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Belleville
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An EF1 tornado touched down in rural southeastern St. Clair County just after 5 a.m. Wednesday, damaging homes, a barn and other buildings while knocking out power and prompting crews to begin cleanup and restore service. First Alert 4
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Justitia's Coffeehouse at 18 East Main Street announced Tuesday it has closed after five years in business — the 3,200 sqft property is now on sale for $299,000. KSDK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An EF-1 tornado passed through Moro during overnight storms, and National Weather Service crews are now surveying St. Clair County for damage. The full tornado path is still under review. First Alert 4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SLU senior Robbie Avila has been named the Atlantic 10 Basketball Player of the Year after leading the Bills to a 27-4 record. The team enters the A-10 tournament as the top seed and awaits its quarterfinal game at 10:30 a.m. on USA Network. KSDK
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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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