on TV, tailgate season means it’s time to break out your favorite party foods. These Honey Sriracha Grilled Wings are sure to be a hit! Visit honey.com to find more tailgating recipes. Honey Sriracha Grilled Wings Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 8 4 pounds fresh chicken wings water 3 cups rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons salt 2 cups honey, divided
Heat grill to 225-240 F. In large bowl, rinse wings with cool water. Add rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, salt and 1 cup honey. Fold to incorporate all ingredients and coat wings evenly. Place wings on grill, cover with lid and cook 12-14 minutes before turning once and cooking additional 15-18 minutes. Open lid and turn wings. Brush remaining honey on wings. Cook 5-8 minutes, remove from heat
and serve. Find more recipes to amp up your tailgate atmosphere at Culinary.net. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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