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Kahok boys’ bowlers continue to improve

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By Mark Jurgena Collinsville took part in the Belleville Invitational at Bel-Air Bowl on Dec. 13. The Kahoks took eighth place overall at the tourney and won the Silver Division, including Highland, which struggled one week after winning the Abe Lincoln Tournament in Springfield. CHS bowler Brody Hogenson took 18th place overall on the individual…

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Glen Carbon approves resolution offering access for new Internet provider

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By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Board on Dec. 16 to approve a resolution to allow Socket Telecom, LLC rights-of-way in the village. The authorization will allow the company to install Socket Fiber throughout the village for prospective customers. Information provided by the company states that Socket Fiber was established in 1994. With more…

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Knights sweep Mega Night: Round Two

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By Ray Popkess   A rough start to the week for Triad’s boys’ and girls’ basketball squads culminated in a clean sweep of the Civic Memorial Eagles last Friday night. Girls’ Varsity The Lady Knights came into last Friday’s matchup having lost two straight games against Marion at their place and Freeburg at home. Going…

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Glen Carbon 2025 Tax Levy to rise by 4.47%

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By Kathy Turner • The 2025 tax year will see a levy in Glen Carbon in the amount of $3,645,096. This represents a 4.47% increase. The actual rate for residents will not be determined until assessments are set by Madison County next spring. The board also approved the final budget for the village’s 2025-26 fiscal…

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CHS hoop squad drops two tough SWC games

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By Mark Jurgena Per the usual, it was a tough week in the Southwestern Conference on the hardwood. Collinsville fell on the road to both Belleville East and O’Fallon. However, the inexperienced Kahoks were within six points in the fourth quarter during both contests. Their record on the young season dropped to 3-4 overall at…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office announces results of “Operation Safe Christmas”

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The fugitive apprehension operation netted more than 60 arrests of criminal offenders, including Granite City man charged with shooting local police officer FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois announced Monday the results of a fugitive roundup effort jointly handled by federal and state law enforcement agencies. The operation resulted…

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St. Louis non-profit praises Madison County for homeless support 

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by Randy Pierce • Madison County has been praised for being a leader and pacesetter in providing support services for the homeless by the executive director of a St. Louis-based non-profit organization which focuses on solutions for such circumstances. At a recent meeting of the Madison County Board, its chairman, Chris Slusser, introduced Samantha Stangl,…

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Lebanon Road project extension definitely approved into 2026

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by Randy Pierce • Due to some unanticipated delays and, more recently, the onset of late fall/winter weather creating interference, the deadline to complete the upgrading of Lebanon Road near Troy has been extended into 2026, according to Madison County Highway Department Engineer Adam Walden. At a meeting of the county board transportation committee, chaired…

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County voters will be asked to approve tax credit referendum in 2026

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by Randy Pierce • Voters in Madison County, when they go to the polls during the March 17, 2026 primary election, will be asked if they would agree with Illinois’ participation in a federal tax credit program that would provide funding support for a broad range of academic needs. Placing this advisory referendum question on…

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