Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mueller Furniture & Mattress, a 4th generation family business, has invested $300,000 in remodeling its historic Belleville location to enhance shopping experiences with new in-store technology and upgraded showroom features. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An $8.85 million lighting improvement project on I-55/64/70 in St. Clair County will cause weekend lane restrictions starting Feb. 8, with completion expected in summer 2026. Riverbender
SHOP NEWS
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
The Cozy Cider Cabin at Eckert’s family farm offers a rustic pop-up bar atmosphere with a specialty food-and-drink menu, while supporting local animal welfare.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Experience at Eckert's
The Cozy Cider Cabin is a winter pop-up bar at Eckert's family farm featuring rustic décor, a specialty food-and-drink menu, and a charitable admission fee benefiting the local humane society.
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Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
Enjoy a rustic retreat at Eckert's Farm with warm beverages, cozy decor, and a fireplace designed to combat the winter chill.
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Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
The Cozy Cider Cabin at Eckert’s Farm offers a winter retreat with food, drink, and a charming cabin atmosphere from January 10 to March 2.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
The Cozy Cider Cabin offers a winter pop-up bar atmosphere at Eckert’s family farm with a specialty food-and-drink menu, all benefiting the Belleville Area Humane Society.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin - Winter Pop-Up Bar
Experience a cozy pop-up bar with a rustic cabin atmosphere featuring specialty food and drinks, located at Eckert's family farm in Belleville, Illinois.
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The Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
The Cozy Cider Cabin offers a nostalgic mountainside-cabin atmosphere featuring specialty food and drinks, with proceeds supporting the Belleville Area Humane Society.
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SJ McDonald Live Concert with Ethan Phillips and Carson Peters
SJ McDonald, a rising country music artist, will perform live at Venue on Main alongside Ethan Phillips and Carson Peters, showcasing their country and bluegrass influences.
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Cozy Cabin Pop-Up Bar Experience
Experience a winter retreat at Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm with a cozy atmosphere and warm cider offerings from January 10 to March 2.
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Cozy Cider Cabin Experience
Experience a transformed cider shed reminiscent of a cozy mountain cabin at Eckert’s Farm, featuring food, drinks, and a warm atmosphere from January 10 to March 2.
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