Armed robber using craigslist operating in Collinsville
A man claiming to have a television for sale is luring victims to a vacant apartment at 50 Brookhill Court in Collinsville and robbing them. Collinsville Police say the man, identified only as a dark skinned black male, has drawn at least two victims to the apartment with advertisements placed on craigslist. Both victims went […]
Read More →Still no solid leads in case of missing Collinsville man
Three weeks after he was last seen; there are few clues to the whereabouts of a missing Collinsville man. Joe Hartsoe, 22, was last seen on Nov. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the home of a relative in Collinsville. Collinsville Police Department Detective Mark Kuechle said the department is still looking for leads in the […]
Read More →Caseyville teacher honored as teacher of the month
A Caseyville Elementary School teacher has been tabbed as the December Edward Jones Teacher of the Month. Sarah Palau, a first grade teacher, was nominated for the award by principal David Stroot. Rick Kincheloe, of Edward Jones, presented the award to Palau. The Edward Jones Teacher of the Month award is presented each month to […]
Read More →SIU Carbondale basketball coach’s post-game rant the latest to go viral
An angry coach with a microphone and a reporter with a video camera and YouTube access can be a combustible combination. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Men’s Basketball Coach Barry Hinson is the latest to discover the power of the formula. Hinson was, perhaps, a bit too honest in his post-game news conference following the Saluki’s […]
Read More →Bulldogs 11 3-pointers doom Cougars
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville shot a season-best 50.9 percent from the field, but could not overcome 11 Drake 3-pointers in an 87-71 road loss. The Cougars fell to 2-9 despite four players scoring in double figures. SIUE was dominant in the paint, scoring 42 of 71 points from close range. Tierny Austin led the Cougars with […]
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