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Belleville
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East St. Louis residents have raised concerns after unusual nighttime activity was reported near a crisis intervention center, with neighbor Anita Hicks circulating a petition to stop new apartments from being built this spring; residents plan to bring the issue to City Council on Feb. 5. KSDK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Belleville East high student Kalyn Reid earned international recognition when her essay on Bram Stoker’s influence on gothic horror was published in the Dec. 2025 edition (NEHS Museletter) of the National English Honor Society’s magazine. Her work highlights local talent and academic excellence. Riverbender
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Jason Petty's Country Royalty: Hank Williams & Patsy Cline Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lincoln Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a tribute to country legends Hank Williams and Patsy Cline with Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin performing their timeless hits.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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