Local girl going to Hollywood for the chance of a lifetime
A Collinsville girl is going to Hollywood in January on a trip that could change her life forever. But, at only 6 years old, she does not realize the potential destiny that awaits. Hayden Rehg was recently selected to attend the iPOP! acting and modeling contest, a week-long contest with more than 100 agents from […]
Read More →Collinsville ALDI set to re-open Nov. 1
Sporting higher ceilings, improved lighting and environmentally friendly building materials, the ALDI at 1716 Vandalia St. in Collinsville will re-open to the public on Nov. 1, the company announced. The store, which closed for remodeling on Oct. 13, will offer a simple and easy-to-navigate shopping experience, a company spokesperson said. Energy-saving refrigeration and light bulbs […]
Read More →O’Fallon ends soccer Kahoks’ season
Lately, the Cardinals cannot beat the Giants in the post season. O’Fallon is the soccer Kahoks baseball Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals. Four times in four years Collinsville has played O’Fallon in Regional play and the Panthers have walked off the field victorious four times. Wednesday, Collinsville lost in heartbreaking fashion, 6-5 on sudden […]
Read More →Collinsville High School hosts Parent U, a drug awareness presentation
The Collinsville High School Auditorium will be the scene Thursday evening for a drug awareness presentation designed to educate parents about drug use by kids. A CHS administrator will provide insight into what it is like to be the mother of a victim. Detective Chris Coyne of the Troy Police Department will provide information to […]
Read More →Kahok boys soccer tries to exorcise the Panther demon in regional play Wednesday
Collinsville, Ill. – The Collinsville High School boys soccer team has played the O’Fallon Panthers in the Regionals the past three years, and have been sent home for the season each time. The Kahoks get another crack at the Panthers Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Kahok Stadium in the first round of the Collinsville Regional. […]
Read More →Summit Avenue Bridge closes Monday, expected to open in three months
Continued work to build a new Summit Avenue Bridge, near Johnson Hill Road in Collinsville, will require the existing bridge to be closed for an estimated three months, one month longer than previously estimated. The bridge will close on Oct. 27. Work on the bridge, which may require periodic lane closures, could continue into the […]
Read More →Game Night hosted by the Collinsville Junior Service Club
Submitted Content The Collinsville Junior Service Club is hosting a Game Night at the Collinsville Senior Center on Thursday, Nov 13. Club members & community guests are welcome to bring their favorite card & board games to play and share. A dessert smorgasbord, water, coffee & tea will be provided. 50/50 & gift basket raffle […]
Read More →Harlem Wizards coming to CHS for fundraiser
Submitted Content The Harlem Wizards are coming to Collinsville High School Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. The evening promises to be a fun filled event that is great for kids and adults and will guarantee to put a smile on your face. This event is hosted by The Collinsville […]
Read More →Collinsville High School announces first quarter Honor Roll
Updated on Oct. 23 to add Kristine Schneider – Dominguez, who was inadvertently omitted from the original list Collinsville High School today announced its first quarter Honor Roll students. Students must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher to be named to the Honor Roll. Student Name Grade Level ACEVEDO, EDGAR M 9 AKERS, ASHLEY M […]
Read More →Chili cook off, dog parade and trick-or-treating coming to Main Street Saturday
The annual Fall Festival takes to Main Street Saturday on what is predicted to be a gorgeous Collinsville day. Thousands of people will meander Main Street as temperatures approach 74 degrees under a sunny sky. Kids in costume will trick-or-treat at local businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while parents surreptitiously swipe candy from […]
Read More →Jordan Smith is the athlete of the week. CMS baseball & Abbey Burns honorable mention
Kahok soccer player Jordan Smith collected three goals and was instrumental in an overtime win against conference rival Alton Thursday, earning this week’s Metro Independent Athlete of the Week award. All three of Smith’s goals Wednesday and Thursday were key moments in the Collinsville’s third and fourth consecutive victories. In the mud and muck at […]
Read More →Kickoff return deflates Kahoks in loss at Alton
Alton, Ill. – The Alton Redbirds answered a Collinsville fourth-quarter touchdown with an 80-yard kickoff return to break the Kahoks’ spirits on the way to a 29-6 victory. Collinsville (1-7, 1-5 Southwestern Conference) struggled to move the ball most of the game on a field still muddy from a week of rain and playing against […]
Read More →Collinsville woman charged with stealing from Summit Elementary School PTA
A Collinsville woman was charged Wednesday with stealing approximately $2,500 from the Summit Elementary School PTA. The administration of the school contacted police on Sept. 23 and provided documentation related to a possible theft. After investigation, the Collinsville Police identified Heather Horvath, 38, as the suspect, police said. Horvath faces a felony charge of theft […]
Read More →STATE CHAMPS! CMS baseball wins!
The Collinsville Middle School baseball team defeated Carterville 3-2 Friday to win the Southern Illinois Junior High School Association state championship. Carterville grabbed a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Trail Blazers, who used their speed to steal a victory. Just as they had done in the semifinal game more […]
Read More →City of Collinsville rejects CARD’s request to donate land
The Collinsville City Council decided recently not to be a benefactor for the Collinsville Recreation District by donating nearly $2 million of land. CARD passed a resolution on Sept. 16 asking the City to give the district much of the property at three parks and the Jaycee Sports Complex. Through a series of renewable agreements, […]
Read More →Bauer’s golden goal gives Kahoks win over Alton
The last touch of the last regular season home game in Grant Bauer’s Kahok career gave was an overtime winner. The road to Collinsville’s 2-1 overtime win over Alton started with an early 1-0 deficit for the second straight night. The Redbirds (11-6-3, 2-4 Southwestern Conference) scored their lone goal 5 minutes and 15 seconds […]
Read More →Kahoks try to knock off playoff seeking Redbirds
The Collinsville Kahok football team travels to Alton Friday for the team’s final road game of the season. The Redbirds enter the game 4-3 (2-3 Southwestern Conference). A fifth win could earn Alton a playoff spot. Collinsville (1-6, 1-4 SWC) may be looking at its final chance to get a second win in 2014. The […]
Read More →Charges filed in daylight State Park burglary
Billy Joe McCallister was charged Thursday with a felony for alleging carrying out a daylight burglary at a State Park home. A neighbor called the Madison County Sheriff’s office Wednesday at about 4:43 p.m. when the person witnessed a man kick in a door and enter a home in the 3200 block of Fairmont Avenue. […]
Read More →Collinsville man faces 10 years in prison for Medicaid fraud
Lawrence Thigpen pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to submitting false and fraudulent bills as part of the Home Services Program, a Medicaid Waiver Program designed to allow individuals to stay in their homes instead of entering a nursing home. Thigpen, 53, of Collinsville, allegedly falsified time sheets for his girlfriend – who was also […]
Read More →Kahoks overcome the mud and an early goal to beat the Lancers
Belleville, Ill. – The soggy sod could not stop the Collinsville Kahoks from scoring four goals Wednesday for the third consecutive match as they topped Belleville East 4-3. The Kahoks (9-9-1, 3-2 Southwestern Conference) fell behind less than two minutes into the match when the Lancers (5-9-3, 1-3-2 SWC) scored at the 1 minute 36 […]
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