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 →“Amazing mentor and role model” is 2013 Collinsville Firefighter of the Year
Assistant Chief and Fire Marshall Jim Anderson was recently named the 2013 Collinsville Firefighter of the Year for his leadership of the department’s fire prevention and inspection program, as well as his overall leadership. Firefighters are usually recognized for what they do at a house fire or on an emergency call, but there are many […]
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 →Trio charged with Collinsville Imo’s burglary face armed robbery charges in new case
Three Collinsville area residents have been charged with the Feb. 2011 armed robbery of a State Park Place convenience story. The three were previously charged for the Aug. 2011 burglary of the Collinsville Imo’s. Samantha R. Rogers, 25, Jacob R. Niemeier, 21, and Brendan J. Toebe, 25, all of Collinsville, were charged Friday […]
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 →CMT YMCA names Karrie Brown Youth of the Year
The local girl whose spirit and determination have earned her international acclaim was recently honored by her hometown YMCA for her contributions to the local community. Karrie Brown, 17, of Collinsville, received the Youth of the Year Award from the Collinsville, Maryville, Troy YMCA on Oct. 12 in recognition for her contributions to the community […]
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 →Collinsville man, two others charged with felony burglary
Three people have been charged in connection with burglaries at two Collinsville homes in the past week. Dylan R. Bird, 20, of Collinsville, Joshua M. Cooley, 24, of St. Louis, and Jessica E. McCarty, 19, of Vandalia, were charged with felony burglary from a Collinsville home on Lakeview Acres Drive on Oct. 17. The owners […]
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 →Kuechle named 2013 Collinsville Police Officer of the Year
The man who solved the case of the beating and robbery of an 87-year-old man at the Collinsville Hardee’s in July has been named the 2013 Collinsville Police Officer of the Year. Detective Mark Kuechle, who called the Hardee’s case the most rewarding he worked this year, won an award that Police Chief Eric Van […]
Read More →New vacuum truck coming to a sewer near you
Collinsville’s Waste Water Department will soon have a brand new sewer cleaning truck. The City Council voted Tuesday to spend $284,582 to purchase the new truck, which can be used to clean sewer blocks, catch basins and storm sewers. It will replace a 22-year-old sewer cleaning truck, currently used by street department, which will be […]
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 […]
Read More →Collinsville Police seeking burglary suspect
The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a burglary suspect caught in this video. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=530872863661724&set=vb.1381668462050645&type=2&theater The suspect, who identifies himself as “John Underwood” in the video, is wanted in connection with a burglary near Cahokia Mounds on Sept. 30. He is seen in the video later that day unsuccessfully attempting to […]
Read More →CARD exploring refinance options for 2004 bonds
The Collinsville Area Recreation District recently employed Stifel Nicolaus to determine if refinancing the districts 2004 bond issue will be a cost saving move. The results of the refinancing effort should be known by the end of October, Carl Ramey, senior vice-president with Stifel Nicolaus said. Bid packages will be distributed next week to potential […]
Read More →CHS to submit final Physical Education waiver request
The end of a long period in Collinsville High School history may be drawing to a close when the final waiver to exempt all juniors and seniors from physical education is soon submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education. CHS upperclassmen have been exempt from taking physical education since at least the early 1970s, […]
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