Snow clearing out Thursday morning, may return Saturday
The New Year’s Day snowfall that started late in the evening will clear out early Thursday morning. The National Weather Service forecasts the powdery precipitation to end before 9 a.m. Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the morning, before rebounding to an afternoon high of around 20 degrees. The overnight low Thursday will be a […]
Read More →Collinsville Middle School students “loving” new instruction method
We live in a technical, connected society. Education needs to adapt to the world in which we live. This is part of a message from Collinsville Middle School Principal Kim Jackson when discussing the one-to-one learning pilot program at her school. The initiative put Chromebook laptops in the hands of 100 self-contained special education students […]
Read More →Ameren Illinois warns area business owners about scam
**Submitted Story** Local business owners are being targeted by con men who are posing as Ameren Illinois bill collectors. “The scam artists are very convincing,” said Richard J. Mark, president and CEO for Ameren Illinois. “They are using scare tactics and threatening to disconnect electric service if an immediate payment is not made.” Mark said […]
Read More →The snow has arrived
The heavy snow that was forecast last week skipped the Collinsville area, but not this week. Snow began falling around 9 p.m. Friday and continued through the night. Accumulation has already reached 2-3 inches, with another 1-3 inches possible. Heavy snow was falling Saturday morning, but should stop by 10 a.m., the National Weather Service […]
Read More →Wanted Caseyville woman captured
***Updated *** Caseyville Police have captured Kristen G. Miller, 20, of Caseyville. Miller was wanted in connection with a daylight robbery in Alhambra. Previous story — Police are searching for a Caseyville woman charged as an accomplice, with two from State Park Place, in a home burglary in Alhambra. Kristen G. Miller, 20, of the […]
Read More →Updated at 3:30 p.m. – Another winter weather advisory dud?
***Current as of 2:28 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13*** Note that the forecast is changing frequently. This story will be updated frequently throughout the day. The most recent update from the National Weather Service has snowfall beginning at 8 p.m. rather than 9 p.m. This is two hours earlier than the 10 p.m. estimate provided with the […]
Read More →Contract with Unit 10 office employees finalized
***Updated to include response from Union President Lisa Langenstein*** The Collinsville Unit 10 School Board approved a new contract with the Service Employees International Union, Local 316 at a special meeting Tuesday. The union represents all office personnel filling positions classified as a secretary and bookkeeper, with the exceptions of: Secretary to the Superintendent of […]
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 […]
Read More →Man charged in Caseyville DUI death
A 32-year-old Belleville man has been charged with reckless homicide and driving under the influence of drugs in relation to an accident that killed a Caseyville pedestrian Wednesday. The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Shaun J. Schmierbach, of the 3200 block of Frank Scott Parkway relation to a traffic crash Wednesday at approximately […]
Read More →Caseyville Village Board divided over use of TIF funds
The Caseyville Dairy Queen will soon be getting a major makeover, and getting up to $100,000 in Tax Increment Finance funds from the village to offset the cost. The restaurant at 2411 Old Country Inn Dr., alongside Illinois Route 157, will have extensive interior and exterior work completed. The Village Board unanimously passed the measure […]
Read More →7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Poplar Street Bridge lane closures week of Dec. 2
The Illinois Department of Transportation has again announced lane closures on the Poplar Street Bridge, weather permitting. The two right lanes of the westbound Poplar Street Bridge (A.K.A, William L. Clay Sr. Bridge, nee Bernard F. Dickmann Bridge) will be closed between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 to Wednesday, Dec. 4. The […]
Read More →Intoxicated 911 caller punches responding officer
A 53-year-old Collinsville woman faces two felony charges after allegedly making multiple 911 calls while intoxicated, cursing the dispatcher and punching a police officer while being arrested. Caseyville Police arrested Lisa Smith, of the 100 block of Oakwood Drive in Collinsville, on Nov. 21. The St. Clair County States Attorney’s office charged Smith with aggravated […]
Read More →Caseyville shooting victim “doing extremely well”
The 66 year-old Caseyville woman shot Nov. 14 during a robbery attempt is expected to be released from the hospital by this weekend. Judy Ferguson was shot six times and suffered 12 wounds – six entry and six exit wounds – during the incident, Police Chief Jose Alvarez said. Three of the wounds were very serious, […]
Read More →Man charged in Caseyville shooting, victim recovering
A 32-year-old Caseyville man was charged Saturday with eight Class X felonies in connection with a robbery and shooting at Ferguson TV, VCR and Satellite Service in Caseyville Thursday. Phillip W. Smith, of the 8800 block of Parkdale Dr., faces six counts of battery/discharging a firearm, one count of armed robbery with a firearm […]
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