Dismal second and third quarters doom Lady Kahoks in first defeat
The Collinsville Lady Kahoks basketball team played Edwardsville to a tie in the first and fourth quarters Thursday in Edwardsville, but could not overcome a dismal middle two quarters. In a battle of unbeaten teams entering the contest, the Tigers (4-0) outscored the Lady Kahoks (4-1) 15-3 in the second quarter and 15-5 in the […]
Read More →Caseyville’s 50th annual mouse house to be held this weekend
Caseyville will hold its 50th annual Mouse House this Friday and Saturday. The two-day event runs from 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It will be held at the Caseyville Community Building, 909 S. Main Street, Caseyville. Mouse House gifts will be on sale in a kid area and an adult area. Pictures […]
Read More →Collinsville and Caseyville women charged with heroin possession
Two local women face felony charges for possession of heroin. Rachel H. Hood, 26, of Collinsville, and Kristen G. Miller, 21, of Caseyville, were charged Thursday for possession of a less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin, a Class 4 felony. Miller was also charged on Oct. 14 for possession of a controlled […]
Read More →IDPH encourages flu vaccines during Vaccinate Illinois Week
Submitted content The Illinois Department of Public Health announced today that it is encouraging everyone 6 months old and older to get a flu vaccine during Vaccinate Illinois Week, Dec. 7-13. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination and encourage more […]
Read More →Slow start dooms SIUE against SIUC
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE connected on 78.9 percent of its shots in the second half Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a slow start. The Cougars fell to SIU Carbondale 79-67 in front of 3,508 in nonconference men’s basketball at the Vadalabene Center. “Our guys had some jitters,” SIUE Head Coach Lennox Forrester said. […]
Read More →CHS announces November Character Education Students of the Month
The winners of the November Character Education Students of the Month award at Collinsville High School were recently announced. The character trait for the month was, “Be cooperative, work together with others.” The winners were Kayla Cole, Matthew Crooker, Mya Davis, Amanda Hoyt, Mat Votoupal, Heather Wingate and Elizabeth Wyatt Kyla Cole Kyla is always […]
Read More →New Metro East facility turns trash into gas
The towering mound of dirt covered garbage on the north side of Interstates 55/70, near the Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, will soon be providing natural gas to Ameren Illinois customers. Very little new garbage is delivered to the Milam Landfill these days (most area waste goes to the nearby North Milam Landfill), but more […]
Read More →Man accused of exposing himself in Fairview Heights department store
A man was arrested Monday, for the second time in three months, for exposing himself in Fairview Heights department stores. Police were called to the Kohl’s Department store at 6109 N. Illinois St. Monday at approximately 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports that a man was walking around different departments exposing himself and masturbating. The man […]
Read More →Doors open early for Wednesday’s SIUE-SIU Carbondale basketball tilt
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The doors will be open 90 minutes before tip-off time for Wednesday’s men’s basketball game between the SIUE Cougars and the SIU Carbondale Salukis. Game time is 7:05 p.m. and will be shown live on FOX Sports Midwest. Tickets are still available for general admission seating at $15 per ticket by calling […]
Read More →Halo 4 Tournament at Collinsville Library
Submitted content Gamers are invited to play in an Xbox 360 Halo 4 tournament at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. The Master Chief returns to battle an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the universe will never be the same. On Thursday, […]
Read More →December Teen Tech at Collinsville Library
Submitted content The Collinsville Memorial Library Center invites teens to learn more about up-and-coming technologies through a series of hands-on workshops. Continuing monthly through May 2015, teens can learn about building a computer from scratch, using professional-grade graphic design tools and more. The programs in this teen tech series are on the last Wednesday of […]
Read More →McKendree University is a 2015 STEM Jobs Approved College
Submitted content McKendree University has been designated a 2015 STEM Jobs Approved College by Victory Media. It recognizes McKendree as among 125 elite schools offering education in science, technology, engineering and math for students who aspire to STEM-focused careers. Victory Media connects individuals in transition with education and career opportunities. Its 2015 STEM JobsSM Approved […]
Read More →Local bookstore is quarterfinalist for national, independent small business award
Submitted content The national small business movement Independent We Stand recently announced the quarterfinalists for the 2014 Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year Award. Afterwords Books, of Edwardsville, was named one of the quarterfinalists.Located at 232 S. Buchanan St., Afterwords Books is a five-year-old family owned and operated bookstore. The store offers […]
Read More →SWIC Music Department presents “A Holiday Celebration”
Submitted content Southwestern Illinois College’s collective of singers and musicians will host the school’s annual holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and will take place in the Mascoutah High School auditorium. The concert band will be directed by Ed Jacobs, the guitar ensemble by Travis Mattison […]
Read More →Christmas in Collinsville this weekend
Christmas in Collinsville, sponsored by the Collinsville Main Street Community Association, is happening this weekend. The two-day event starts with the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday Dec. 5 at the township office, located at 307 East Main St. Carolers will join Santa Claus at the ceremony. Donations for Toys for Tots will be […]
Read More →Freezing rain covers the Collinsville area, winter weather advisory in effect
A weather system developed in southeast Missouri late Sunday night, bringing a wintry mix, including freezing rain into the Metro East. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until noon Monday for the area. With ice accumulating overnight, commuters may find hazardous travel conditions on untreated surfaces. At about 3 a.m. Monday, Collinsville […]
Read More →CHS student selected to participate in statewide honor jazz event
Collinsville High School senior Zack Schmitt was one of only 15 Illinois students selected to participate in the Eastern Illinois University Honor Jazz Combo Day. Schmitt participated in private lessons and workshops with the EIU jazz faculty during the daylong event on Nov. 10. Students, selected through recommendations and a submitted audition recording, concluded the […]
Read More →Basketball Kahoks limp to 3-2 finish at Marion tournament
After dismantling three opponents to open the season, the Collinsville High School boys basketball team found the sledding much tougher Saturday against Mt. Vernon and Marion in the Marion Thanksgiving tournament. The Kahoks (3-2) defeated Herrin, Sumner and Salem by an average of 38.6 points, but lost by double-digits in both contests Saturday. Mt. Vernon […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks win Nashville Tournament championship
The Collinsville Lady Kahoks topped Althoff 60-44 Saturday to win the championship of the Nashville Tournament. Senior forward Sammi Buettner came up big for CHS (4-0), knocking down four 3-pointers on her way to a team-high 17 points. Collinsville Head Coach Lori Billy said Buettner provided a needed second-half spark for the Lady Kahoks, who […]
Read More →Kahoks continue romp through Marion Thanksgiving Tournament
The Collinsville High School boys basketball team won by 40 points Friday, 21 points fewer than their previous margin of victory. The Kahoks opened the Marion Thanksgiving Tournament with a meager 15-point victory over Herrin. After defeating Sumner 80-19 Wednesday, Collinsville overwhelmed Salem 67-27 Friday night. Collinsville ran out to 24-6 lead after one quarter […]
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