Collinsville Township to take final vote on increased tax levy Tuesday
The Collinsville Township Trustees will continue their discussion about raising the property tax levy when they meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township building at 305 E. Main St. The Trustees approved a levy increase of 4 percent for roads and bridges at a meeting on Nov. 26, but were at a stalemate on […]
Read More →Tigers topple Lady Kahoks
The Edwardsville Tigers girls basketball team jumped out to a 24-4 lead after one quarter Monday and cruised to an 81-23 victory over the host Collinsville Lady Kahoks. The Tigers pushed their lead to 53-11 at the half, led by Tennessee recruit Kortney Dunbar and St. Louis University bound Aaliyah Covington. Dunbar finished the half […]
Read More →Charges filed in crash that killed four from Collinsville
The Hamilton County State’s Attorney’s office filed six felony charges against the driver in an accident that killed five people in Hamilton County on Nov. 23, including four from Collinsville. Darrell Delong, 49, of Collinsville, was charged on Dec. 5 with five counts of aggravated driving under the influence and one count of reckless homicide. […]
Read More →Collinsville Middle School physical education named Blue Ribbon program
The 2012 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for Illinois recently accepted an award honoring the Collinsville Middle School Physical Education Department as one of the finest in the State. CMS Physical Education Department Chairperson Audrey Hill was honored with the 2012 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for Illinois by […]
Read More →SIUE offers photographers opportunity to tour Cuba
***Submitted Story The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Photographers Tour of Cuba is scheduled for March 9-15, 2014. It is the first tour to Cuba available to people in the greater St. Louis area since travel restrictions were loosened. Travelers will experience a rare opportunity to explore Cuba from a photographer’s perspective. The tour is designed […]
Read More →Slew of turnovers, talented Tigers too much for Kahoks
Collinsville could not overcome Edwardsville’s trio of Division I prospects and 21 turnovers Saturday, losing 60-40 in each team’s Southwestern Conference opener. Thanks to repeated turnovers, the game was nearly three minutes old before Collinsville (0-1 Southwestern Conference, 3-3) attempted its first shot. Despite the early struggles to maintain possession, the Kahoks managed to grab […]
Read More →Former Brooklyn police officer with loaded gun charged with DUI
A man who identified himself as a Brooklyn, Ill., police officer during a traffic stop in Caseyville was charged Saturday with impersonating a police officer and driving under the influence of alcohol. Harold J. Johnson, 56, of Brooklyn, was stopped by Caseyville Police at approximately 1:25 a.m. Saturday for a traffic violation. Johnson identified himself […]
Read More →CHS boys basketball game moved to Saturday
The Collinsville High School boys basketball game, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Edwardsville, has been moved to Saturday, CHS Athletic Director Darin Lee announced. The junior varsity game will start at 6 p.m. and the varsity game at 7:30 p.m.
Read More →Collinsville Unit 10 schools closed Dec. 6
Collinsville Unit 10 schools are closed Dec. 6 for bad weather.
Read More →CHS group proves Unit 10 is KAHOKstrong when helping others
Collinsville High School teacher Jacob Post wanted to do more than just donate money when a fellow teacher was diagnosed with cancer; he wanted to make a difference. Post organized an effort to sell t-shirts and wristbands with the logo “KAHOKstrong.” All of the proceeds were used to offset the treatment expenses of Sarah Stolcis, […]
Read More →Winter weather advisory issued for Collinsville area
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:30 a.m. Friday that includes Madison County. The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. Periods of snow are expected through the afternoon in the Collinsville area, mainly before 4 p.m. Accumulation of 1 to 3 inches and wind gusts up to 20 mph […]
Read More →CHS girls basketball versus Edwardsville rescheduled for Dec. 9
The Collinsville High School girls basketball game against Edwardsville, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today, has been reschedule to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, CHS Athletic Director Darin Lee announced. The game was postponed earlier Thursday due to the threat of poor weather conditions. The junior varsity and freshman games will start at 6 p.m. […]
Read More →Updated – Ice out of forecast and less snow – CHS athletic events postponed
***updated at 2:37 p.m. with details about rescheduled girls basketball game*** ***updated at 12:55 p.m. with ever changing weather details*** In the Midwest, weather can seem to change by the minute. Forecasts certainly do. The most recent National Weather Service forecast for Collinsville, updated at 12:53 p.m. Central Time, has added sleet back into the Collinsville […]
Read More →UMB Bank makes surprise Festival of Trees donation
The evening was winding down at Collinsville’s 20th annual Festival of Trees celebration when representatives from the two charities benefiting from the night were ushered on stage along with Chamber of Commerce and UMB Bank representatives. When a UMB Bank spokesperson announced that they were donating $10,000 to the Festival of Trees, in honor of […]
Read More →Kahok Café teaches lessons beyond the classroom
The renovation of the Collinsville High School library in 2012 became more than just a teachable moment, it has provided a continuous learning experience. Media Specialist Tracey Schmidt toured area high school libraries, searching for ideas, during the renovation process. Schmidt noted that both Belleville East and Belleville West high schools have cafes, and brought […]
Read More →Collinsville man missing, Police seek information
The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate 22-year-old Joseph Hartsoe, of Collinsville. Hartsoe was last seen at the home of a relative on Nov. 25 at approximately 11:30 a.m. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, dark blue jacket and dark grey coat. He has a history of substance abuse and is […]
Read More →Firefighters rescue man from burning building
Three Collinsville firefighters rescued a man from his burning house in the 100 block of March Drive Friday. Lt. Eric Schrage and firefighters Chris Frawley and Mike Harris entered the house, which had fire blowing from the front, Fire Chief Mark Emert said. While fighting the fire, a search was performed of the house and […]
Read More →CPD announces October Officer of the Month
The Collinsville Police Department recently named Officer Stacy McElroy as the October Officer of the Month. Sgt. Charles Mackin nominated McElroy for his outstanding work arresting multiple suspects on drug charges and being a leader in self-initiated activity. Twice during October, McElroy noticed suspects acting suspiciously and, after investigating, determined they were wanted on outstanding […]
Read More →Public input encouraged on new water plant, rate increase
The Collinsville City Council has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 to discuss the construction of a new water treatment plant and the estimated 38 percent rate increase that will result. The City Council approved a plan to build a new 16,500 square-foot plant water treatment plant at a special meeting […]
Read More →Accused in Caseyville DUI death was released from jail day before crash
The man accused of driving under the influence of drugs and striking and killing a Caseyville pedestrian on Nov. 27 was released from the St. Clair County jail the day before the crash, records show. Shaun Schmierbach, 32, of Belleville was arrested on a warrant Nov. 20 for violating five conditions of his probation from […]
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