Deadline nearing to register for 2013 Little Miss and Mister Italian Fest
The Little Miss and Mister Italian Fest pageant is seeking contestants for the 2013 Italian Fest. The annual pageant is organized by The Miner’s Institute Foundation and serves as a fundraiser for the group. Winners receive a crown, sash and a starring role in the Italian Fest parade. The pageant will take place at 7 […]
Read More →Rep. Kay to host town hall Thursday in Collinsville
State Rep. Dwight Kay will host a public town hall meeting Thursday to discuss issues facing the State of Illinois. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 West Main St. Kay will provide an update on issues facing the State and answer questions from attendees.
Read More →Great Big Idaho Potato to meet World’s Largest Catsup Bottle
The Great Big Idaho® Potato is coming to Collinsville to visit the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle®. The pair will hold a meet and greet Wednesday from 1-3:30 p.m at the catsup bottle. The Great Big Idaho® Potato is on a 7-month, cross-country tour to help raise awareness and funds for Meals on Wheels, a non-profit organization that delivers over […]
Read More →Route 159 construction informational meeting set for Sept. 4 in Collinsville
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting for the final phase of the Illinois Route 159 expansion project on Sept. 4 in Collinsville. “Of the three phases that IDOT is working on for the city, this is the most intensive,” Collinsville Mayor John Miller said at the City Council meeting Monday. […]
Read More →Emergency siren malfunctions, startling residents
Collinsville residents enjoying a picture perfect afternoon Friday were confused when the city’s emergency siren blared at 4:25 p.m. The confusion heightened when the alarm sounded again nearly two hours later. The Collinsville Police Department announced on their Facebook page, shortly after the first incident, that the siren was malfunctioning. Some who posted on the […]
Read More →Meth bust at Collinsville hotel nets a pair of alleged repeat offenders
A convicted methamphetamine manufacturer was arrested Sunday at the Americas Best Value Inn in Collinsville for allegedly repeating the offense. At the time of her arrest, Tamara Lynn Peoples, 54, of San Jose, Ill., was out on bail after being charged with methamphetamine manufacturer and possession of methamphetamine. The charges followed her arrest at another […]
Read More →New book chronicles life of Collinsville’s moat house gangster
Buster Wortman died 45 years ago this month, but he can still sell books. Bill Nunes’ latest book, The Frank “Buster” Wortman Story, is the second best-selling book at the Fairview Heights Barnes & Noble, Nunnes said. Only J.K. Rowling has the stature to outsell Wortman in the Metro East, it seems. Perhaps, though, it […]
Read More →Hollywood Heights Elementary School re-opened as Special Needs Center
A building sitting vacant since 2009 may be the right place at the right time to solve two problems for the Collinsville School District. The first problem is that children with special behavioral needs are sent out of district for their education. Until this school year, Collinsville did not have the staff or facilities to […]
Read More →Tentative budget approved by School Board
The tentative budget approved by the Collinsville School Board on Monday would have the district spending about $4.5 million more than it receives during the current fiscal year. The budget was prepared using the same budget estimates as the previous year because the contract with the teacher’s union has not yet been approved by the […]
Read More →Ashmann’s Pharmacy getting a facelift
Ashmann’s Pharmacy was open Wednesday despite a gaping hole in the wall. A new window will soon fill the hole as work continues on the nearly $180,000 improvement project on the 119-year-old building. Much of the work is necessary because of the damage sustained when the UMB Bank building, which abutted the building at 209 […]
Read More →Team chemistry key to success for 2013 CHS boys soccer
When speaking with the 2013 Collinsville High School boys soccer team, it quickly becomes apparent that the team believes improved team chemistry is the key to its success. Head Coach Myles Hensler said the players on this year’s team are more friendly with each other. “I expect for us to be a little better because […]
Read More →Stronger, more confident Kahoks football team expects success
Taking over a Collinsville High School football team that went 1-8 last season will be difficult for the Kahoks’ new head coach, John Blaylock, but it will not be his biggest challenge. Collinsville football has experienced little success in its history. The school has made just three playoff appearances and has never won a postseason […]
Read More →2013 Tunes at Blum includes The Usual Suspects and other Metro East favorites
Collinsville’s free uptown concert series returns to the Blum House Sept. 4. Held on the lawn of the historic home at 414 W. Main St., Tunes at Blum will provide free entertainment each Wednesday in September. The lineup this year includes Tommy Halloran, The Usual Suspects, Brad MacDonald and The Mr. Wizard Band. Tommy Halloran […]
Read More →Unit 10 teachers approve new contract
The Collinsville Unit 10 teacher’s union voted today to approve the latest contract offer from the School Board. The Collinsville Education Association approved the one-year contract by a “comfortable majority,” co-bargaining chair Mark Schusky said. The CEA had rejected a previous offer by a 167-86 vote on Aug. 7. The new contract includes a small […]
Read More →Collinsville teachers union to vote Wednesday on latest contract offer
Members of the Collinsville Unit 10 teacher’s union will decide Wednesday afternoon if they will accept the latest contract offer from the School Board. The Collinsville Education Association rejected the first offer by a 167–86 vote on August 7, according to the CEA website. The negotiations update for union members indicated that the salary raise […]
Read More →Illinois drivers to be faster in 2014, but not Texas fast
Illinois drivers will be able to legally drive a little faster next year, but they will still be moving at a crawl compared to the pace on one Texas highway. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Public Act 98-0511 into law today, raising the speed limit from 65 mph to 70 mph on some stretches of […]
Read More →SIUE police chief to retire
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Chief Gina Hays, the first woman to hold that position, will step down as soon as a replacement is identified. An internal memo distributed on June 5 by Vice Chancellor for Administration Kenn Neher said Hays will assist the university with “a number of safety and security compliance issues, including […]
Read More →Collinsville High School boys varsity soccer schedule
Collinsville High School has announced the 2013 boys varsity soccer schedule. ** The schedule has been updated, with changes in bold. Place Time Monday 08/26/13 Alton Marquette Home 6:45PM Wednesday 08/28/13 Belleville Althoff Away 4:00PM Tuesday 09/03/13 Belleville West H.S. Home 6:45PM Wednesday 09/04/13 Highland High School Home 6:45PM Thursday 09/05/13 CBC High School Away […]
Read More →Collinsville High School girls varsity volleyball schedule
Collinsville High School has announced the 2013 girls varsity volleyball schedule. Place Time Tuesday 8/27/2013 Nashville H.S. Home 5:45PM Thursday 8/29/2013 Centralia H.S. Away 7:45PM Tuesday 9/3/2013 Freeburg H.S. Home 5:45PM Friday 9/6/2013 Tiger Classic Away 6:00PM Saturday 9/7/2013 Tiger Classic Away TBA Wednesday 9/11/2013 East St. Louis Home 5:45PM Thursday 9/12/2013 Granite City Away […]
Read More →Collinsville High School varsity football schedule
Collinsville High School has announced the 2013 varsity football schedule. Place Time/result Friday 8/30/2013 Belleville Althoff Away L 23-21 Friday 9/6/2013 Triad High School (Chamber Night) Home W 24-14 Friday 9/13/2013 Belleville East High School Away L 24-8 Friday 9/20/2013 Granite City Home L 21-20 Friday 9/27/2013 Edwardsville Away L 48-0 Friday 10/4/2013 O’Fallon (Homecoming) […]
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