Daily
Belleville
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Althoff Catholic senior PJ Walton is recognized for combining academics with athletic success (a National Honor Society and Beta Club member) as he won two state wrestling titles while preparing to wrestle in college and study law. Riverbender
- ➤ Althoff Catholic High School senior Elyse Myatt earned Student of the Month honors for doing well in varsity soccer, swimming, and academics; she also works as a lifeguard and joined Belleville’s CEO program — she plans to study civil engineering. Riverbender
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Census data from 2025 showed that the St. Louis metro area issued 5,417 housing permits (of which 3,530 were single-family) and ranked 58 among 75 major cities. Experts said stalled developments and outdated zoning contributed to the decline and stressed that growing multi-family options could help future growth. KSDK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Belleville East rallied to beat Homewood-Flossmoor 54-47 in the Bloomington super-sectional on Monday, March 2, advancing to the quarterfinals against Nazareth Academy. Breese Central won 46-33 over Teutopolis in the Class 2A super-sectional in Benton. 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.
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Adult Easter Egg Hunt
5-9 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — $25 per person — Experience an evening of adult Easter fun with a thrilling egg hunt and live music.
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