Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community health worker Christopher Hodges has launched T.R.U.S.T to mentor Metro East teens after his nephew was shot and killed — the program teaches financial literacy and life skills. It started with three participants and now is growing to about 30 — local families hope the new group offers guidance and safe after-school activities. First Alert 4
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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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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