**Revised** Poplar Street Bridge lanes to be closed week of Nov. 18
***The following has been modified with revised information from the Illinois Department of Transportation*** For the second time in a month, the Illinois Department of Transportation will close lanes on the most highly traveled bridge between St. Louis and Illinois. The two right lanes of the westbound Poplar Street Bridge (A.K.A, William L. Clay Sr, Bridge, […]
Read More →Attempted armed robbery in Caseyville, one shot
The suspect being held by Caseyville Police in connection with an attempted armed robbery and shooting is a Caseyville resident who has been positively identified by at least one eyewitness, Caseyville Police Chief Jose Alvarez said. An African-American male entered Ferguson TV, VCR and Satellite Service on Illinois Route 157 at about 11:28 a.m. Thursday […]
Read More →Caseyville Police to increase Thanksgiving holiday patrols
The Caseyville Police Department will be increasing roving and stationary patrols during the Thanksgiving holiday period. Police will focus on enforcing seat belt and alcohol violations. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Sustained Traffic Enforcement Grant Program (STEP) is funding the patrols by Caseyville Police and 200 other law enforcement agencies in the state, police said. […]
Read More →Collinsville’s Festival of Trees open to the public
Submitted story For the last 20 years, non-profit organization in Collinsville have raised funds through an elegant event called the Festival of Trees. Most people outside of those organizations, however, probably do not know the event exists or think they cannot attend. “Everyone thinks that this is an invitation-only event, but it’s not. Anyone can […]
Read More →Man charged with sexual assault of 12-year-old Caseyville girl
A 20-year-old Fairview Heights man has been charged with predatory sexual assault of a 12-year-old Caseyville girl. Caseyville police responded to a report on July 8 from the child’s grandmother who was concerned Damon Bledsoe may have had intercourse with her granddaughter. Following an investigation, charges were issued Tuesday by the St. Clair County State’s […]
Read More →Caseyville approves new business development on 159
The Caseyville Village Board approved a $7.765 million redevelopment agreement on Oct. 16 that will bring new businesses to the field on Illinois Route 159 across from the stagnant Forest Lakes subdivision. The first phase of development by TBHP LLC on the approximately 57-acre property will produce five lots of commercial space to be occupied […]
Read More →Splash City to host job fair Nov. 23
Splash City Waterpark, in Collinsville, is hosting a job fair Nov. 23 for the 2014 season. Applications will be accepted for lifeguards, guest service representatives, maintenance team members, swim instructors, and aquatic program educators. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by May 1, 2014. The job fair will be from 9 a.m. […]
Read More →Don’t be “that guy,” set your clocks back
We all hear a story every year, sometimes twice each year, about someone who forgot to adjust his or her clock and showed up at work, or church, an hour before everyone else. Or, maybe the person arrived as the parking lot was emptying. It is an embarrassing thing for the person who went into […]
Read More →School Report Cards released, how did your child’s school fare?
The Illinois State Board of Education warned last month that school districts across the state would have fewer students meeting state standards on the 2013 Illinois Standards Achievement Tests. According to the results of school report cards released Thursday, Collinsville’s decline was in line with state averages. Statewide, 59 percent of elementary school students who […]
Read More →Bus driver who refused to take kids home was back on bus route the next day
The bus driver who sat in the parking lot of a local business for over an hour Monday, refusing to drive Dorris Intermediate School students home, was placed back on the bus route Tuesday morning. First Student, the bus service provider for Collinsville Unit 10, only removed the driver when contacted by the district, Superintendent […]
Read More →Collinsville and Caseyville trick-or-treating hours
*updated on Oct. 31 to include information about Caseyville Children in Collinsville and Caseyville can trick-or-treat Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. At the City Council meeting Monday, Mayor John Miller reminded drivers to drive slowly and cautiously. Safety recommendations provided by the City of Collinsville and the Caseyville Police Department: Wear brightly […]
Read More →McFall named 2013 Collinsville Teacher of the Year
The 2013 Collinsville Teacher of the Year could be forgiven if she thought the actual presentation of her award was a little anticlimactic compared to the notification that she had won. When a special assembly was called at Kreitner Elementary School, Carol McFall had no idea that she was the guest of honor. Principal Todd […]
Read More →Road Work on Interstate 270 and Poplar Street Bridge, 25 Oct – Nov. 1.
Metro East drivers traveling into Missouri on Interstate 270 this weekend may experience delays, but evening and overnight travel into St. Louis on the Poplar Street bridge next week is certain to be difficult. The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning that lane restrictions may cause travel delays along westbound Interstate 270 between Illinois Route […]
Read More →Longtime volunteer Biegert wins Spirit of Excellence Award
The founder of Tote Me Home, a program to provide food to needy schoolchildren in Collinsville, Caseyville and Maryville, was given the Spirit of Excellence Award by the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce, Saturday. Joyce Biegert, of Collinsville, earned the award for her lengthy volunteer history. A resident of more than 20 years, Biegert said her […]
Read More →Collinsville Police name burglary suspect, considered armed and dangerous
The Collinsville Police Department has identified the person caught on video attempting to use a stolen credit card as Keenan L. Deal. Deal was charged Tuesday with felony burglary by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s office. Collinsville Police are seeking Deal, who should be considered armed and dangerous, Detective Bud Jeremias said. Anyone with information […]
Read More →School Board moves toward greater transparency
The public will soon have access to more than just the agenda for Collinsville School Board meetings. In a unanimous vote Monday, the board approved a subscription to a service that will allow much of the agenda packet, provided to board members, to be posted on the Unit 10 website (Kahoks.org) along with the agenda. […]
Read More →Caseyville water rates to increase
Caseyville water customers will see an increase in their water bill beginning with the November billing cycle. The rates increase barely passed the Village Board. The trustees vote was split, with three in favor of the increases and three opposed. Mayor Len Black’s vote in favor broke the tie during the Oct. 16 meeting. Trustees […]
Read More →Prescription drug take-back day set for Oct. 26
The City of Collinsville and the Madison County State’s Attorney’s office will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 26. Unwanted prescription, or over-the-counter, medications can be dropped off in the front lobby of the Collinsville Police Department from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Persons dropping off medication […]
Read More →CARD expects to save at least $30,000 per year with bond refinance
The Collinsville Area Recreation District voted Tuesday to accept refinancing of the district’s 2004 bond issue if the savings is 3 percent or greater. If the amount of savings does not meet that threshold, the refinancing effort will not move forward. Offers for refinancing the bonds have not yet been received, but the district anticipates […]
Read More →State Board of Education seeks public input on school funding
The Illinois State Board of Education is urging community members to provide input into the state’s current funding formula and what education needs should be given a priority for fiscal year 2015. ISBE announced that its Finance and Audit Committee will host the first of five public hearings immediately following the Oct. 23 board meeting […]
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