Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Community members, SWIC students and local officials will join the Take Back the Night Walk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Southwestern Illinois College to raise awareness of sexual violence and support survivors.
Metro East Every Survivor Counts and its partners will run resource tables and host testimonials including a speech by State Representative Katie Stuart — a sign of the community’s commitment to a safer space for all.
🏈 Sports
Wildwood's 9-year-old Joshua Hooper, a third grader at Babler Elementary School, won his age group at the Drive, Chip & Putt competition at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia—finishing one point ahead of a competitor from Troy, Virginia.
His coach said Hooper stayed calm under pressure—earning him one of the 10 spots for his age group in a playoff.
🎉 Belleville Events
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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.
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.
Chick-fil-A Dine to Donate
4-7 p.m. — Chick-fil-A — Orders via app only — Support your community with a meal and help raise funds.
Strawberry Festival
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Downtown Belleville — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful day of strawberry-themed fun with shopping, eating, and drinking.
🏠 Belleville Real Estate
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