Charges filed in crash that killed four from Collinsville
The Hamilton County State’s Attorney’s office filed six felony charges against the driver in an accident that killed five people in Hamilton County on Nov. 23, including four from Collinsville. Darrell Delong, 49, of Collinsville, was charged on Dec. 5 with five counts of aggravated driving under the influence and one count of reckless homicide. […]
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 →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 →Collinsville man missing, Police seek information
The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate 22-year-old Joseph Hartsoe, of Collinsville. Hartsoe was last seen at the home of a relative on Nov. 25 at approximately 11:30 a.m. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, dark blue jacket and dark grey coat. He has a history of substance abuse and is […]
Read More →Firefighters rescue man from burning building
Three Collinsville firefighters rescued a man from his burning house in the 100 block of March Drive Friday. Lt. Eric Schrage and firefighters Chris Frawley and Mike Harris entered the house, which had fire blowing from the front, Fire Chief Mark Emert said. While fighting the fire, a search was performed of the house and […]
Read More →Public input encouraged on new water plant, rate increase
The Collinsville City Council has called a special meeting for 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 to discuss the construction of a new water treatment plant and the estimated 38 percent rate increase that will result. The City Council approved a plan to build a new 16,500 square-foot plant water treatment plant at a special meeting […]
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 →CARD approves rate increases for Arlington Greens
Most people who visit Arlington Greens next summer will pay slightly more to play, but the majority of Splash City patrons will be charged the same rates as they were in 2013. Arlington Greens has a current operating profit of more than $100,000 this fiscal year. General Manager Mark Marcuzzo told the Collinsville Area Board […]
Read More →Collinsville elementary school boundary changes to be explored, again
The Collinsville Unit 10 school district will once again explore changes to school boundaries in an effort to cut costs and increase instruction time for students. The School Board and district administrators worked with education logistics company Edulog Logistics LLC during the 2012-2013 school year to explore ways to reduce transportation costs. One of the […]
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 →Collinsville City Council approves new subdivision, TIF for two businesses
Ten acres of wooded land extending from California Avenue, between Alice and Eileen streets, will be the site of Collinsville’s newest subdivision. The City Council gave Chris Geiler, owner of CMG Custom Construction LLC in St. Jacob, preliminary plat approval Monday to move forward with the development. Originally given preliminary plat approval in 2005, the […]
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 →SIUE student from Collinsville wins leadership award
Submitted story The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Business named Adam Arras, of Collinsville, as the recipient of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Student Organization Leader of the Semester Award. Arras is a senior computer management and information systems (CMIS) major. The scholarship is awarded to student leaders who participate in events, show a willingness to […]
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