Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, Belleville.
🏘️ Community
This weekend's Go Guide highlights many community events that will include fish fries, live music, historical reenactments and workshops from March 28 to March 30, with local venues like Belle Clair Fairgrounds hosting festivities — giving neighbors a chance to enjoy food, music and art together.
🚨 Crime
Three Riverbend residents—one 25-year-old from Alton, one 28-year-old from Cottage Hills, and one 26-year-old from Belleville—were charged with a Class 4 felony for mob action after they struck a victim on January 1 and were granted pretrial release following their initial court appearance by the East Alton Police Department.
A 17-year-old from Fairview Heights was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting Cicero C.
Maple, 41, at a bus stop on the 2500 block of Bond Avenue in East St. Louis on Sunday night+ he was held at the St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center+ charges were filed on Wednesday.
🎉 Belleville Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
KevOnStage Back Pew Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Love Church — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of clean comedy with KevOnStage and friends.
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.
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.
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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