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Belleville
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brooklyn, Illinois, known as America’s oldest Black town, honors its 1829 legacy when Priscilla Baltimore led enslaved families to freedom. Today community leaders are guiding Phase 1 of a cleanup and redevelopment plan along Route 66 to revive the town. KSDK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Feb. 26, Pleasant Plains (57-23) beat Father McGivney Catholic in the Virden North Mac Sectional final, and Belleville East (58-48) secured a wire-to-wire win at Peoria Richwoods to advance to Monday's Elite Eight matchups. Riverbender
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Forever Vintage Market
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Admission details available — Explore a treasure trove of antiques, upcycled decor, and unique finds from over 300 vendors.
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Glen Templeton Concert
7:30–11:59 p.m. — Lincoln Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the live sounds of Glen Templeton at a charming local venue.
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Downtown Belleville Adult Egg Hunt
6-9 p.m. — Sugar High Bakery & Cafe — Ticket info not provided — Hop through Downtown Belleville as businesses light up the night with a glowing egg hunt.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
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