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Belleville
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The American Water Charitable Foundation and Illinois American Water are accepting applications today for their Hydration Station Grant Program to fund reusable water bottle filling stations in public spaces. Eligible organizations such as public schools and nonprofits must cover installation costs—applications are due by June 20. Riverbender
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Donovan Davis, a 27-year-old man from St. Charles, was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting 26-year-old Mark Morris Jr. on May 12 outside a Metro East nightclub in Washington Park—an off-duty officer shot him to stop the threat and his injuries were not life-threatening. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- ➤ Donovan Davis, 27, a Missouri man, has been charged with first-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon for the shooting death of 26-year-old Mark Morris Jr. on May 12 in Washington Park—an off-duty officer shot Davis, and he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. KSDK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Green Mount Road over Loop Creek, just north of Illinois 177, on Thursday, May 29—weather permitting for pavement evaluation. Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Stadium in Charleston, the IHSA state girls track meet finals ended Saturday with Father McGivney Catholic's Elana Rybak winning the Class 1A 800 and 1,600 meter races and the Triad relay team taking the Class 2A title. Local athletes from Belleville East also recorded key finishes in sprint, relay, and field events. Riverbender
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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