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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal grand jury charged nine people with immigration-related offenses over the past two months in southern Illinois. The charges include eight individuals accused of illegal reentry after deportation and one facing a firearms-related charge, all part of Operation Take Back America (a federal effort focused on repeat offenders). First Alert 4
EDUCATION NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 15, multiple baseball games were played in Belleville where Belleville East scored 17 runs against East St. Louis — key players helped improve team records as wins by O’Fallon, New Athens, North Mac and others were recorded. Other sports events included volleyball victories by Edwardsville and Belleville West along with strong track performances in local competitions — further highlighting the day’s full slate of sports action. Riverbender
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Art on the Square 2025
4-9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of art with over 100 artists, live music, and activities for kids.
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