Hometown Heroes program moves forward to Spring 2017

The Hometown Heroes program is now collecting entries for the second addition of banners paying tribute to local military members. “We did great last time,”...

Miller crowned Miss Snowflake 2017

COLLINSVILLE – Thirteen Collinsville High School students went toe-to-toe vying for the title of Miss Snowflake 2017 at the annual pageant. The pageant consisted of a...

101 year old continues bowling strong at Camelot

COLLINSVILLE - Irene Wilkinson trades in her walker for a bowling ball every Wednesday afternoon at Camelot Bowl in Collinsville, Illinois. The 101-year-old Salem,...

Little Free Library initiative takes off in Collinsville

Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 has partnered up with the Collinsville Area Recreational District (CARD) to bring the first of many "Little Free...

Moment of silence, vigil, held for Syria in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – With outcries from injured and displaced in Aleppo on social media, Lara Jennings, of St. Louis, took action to organize a vigil...

Collinsville Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop

COLLINSVILLE – The Collinsville Police Department is reaching out to the community, breaking communication barriers, and building relationships with citizens during a "Coffee with...

Collinsville for the Holidays

Collinsville, Ill. – Every winter Collinsville transforms its Italian pizzazz into winter flair with community events, collection drives, and holiday cheer. Holiday Kickoff: Kick off...

Magicians, Muggles raise $15 thousand for American Cancer Society

Hundreds of Harry Potter fans tested their knowledge at the American Legion Post 365 to raise $15 thousand for the American Cancer Society. According to...

Fuhrhop named Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient

Collinsville High School teacher Vicki Fuhrhop was named an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. She was one of 100 teachers from the St. Louis...

Swip named new head softball coach

Collinsville High School athletics announced alumni Brett Swip is the new head coach of the Kahok Softball program. Brett Swip has been a mainstay in the...

St. Clair County breaks ground for $8.1 million river bridge district...

EAST ST. LOUIS – With a ceremonial tossing of the dirt by several public and private stakeholders, work got underway this morning on the...

Fourth grader plays Baritone to help Haitian family

COLLINSVILLE – Local ten-year-old Miguel Billings picked up a baritone to change lives in Haiti, one note at a time. The Good Shepherd Lutheran School...

Collinsville High School students, athletes and seniors of the month announced

Students of the Month August: Logan Troy was awarded the student of the month status for his commitment and his dedication to the Mannie Jackson Conversations Toward...

Collinsville Chamber of Commerce honors business and community leaders

COLLINSVILLE – The annual Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year and Corporate Awards recognizes and honors businesses who have contributed to...

Collinsville HS vs. Alton HS Boys Varsity Soccer Collinsville

The Collinsville Kahoks boy's varsity soccer team won Tuesday's away conference game against Belleville East by a score of 5-0. The Kahoks take the...