Residents who are concerned about the federal government ignoring the 1st, 4th, 5th, 10th, 14th, and 15th amendments, suppressing rights under these amendments and defunding basic services that protect all people and lands within the United States have been taking to the streets across the country and world most of 2025. Collinsville has now joined Alton, Edwardsville, and Belleville in hosting peaceful protests.
Collinsville protests began today with about 20 people and will be held in front of the Route 66 sign on Illinois 159 between Clay and Main streets every two weeks. Organizer Sharon said “the energy was good and we are committed as long as the federal government continues acting unconstitutionally”…