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 →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 →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 →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 […]
Read More →Frying pan toss and canoe race new to Caseyville’s Frontier Days
Caseyville will hold its annual Frontier this Saturday and Sunday at Caseyville Park. The event will feature re-enactors in period style clothing. Re-enactor goods, food and drinks will be sold both days. The re-enactors will be demonstrating a wide variety of skills, have kid-friendly activities, music, trader goods and an area set aside for visitors […]
Read More →Collinsville police searching for suspects in burglary case
The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify two suspects connected to a burglary and unlawful use of a credit card. One suspect is an African-American male, believed to be approximately 40 years-old. The other is a Caucasian male, believed to 18-22 years-old. Both suspects are believed to have been in a […]
Read More →Monks Mound 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to be held Thursday
The Brevity Fitness third annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held at Monks Mound Thursday, Sept. 11. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Climbers will begin in waves, according to registration, at 6 p.m. Walkers will register for one of three circuits. Five laps of the 154 Monks Mound steps, which is the equivalent of […]
Read More →Multiple Kahok soccer schedule changes announced
In the wake of multiple weather postponed matches, the Collinsville High School soccer schedule has been juggled to accommodate all schools. The match originally scheduled for Tuesday against O’Fallon will now be played Saturday at 4:45 p.m. at Kahok Stadium. The junior varsity match will begin at 3 p.m. The Triad match, originally scheduled for […]
Read More →Veterans to receive amnesty, assistance in Madison County Friday
Madison County will host Veteran’s Amnesty Day Friday at the Madison County Courthouse. Traffic, misdemeanor, felony and ordinance violation warrants will be quashed (set aside) or reset with no arrests. Amnesty day does not apply to federal or civil contempt warrants. Other available services include receiving a new court date, speaking with a prosecutor or […]
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