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Saturday, April 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • Evee Berentz, 18, said she was attacked by her best friends Hailey Ditzler and Olivia Brown in a video-captured assault last Friday, and the two teens—who have a history of similar attacks—were arrested on felony mob action charges after a separate incident while she filed a protection order.  First Alert 4

HEALTH NEWS

  • Residents near large cities in Missouri and Illinois experienced unhealthy air as the American Lung Association’s latest report showed that St. Louis received an F grade for ground-level ozone—placing it 21st nationally—and a B for particle pollution. Health professionals warn that poor air quality may cause chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing.  KSDK

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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