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Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Amazon purchased a nearly one-million-square-foot warehouse in Pontoon Beach industrial park, expanding its presence in Metro East. The company did not disclose its plans for the building while it already operates facilities in Edwardsville and St. Peters.  First Alert 4

CRIME NEWS

  • Police investigated an overnight homicide in Washington Park on April 10th—officers received a call for a man down in the 1200 block of N. 53rd and found a man dead at a home while state police assisted in the investigation.  First Alert 4

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • HB1237 passed the House by a vote of 71-40 on Thursday and would ban Native American team names, mascots, and imagery in schools if it is signed into law. Mascoutah superintendent Dave Deets said the change could cost his district over 2 million dollars and urged lawmakers to listen to community concerns before the Senate vote.  KSDK

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 4/29/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Laura's Run 4 Kids

    7:30 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Tower Grove Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate fitness and community with a fun 5K and family activities while supporting local students.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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