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Saturday, April 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Representatives Nikki Budzinski and Mike Bost gained unanimous House approval for the bipartisan Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act—this law will simplify the language in Department of Veterans Affairs communications to help veterans access benefits more easily.  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A new guide for St. Louis-area farmers markets has been published with schedules, locations, and operating times for seasonal markets—helping shoppers from Belleville and nearby plan their trips. The guide covers markets from those in Alton to Tower Grove—letting residents shop directly from local growers and artisans.  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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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