Accused Collinsville craigslist robbers identified
The three 17-year-old Collinsville men arrested Monday in connection with the “craigslist robberies” were identified today as Devante P. Marshall, Maurice S. Morris and Garrett A. Babb. Charges were filed today by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office against all three suspects for at least one of the three armed robberies that took place between […]
Read More →Despite referendum, CARD tax levy decrease consistent with past years
The Collinsville Area Recreation District will request less money from property taxpayers for a fourth consecutive year, but the amount may surprise many in the district. On Dec. 17, CARD Commissioners voted unanimously to levy $1.279 million for district operations, a reduction of $21,000 (1.62 percent) from the previous year. A bond levy of $1,326,791.93 […]
Read More →Tip: Do not drive to police station on suspended license
A 42-year-old East Alton woman went to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Friday to discuss a non-criminal matter and was seen driving away from the station. The problem for Elizabeth Reynolds, police say, is that she was driving on a suspended Illinois driver’s license. A sheriff’s deputy stopped Reynolds’ vehicle near the Madison County Sheriff’s […]
Read More →Leads sought in death of Collinsville man
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is still looking for leads in the death of a Collinsville man whose body was found in the front seat of a car Monday in Madison. Madison Police responded to a traffic accident call Monday at about 12:44 p.m. and found the body of Jarrett D. Mosby, […]
Read More →Arrests made in Collinsville craigslists robberies
The Collinsville Police Department arrested three suspects Monday in a recent string of armed robberies linked to advertisements placed on craigslists. The arrests come after a third armed robbery Sunday in the 200 block of Sandridge Dr., about 1/2 mile from the other two robberies at 50 Brookhill Court. The suspect in the robbery Sunday […]
Read More →Man accused of defrauding elderly Glen Carbon resident
A Pontoon Beach man faces felony theft charges after he and another man allegedly defrauded an elderly Glen Carbon man. The two men solicited home repair work at a home on Lou Juan Drive, in Glen Carbon, on Dec. 10. After completing the work, the men were paid by check for their services, police said. […]
Read More →Belleville man charged with Collinsville car burglary
The Collinsville Police Department and Madison County Sheriff’s office worked together to nab a 27-year-old man accused of burglarizing a car in the 300 block of Yvonne Drive, Collinsville, Friday. Collinsville Police found Mark A. Clark, of the 800 block of Blue Ridge Drive, Belleville, possession of items from the burglary. They alerted the Madison […]
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 →Armed robber using craigslist operating in Collinsville
A man claiming to have a television for sale is luring victims to a vacant apartment at 50 Brookhill Court in Collinsville and robbing them. Collinsville Police say the man, identified only as a dark skinned black male, has drawn at least two victims to the apartment with advertisements placed on craigslist. Both victims went […]
Read More →Still no solid leads in case of missing Collinsville man
Three weeks after he was last seen; there are few clues to the whereabouts of a missing Collinsville man. Joe Hartsoe, 22, was last seen on Nov. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the home of a relative in Collinsville. Collinsville Police Department Detective Mark Kuechle said the department is still looking for leads in the […]
Read More →Collinsville firefighter honored for being “hero” to 4-year-old boy
When Captain Dusty Katich received a call this spring to request he give a tour of the Collinsville Fire station, he soon discovered that it was no ordinary request. “They said, ‘there are two things. They are outside right now and the little boy is blind,’” Katich said. The little boy is 4-year-old Luke McKeon, […]
Read More →Who, them? They are…my cousins, made of snow
The two snow minions waving to passersby in the 600 block of North Keebler Avenue in Collinsville may appear to be the result of inspired thinking, but to the creator, they were a last minute choice to continue a tradition. Freddie Novosell Jr. was searching for ideas to continue his longtime snow sculpture habit, when […]
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 →After 10-year hiatus, Saint Nick back at Collinsville’s favorite landmark
A 12-foot tall, 400-pound Santa Claus is clinging to the legs of the World’s Largest Catsup bottle for the first time in a decade. The figure, wrapped in lights and colorful garland, first appeared in 2000 with the help of “The Catsup Bottle Lady” Judy DeMoisy, who organized the donation of change from Collinsville school […]
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 →Sparks don’t fly at Collinsville water rate increase meeting
The television camera was set up, pointing towards the speaker’s podium, with the City Council members and the mayor in the background, waiting for sparks to fly at the special meeting called to discuss the rising water costs for Collinsville water customers. After spirited social media discussions and blaring headlines about the 38 percent rate […]
Read More →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 […]
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