Collinsville Unit 10 schools closed Jan. 6
The winter break for students and teachers in Collinsville Unit 10 has been extended by a day. School has been cancelled at all schools in the district for Monday, Jan. 6 due to heavy snowfall and projected bitter cold temperatures.
Read More →Illinois concealed carry permit applications accepted starting Sunday
Illinois, in July, became the last state in the union to allow concealed weapons to be carried legally. Six months later, firearms users are able to apply for a license. It could be another 90 days before a license is issued. On Sunday, the Illinois State Police began accepting concealed carry applications on its website. […]
Read More →Updated – The great blizzard of 2014, the forecast for Collinsville
***Updated at 4:00 a.m. Jan. 5. *** A light snowfall began in the Collinsville area around 3 a.m. The most recent National Weather Service forecast calls for snow to continue throughout Sunday, ending by 7 p.m. Total expected accumulation around the 62234 zip code is 10-14 inches. A chance of thunder has been thrown into […]
Read More →Metro East 70 mph zones identified
Senate Bill 2356 was signed into law in August, increasing the maximum speed limit on 87 percent of Illinois interstate highways and 98 percent of rural interstates under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s jurisdiction to 70 mph, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The bill, which will also increase approximately 28 percent of the Illinois Tollway’s 286-mile […]
Read More →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 →Collinsville Township: two meetings, one tax levy increase
It took two meetings and an alternate meeting location to accommodate the suddenly interested public before the Collinsville Township Trustees voted to increase one tax levy and keep two others stable. Prior to the Nov. 26 Township meeting, Trustee Chris Guy placed robocalls to Collinsville Township residents to alert them to a vote on a […]
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 →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 →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 →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 […]
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