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Belleville
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A body was found on Alton Street near Pontoon Road in Granite City on Thursday morning when a dog walker discovered it—officials are investigating the case. First Alert 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Christopher Belt announced that school libraries in St. Clair and Madison counties will receive over $30,000 in state grants to upgrade technology—funding that will support districts serving more than 1 million students from kindergarten through 12. Riverbender
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Illinois health officials reported the state's first measles case of 2025 on Wednesday in an adult from southern Illinois. The department is working with local clinics to trace exposures and urges residents to update their MMR vaccines as national cases rise. KSDK
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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