The Italian Fest event lineup features a crawling contest and Budweiser Clydesdale
Collinsville’s 31st annual Italian Fest begins at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, with the opening ceremonies on the Venezia Stage, including a performance of classic Italian songs by area-native Bailey Jo Hutton. After graduating from Edwardsville High School, Hutton was accepted to John Hopkins Peabody Institute in Maryland where she is currently a sophomore. Hutton […]
Read More →Home Show coming to Collinsville’s Gateway Center this weekend
Submitted Content Thousands of people are expected to attend the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Southwest Illinois’ Fall Home Show. Attendees can learn about the newest home improvement products and techniques from local building industry professionals. With local companies displaying everything from awnings, cabinetry, energy efficiencies, exterior remodeling, landscaping, roofing, spas, waterproofing and much […]
Read More →Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanis: Selling bagna cauda and peanuts for a better Christmas
Each year, thousands of Collinsville residents stop at an intersection and give a donation to a man in red smock. In return for the donation, the person offers peanuts in the fall or an orange in the spring. But, how many of the donors know for what their money is used? The Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanis […]
Read More →Kahok soccer ends with familiar 1-0 score, but unfamiliar result
It would not be a 2014 Kahoks soccer game if the weather did not force changes in the schedule and the result was not 1-0. Tuesday evening’s game against Belleville West was relocated to Kahok Stadium after it was determined the Maroons’ temporary home field at Oerter Park in Columbia was too soggy. Despite the […]
Read More →Hobbled football Kahoks hope for heroics from reserves against Belleville East
The Collinsville Kahoks lost five starters to injury during last weekend’s game against Triad. Two more starters were injured in practice this week, with one likely to miss the Friday night contest at home against Belleville East. The Kahoks’ (0-2) offensive line took the biggest hit, where three reserves will get the starting nod against […]
Read More →Thursday’s Kahok soccer match to be played at Kahok Stadium
Fans of Collinsville High School soccer will get an unexpected home match Thursday. Rather than postpone the match against Belleville West for the second time due to soggy conditions at Oerter Park in Columbia, the game was moved to Kahok Stadium, where the rain is not a concern on the turf field. Game time will […]
Read More →A 25-year-old Collinsville man dies in single-car accident
A Collinsville man died early Thursday in a single-car accident in the 300 block of South Combs. Eddie L. Williams, 25, of the 200 block of South Combs, was traveling northbound when his vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole on the east side of the street. The accident happened at approximately 12:15 […]
Read More →Collinsville girls golf tops Alton Marquette and Roxana
The Lady Kahok golf team defeated a pair of local schools Wednesday at Belk Park Golf Club to even their record at 4-4 on the season. Sophomore Abbey Burns’ 46 led the Kahoks over Alton Marquette and Roxana. Colllinsville shot a 195, followed by Alton Marquette at 199. The Lady Shells shot a 204. Collinsville […]
Read More →Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct. 4
Submitted Content Join hundreds of area residents in the Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes on Saturday, Oct. 4, at SIUe Parking Lot A for this one-day, signature fundraising event to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Register NOW at www.diabetes.org/stepoutmetroeast or call 888-DIABETES. The Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, presented […]
Read More →Hero Inside trivia night Oct. 3
Hero Inside Organization, a group dedicated to helping people overcome the impacts of heroin, is hosting a trivia night Friday, Oct. 3 at the Caseyville Village Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. The wining table will receive $300, second place $200 and third place $100. Cost is $100 per table. […]
Read More →Kahok volleyball soars past Flyerettes
East St. Louis, Ill – The Collinsville High School volleyball team opened Southwestern Conference play Wednesday with a three-set victory over East St. Louis. The Kahoks won the first set 25-22 before dropping the second 25-19. Collinsville started strong in the third set and never looked back, Head Coach Tracy Plagemann said. CHS topped the […]
Read More →Applications for military academies being accepted by Congressman Shimkus
Submitted Content Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for summer 2015 admission. “As the school year begins, many students are thinking about what’s next. As a […]
Read More →Frying pan toss and canoe race new to Caseyville’s Frontier Days
Caseyville will hold its annual Frontier this Saturday and Sunday at Caseyville Park. The event will feature re-enactors in period style clothing. Re-enactor goods, food and drinks will be sold both days. The re-enactors will be demonstrating a wide variety of skills, have kid-friendly activities, music, trader goods and an area set aside for visitors […]
Read More →Collinsville police searching for suspects in burglary case
The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify two suspects connected to a burglary and unlawful use of a credit card. One suspect is an African-American male, believed to be approximately 40 years-old. The other is a Caucasian male, believed to 18-22 years-old. Both suspects are believed to have been in a […]
Read More →Monks Mound 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to be held Thursday
The Brevity Fitness third annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held at Monks Mound Thursday, Sept. 11. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Climbers will begin in waves, according to registration, at 6 p.m. Walkers will register for one of three circuits. Five laps of the 154 Monks Mound steps, which is the equivalent of […]
Read More →Multiple Kahok soccer schedule changes announced
In the wake of multiple weather postponed matches, the Collinsville High School soccer schedule has been juggled to accommodate all schools. The match originally scheduled for Tuesday against O’Fallon will now be played Saturday at 4:45 p.m. at Kahok Stadium. The junior varsity match will begin at 3 p.m. The Triad match, originally scheduled for […]
Read More →Veterans to receive amnesty, assistance in Madison County Friday
Madison County will host Veteran’s Amnesty Day Friday at the Madison County Courthouse. Traffic, misdemeanor, felony and ordinance violation warrants will be quashed (set aside) or reset with no arrests. Amnesty day does not apply to federal or civil contempt warrants. Other available services include receiving a new court date, speaking with a prosecutor or […]
Read More →Collinsville’s Link tabbed to be new Glen Carbon police chief
Collinsville Assistant Police Chief Todd Link was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Glen Carbon Board of Trustees to be the new chief of police for the village. The news came on Link’s 48th birthday and the 17th anniversary of the day he learned he was hired by the Collinsville Police Department. Link said he is […]
Read More →After two-game respite, another Kahok soccer game postponed
The Kahok soccer match Tuesday against O’Fallon has been postponed due to fan and player safety. No makeup date has been determined. Collinsville’s first three soccer matches of the season were postponed. The team went 2-0 last week. The next scheduled match is at 6 p.m. Thursday at Oerter Park in Columbia against Belleville West […]
Read More →City Council wrap: Village Locksmith in Collinsville to get makeover
The Collinsville City Council voted Monday to provide Tax Increment Financing to Village Locksmith to help pay for new windows, exterior paint and a new roof. The owners of the building at 409 W. Main St. will be reimbursed $12,665, which represents 40 percent of the total cost of the low bids for the work. […]
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