Season preview: “High expectations” for 2014 Kahok boys soccer
The Collinsville High School boys soccer team lost seven seniors from the 2013 team, but expect to be better this year. Head Coach Myles Hensler expects seniors Tanner Przybysz, Niles (Jordan) Smith and Brett Langley to help offset the impact of losing a big chunk of the 2013 starting lineup. Smith and Langley return to […]
Read More →SIUE women’s soccer wins home opener
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s soccer posted its first win of the season with a 2-1 victory Friday night over the University of Illinois Chicago “It’s nice to get a result,” said SIUE Head Coach Derek Burton. “For an early season win, we’ll take it with so many young and new players on the field.” Senior Michelle […]
Read More →All Caseyville village attorneys announce resignations, vacancies quickly filled
The two law firms serving in an official capacity for the Village of Caseyville provided letters of resignation this week, but the Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to fill the posts before they were vacant. Caseyville officials were notified via letter Monday that the Law Office of Christopher Cueto, Ltd would resign as village attorneys, […]
Read More →Dorris Intermediate School raises $300 in two days for Ice Bucket Challenge
When two Dorris Intermediate School students challenged the school’s principal and assistant principal to do the Ice Bucket Challenge, they knew they had no choice but to accept. The question, Assistant Principal Sara Doherty said, was how to make the most of it. DIS students Jacob Long and Garrett Chapman posted the challenge on the […]
Read More →Kahok soccer purple and white game tonight
The annual Kahok soccer purple and white game will be held tonight at Kahok Stadium. The freshman team will play the sophomores on the JV team beginning at 6 p.m. The varsity team will take the field at about 7 p.m. to battle the full junior varsity squad. Admission is free and fan gear will […]
Read More →CAVC Health Occupations Students of America go to Nationals
Eight students from the Collinsville Area Vocational Center traveled to Orlando, Fla., June 24 – 28 to participate in the 2014 Health Occupations Students of America National Leadership Conference. The CAVC students were part of a group of 106 Illinois students representing 15 schools at the conference. To be eligible, students were required to complete […]
Read More →Miner’s Institute Foundation chosen as the 2015 Festival of Trees recipient
***Submitted Content*** Gateway Center’s Board of Directors has selected Miner’s Institute Foundation as the recipient of the 2015 Festival of Trees. The Miner’s Institute Foundation is currently in the midst of a fundraising campaign to raise the funds necessary to get the theater open for business and able to support future restoration work. The Miner’s […]
Read More →Honorably Discharged Veterans can receive help from Madison County agencies
Madison County officials are developing a new program that will provide property tax relief for struggling military veterans. The Madison County Veterans’ Assistance Commission program will assist qualifying veterans on paying current property taxes, so they will not lose their homes. The VAC provides emergency aid and services to approximately 45,000 veterans and their families […]
Read More →Purple Pigskin 2014 offers full day of football, purple and white game
The Collinsville Kahoks and Jr. Kahoks football teams will take part in a full day of football Saturday at Kahok Stadium, and accept donations for the Collinsville Food Pantry. The 7th and 8th grade Jr. Kahok teams will kick the day off at 9 a.m. when they host a five-team football jamboree. Each of the five […]
Read More →Miller doing “excellent job,” replaced as interim Caseyville police chief
Caseyville Mayor Leonard Black told Scott Miller’s wife Wednesday morning that her husband was doing an excellent job as interim police chief. About eight hours later, Miller was out, replaced by Frank Moore. Black and Jamie Miller were speaking outside a courtroom after Jamie Miller’s uncle, Jose Alvarez, was successful in his attempt to obtain […]
Read More →Kahok girl golfers take second in division at Madison County Tournament
The Collinsville High School girls golf team took second place Tuesday in the AA Division in the Madison County Tournament at Belk Park Golf Club. Sidney Bost led the team with an 84. Team Results AA Division A Division Edwardsville 354 Civic Memorial 376 Collinsville 418 Alton Marquette 418 Granite City 424 Roxana 463 Triad […]
Read More →Illinois’ ACT score second among states that test all students
Staff report The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that Illinois ranks second among 12 states that provided the ACT to all graduates. The Class of 2014 achieved a composite score of 20.7 on the ACT, trailing only Utah’s 20.8. In addition, the percentage of students meeting all four of ACT’s College and Career […]
Read More →Collinsville community heroin antidote awareness event
***Submitted Content*** The Collinsville Police Department announced a community awareness event featuring presentations by Bethany Place. The primary purpose is to provide training to members of our community which will allow them to access the potentially lifesaving drug Narcan through Bethany Place. This public meeting is also an opportunity for members of our community to […]
Read More →Alvarez still in play as Caseyville Police Chief
Nearly three months after Caseyville Police Chief Jose Alvarez was terminated during a meeting that his attorney called “beyond theater of the absurd,” a judge gave Alvarez a glimmer of hope that he may one day regain his job. Wednesday, Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled that the Mayor nor Village Board can hire a permanent replacement […]
Read More →Collinsville Library eating contest canceled.
***Updated at 11 a.m., Aug. 22*** The Collinsville Library has announced that the eating contest, originally scheduled for Sept. 13, has been canceled. “After further consideration, the Collinsville Memorial Library Center has decided to cancel the competitive eating contest,” an official statement indicated. —- Original Story—– Joey Chestnut will not go toe-to-toe with Kobayashi […]
Read More →Ovarian cancer presentation at Collinsville Library
***Submitted Content*** Women’s cancer is not always “pink.” On Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m., the Collinsville Memorial Library Center will host a seminar about ovarian cancer. Presenter Paula Blandon of All Things Teal will share information about “the silent killer,” its symptoms, treatments and more. A brief question-and-answer session, as well as refreshments, will follow […]
Read More →Rep. Davis hosting 13th District Veterans Job and Resource Fair at SIUE
***Submitted Content*** U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has announced that he is hosting a Veterans Job and Resource Fair for 13th District veterans, military service members and their families from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “Transitioning from military to civilian life after […]
Read More →First human West Nile Virus case of 2014 confirmed in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first case of human West Nile virus. A woman in her 70’s became sick in July, the Chicago Department of Public Health reported. Last year, a total of 117 cases were reported, including 11 deaths. West Nile virus has now been reported in 32 Illinois […]
Read More →Share Chapter of Anderson Hospital to host Walk of Remembrance and Hope
***Submitted Content*** The Share Chapter of Anderson Hospital will be hosting their Annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. This walk honors babies who have died through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few weeks of life. Anderson Hospital’s Share Chapter is affiliated […]
Read More →$1 million lotto ticket sold in Granite City soon after Collinsville woman claims $750,000
A Florissant, Mo. man recently claimed his $1 million Powerball prize less than a month after a Collinsville woman cashed in on a $750,000 winner. Ron Bryant bought his winning ticket, which matched the first five numbers of the Aug. 2 Powerball winning numbers, at Super One Stop, 3301 West Chain of Rocks Road in […]
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