Good morning, Belleville.

Investigators in Metro East interviewed about 40 people+ searched areas near Clarmin and Lenzburg as they looked into the 15-month-old disappearance of 37-year-old Brittany Moeser, who had left a note saying she was going for a walk while authorities continued following new leads and offered a reward of 5,000 dollars for any information.

Early Friday morning at 1:06 a.m., Belleville police responded to an armed vehicular jacking at 126 Adeline Drive where a woman was forced from her Dodge Challenger by armed suspects with assault rifles—officials later stopped the stolen car on Anderson Lane and pursued a Chevrolet Impala on Interstate 64—resulting in the arrest of two juveniles and the recovery of firearms.

State Farm will raise homeowner insurance rates by 27.2% on Aug.

15 for current policies and on July 15 for new ones — the company insures nearly one-third of Illinois homeowners. Gov. Pritzker called the increase unfair as it will also raise deductibles and lower claim payouts amid high severe weather losses.

Illinois Lottery will mark Lottery Week from July 14–18 with National Lottery Day on July 17.

A report shows that during the fiscal year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 38 Illinois residents became millionaires and claimed $2.6B in prizes while most proceeds supported K-12 education and charitable programs.

State Senator Christopher Belt announced that 13 libraries in St. Clair and Madison counties received over $400,000 in funding from the Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program—Belleville Public Library got $62,546 and East St. Louis Public Library received $127,530.

Illinois health officials said the measles outbreak in southern Illinois, which infected eight linked people in April and May (with no new cases since May 22), is now over.

Local health departments held vaccine clinics (boosting immunizations in affected areas) to help keep the disease from spreading.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will host a youth football camp at Scott Air Force Base from 9 a.m. to noon on July 19 and July 20, 2025—150 military children aged 6 to 14 will learn about active lifestyles and community support.

Jarrett will share lessons from his NFL career and promote the camp's mission of unity in the military community.

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.