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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kaiya is a creative 10-year-old who loves art, soccer, and BTS — she enjoys painting her nails and spending time with her pet — and she dreams of joining a caring family while wishing for a mountain bike. KSDK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned that a new text scam is targeting drivers by falsely claiming unpaid tickets will lead to license suspension unless payment is made by May 27 — officials advise blocking the sender and reporting these messages. KSDK
- ➤ On May 17, five Fairview Heights officers were injured when a suspect from Belleville opened fire during a domestic call on Potomac Drive; officer Molly Muennich was shot in the face and remains in hospital after surgery while the suspect is in custody facing multiple felony charges. KSDK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Natural Resources monitored a black bear seen in St. Clair County on May 26, 2025—confirmed by a biologist on May 27—that damaged private bee hives but did not harm people; residents are advised to secure food sources. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police conducted a commercial motor vehicle safety campaign from May 13th to 16th that inspected 1,870 vehicles—issuing 112 citations, 339 out-of-service notices, 2,124 warnings and 1 criminal arrest. Officers also educated drivers on seat belt use and safe equipment in Cook, Will, Madison, Montgomery and St. Clair Counties. Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 27, Belleville East defeated Collinsville 15-0 at Belleville West in a softball semifinal—advancing to Friday’s final against the winner of the Maroons and Granite City matchup, while Calhoun and Triad also won their playoff games. 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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