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Belleville
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cahokia Mounds museum remains closed after over four years as renovation delays and cost overruns have postponed its reopening; officials hope to open it by the end of summer. Staff continue offering field trips and guided tours on-site. First Alert 4
- ➤ Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski named Charlotte Lin, a student at University Laboratory High School, as the overall winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition today; her piece “Liminal” will be shown in the U.S. Capitol and runner-up works from Belleville and Springfield will be displayed in district offices later this year. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Clair County held its annual memorial service for fallen officers on Tuesday, May 5 at Christ Church in Fairview Heights. The sheriff’s department thanked Christ Church, various law enforcement agencies, and special guests, and announced that next year’s service will be held on May 4. Riverbender
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
~ Salvador Dali
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