Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police in Fairview Heights said a person was killed in a motor vehicle crash Tuesday near North Illinois Street — Salem Place around 11 a.m., with first responders unable to save the victim and the Metro East Crash Assistance Team investigating the scene. First Alert 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SIU School of Medicine hosted its residency match event on March 21st—where 71 med students from Edwardsville, Belleville, Collinsville, Granite City and O'Fallon matched into programs in specialties including emergency management and psychiatry. The event at the Edward J. Curtis Memorial Learning Center in Springfield featured remarks from Dean Jerry Kruse and Associate Dean Haneme Idrizi, and 30 students will begin their training in Illinois this July. Riverbender
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Spring produce is taking center stage as new recipes showcase fresh ingredients like asparagus, peas, strawberries, and herbs. The guide offers practical cooking tips and explains how seasonal eating supports local farmers and sustainable practices. Riverbender
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Man Cave Extravaganza at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
The third annual Man Cave Extravaganza features vendors from multiple states showcasing a variety of breweriana and related goods.
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Family-Friendly Concert at Eckert's Belleville Farm
Enjoy a free concert featuring Duhart inside the Cider Shed at Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm, with food and drinks available for purchase.
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Glen Phillips Concert
7-10 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the intimate stories and music of Glen Phillips in a solo performance filled with heartfelt emotion.
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Live Music: Adam Harbison
5-8 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Free concert — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of live music with delicious food and drinks available for purchase.
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KevOnStage Back Pew Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Love Church — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of clean comedy with KevOnStage and friends.
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Yellow No. 5 Concert
2-8 p.m. — Copper Fire — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of popular hits and alternative rock favorites from Yellow No. 5.
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Three Mile Thursday Group Walk at Belleville YMCA
5:45-6:00 p.m. — East Belleville YMCA — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing 5K walk with the Illinois Trekkers in a friendly community setting.
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Belleville Barkfest
10 AM – 4 PM — Stookey Township Park — Free entry — A tail-wagging event featuring local vendors, fun contests, and treats for pups and their humans.
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