With jokes and a song, personalities shine at Little Miss and Mister Italian Fest Pageant
The newly crowned Little Mister Italian Fest said there’s one change he would like to make to his title. “Leave out the ‘little’ thing,” he said. “I’m 8 years old, come on.” Andrew Hilmes, 8, was the oldest contestant in this year’s Little Miss and Mister Italian Fest pageant, held Saturday. Gabriella Hill, 7, won […]
Read More →In stunning departure from normalcy, Kahok soccer match rescheduled
The Collinsville Kahoks soccer team has played four matches this season, had four postponed and rescheduled for various weather reason, had the location of one game changed the day of the match and had their game against Triad rescheduled so they could play O’Fallon Sept. 13 instead. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Triad match has been rescheduled, again. […]
Read More →Work that will temporarily close portions of MLK Bridge begins Monday
Inspections will close portions of the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge beginning today. Work is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 26, the Illinois Department of transportation announced. The bridge will be closed to westbound traffic Monday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The westbound lane will be re-opened […]
Read More →The city, Italian-American culture and family inspire Collinsville author
Collinsville has been home to established Italian-American writer Loretta Giacoletto since 1957, and for years, she has written novels, short stories and sagas inspired by her and her husband’s families and their Italian culture. Giacoletto, who will be signing her books at Spirito’s Italian Grocery in Collinsville during Italian Fest, said she started writing when […]
Read More →SEE-CILY exhibit at Collinsville Historical Museum through Oct. 15
The Collinsville Historical Museum is in the Italian Fest spirit, with a special display until Oct. 15. SEE-CILY: The Island’s Hidden Face, includes over 25 photographs from Sicilian photographer Antonino Riggio and an extensive display of Sicilian items, many rare. Some items on display include a Sicilian cart from Taormina, Sicilian ceramics, items from Mount […]
Read More →In an about face, Collinsville City Council supports slot machines at Fairmount Park
Just more than three years ago, Collinsville City Councilwoman Nancy Moss implored her fellow Council members to vote against a resolution allowing slot machines at Fairmount Park and other racetracks in Illinois. “I’m begging you tonight to not pass this,” Moss said on June 27, 2011. By a 3-2, the Council voted down the resolution. […]
Read More →Reichert named Metro Independent Athlete of the Week, Hancher honorable mention
Playing behind a patchwork offensive line decimated by injury, Kahok quarterback Jordan Reichert weaved and shoved his way for a game-high 138 yards rushing against Belleville East Friday. Reichert was named the Metro Independent Athlete of the Week for his effort. The junior quarterback also threw a touchdown in the losing effort. Collinsville adjusted its […]
Read More →Soccer Kahoks break the Panthers trance, defeat O’Fallon
Collinsville, Ill – Entering the 2014 season, the O’Fallon Panthers had defeated the soccer Kahoks five consecutive times in the past three years, including three straight knock-out blows in regional play. Collinsville broke the streak Saturday. Collinsville (3-1, 1-1 Southwestern Conference) thoroughly controlled the match from the opening kick-off, but a cracking O’Fallon (2-2, 1-2 […]
Read More →Ward’s four touchdowns too much for injury plagued Kahoks
Playing without six injured starters, the Collinsville Kahoks hung with Belleville East for three quarters, but finished on the wrong side of a lopsided 35-7 score. Collinsville Head Coach John Blaylock said he was proud of his team’s effort. “My boys played hard. That wasn’t much above a JV team we put out there […]
Read More →The Italian Fest event lineup features a crawling contest and Budweiser Clydesdale
Collinsville’s 31st annual Italian Fest begins at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, with the opening ceremonies on the Venezia Stage, including a performance of classic Italian songs by area-native Bailey Jo Hutton. After graduating from Edwardsville High School, Hutton was accepted to John Hopkins Peabody Institute in Maryland where she is currently a sophomore. Hutton […]
Read More →Home Show coming to Collinsville’s Gateway Center this weekend
Submitted Content Thousands of people are expected to attend the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Southwest Illinois’ Fall Home Show. Attendees can learn about the newest home improvement products and techniques from local building industry professionals. With local companies displaying everything from awnings, cabinetry, energy efficiencies, exterior remodeling, landscaping, roofing, spas, waterproofing and much […]
Read More →Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanis: Selling bagna cauda and peanuts for a better Christmas
Each year, thousands of Collinsville residents stop at an intersection and give a donation to a man in red smock. In return for the donation, the person offers peanuts in the fall or an orange in the spring. But, how many of the donors know for what their money is used? The Collinsville Sunrise Kiwanis […]
Read More →Kahok soccer ends with familiar 1-0 score, but unfamiliar result
It would not be a 2014 Kahoks soccer game if the weather did not force changes in the schedule and the result was not 1-0. Tuesday evening’s game against Belleville West was relocated to Kahok Stadium after it was determined the Maroons’ temporary home field at Oerter Park in Columbia was too soggy. Despite the […]
Read More →Hobbled football Kahoks hope for heroics from reserves against Belleville East
The Collinsville Kahoks lost five starters to injury during last weekend’s game against Triad. Two more starters were injured in practice this week, with one likely to miss the Friday night contest at home against Belleville East. The Kahoks’ (0-2) offensive line took the biggest hit, where three reserves will get the starting nod against […]
Read More →Thursday’s Kahok soccer match to be played at Kahok Stadium
Fans of Collinsville High School soccer will get an unexpected home match Thursday. Rather than postpone the match against Belleville West for the second time due to soggy conditions at Oerter Park in Columbia, the game was moved to Kahok Stadium, where the rain is not a concern on the turf field. Game time will […]
Read More →A 25-year-old Collinsville man dies in single-car accident
A Collinsville man died early Thursday in a single-car accident in the 300 block of South Combs. Eddie L. Williams, 25, of the 200 block of South Combs, was traveling northbound when his vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole on the east side of the street. The accident happened at approximately 12:15 […]
Read More →Collinsville girls golf tops Alton Marquette and Roxana
The Lady Kahok golf team defeated a pair of local schools Wednesday at Belk Park Golf Club to even their record at 4-4 on the season. Sophomore Abbey Burns’ 46 led the Kahoks over Alton Marquette and Roxana. Colllinsville shot a 195, followed by Alton Marquette at 199. The Lady Shells shot a 204. Collinsville […]
Read More →Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct. 4
Submitted Content Join hundreds of area residents in the Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes on Saturday, Oct. 4, at SIUe Parking Lot A for this one-day, signature fundraising event to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Register NOW at www.diabetes.org/stepoutmetroeast or call 888-DIABETES. The Metro East Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, presented […]
Read More →Hero Inside trivia night Oct. 3
Hero Inside Organization, a group dedicated to helping people overcome the impacts of heroin, is hosting a trivia night Friday, Oct. 3 at the Caseyville Village Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. The wining table will receive $300, second place $200 and third place $100. Cost is $100 per table. […]
Read More →Kahok volleyball soars past Flyerettes
East St. Louis, Ill – The Collinsville High School volleyball team opened Southwestern Conference play Wednesday with a three-set victory over East St. Louis. The Kahoks won the first set 25-22 before dropping the second 25-19. Collinsville started strong in the third set and never looked back, Head Coach Tracy Plagemann said. CHS topped the […]
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