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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Matthew D. Howard, a 29-year-old man from Belleville, was charged on June 17th with two Class 1 felony theft counts and a credit or debit card fraud count for allegedly stealing over $372,000 from a Hartford business (the theft spanned nearly two years). Riverbender
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted its inaugural Forensic Murder Mystery Camp in Belleville from June 9 to 13 to let high school students try lab work, courtroom simulations, and expert mentoring. The camp brought together local partners (SIUE’s Forensic Sciences Department, SIU Carbondale’s Simmons Law School, and the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy) and featured regional leaders at its opening and closing events. Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nick Hankins Jr., a 4-star recruit — the No. 13 player in the state — has committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini football program. He said he chose Illinois because it felt like home and will stay for four years to earn his degree and work toward an NFL career. Riverbender
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Medicare 101 Q&A Session
6-7 p.m. — Tavern On Main — Free entry — Get your Medicare questions answered at this informative and interactive session with experts.
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Live Music: The Jorrells
5-8 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Free entry — Dance to the vibrant brass sounds of the Jorrells performing classic hits from the '60s and '70s.
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