CHS softball standout signs with Quincy University
Collinsville’s three-time all-conference and two-time all-area outfielder, Jessica Ledford, signed a national letter of intent Monday to play college softball at Quincy University. The Kahoks’ leadoff hitter, Ledford led the team last season in hits (52), doubles (7), triples (6), total bases (74) and runs scored (44). Her .437 average and .492 on-base percentage were […]
Read More →CHS Choir and Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln fundraiser this Saturday
Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln of Collinsville and the CHS CHoir are holding a “Drive One for Your School” fund-raising event at Collinsville High School Saturday Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For each person who completes a short test-drive, Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln will donate $20 to the choir. Only one test-drive per household. […]
Read More →Correction for Nov. 20 boil order in Collinsville
A previous story listed the incorrect addresses that will be affected by the scheduled boil order beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 20. The correct addresses are: – 499, 501, 502, 503, 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 516, 621, 623 Delavan – 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 508, 510, 518, 522, 524, 530, […]
Read More →Boil order along 159 lifted
The boil order in affect for the following Collinsville addresses has been lifted. – 1491, 1502, 1600, 1602, 1610, 1700, 1701, 1706, 1710 and 1713 Vandalia Street – 181, 182, 183, 191, 192, 193, 194, 201, 202, 203 and 204 Burlington Drive – 117, 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 128 and 129 Mounds […]
Read More →Charles JK Sparks wanted by Collinsville Police
Collinsville Police are searching for a man accused of kicking in the door of a home in the 800 block of Watt Street, Collinsville, and holding a knife to the throat of a female occupant. Police said Charles JK Sparks, 43, of the 1300 block of Bridal Spur, Troy, fled the scene when the woman’s […]
Read More →SIUE’s A Season for The Child continues with “The Velveteen Rabbit”
Submitted story A Season for the Child (SfC), the family-oriented live theater season presented by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD), continues its 24thseason with a holiday special in two separate showings at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The Velveteen Rabbit will take the stage in Katherine Dunham Hall by […]
Read More →Muslim-American Comics Featured in “Allah Made Me Funny” Tuesday
The community is encouraged to attend the showing of “Allah Made Me Funny” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Lovejoy Library’s Abbott Auditorium on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. During the film, Muslim comics will skewer everything from family to food to American politics, and their fellow Muslims. This series is made […]
Read More →Immediate boil order for Collinsville residents near 159, another scheduled for Wednesday
The City of Collinsville has issued an immediate boil order for residents and businesses on and near the Illinois Route 159 ongoing construction The following addresses are under an immediate boil order: – 1491, 1502, 1600, 1602, 1610, 1700, 1701, 1706, 1710 and 1713 Vandalia Street – 181, 182, 183, 191, 192, 193, 194, 201, […]
Read More →Updated with game times – Flyers and Tigers squeak into state football semifinals
**Updated at 1:05 p.m. Monday with game day and time information. Updates are in bold within the story*** East St. Louis and Edwardsville finally met some resistance on their runs through the Illinois High School Association state playoffs. After winning their first two playoff contests by a combined score of 101-28, the Edwardsville Tigers (12-0) […]
Read More →Women’s basketball collects 79-76 victory over UMKC
Tierny Austin hit a pair of free throws with 18.4 seconds left as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville edged Kansas City 79-76 in the Cougars’ home opener Saturday at the Vadalabene Center. SIUE women’s basketball, 1-2, picked up a career-high 23 points from CoCo Moore and 11 from Alexis Chappelle. Moore shot 10 of 14 from the field with most […]
Read More →Cougars outlast Bears for first win
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s basketball team had six players score in double figures, and reached 100 for the first time against a Division I opponent, defeating Central Arkansas 100-93 Saturday night in front of 1,535 at Vadalabene Center. “I’m proud of our guys for the way they fought tonight,” SIUE Head Coach Lennox Forrester […]
Read More →Man charged in Caseyville shooting, victim recovering
A 32-year-old Caseyville man was charged Saturday with eight Class X felonies in connection with a robbery and shooting at Ferguson TV, VCR and Satellite Service in Caseyville Thursday. Phillip W. Smith, of the 8800 block of Parkdale Dr., faces six counts of battery/discharging a firearm, one count of armed robbery with a firearm […]
Read More →Caseyville looking for “Thanks4giving” volunteers and donations
The village of Caseyville is looking for donations and volunteers to help its citizens in need this Thanksgiving. The Caseyville “Thanks4giving” organizers would like food donations of green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes, stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes. Volunteers are need to work Sunday, Nov. 24th to assemble bags beginning at 1 p.m. […]
Read More →**Revised** Poplar Street Bridge lanes to be closed week of Nov. 18
***The following has been modified with revised information from the Illinois Department of Transportation*** For the second time in a month, the Illinois Department of Transportation will close lanes on the most highly traveled bridge between St. Louis and Illinois. The two right lanes of the westbound Poplar Street Bridge (A.K.A, William L. Clay Sr, Bridge, […]
Read More →SIUE Men’s Soccer Falls to Bears in MVC Semifinals
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 defeat to top-seeded Missouri State in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinals, eliminating the Cougars from the postseason. “Tonight’s match was similar to a lot of our matches this season,” Head Coach Kevin Kalish said. “I felt we deserved more out of the game […]
Read More →Collinsville names new police chief
Collinsville has looked outside the department for the second time in just over two years for a new chief of police. The city announced Friday that Lt. Stephen Evens, of the Fairview Heights Police Department, will be its new police chief, replacing Eric Van Hook, who was named O’Fallon’s Director of Public Safety on Oct. […]
Read More →Attempted armed robbery in Caseyville, one shot
The suspect being held by Caseyville Police in connection with an attempted armed robbery and shooting is a Caseyville resident who has been positively identified by at least one eyewitness, Caseyville Police Chief Jose Alvarez said. An African-American male entered Ferguson TV, VCR and Satellite Service on Illinois Route 157 at about 11:28 a.m. Thursday […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks basketball 2013-2014 schedule and results
Collinsville Lady Kahoks record: 11-15 (5-9 Southwestern Conference) Day Date Opponent Place Time Result Tuesday Nov. 26 Freeburg (Nashville Tourn) Nashville, Ill 6:30 PM W 49-41 Friday Nov. 29 Triad (Nashville Tourn) Nashville, Ill 10:00 AM W 46-34 Friday Nov. 29 Nashville (Nashville Tourn) Nashville, Ill 7:00 PM L 39-37 Saturday Nov. 30 Mascoutah (Nashville Tourn) Nashville, […]
Read More →Kahoks boys basketball 2013-2014 schedule and results
Collinsville High School record: 13-17 (4-10 Southwestern Conference) Day Date Opponent Place Time Result Monday Nov. 25 Salem Pyramid Plus Tournament @ Herrin 5:30 PM W 82-46 Tuesday Nov. 26 Soldan Pyramid Plus Tournament @ Herrin 7:00 PM W 63-45 Wednesday Nov. 27 Herrin Pyramid Plus Tournament @ Herrin 8:30 PM W 63-41 Friday Nov. 29 Mt. Vernon […]
Read More →Sellout crowd sees Billikens get past Cougars
Saint Louis used a 34-11 run to close the first half Wednesday en route to an 82-58 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s basketball in front of a sold out crowd 4,007 at the Vadalabene Center. SIUE (0-2) seemed to thrive on the atmosphere and the energy of the third largest crowd to see […]
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