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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After Friday's EF-3 tornado damaged 5,000 homes and removed many roofs, local advertising companies repurposed old billboards as tarps to help cover exposed homes. KSDK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alan Davis, 34, who is already in prison on an unrelated charge, was charged Thursday with first-degree murder in the 2011 killing of truck driver Truman Lee Smith during a delivery in East St. Louis—police said he was identified after an exhaustive investigation and is held at the Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- ➤ Kenya Sloan, 26, was arrested in Cahokia Heights after officers detained her while she fled a vacant home on Lazarcheff Drive—she is charged with arson and is accused of starting more than four fires across the area. First Alert 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rulito Videla, a fifth-generation clown, will perform at Carden Circus next week with shows in Jerseyville on May 27 at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 492 + in Highland on May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Families can enjoy a pre-show festival with pony rides, inflatables, and face-painting. Riverbender
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bear was seen Monday at Sugar Loaf Farm in St. Clair County that damaged bee hives while a second bear appeared in St. Charles County near Wentzville and O’Fallon. Officials urge residents to secure bird feeders, grills and garbage — they warn that bears will return if food is left accessible. First Alert 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Christopher Belt secured over $8 million for bike and pedestrian paths in Belleville, O’Fallon and Venice under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program — Belleville will use its $3 million grant for the West Belleville Bike Trail Phase II connecting the city’s west end to the MetroLink Bikeway. Riverbender
- ➤ A Metro East post office in Millstadt was renamed on Friday to honor fallen U.S. Marine Corporal Matthew Wyatt, who died in 2004 after stopping a vehicle loaded with explosives from attacking his military base in Iraq. Congressman Mike Bost led the legislation and Wyatt's family with USPS officials attended the ceremony. First Alert 4
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Senior Day Celebration
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Programs and Services for Older Persons — Free entry — Shop, dine, and enjoy an after-party with fun and giveaways in Downtown Belleville.
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The IMPACT Formula Workshop
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Tavern On Main — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover six steps to foster a meaningful audience and make a difference with Bob Baker.
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Hearts 'n Hands Quilt Guild Quilt Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Whiteside Middle School — Cost TBA — Explore over 250 beautiful quilts along with vendors, demonstrations, and special exhibits.
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