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Belleville
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren Illinois is offering electric safety tips this summer to help local residents stay safe around power lines and water. Representative Brian Bretsch advised parents to remind kids not to handle drones or climb poles — urging families to call a professional if any danger arises. Riverbender
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners in the Delmar Maker District said they remain open after an EF3 tornado damaged many buildings and cut income—more than 20 small businesses received up to $5,000 in relief grants as the community works to rebuild. Relief funding of over $100,000 has been raised to help those hit hardest by the storm. KSDK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a deadly shooting at a home on Warren Avenue near Kingshighway in Washington Park before 5:40 a.m.—Illinois State Police confirmed a male victim was shot as the St. Clair County Coroner removed the body from the front yard. KSDK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Belleville can encourage learning and creativity this summer by trying simple DIY crafts that boost problem-solving and fine motor skills—ideas include painted rock creatures, popsicle stick photo frames, nature collages, tie-dye t-shirts, and paper plate animal masks. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state is planning a new interstate — the Southwest Illinois Connector — that would expand routes 127, 154 and 3 to four lanes between Murphysboro and Waterloo to shorten travel times from St. Louis. Local leaders say the project may bring $1.2 billion in business revenue and $300 million in tourism as IDOT uses cell phone data and seeks public input for its design. KSDK
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Dueling Piano & Comedy Night
5-8 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Food & drink available for purchase — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of laughter and musical entertainment with dueling pianos and comedy.
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The Fabulous Motown Revue Concert
5-8 p.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Cover fee required — Enjoy live Motown music in a family-friendly atmosphere with food and drink available for purchase.
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