Sparks don’t fly at Collinsville water rate increase meeting
The television camera was set up, pointing towards the speaker’s podium, with the City Council members and the mayor in the background, waiting for sparks to fly at the special meeting called to discuss the rising water costs for Collinsville water customers. After spirited social media discussions and blaring headlines about the 38 percent rate […]
Read More →Collinsville Township to take final vote on increased tax levy Tuesday
The Collinsville Township Trustees will continue their discussion about raising the property tax levy when they meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township building at 305 E. Main St. The Trustees approved a levy increase of 4 percent for roads and bridges at a meeting on Nov. 26, but were at a stalemate on […]
Read More →Tigers topple Lady Kahoks
The Edwardsville Tigers girls basketball team jumped out to a 24-4 lead after one quarter Monday and cruised to an 81-23 victory over the host Collinsville Lady Kahoks. The Tigers pushed their lead to 53-11 at the half, led by Tennessee recruit Kortney Dunbar and St. Louis University bound Aaliyah Covington. Dunbar finished the half […]
Read More →Charges filed in crash that killed four from Collinsville
The Hamilton County State’s Attorney’s office filed six felony charges against the driver in an accident that killed five people in Hamilton County on Nov. 23, including four from Collinsville. Darrell Delong, 49, of Collinsville, was charged on Dec. 5 with five counts of aggravated driving under the influence and one count of reckless homicide. […]
Read More →Collinsville Middle School physical education named Blue Ribbon program
The 2012 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for Illinois recently accepted an award honoring the Collinsville Middle School Physical Education Department as one of the finest in the State. CMS Physical Education Department Chairperson Audrey Hill was honored with the 2012 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for Illinois by […]
Read More →SIUE offers photographers opportunity to tour Cuba
***Submitted Story The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Photographers Tour of Cuba is scheduled for March 9-15, 2014. It is the first tour to Cuba available to people in the greater St. Louis area since travel restrictions were loosened. Travelers will experience a rare opportunity to explore Cuba from a photographer’s perspective. The tour is designed […]
Read More →Slew of turnovers, talented Tigers too much for Kahoks
Collinsville could not overcome Edwardsville’s trio of Division I prospects and 21 turnovers Saturday, losing 60-40 in each team’s Southwestern Conference opener. Thanks to repeated turnovers, the game was nearly three minutes old before Collinsville (0-1 Southwestern Conference, 3-3) attempted its first shot. Despite the early struggles to maintain possession, the Kahoks managed to grab […]
Read More →“This was a tough one to swallow,” SIUE loses by 1
Michael Messer’s reverse layup attempt rolled off the front of the rim as time expired Saturday, allowing Central Michigan to escape with a 65-64 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in men’s basketball at the Vadalabene Center. “This was a tough one to swallow because we didn’t execute down the stretch,” SIUE Head Coach Lennox […]
Read More →Wendt, Cougars defeat Air Force
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s basketball raced out to a 14-0 lead Saturday and defeated Air Force 76-55 at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Jessie Wendt hit a game-high four three-pointers and was named to the Air Force Classic All-Tournament team after scoring 21 points against the Falcons, now 1-6. Wendt averaged 22.5 points per game […]
Read More →Former Brooklyn police officer with loaded gun charged with DUI
A man who identified himself as a Brooklyn, Ill., police officer during a traffic stop in Caseyville was charged Saturday with impersonating a police officer and driving under the influence of alcohol. Harold J. Johnson, 56, of Brooklyn, was stopped by Caseyville Police at approximately 1:25 a.m. Saturday for a traffic violation. Johnson identified himself […]
Read More →Kalish resigns as SIUE men’s soccer head coach
SIUE men’s soccer Head Coach Kevin Kalish will step down from his current role at the end of the calendar year, SIUE Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt announced Friday. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation as head coach of this prestigious program to go in a different direction with […]
Read More →CHS boys basketball game moved to Saturday
The Collinsville High School boys basketball game, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Edwardsville, has been moved to Saturday, CHS Athletic Director Darin Lee announced. The junior varsity game will start at 6 p.m. and the varsity game at 7:30 p.m.
Read More →Collinsville Unit 10 schools closed Dec. 6
Collinsville Unit 10 schools are closed Dec. 6 for bad weather.
Read More →CHS group proves Unit 10 is KAHOKstrong when helping others
Collinsville High School teacher Jacob Post wanted to do more than just donate money when a fellow teacher was diagnosed with cancer; he wanted to make a difference. Post organized an effort to sell t-shirts and wristbands with the logo “KAHOKstrong.” All of the proceeds were used to offset the treatment expenses of Sarah Stolcis, […]
Read More →Winter weather advisory issued for Collinsville area
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:30 a.m. Friday that includes Madison County. The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. Periods of snow are expected through the afternoon in the Collinsville area, mainly before 4 p.m. Accumulation of 1 to 3 inches and wind gusts up to 20 mph […]
Read More →CHS girls basketball versus Edwardsville rescheduled for Dec. 9
The Collinsville High School girls basketball game against Edwardsville, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today, has been reschedule to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, CHS Athletic Director Darin Lee announced. The game was postponed earlier Thursday due to the threat of poor weather conditions. The junior varsity and freshman games will start at 6 p.m. […]
Read More →Updated – Ice out of forecast and less snow – CHS athletic events postponed
***updated at 2:37 p.m. with details about rescheduled girls basketball game*** ***updated at 12:55 p.m. with ever changing weather details*** In the Midwest, weather can seem to change by the minute. Forecasts certainly do. The most recent National Weather Service forecast for Collinsville, updated at 12:53 p.m. Central Time, has added sleet back into the Collinsville […]
Read More →UMB Bank makes surprise Festival of Trees donation
The evening was winding down at Collinsville’s 20th annual Festival of Trees celebration when representatives from the two charities benefiting from the night were ushered on stage along with Chamber of Commerce and UMB Bank representatives. When a UMB Bank spokesperson announced that they were donating $10,000 to the Festival of Trees, in honor of […]
Read More →Kahok Café teaches lessons beyond the classroom
The renovation of the Collinsville High School library in 2012 became more than just a teachable moment, it has provided a continuous learning experience. Media Specialist Tracey Schmidt toured area high school libraries, searching for ideas, during the renovation process. Schmidt noted that both Belleville East and Belleville West high schools have cafes, and brought […]
Read More →Collinsville man missing, Police seek information
The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate 22-year-old Joseph Hartsoe, of Collinsville. Hartsoe was last seen at the home of a relative on Nov. 25 at approximately 11:30 a.m. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, dark blue jacket and dark grey coat. He has a history of substance abuse and is […]
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