🌱 How far can Collinsville’s young Kahoks baseball squad go in 2027?
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In today's newsletter:
- How far can Collinsville’s young Kahoks baseball squad go in 2027?
Also on today's calendar: Karate Program (June 2026) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Collinsville Baseball Eyes Bigger Run In 2027 (riverbender.com) — Collinsville High’s baseball team just wrapped a 12-win season that included the program’s first regional victory since 2023, and coaches say an experienced core of underclassmen could push the Kahoks further in 2027. Despite being eliminated 7-0 by Edwardsville, returning players like Roman Pomerantz, Ben Tillman, and Carter Henson have the staff optimistic about next year. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Water Aerobics →
Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Other local events
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
City of Collinsville City Hall, 125 South Center Street Collinsville, Illinois 62234
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Heartsaver CPR Class
City of Collinsville Fire Station 1, 130 S. Clinton Street Collinsville, Illinois 622
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Karate Program (June 2026) →
Collinsville Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville
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Parent Tot Time
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
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International Horseradish Festival →
International Horseradish Festival, 221 W Main St, Collinsville
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Open House & Garden Tour
City of Collinsville Willoughby Farm, 631 Willoughby Ln. Collinsville, Illinois 62234
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Camp Kahok Summer Camp Week 2: Wild Animal Week
City of Collinsville Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62234
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Fire & Police Commissioners →
City of Edwardsville Governor Ford Conference Room - 118 Hillsboro Ave Edwardsville IL 62025
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Mahjong Open Play for Beginners →
Meme's Coffee Shop, 1529 Johnson Rd, Granite City
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City Council →
City of Edwardsville Council Chamber - 118 Hillsboro Ave Edwardsville IL 62025
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GRANITE CITY COUNCIL MEETING →
Granite City - City Hall, Mitchell Ave, Granite City
7:00 pm
Tuesday June 2
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Stallions edged out in regional semifinals (morningsentinel.com)
Glen Carbon
- New turn lane takes shape at intersection in Glen Carbon (theintelligencer.com)
- Glen Carbon STAR Bond District approved by state (theintelligencer.com)
- Senator Harriss Opposes Record Illinois State Budget, Citing Lack of Fiscal Discipline (riverbender.com)
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