Collinsville Unit 10 schools closed Jan. 6
The winter break for students and teachers in Collinsville Unit 10 has been extended by a day. School has been cancelled at all schools in the district for Monday, Jan. 6 due to heavy snowfall and projected bitter cold temperatures.
Read More →Illinois concealed carry permit applications accepted starting Sunday
Illinois, in July, became the last state in the union to allow concealed weapons to be carried legally. Six months later, firearms users are able to apply for a license. It could be another 90 days before a license is issued. On Sunday, the Illinois State Police began accepting concealed carry applications on its website. […]
Read More →Cougars upset Eastern Kentucky
Four players scored in double figures, and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s basketball shot 58 percent from the field Saturday night en route to an 85-79 upset win over Eastern Kentucky in Ohio Valley Conference action at the Vadalabene Center. Eastern Kentucky, the preseason favorite in the OVC, began the night ranked 19th in the CollegeInsider.com Mid […]
Read More →Lady Colonels hold of Cougars
Marie Carpenter hit her final four free throws Saturday as Eastern Kentucky held on for a 59-54 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in women’s basketball at the Vadalabene Center. SIUE had pulled to within a point at 55-54 with 30 seconds left on a 3-pointer byMiranda Brandt, but free throws from Carpenter with 12.2 […]
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