Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
Good morning, Belleville.
Crews are on scene of a crash in St. Clair County after a semi-truck struck the Kingshighway overpass on Interstate 64, causing heavy structural damage and reducing traffic to one lane.
Illinois State Police led the probe after two men kayaking found a body at Frank Holton State Park in St. Clair County on Friday morning—officials are still working to determine the cause of death.
Chad Ingram, a legally blind man from Alton, broke the Guinness World Record by crocheting a 41 ft square granny square at Glazebrook Park on June 28 after spending 900 hours over eight months using more than 60 miles of yarn for stroke therapy.
He is applying to Guinness for official recognition and may donate the square for display—his effort was inspired by childhood dreams of the record book.
Cole Ellis, an Alton native and 2012 Alton High School graduate, earned the warrant officer title after finishing an eight-week tactical course and six weeks of advanced training in Virginia Beach—finishing on July 3—and will soon transfer to Fort Bragg as an intelligence officer.
Today, U.S. Representatives Budzinski, Bost, and Golden and Senators Duckworth, King, and Collins introduced the BOOTs Act, which would require that all optional combat boots for U.S. troops be made entirely in America—ensuring high-quality gear and supporting domestic jobs.
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.
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.
DCI - Drum Corps International
6:30-8 p.m. — Belleville West High School — Tickets available — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps live in Belleville.
Open Mic Night at Eckert's Farm
5-8 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate local talent at the inaugural Open Mic Night under the stars.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Belleville.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.