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Soccer Game Preview: Collinsville Leaves Home
The Collinsville Kahoks will kick their season off against the Triad Knights on Wednesday. Kickoff is scheduled at 5:45 p.m. Triad is headed into their matchup with Collinsville looking for a result a bit more satisfying than what they got in their season opener against O'Fallon on Monday. Neither Triad nor O'Fallon could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Saint Louis Public Schools board considers hiring a part-time consultant
ST. LOUIS — There are new questions about spending in Saint Louis Public Schools, as the school board is considering yet another hire. On Tuesday evening, the school board met for a work session to consider hiring a part-time consultant at $185 an hour to help the acting superintendent.
107th Greater St. Louis Area Honor Flight honors WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War vets
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- The 107th Greater St. Louis Area Honor Flight took off for Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning. Veterans and their honored guests stood anxiously ready to board that flight out of Lambert Airport as chatter filled terminal 2. “We’ll get to go to Washington and...
MCT Is Launching Its First Microtransit Pilot Program
To improve and enhance local transportation options, Madison County Transit (MCT) will launch “MCT Micro,” its first MicroTransit, service on Monday, August 12, as a pilot program, offering affordable on-demand rides in Collinsville. MCT Micro is a public transportation service that allows riders to book trips on-demand from an app on a smartphone or via phone call and ride anywhere within a pre-determined zone. (See MCT Micro Service Area Map for the Collinsville Zone). Each ride on MCT Micro is just $1.00 and all valid MCT passes, tokens, and Free Ride IDs will be accepted.
Lady Kahok golfers tackle Madison County course
The Collinsville High School girls golf team only had one match scheduled in the last week. They took part in the Madison County Invitational at The Legacy Golf Course in Granite City. Ella Boerm and Paige Bohnemeier had the low 18-hole scores for Collinsville with a 99. Charley Cox fired...
Football Knights preparing for season
TROY – When the IHSA announced that football teams were permitted to scrimmage another school the week before the season opened, Triad Coach Calvin Potthast was quick to find an opponent: the Edwardsville Tigers. “When they passed the rule back in February, I called Coach Pickering. I wanted to...
Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus death; COVID-19 in veterans homes; largest state police detail
West Nile virus death The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident with West Nile virus. The individual, who was in their 80s and lived in Lake County, had an onset of symptoms of the virus in mid-August and died soon after. IDPH is also reporting nine non-fatal cases of West Nile virus confirmed this year. Of the nine other human cases, the...
Addison Shopper Hits $9.2 Million Jackpot at Local Jewel-Osco, Store to Receive $92K Bonus
An Addison grocery store shopper struck gold this past weekend, with a $9.2 million windfall from the Illinois Lottery. They matched all six numbers in the Lotto drawing after buying the ticket at Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake St., as reported by ABC7 Chicago. The six winning digits revealed...
"Coolest thing" made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A winner has been announced in a contest to determine the "coolest thing" made in Illinois. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association calls the bracket-style contest “Makers Madness.”. “These remarkable manufacturers are the bedrock of our nation and the heart of our community,” said IMA President and CEO...
Illinois State Championships Qualifier Eli Spivak headed to DII Lynn University (2024)
At the 2024 Illinois HS Sectionals, Spivak was the champion in the 500 free, swimming 4:38.72, which qualified him for the 2024 IHSA State Championships. Current photo via Eli Spivak. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many,...
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