Kahoks softball game against Belleville East moved to May 16
The Collinsville High School softball game against Belleville East that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, has been rescheduled for Friday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m. The Metro Independent had originally reported the game had been moved to Monday, May 19. The Kahoks were scheduled to play at Triad Friday, but that game has […]
Read More →Bridge on South Clinton to be closed six months
The bridge on South Clinton Street, over Canteen Creek, is being replaced and will be closed for approximately six months. The established detour is to use E. Brookhaven Drive between South Clinton and Illinois Route 159. In November, the City Council voted unanimously to to spend $442,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax fund to cover the city’s […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks soccer dominates to close regular season
Playing against one of the top ranked teams in the St. Louis area, the Lady Kahok soccer team did not expect it to be that easy. Collinsville (11-5-2) grabbed a lead just 15 seconds into the game and cruised to a 3-0 victory Tuesday against Ursuline Academy (11-7). Before the crowd had a chance to […]
Read More →Lady Blazer basketball camp dates announced
***Submitted Content*** The 27th annual Lady Blazer basketball summer camp will be held in June at Collinsville Middle School Gym. The dates for the camp are as follows: June 2-3, 6, 9-12, 16-19 and 23-26. The camp will run Monday through Thursday and will start at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Girls entering fifth through eighth grades […]
Read More →Tuesday’s Kahoks baseball and softball moved to May 19, soccer to play
***Update: Softball will now be played on May 16*** ***Updated to include information about rescheduled games.*** Both the Collinsville baseball and softball games scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday have been postponed and will be made up on May 19. The baseball team was scheduled to play at Belleville East and the softball team was to […]
Read More →AARP Smart Driver Course at Collinsville Library
***Submitted content*** AARP is hosting a Smart Driver Course at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. The two-day course runs from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 14, and Saturday, June 19. Participants will learn how to compensate for changes in their reaction times, be informed of newer rules of the road and more. […]
Read More →Trivia night at the Blum House
***Submitted Content*** Adults and teens interested in honing their trivia skills are invited to bring their “A” game for a trivia night at the Blum House in Collinsville. The Mississippi Valley Library District, which owns the Blum House, is hosting the event on Saturday, June 7, from 7-9 p.m. This is a free, casual event […]
Read More →The race is on to convert former post office to a parking lot before Italian Fest
The plans and timeline for the demolition of the former post office building in Uptown Collinsville, and the parking lot to take its place, are starting to become clear. Collinsville Director of Streets Rod Cheatham said the goal is to have the new parking lot open to the public in time for this year’s Italian […]
Read More →Houck and the Kahoks roll over Nashville
Tanner Houck pitched his third consecutive complete game for Collinsville Monday afternoon at Fletcher Field, but this time he gave up more than just one hit. Houck worked his way out of his only major jam to lead the Kahoks (16-12) to a 7-1 non-conference victory over Nashville. Collinsville Head Coach Pete Trapp said Houck […]
Read More →Softball Kahoks rally twice, but fall to Breese Mater Dei
Collinsville came from behind the tie the score twice against Breese Mater Dei Monday in a non-conference game at the Collinsville Sports Complex, but could not comeback a third time, losing 7-5. The Kahoks (15-14) fell behind before they came to bat when the Knights (17-5) leadoff hitter doubled and came around to score on […]
Read More →10-month-old left in Caseyville hotel room, mother arrested on Mother’s Day
Caseyville Police arrested a 35-year-old Sorento, Ill. woman, accused of leaving her 10-month-old child in a Caseyville hotel room unattended for over an hour overnight. Police were called to the 2400 block of Old Country Inn Drive around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Mother’s Day, and found the child in the hotel room. The mother, Jennifer […]
Read More →May 31 show to benefit renovations for Collinsville’s historic Miner’s Theatre
***Submitted Content*** A benefit concert featuring four area bands will raise funds and awareness for the effort to make renovations needed to reopen Collinsville’s historic Miner’s Theatre. “Rockin’ for the Miner’s” is sponsored by Scott Credit Union and is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, May 31 at American Legion Post 365, 1022 […]
Read More →Mitchell sets another record, named Metro Independent Athlete of the Week again
Martinus Mitchell is beginning to make a habit of breaking the Collinsville High School shot put record, and being named The Metro Independent Athlete of the Week. At the Collinsville Invitational Saturday, Mitchell ensured he added some drama to the day. After throwing over 62 feet in practice during the week, Mitchell’s best mark on […]
Read More →Collinsville takes steps to add another tool to attract and retain businesses
The City of Collinsville recently joined five local communities, and Madison County, in an attempt to be awarded an Enterprise Zone. First created in 1983, Enterprise Zones in Illinois primarily provide state tax exemptions, low interest financing and employment training to businesses. Business Districts, Tax Increment Financing and Enterprise Zones are the only tools of […]
Read More →SWIC College Activities to host auditions for “Black Comedy”
***Submitted Content*** Have you got the acting bug? Show off your skills as College Activities at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus holds auditions for “Black Comedy” by Peter Shaffer Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Main Complex Theatre, 2500 Carlyle Ave. Roles are available for five men and […]
Read More →Free financial education series at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Have you ever wondered about your credit report or how you can reduce your debt or save for college? If so, the Collinsville Memorial Library Center has just the series for you! Representatives from Associated Bank will share information about six financial topics over the course of three hour-long sessions. All sessions are […]
Read More →Collinsville Middle School donates 5k proceeds to food pantry
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Middle School physical education department recently held their second annual 5K run/walk for Physical Education. A portion of the proceeds, along with donated canned food items, were donated to the Helping Hands Ministry food bank in Collinsville. ***Submitted Content***
Read More →SIUE wrestling announces summer 2014 camp dates
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville wrestling program has announced the dates for its 2014 technique and competition camps, all of which will be held at the Vadalabene Center this summer. Camps will be held June 27-29, July 10-11, and August 8-9. All three camps are open to all wrestlers ages 18 and under. For prices and […]
Read More →Caseyville Police to conduct special seat belt enforcement May 16-24
The Caseyville Police department will conduct a stationary seat belt enforcement zone during the nighttime hours on May 16-24, the department has announced. The effort will be part of an expanded patrol effort from May 9-26 enforcing seat belt and alcohol violations. Funding for these extra patrols was provided to Caseyville and hundreds of other […]
Read More →Letter to the Editor: Stand with Steelworkers
A battle is on to protect American-made steel and the livelihood of those who make it. U.S. Steel in Granite City is the second-largest property taxpayer in Madison County. The steel mill pays more than $6.65 million to 10 local taxing districts, and provides jobs to more than 2,000 employees, most of whom live in […]
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