Two suspects arrested for American Legion burglary
Collinsville police announced Friday that two suspects were taken into custody for the July 29, burglary of the Collinsville American Legion. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s office issued felony burglary warrants on Aug. 27 for Stacy A. Geromiller and Bradley D. Seyler, both of Collinsville, and Steven M. Dodson, of Troy. Geromiller and Seyler have […]
Read More →Late touchdown spoils Kahoks comeback
Junior fullback Jordan Miller rumbled 21 yards for a touchdown with just under nine minutes remaining in Collinsville’s game Friday against Althoff. The run gave the Kahoks a 21-17 lead, and made Head Coach John Blaylock look prophetic. On a day in which temperatures topped 100 in the Metro East for the first time […]
Read More →Photo Gallery – 8th Grade Jr. Kahoks vs. Mehlville
The 8th Grade Jr. Kahoks battled the Mehlville Jr. Warriors on Aug. 25, falling 7-6. The Jr. Kahoks took a 6-0, third quarter lead on a touchdown run from Noah Martin, but could not hold it. Mehlville scored the winning touchdown with just under four minutes remaining in the game.
Read More →Preview: Kahoks football at Althoff Catholic
Collinsville’s football season will not be won or lost Friday night on the candy cane-striped field at Lindenwood University in Belleville, but the game has the potential to have a big impact on the program. First-year head coach John Blaylock has been working to instill a winning attitude in a team that went 1-8 last […]
Read More →World’s Largest Catsup Bottle welcomes food friend
There are some culinary combinations that are just natural: salt and pepper, butter and popcorn, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza and beer and, of course, potatoes and ketchup. The latter two paired themselves in majestic fashion Wednesday when the world’s largest fabricated potato visited The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle ®. Collinsville firefighter David Bennett brought his […]
Read More →Three new pocket parks coming to Collinsville
The Collinsville City Council approved a $423,940 tax-increment financing expenditure Monday to bring three urban parks to the uptown area. Existing green spaces along Illinois Route 159, from Main Street to Clay Street, will be renovated to have stamped brick walkways to match the streetscape project, a large brick wall, sculpture, a backlit Collinsville sign, […]
Read More →Kahoks get late equalizer, draw with Althoff
Junior midfielder Grant Bauer fought through the Althoff defense with 10 minutes remaining in Wednesday’s match and put a shot on goal that was turned away. The ball bounced around among the group of players battling in the penalty area. Bauer ended up on the ground. Suddenly, the ball fell at Bauer’s feet. He managed […]
Read More →Monkey goes on Midwest tour, former owner charged with unlawful possession of primate
An Alton woman who had her pet monkey taken from her this summer in a custody dispute was charged Monday with three counts of unlawful possession of a primate, a misdemeanor. Kendra Hougland and her former pet Java Macaque monkey, Nina, were at a dog-related even in Grafton on June 2 when Nina bit a […]
Read More →The long road to the Glen Carbon Sam’s Club grand opening
The stream of cars that will file into the Glen Carbon Sam’s Club for the grand opening today will give the impression that there was never a doubt the store would open. It was not long ago, however, that the development was almost shelved. The Sam’s Club project, first proposed in March 2011, seemed to […]
Read More →State Comptroller salutes J.R. Kelly Company – The Horseradish House
The largest supplier of horseradish roots in the United States was recently saluted by Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka for its contribution to Illinois agri-tourism. The Collinsville based J.R. Kelly Company – The Horseradish House markets 10 to 12 million pounds of horseradish per year. “It is incredible to have JR Kelly Company continue to support agriculture […]
Read More →Time is running out to apply for the Italian Fest parade
Italian Fest organizers are seeking applicants for this year’s parade. The 30th anniversary edition of the Italian Fest takes place Sept. 20 and 21. The parade is at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 on Main Street. This year’s parade theme is “Happy Birthday Italian Fest.” Float entries will be given priority, with the top three entries […]
Read More →Collinsville man charged with attempted sexual assault of child
A Collinsville man was charged Tuesday with the attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Irwin Todd Miller, 43, is alleged to have woken the child while kneeling next to her with his genitalia exposed. When the victim awoke, the suspect left the room, Collinsville Police report. The girl was spending the night at the […]
Read More →Deadline nearing to register for 2013 Little Miss and Mister Italian Fest
The Little Miss and Mister Italian Fest pageant is seeking contestants for the 2013 Italian Fest. The annual pageant is organized by The Miner’s Institute Foundation and serves as a fundraiser for the group. Winners receive a crown, sash and a starring role in the Italian Fest parade. The pageant will take place at 7 […]
Read More →Rep. Kay to host town hall Thursday in Collinsville
State Rep. Dwight Kay will host a public town hall meeting Thursday to discuss issues facing the State of Illinois. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 West Main St. Kay will provide an update on issues facing the State and answer questions from attendees.
Read More →Great Big Idaho Potato to meet World’s Largest Catsup Bottle
The Great Big Idaho® Potato is coming to Collinsville to visit the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle®. The pair will hold a meet and greet Wednesday from 1-3:30 p.m at the catsup bottle. The Great Big Idaho® Potato is on a 7-month, cross-country tour to help raise awareness and funds for Meals on Wheels, a non-profit organization that delivers over […]
Read More →Route 159 construction informational meeting set for Sept. 4 in Collinsville
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting for the final phase of the Illinois Route 159 expansion project on Sept. 4 in Collinsville. “Of the three phases that IDOT is working on for the city, this is the most intensive,” Collinsville Mayor John Miller said at the City Council meeting Monday. […]
Read More →Emergency siren malfunctions, startling residents
Collinsville residents enjoying a picture perfect afternoon Friday were confused when the city’s emergency siren blared at 4:25 p.m. The confusion heightened when the alarm sounded again nearly two hours later. The Collinsville Police Department announced on their Facebook page, shortly after the first incident, that the siren was malfunctioning. Some who posted on the […]
Read More →Meth bust at Collinsville hotel nets a pair of alleged repeat offenders
A convicted methamphetamine manufacturer was arrested Sunday at the Americas Best Value Inn in Collinsville for allegedly repeating the offense. At the time of her arrest, Tamara Lynn Peoples, 54, of San Jose, Ill., was out on bail after being charged with methamphetamine manufacturer and possession of methamphetamine. The charges followed her arrest at another […]
Read More →New book chronicles life of Collinsville’s moat house gangster
Buster Wortman died 45 years ago this month, but he can still sell books. Bill Nunes’ latest book, The Frank “Buster” Wortman Story, is the second best-selling book at the Fairview Heights Barnes & Noble, Nunnes said. Only J.K. Rowling has the stature to outsell Wortman in the Metro East, it seems. Perhaps, though, it […]
Read More →Hollywood Heights Elementary School re-opened as Special Needs Center
A building sitting vacant since 2009 may be the right place at the right time to solve two problems for the Collinsville School District. The first problem is that children with special behavioral needs are sent out of district for their education. Until this school year, Collinsville did not have the staff or facilities to […]
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