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SIUE men’s soccer edged by Braves

By   /  October 23, 2013  /  Men's Soccer, SIUE, Sports  /  No Comments

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer team suffered a closely-contested 2-0 defeat at Bradley Wednesday night in Missouri Valley Conference play. “It’s a frustrating and disappointing result,” Head Coach Kevin Kalish said.  “There’s no sugar coating it.  We know all road games in the MVC are going to be difficult.  This game could have […]

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Collinsville Police name burglary suspect, considered armed and dangerous

By   /  October 23, 2013  /  Caseyville, Collinsville, Illinois, Maryville, News, Region  /  No Comments

The Collinsville Police Department has identified the person caught on video attempting to use a stolen credit card as Keenan L. Deal. Deal was charged Tuesday with felony burglary by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s office. Collinsville Police are seeking Deal, who should be considered armed and dangerous, Detective Bud Jeremias said. Anyone with information […]

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O’Fallon ends boys soccer season with overtime win

By   /  October 23, 2013  /  Boys Soccer, Collinsville High School, Sports  /  No Comments

Collinsville controlled play for a majority of the game Tuesday, but an overtime defensive lapse cost the Kahoks their season. Lightning in the area delayed the match halfway through the first half. When play resumed 35 minutes later, Collinsville took control. Despite outplaying O’Fallon the majority of their first-round match in the Illinois High School […]

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Collinsville man, two others charged with felony burglary

By   /  October 22, 2013  /  Collinsville, News  /  No Comments

Three people have been charged in connection with burglaries at two Collinsville homes in the past week. Dylan R. Bird, 20, of Collinsville, Joshua M. Cooley, 24, of St. Louis, and Jessica E. McCarty, 19, of Vandalia, were charged with felony burglary from a Collinsville home on Lakeview Acres Drive on Oct. 17. The owners […]

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School Board moves toward greater transparency

By   /  October 22, 2013  /  Caseyville, Collinsville, Education, Maryville, News  /  No Comments

The public will soon have access to more than just the agenda for Collinsville School Board meetings. In a unanimous vote Monday, the board approved a subscription to a service that will allow much of the agenda packet, provided to board members, to be posted on the Unit 10 website (Kahoks.org) along with the agenda. […]

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CHS boys soccer opens regional play Tuesday

By   /  October 22, 2013  /  Boys Soccer, Collinsville High School, Sports  /  No Comments

The Collinsville High School boys soccer team has to like its chances of advancing past the Regionals this weekend, if they can win their opening match. Seeded fourth in the four-team Belleville West Regional, the Kahoks (3-3 Southwestern Conference, 10-10-1 overall) own a better record than third-seeded Belleville East (1-5 SWC, 6-11-1 overall). Collinsville defeated […]

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Caseyville water rates to increase

By   /  October 21, 2013  /  Caseyville, News  /  No Comments

Caseyville water customers will see an increase in their water bill beginning with the November billing cycle. The rates increase barely passed the Village Board. The trustees vote was split, with three in favor of the increases and three opposed. Mayor Len Black’s vote in favor broke the tie during the Oct. 16 meeting. Trustees […]

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Driving to St. Louis for work? You may need to leave early

By   /  October 21, 2013  /  Events/Announcements  /  No Comments

Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, there will be lane restrictions in the left lane of westbound Interstate 55/70 between 9 a.m and 6 p.m. The restrictions will be at mile marker 12 (about one mile east of the Illinois Route 157 exit) and are necessary to install new attenuators in the median. Work is expected to […]

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Cougars rout Gamecocks on senior day

By   /  October 21, 2013  /  SIUE, Sports, Women's Soccer  /  No Comments

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s soccer finished its home season defeating Jacksonville State 5-1 Sunday afternoon in Ohio Valley Conference action at Korte Stadium. Five different players scored a goal for the Cougars, while seven different players figured in the scoring to help SIUE improve to 10-3-3 overall and 4-2-1 in the OVC. The 10 wins are […]

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Halloween Party to benefit Caseyville volunteer fire department

By   /  October 20, 2013  /  Events/Announcements  /  No Comments

The Caseyville Ladies Fire Auxiliary is hosting a Halloween Party to benefit the Caseyville Food Pantry and the village’s volunteer fire department. The 26th annual party is from 6:30-8:30, Friday, Oct. 25 at the Caseyville Community Building, 909 S. Main St. Admission is free and game tickets are four for $1. Anyone who brings a […]

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Men’s Soccer Edged by Bulldogs

By   /  October 20, 2013  /  Men's Soccer, SIUE, Sports  /  No Comments

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss at Drake Saturday night as the Cougars made their return to Missouri Valley Conference play. “Overall, it wasn’t a great performance by our standards,” Head Coach Kevin Kalish said. “I thought outside of the first 15 minutes, our overall energy was decent, but our […]

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Fall Festival returns to Main Street Saturday

By   /  October 20, 2013  /  Events, Living  /  No Comments

Barely a month removed from being overwhelmed with visitors for Italian Fest, Main Street in Collinsville will again host an uptown festival. Thousands are expected to meander Main Street Saturday, sampling chili, trick-or-treating at local businesses, enjoying a costume contest and admiring decorated hearses during the Fall Festival. Yes, that says admiring decorated hearses. A […]

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Turnovers, missed opportunities doom Kahoks

By   /  October 19, 2013  /  Collinsville High School, Football, Sports  /  No Comments

Collinsville made several lineup changes before their game against Alton Friday hoping for an offensive spark. Instead, they were plagued by the same issues that have limited them to a single victory this season. The Kahoks (0-6 Southwestern Conference, 1-7 overall) committed four turnovers and were unable to convert any of the four turnovers they […]

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Boys soccer keeps rolling

By   /  October 18, 2013  /  Boys Soccer, Collinsville High School, Sports  /  No Comments

Two days after losing their senior co-captain and leading scorer for the season, a pair of underclassmen led the Kahoks boys soccer team to a regular season-ending victory. Sophomore midfielder Jared Hamann scored the first two goals of his varsity career and freshman goalkeeper Brett Niedzwiecki pitched his third consecutive shutout. Niedzwiecki has blanked opponents […]

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Kahoks hope lineup changes lead to first conference victory

By   /  October 17, 2013  /  Collinsville High School, Football, Sports  /  No Comments

Collinsville will have new faces in key offensive positions Friday as they look to secure their first Southwestern Conference victory in their last home game of the season. The Kahoks (0-5 SWC, 1-6 overall) have been limping along with only one healthy running back since the second game of the season. Freshman Trevore Sanders and […]

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Collinsville yard sales, Oct. 18-20

By   /  October 17, 2013  /  Events/Announcements  /  No Comments

The City of Collinsville has announced that yard sales will be held at the following locations on the noted dates. 2031 MAPLELEAF — October 18 & 19 115 POWELL — October 18 & 19 683 OAK TRAIL — October 18 & 19 243 N. COMBS — October 18 & 19 901 ECHO DRIVE — October […]

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Kuechle named 2013 Collinsville Police Officer of the Year

By   /  October 17, 2013  /  Collinsville, News  /  No Comments

The man who solved the case of the beating and robbery of an 87-year-old man at the Collinsville Hardee’s in July has been named the 2013 Collinsville Police Officer of the Year. Detective Mark Kuechle, who called the Hardee’s case the most rewarding he worked this year, won an award that Police Chief Eric Van […]

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New vacuum truck coming to a sewer near you

By   /  October 17, 2013  /  Collinsville, News  /  No Comments

Collinsville’s Waste Water Department will soon have a brand new sewer cleaning truck. The City Council voted Tuesday to spend $284,582 to purchase the new truck, which can be used to clean sewer blocks, catch basins and storm sewers. It will replace a 22-year-old sewer cleaning truck, currently used by street department, which will be […]

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Prescription drug take-back day set for Oct. 26

By   /  October 17, 2013  /  Caseyville, Collinsville, Maryville, News  /  No Comments

The City of Collinsville and the Madison County State’s Attorney’s office will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 26. Unwanted prescription, or over-the-counter, medications can be dropped off in the front lobby of the Collinsville Police Department from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Persons dropping off medication […]

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Miner’s Theatre fundraiser at Bert’s, Oct. 27

By   /  October 16, 2013  /  Events/Announcements  /  2 Comments

Bert’s Chuckwagon is hosting an all-you-can-eat taco bar fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 27 from Noon-3 p.m. The taco bar includes tacos, super tacos, soft tacos (Beef, chicken & vegetarian) frijoles, Spanish rice, side salad, nachos, nachos grande, chicken nuggets, pigs in a blanket, fries and a drink. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for youth […]

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