🌱 Collinsville police seek answers after newborn found alone in parking lot
Collinsville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Collinsville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Collinsville police seek answers after newborn found alone in parking lot
- How Collinsville riders can hop the Muny Express this summer
- Collinsville-area family remembers the life of Larry Gene Lambird
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Police searching for parents after newborn baby found abandoned in parking lot (azfamily.com) — Collinsville police are asking for the public’s help after a newborn boy was found abandoned in a car seat in a local parking lot Sunday night and taken to a hospital. The baby, believed to be Hispanic and under a month old, was discovered near Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Josh Fields. 
2. MCT Muny Express Returns for 2026 Season (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Collinsville residents can again catch Madison County Transit’s Muny Express on Saturday nights this season, with one of 13 pickup spots serving the city. The bus drops riders right at The Muny in Forest Park and returns after the show. Fares are low-cost, and larger groups are asked to call ahead to help ensure seating.
3. 2026 06/16 0 Larry Gene Lambird (southernillinoisnow.com) — Family and friends around Collinsville are mourning Larry Gene Lambird, 86, who was married at First Baptist Church in Collinsville and has a sister living in town. The longtime railroad carman and devoted Baptist passed away June 8 with family at his side. Services will be held June 16 in Kinmundy, with memorials requested to assist his family.
4. Three Collinsville teenagers detained by ICE while en route to work in central Illinois (timestribunenews.com) — Three Collinsville teenagers were detained by ICE after a June 9 traffic stop on their way to work in central Illinois, prompting concern from local families and officials. Collinsville’s congresswoman and state representative are pressing for answers, while the school superintendent confirmed the youths aren’t district students. Advocates allege local police skirted Illinois’ Trust Act, which authorities dispute.
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Camp Kahok Summer Camp Week 3: Holiday Week
City of Collinsville Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62234 -
Group Swim Lessons- Beginner/Intermediate
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
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Junior Guard Session 2
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
10:00 am -
Group Swim Lessons- Intermediate/Advanced
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
10:00 am -
Cool Cities Committee Meeting
City of Collinsville City Hall, 125 South Center Street Collinsville, Illinois 62234
6:00 pm -
Karate Program (June 2026)
City of Collinsville Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62234
6:00 pm -
Water Aerobics
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
7:00 pm -
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Collinsville Faith in Action 233 N Seminary St, Collinsville, IL 62234
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Parent Tot Time
City of Collinsville Collinsville Aqua Park, 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville, Illinois 62
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Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers
Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite Cit
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Saturday Story time →
Maryville Community Library, 15 Professional Park Dr, Maryville
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Adult Summer Craft Series
Six Mile Regional Library District , 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite Cit
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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