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Belleville
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following an independent report that found human waste in tap water in Metro East, the East St. Louis NAACP is launching a door to door water testing campaign today in response to residents’ longtime concerns, even as Illinois American Water disputes the findings and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski calls for improved testing procedures. KSDK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations this March to stabilize the blood supply and support patient care. In Belleville, appointments will be held at St. Augustine of Canterbury (1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mar. 16) and Engine House 4 (1 to 6 p.m. on Mar. 24). Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local girls basketball players have been named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Girls All-State Team for 2025–2026. Belleville East sophomores Hailey Gray and Amiyah Young join Alton High senior Kaylea Lacey and others on teams split by IHSA class ratings. Riverbender
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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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SICW Wrestling Showdown
6-9 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — $15 per ticket — Experience high-energy matches and unforgettable characters in a family-friendly wrestling extravaganza.
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