Daily
Belleville
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belleville's third annual Touch-a-Truck event supported autism awareness through local Police and Cities in Harmony on April 25 and drew a large crowd. Riverbender
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Burns was named Student of the Month at Althoff Catholic High School. The senior is active in theater, music, academic teams, and community service and plans to study physics at Colorado University in Boulder in the fall. Riverbender
- ➤ Althoff Catholic High School senior Carysse Turner was named Student of the Month for her achievements in theater, art and animal science — reflecting her blend of STEM and creative pursuits. She volunteers locally and plans to study animal science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Riverbender
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents on Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights are required to boil water for at least five minutes after a water main broke near Highway 50 (Highway 157), triggering an order that began Monday; Illinois American Water is currently repairing the break, as reported by St. Clair’s Emergency Management Agency. First Alert 4
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Grease Cast at the Skyview Drive-In
5 PM – 11 PM — Skyview Drive-In — General Admission $22, VIP $100 — Meet original cast members of Grease and enjoy a classic movie experience.
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2nd Annual Strawberry Fest
9 a.m. — Belleville Tourism — No admission fee — Celebrate local businesses with delightful strawberry treats and community fun.
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Show Me Reptile Show
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Tickets available — Explore an exciting variety of reptiles, amphibians, and exotic pets in a family-friendly setting.
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2026 Bloody Mary Walk
10 AM – 2 PM — Bennie's Pizza Pub — Purchase tickets at local bars and restaurants — Sample delicious Bloody Marys while exploring downtown Belleville's shops.
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Boots Bags and Bourbon Charity Bags Tournament
11 AM - 3 PM — Eckert's Cider Shed — Entry fee required — Compete in a fun cornhole tournament while supporting local veteran charities.
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