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Thursday, July 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local events across the Riverbend area will offer fun from the GGCA Summer Camp in Alton and the Jersey County Fair in Jerseyville to an EXO Lounge party in Edwardsville—activities that bring families and music fans together. Belleville residents will enjoy Family Glow Skate at Skate City on July 11 while events like markets, blood drives and concerts continue in neighboring towns—ensuring a lively summer for all.  Riverbender

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Early Wednesday morning, a car collided head-on with an IDOT truck in a construction zone on I-64 near the Washington Park and Kingshighway exit, forcing three westbound lanes to close and drivers to detour along Bunkum Road.  KSDK

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • MetroLink said its new security upgrades have boosted ridership and reduced crime incidents at 11 stations from 55 to 32 since the project started at the end of 2023—28 more stations will be upgraded by 2026 with added features like gates, fencing and extra cameras. The agency urges riders to provide feedback as the work continues.  KSDK

SPORTS NEWS

  • Althoff Catholic in Belleville, Breese Mater Dei, and Madison have welcomed the new Metro Valley Conference for football set to begin in 2026 — the league will unite five Metro East schools and add a sixth member soon to help improve game scheduling and rivalries.  Riverbender

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 7/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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