Teaching from the same playbook: Unit 10 English instruction standardized
A team of teachers and administrators from kindergarten through sixth grade collaborated for almost a year to design the new English Language Arts Curriculum for Collinsville elementary grade levels.
Read More →Maryville’s Code 3 Spices saluted by Metro East SBDC
***Submitted Content*** Transforming passion into profit that gives back to “those who serve” is one of the best ways to describe Code 3 Spices. The two-man spice rub business, which launched in Maryville in late 2012, is the brainchild of Chris Bohnemeier – a barbecue enthusiast, grill master and former IT professional- and his long-time […]
Read More →Illinois State Police to increase patrols in April
The Illinois State Police will be increasing seat belt and drunk driving patrols during the month of April, the department announced. The State Police will be conducting saturation patrols that focus on traffic violations and related compliance with safety belt and child safety seat laws, as well as roadside safety checks designed to encourage motorists […]
Read More →Reeves and Peskar are deadly duo in Kahoks’ come-from-behind victory
For Kyle Reeves, the third attempt to face Wheaton Warrenville South proved to be a charm. The senior left-hander worked around a base runner in every inning except the last Monday, allowing only one run in the Kahoks’ 2-1 victory at Fletcher Field. Reeves was scheduled to face the Chicago-area team each of the last […]
Read More →CHS senior honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award
Although only a senior at Collinsville High School, Leah Cuddeback is already an experienced community volunteer. Cuddeback has volunteered more than 650 hours at the St. Louis Zoo and, for the past four years, she has served at a local grief center every month, working with children who have suffered a loss. For her efforts, […]
Read More →Another scam targeting Ameren Illinois customers in Collinsville
Scam artists are once again targeting Ameren Illinois customers, Collinsville Police are warning. Collinsville area residents and businesses have received phone calls from someone claiming to be from Ameren and attempting to collect payment for a bill the scam artist claims is past due. Before making any payments, Collinsville Police advise contacting Ameren to verify […]
Read More →Jr. Kahok Football camp will emphasize safer tackling technique
By Phil Knapper – Metro Independent Contributor With the long-term impacts of head injuries and concussions suffered while playing football becoming better understood, the teaching aspect of tackling has become more important than ever. Collinsville High School Head Coach John Blaylock, who has been around Collinsville football for 26 years and coached from the 5th […]
Read More →Swansea man is winner of $1 million lottery ticket sold at Collinsville Moto Mart
Collinsville residents can stop wondering if their neighbor is willing to share the $1 million purse from the winning Illinois Lottery’s St. Patrick’s Day Raffle ticket sold at the Moto Mart on Illinois Route 157 in Collinsville. A Swansea man, who works in Collinsville, bought the winning ticket. Delbert May, 46, won $1,000 three years […]
Read More →Rep. Davis accepting intern applications
***Submitted Content*** U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) is now accepting applications for summer internships in his Champaign, Decatur, Taylorville, Normal, and Glen Carbon offices. Summer internships will run from May through August and may be full or part time, depending on the intern’s availability. Although all internships are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The […]
Read More →Kahok Sports Network announces remaining broadcast schedule
The Kahok Sports Network (kahoksports.com) will broadcast 18 Collinsville High School baseball, softball and girls soccer games this spring. Coverage includes five girls soccer matches, four softball games and nine baseball games. The senior game for all three sports will be broadcast on the network. The kahoksports.com broadcast schedule: Girls Soccer Date Time Opponent Location […]
Read More →SIU School of Dental Medicine seeks patients for gum disease study
***Submitted Content*** Dr. Nathalia Garcia, periodontist from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), is a principal investigator for the project titled “Biomarkers of Periodontal Disease Progression.” She is seeking 60 volunteers to take part in clinical research. The multi-center study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A total […]
Read More →Illinois State Police 9th Annual TeamIllinois Youth Police Camp
***Submitted Content*** Personnel from Illinois State Police , local police and sheriff departments and National Guard are spearheading a week-long residency camp for youth from the Metro East area. The 9th Annual Team Illinois Youth Police Camp will be held at Principia College, Elsah, Ill., and will start on July 13, 2014. The camp will […]
Read More →Gridlock coming to Interstate 255 between Horseshoe and Interstate 270
Two of three lanes on Interstate 255 between Horseshoe Lake Road and Interstate 270 will be closed from March 31 until late fall, 2014, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced. The lane closures will be for both northbound and southbound traffic. More than 43,000 cars travel that section of highway, according to the IDOT. Pavement […]
Read More →Interstate 55/70 lane closures begin March 31
Drivers along Interstate 55/70 between Interstate 270 and Illinois Route 157 can expect delays from March 31 to May 31 as roadwork is completed on that stretch of highway. Lanes will be closed intermittently both eastbound and westbound between 9 a.m and 3 p.m., the Illinois Department of Transportation said. The closures are required to remove […]
Read More →SIUE men’s soccer announces camp dates
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Head Coach Scott Donnelly and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer program have announced five separate camps to be held this spring and summer at Korte Stadium. The Elite Prospect ID Camp will be a one-day spring camp on April 7. The camp will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and will […]
Read More →SIUE women’s soccer announces summer camps
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s soccer Head Coach Derek Burton has announced the schedule for upcoming summer camps offered by the women’s soccer program. The Cougars will present three separate camps. The Junior Cougar Camp will run May 29-30 and again July 14-16. The Advanced Training Camp is scheduled for July 17-19. […]
Read More →SIUE volleyball announces summer camps
EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. – SIUE volleyball Head Coach Leah Johnson and her coaching staff have announced their lineup of summer individual and team camps. The SIUE volleyball team is coming off a highly-successful season in which it tied the school record for Division I wins (14) after advancing to the championship match of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. […]
Read More →Kahok volleyball announces spring camp
The Kahok Volleyball Program will host its annual spring Kahok Little Spikers Volleyball Camp in April Campers will learn a variety of individual skills. The camp will focus on individual instruction in passing, setting, serving, and hitting as well as teaching the fundamentals of the game of volleyball. Who: Any 3rd-8th grade student interested in […]
Read More →Dollar Pride opens in Schnucks Plaza
A new Dollar Pride store opened recently in Schnucks Plaza. The store’s hours are Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 618-855-9602.
Read More →Collinsville awarded two STL250 Cakeway to the West cakes
St. Louis commemorated its 250th birthday on Valentine’s Day 2014, but the area is celebrating all year. The group spearheading the celebration awarded 250 Cakeway to the West cakes to area sites of historic or cultural significance, including two in Collinsville. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and the World’s Largest Catsup bottle now have 4-foot […]
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