Who knew it was cool to Hooloo?
When Collinsville Middle School teacher Tobey Elvers told a group of students in the hallway that they needed to be hooloos and not hooligans, it probably made as little sense to her as it did to the kids to whom she was talking. Despite that, or maybe because of that, the word stuck and has […]
Read More →Four-run fifth dooms baseball Kahoks
Collinsville High School pitcher Kyle Reeves was having another fine outing Thursday, until consecutive fifth inning errors were committed behind him. The errors opened the floodgate to a four-run inning that led to O’Fallon’s 5-0 Southwestern Conference victory. The Panthers (8-1, 20-2 SWC conference) reached base in the fifth on a one-out walk. After runners […]
Read More →Softball Kahoks lose to O’Fallon, drop to .500 on the season
The recent struggles for the Collinsville softball team continued Thursday with a 7-0 Southwestern Conference defeat at O’Fallon. For a second consecutive game, the Kahoks, who have lost seven of their past eight games, failed to score. They have scored only two runs in their last three games. Despite the lack of run production, and […]
Read More →Surprise! There is a large, stainless steel flower at the former site of Bert’s
Collinsville Mayor John Miller called a motion during the April 14 City Council meeting to discuss the City’s purchase of a flower sculpture for the pocket park at the corner of Illinois Route 159 and Clay Street. He received no response from the four City Council members. “I’ll ask one more time,” Miller said. He […]
Read More →Bounce house and more at CHS fundraiser Saturday
***Submitted Content*** A group of Collinsville High School organizations are hosting a carnival like event Saturday, May 3 from 1-4 p.m., with proceeds going to charity. The general public is welcome to the family friendly event that will feature a bounce house, face painting, snow cones, a dunk tank and much more. Donations for the […]
Read More →CHS signing day honors academic standout performers
A group of Collinsville High School staff members have pondered for several years how to get the same attention for students that sign academic scholarships as is given to those signing athletic scholarships. In February, they found a simple answer, have the same type of signing ceremony. But how many would attend a ceremony, held […]
Read More →Houck dominates, Kahoks shut out West in consecutive games
Tanner Houck faced one batter over the minimum Tuesday afternoon, firing only 78 pitches in a complete game, 7-0 shutout of Belleville West in Southwestern Conference play at Fletcher Field. Houck struck out nine Maroons, walked one and surrendered only one hit. He was backed by errorless defense and a diving catch by Aaron Peskar […]
Read More →Kahoks softball shutout by West
The Collinsville softball team lost Tuesday for the sixth time in their last seven games, dropping a 4-0 decision at Belleville West in Southwestern Conference Play. Sidney Bost got the ball for the Kahoks (10-9, 1-6 SWC) and pitched a six-inning complete game, allowing only one earned run on four hits, two walks and three […]
Read More →Insurance company settles “Breakfast in Collinsville” suit brought against the City
The lawsuit brought by a documentary filmmaker and his friend, against the City of Collinsville, was dismissed Friday after the insurance company representing the City settled the suit for a combined $100,000. Filmmaker Terrance Huff agreed to accept $60,000 and his co-plaintiff, Jon Seaton, $40,000 from Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company, the City’s insurance carrier […]
Read More →Caseyville police chief officially placed on administrative leave
The Caseyville Village Board voted unanimously, 4-0, Monday to place Police Chief Jose Alvarez on indefinite, paid administrative leave pending the outcome of two misdemeanor charges filed against him on April 24. (See previous story) Board members Ron Tamburello and Rick Casey Jr. were absent from the special meeting, which was posted on the Village’s […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks’ Monday soccer game cancelled/postponed
The Lady Kahoks soccer game, scheduled for Monday, April 28, has been postponed, with the possibility it will not be made up. The game against Althoff was a makeup of a previously postponed game. Lady Kahoks Head Soccer Coach and Assistant Athletic Director, Clay Smith, expects to announce Tuesday if the game will be cancelled […]
Read More →CHS Wind Ensemble selected to play at Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival
The top concert band at Collinsville High School has been selected as one of the top concert bands in the state of Illinois. The CHS Wind Ensemble was chosen to play at the 2014 Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival. The group is one of only 25 high school bands in the state to receive the […]
Read More →Collinsville and Maryville natives honored at SIUE
***Submitted Content*** Anni Huang, of Maryville, and Andrea Hester, a Collinsville High School graduate, were recently honored at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The SIUE School of Business named MBA student Huang as the recipient of the Enterprise Holdings Student Organization Leader of the Semester Award. She received the award Thursday, April 10 at the Scholarship […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks basketball camp dates announced
The summer 2014 Lady Kahoks basketball camp will be held June 9-12. Campers who recently completed 3rd and 4th grade will be part of session one, from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Girls who just completed grades 5-7 will take part in session two, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m at Collinsville High School. The daily […]
Read More →New vaccination requirements for Illinois schoolchildren
Beginning next year, Illinois schoolchildren will have stricter requirements for rubella and mumps vaccinations, the Illinois Department of Public Health has announced. Children entering school at any grade level must show proof that they have received two doses each – instead of just one – of rubella and mumps vaccines. In addition, any child entering […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks soccer team is Metro Independent Athlete(s) of the Week
The Collinsville Kahoks, the now four-time defending Southwestern Conference girls soccer champions, are collectively The Metro Independent Athlete of the Week. The Lady Kahoks defeated Granite City 2-1 Thursday evening to clinch a perfect 6-0 conference record (see game story). Head Coach Clay Smith said winning the conference championship four consecutive years was a great […]
Read More →Peskar + Reeves = baseball Kahoks victory
Kyle Reeves’ victory over Belleville West Thursday afternoon ran his record to 4-0 on the season. Aaron Peskar’s game-winning hit was his fourth of the season, all providing Reeves with a victory. Peskar smacked a two-run double in the top of the sixth inning to provide the only runs in the Kahoks 2-0 Southwestern Conference […]
Read More →76-year-old Collinsville bus monitor charged with child sexual abuse
A Collinsville Unit 10 bus monitor, employed by First Student Bus Company, was charged Thursday with sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. A Collinsville Unit 10 representative contacted the Collinsville Police Department on April 3 about possible inappropriate contact between 76-year-old Thomas R. Hartsoe, of the 3000 block of N. 61st […]
Read More →Lady Kahoks soccer wins conference championship for fourth straight season
The Collinsville Lady Kahok soccer team knocked off Granite City Thursday night 2-1 to claim their fourth consecutive Southwestern Conference crown. Played in a steady rain and blustery wind, both teams played an even first half and went into the break tied at one. Sophia Sharos put the Lady Kahoks (8-3-1, 6-0 SWC) on top […]
Read More →Belleville West tops softball Kahoks
Belleville West jumped out on top of the Kahoks 5-0 after one inning Thursday and cruised to an 8-2 Southwestern Conference victory in Collinsville. The Maroons (7-7, 4-1 SWC) benefitted from a fortuitous bounce in the first when Olivia Young’s long drive bounced off the top of the fence and over for a three-run home […]
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