Daily
Belleville
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation received a $100K grant from Boeing to expand its Winning in Life program that teaches academics, athletics and nutrition. The initiative will support local youth — strengthening community skills and opportunities for a bright future. First Alert 4
- ➤ United Way of Greater St. Louis is offering free tax preparation services for households earning up to $69,000 in 2025 at more than 50 local sites until Wednesday, April 15. Over 600 IRS-certified volunteers (through the VITA Program) will help families file returns and claim credits like the Earned Income and Child Tax Credits. KSDK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials launched the East St. Louis Community Solar Project on Tuesday — a multi-million dollar clean energy initiative by Edelen Renewables designed to lower energy bills and boost local job opportunities in support of Illinois’ renewable energy goal. First Alert 4
-
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.
-
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.
-
Motorcycle Swap Meet
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Entry details not specified — Explore a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts buying, selling, and trading bikes and gear.
-
St. Louis Antique Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Admission details pending — Explore a treasure trove of antiques, vintage decor, and unique collectibles.
-
Grease Cast at the Skyview Drive-In
5 PM – 11 PM — Skyview Drive-In — General Admission $22, VIP $100 — Meet original cast members of Grease and enjoy a classic movie experience.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Belleville
Welcome to the Daily Belleville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Belleville, Illinois community. If you like the Daily Belleville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Belleville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Belleville and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Belleville
A free Belleville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybelleville.com/sitemap