Collinsville’s Saucy Vandal sentenced
The man who vandalized Uptown Collinsville with one written word, “Saucy,” has been sentenced to supervision for his actions. On August 24, an employee of Dean’s Liquor Store in Uptown Collinsville reported to police that he had witnessed a man dressed in black, sporting a Mohawk-like hairdo and a shark tattoo on his elbow, stand […]
Read More →CHS announces students and athletes of the month
Collinsville High School today announced its first batch of student of the month honorees. Earning recognition for Senior of the Month for August was Kelsie Jeffries, who was elected treasurer of the State of Illinois Student Council. Ebby Ross was the senior class honoree for September. Ross was chosen to be a “First Scholar” […]
Read More →Kahok dance and cheerleading teams to host Chicken and Beer Dance fundraiser
The Collinsville High School dance and cheerleading teams are combining to host a chicken and beer dance fundraiser on Nov. 15. A $20 ticket will get each person chicken – provided by Marcia’s Catering – rolls, beer, soda and the entertainment of a band. Music will be provided by Cut-n-Dry. Additional food is welcome, but […]
Read More →Veterans Job Fair to be held Nov. 5 at SWIC Belleville Campus
Submitted Content If you are looking for a new job or would like service agency information targeted specifically for veterans, then attend the Veterans Job Fair at Southwestern Illinois College. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the SWIC Belleville Campus Varsity Gym, 2500 Carlyle Ave. “The fair is focused […]
Read More →Grief support group to meet at Anderson Hospital on Nov. 11
The Anderson Hospital Chaplaincy is hosting a grief support group on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the hospital chapel at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come share their grief experience in this comfortable, group setting. Visit with others who share the same feelings you do and who understand the hurt and loss you are experiencing. […]
Read More →International Game Day at Collinsville Library
Submitted Content Celebrate International Game Day (Saturday, Nov. 15) at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center with your family and friends. The library is hosting several gaming opportunities between 2 and 4 p.m. Board and card games will be available to play in the community room. Bring your own snacks and your parents, kids, spouse, best friends…anyone you […]
Read More →International dance performance coming to Metro East Saturday
Submitted Content European music and dance comes to the Metro East Saturday, Nov. 1 when Southwestern Illinois College brings The Duquesne University Tamburitzans troupe to Granite City. The Tamburitzans take to the stage at 7 p.m. in the Granite City Senior High School Performing Arts Center, 3101 Madison Ave. The performance benefits scholarships for students […]
Read More →Fire at Old Towne Tavern in Glen Carbon leads to arson charge
A 28-year-old Glen Carbon man faces a felony arson charge following a fire Saturday. Glen Carbon Police received a call at 5:39 a.m. Saturday that the Old Towne Tavern, at 155 S. Main St, was on fire, Police Chief Todd Link said in a statement. Officers arrived on the scene minutes later to find two […]
Read More →Collinsville trick-or-treating hours and safety tips
Children in Collinsville can trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Safety recommendations provided by the City of Collinsville: Wear brightly covered clothing and add reflective tape to be more visible to drivers Make sure children can see through face masks Adults should accompany young children. Older children should trick-or-treat with at least one […]
Read More →Miner’s Theatre scavenger hunt Saturday
Collinsville Progress is hosting an event Saturday to let people work off the calories they will accumulate after trick-or-treating Friday. The scavenger hunt at Miner’s Theatre will take place from 3-5 p.m, with prizes awarded to the top three teams. Participants are asked to bring a digital device to take pictures. Teams will consist of 3-5 people. […]
Read More →Kahoks rally around PA announcer, statistician after home destroyed by fire
Collinsville firefighters were called out to a home in the 100 block of Glen Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning to find a home engulfed in flames. A devout Collinsville High School sports worker and fan lived in the home and lost everything he owned, except the clothes he had taken with him on […]
Read More →Kahoks’ Bauer named All-State in soccer
Collinsville High School senior midfielder Grant Bauer has been named to the Illinois All-State team. Word leaked out about the honor more than a week ago, but it was made official Friday. Defender Brendan Rosenberg was named to the Section 12 All-Sectional team and midfielder Brett Langley earned All-Sectional honorable mention. Bauer said he is […]
Read More →Flyers end another difficult Kahok football season
A 57-17 loss at the hands of East St. Louis Friday ended the third consecutive one win season for the football Kahoks. Super sophomore wide receiver Jeff Thomas stepped in to play quarterback Friday for East St. Louis (5-4, 5-2 Southwestern Conference) and the high scoring Flyers were glad he did. Already leading the team […]
Read More →Kahok football wears pink for a statement, not as part of fad
The Collinsville High School football team went all in at school and practice Thursday when every member of the team wore a specially made pink t-shirt to bring awareness to breast cancer. For a team directly touched by the illness, the shirts were not just an October fashion statement. […]
Read More →71-year-old Glen Carbon man faces child pornography charges
Online activity led to three felony counts of child pornography against a Glen Carbon man. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Computer Crimes Unit on June 13 about online activity potentially associated with the sexual exploitation of a child. Investigators were able to link the activity […]
Read More →Despite judge’s order, Caseyville has no plan to re-vote on police chief termination
Months of wrangling in court appeared to have concluded on Oct. 3 when a judge ordered a revote on the termination of Caseyville police chief Jose Alvarez, but the saga continues, as the Village has no plan to honor the order. Village Trustee Brenda Williams, chairperson of the police and fire commission for the Board […]
Read More →Area news: light bulb thief charged with stalking former girlfriend
A Staunton man was recently arrested for stalking a Marine woman just two days after he admitted stealing light bulbs from her home. Bryan S. Crawford, 34, was taken into custody by Marine Police on Oct. 4 at a grocery store in Edwardsville where Crawford worked, Marine Police Chief Chris Singleton said. Crawford was arrested […]
Read More →Nation’s top recruit plays Kahoks Friday; Flyers need win to qualify for playoffs
Friday is senior night for the Collinsville Kahoks, who will welcome East St. Louis and Terry Beckner Jr., the newly minted ESPN top recruit in the nation, to Kahok Stadium. Beckner, a 6-foot-4, 298 pounds defensive lineman was named the number one overall recruit in the country by the national sports network Thursday. Collinsville Head […]
Read More →Collinsville Police to increase presence at CHS Friday after rumors of gun threat
A Collinsville High School student was the unknowing victim of cyberbullying last week and the subject of recycled rumors Thursday that have once again activated the Collinsville Police Department. A CHS student started a rumor on social media last week that another student was going to bring a gun to school Friday, Oct. 17 and […]
Read More →Local girl going to Hollywood for the chance of a lifetime
A Collinsville girl is going to Hollywood in January on a trip that could change her life forever. But, at only 6 years old, she does not realize the potential destiny that awaits. Hayden Rehg was recently selected to attend the iPOP! acting and modeling contest, a week-long contest with more than 100 agents from […]
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