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Belleville
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belleville Sgt. Jacquelyn Laminack earned the 33rd Annual SILEC/SIPCA Life Saving Award after saving an unresponsive child with CPR and AED, underscoring her vital response to an emergency in the community. Riverbender
- ➤ Edwardsville Chick-Fil-A owner Phillip Brunner is partnering with the Overnight Warming Location to collect wool socks or hats in exchange for a free sandwich combo or 8-piece nugget combo next Monday, Feb. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. + the drive will help homeless residents face cold weather. First Alert 4
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alton Steel closed after a contractor removed inventory during a snowstorm, sparking mass layoffs of 253 workers (220 union members) and raising possible WARN Act violations. A five-week shutdown is in effect while a hiring fair is scheduled next Friday at Local 3643 Union Hall in Alton. KSDK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alton Steel closed after 25 years, leaving 250 workers jobless. Madison County Employment and Training Department — partnering with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity — will hold workshops at 101 E. Edwardsville Rd in Wood River to help workers file unemployment claims and find jobs. KSDK
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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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Belleville Flea Market
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Admission fees may apply — Discover over 600 tables filled with antiques, collectibles, and unique merchandise.
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HB&RMEA 2026 Home Expo
9 AM – 6 PM — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Free entry — Explore home upgrades and renovations at the Greater Belleville community home show.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Socrates
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