New Collinsville Unit 10 policy allows advanced students to skip grade levels
Gifted students in the Collinsville Unit 10 School District can now skip grade levels if they meet certain criteria. The grade acceleration policy for elementary and middle school students was adopted by a unanimous vote of the School Board Monday and was put in place because some parents and staff have identified at least two […]
Read More →Collinsville Memorial Library to host blood drive Aug. 25
***Submitted content*** Collinsville, IL –The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center. On Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the American Red Cross will be at the library in the Community Room. The need for blood is an ongoing and urgent need. Help save a life by […]
Read More →The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle for sale
***Updated: World’s Largest Catsup Bottle owner Larry Eckert contacted the Metro Independent to say he has had “a change of heart.” The warehouse and water tower are no longer offered for sale separately, they will be sold together*** Imaging going to Paris and finding the Eiffel Tower for sale, or strolling past the parliament […]
Read More →Jr. Kahoks set the table for a more successful CHS athletics program
The Jr. Kahok baseball team will hold tryouts on Aug. 2 and begin play next year, becoming the fourth feeder program for Collinsville High School athletics. The ultimate goal of each Jr. Kahok organization is to produce the best Kahoks. Each works closely with the CHS coach of their sport to make the transition from […]
Read More →A year later, both shelters benefitting from donation that went to wrong Collinsville
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven in Collinsville, Okla. In a tale of two cities that share a name and a coal mining history, the animal shelter in the town of fewer than 6,000 near Tulsa, Okla., received a large donation in the spring […]
Read More →Jr. Kahok football camp is July 28 – 31
The Collinsville Jr. Kahok football program will host a football camp July 28 – 31 at Kahok Stadium. All players entering 5th through 8th grade this fall are welcome. Players must live within the Unit 10 School District boundaries. Camp is from 5:30 – 7:30 each evening. Players can sign-up at the camp or by […]
Read More →Madison County Board supports high-speed rail route bypassing East St. Louis
The Madison County Board unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday in support of one of two routes being considered as the final leg of the Chicago to St. Louis high-speed rail connection. The route would cross the Mississippi River at the Merchant’s Bridge in Madison and continue east of the river into St. Louis. The city […]
Read More →$50,000 donation gives Big Brothers Big Sisters much needed financial boost
A recent $50,000 donation from Ameren Illinois to Big Brothers Big Sister gave the agency a much needed infusion of money. In a climate of dwindling federal funding for non-profit organizations, and virtually non-existent funds from the State of Illinois, donations from corporations and individuals are very important, said Barbara Cempura, President and CEO of […]
Read More →Collinsville yard sales July 18-20
The following is a list of yard sales within Collinsville from July 18-20 July 18 424 Short Street 303 N. Morrison 413 Chapel Drive 601 Maple Street 5 Miller Lane 920 Virginia Street July 19 413 Chapel Drive 601 Maple Street 5 Miller Lane 920 Virginia Street 310 S. Aurora 609 Greenwood Place 320 W. […]
Read More →New Collinsville High School principal hired
The Collinsville Unit 10 School Board voted unanimously Thursday to hire David G. Snider as the new Collinsville High School principal. Snider comes to CHS from Staunton, Ill,, where he spent two years as the high school principal. The Carlinville, Ill. native made previous stops in Paxton and Palos Hills after starting his teaching career […]
Read More →CARD names Zaber executive director
The Collinsville Area Recreation District Board of Commissioners named Susan Zaber as the new executive director at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday. Zaber had served as the interim executive director since March 10. She came to CARD in Jan. 2011 after serving 15 years as a human resources and operations professional for places such as […]
Read More →Mayor’s attempt to appoint new Caseyville village attorney fails without vote
The Caseyville Village Board considered hiring a new village attorney and a new Tax Increment Finance attorney Wednesday. One motion passed and one left an uncomfortable silence in council chambers. Mayor Leonard Black’s nominee for the next village attorney garnered so little support from the Village Board that they did not even allow the motion […]
Read More →Caseyville Police involved in another chase, two suspects arrested in East St. Louis
Caseyville Police were involved in their third police chase in less than a month on Tuesday. All three chases ended with the suspects captured in East St. Louis. At about 11:54 a.m. Tuesday, an officer stopped a car near Illinois Route 157 and St. Clair Avenue. The officer saw the male driver switch seats with […]
Read More →Vacation Bible School at First United Presbyterian Church of Christ, Collinsville
***Submitted content*** Where: 201 E. Church St. Collinsville, Illinois 62234 When: Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24, 6 pm to 8 pm Why: We’ll be learning about God’s love and loving one another. With drama, games, crafts, and snacks, it’s two hours of fun that you don’t want to miss! Bring a Friend: Each […]
Read More →Energy assistance program available for low-income Madison County residents
Financial assistance with electric service is now available for low-income households in Madison County. Applications for the Madison County Summer Energy Assistance Program are now being accepted at seven locations, listed below, Madison County Chairman Alan Dunstan announced today. To be eligible, low-income households must meet one of several criteria. A member of the household […]
Read More →Jr. Kahoks announce baseball tryouts
Tryouts for the 14/15U and 13U Jr. Kahok baseball teams will take place on Aug. 2. An informational meeting for parents and players will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at Fletcher Field in Collinsville. Tryouts are at 8 a.m. Aug. 2 Tryouts are open to all players entering 6th through 9th grade in […]
Read More →2014 World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival contest winners
The organizers of the 2014 World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival have announced the contest winners. Little Princess Tomato Winner – Sophia Lewis (4) of Collinsville, IL First Runner Up – Amelia Hill (4) of Edwardsville, IL Little Sir Catsup Winner – Curtis Cline (6) of Edwardsville, IL First Runner Up – Bobby Hildebrand (3) […]
Read More →2014 World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival C.I.A. Car, Truck & Motorcycle Winners
The organizers of the 2014 World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival have announced the winners for the Cruzin’ in Antiques (C.I.A.) car, truck and motorcycle show. TOP 25 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS (Car/Truck Category) Sponsored by A-Rod-Shop Ernie Huffman of Troy, IL – 1950 Styleline Delux Sponsored by A-Rod’s Auto Body Ed Lepold of Fairview Heighst, […]
Read More →Collinsville Council passes resolution urging governor to veto water connection bill
The Collinsville City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday requesting Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to either veto Senate Bill 3507 or make an amendatory veto. The bill calls for restrictions on how much townships and municipalities can charge new users for water and sewage connection fees. If the bill becomes law, the fee cannot exceed […]
Read More →Collinsville 159 project currently six months ahead of schedule
The recent shift of traffic to the eastbound lanes of Illinois Route 159 through Collinsville signals that the 159 project in Collinsville is 40 percent complete and at least six months ahead of schedule. Crews will begin putting in a storm sewer, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and new pavement on the west side of 159 (Vandalia […]
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