Daily
Belleville
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-County Antique Club will host its 34th Annual Olden Days Festival on August 23rd and 24th with tractor pulls, demonstrations, and vendor booths at 23946 State Highway 3 in Dow. Organizers promise family-friendly fun—featuring breakfast, a car show, and a raffle—with proceeds supporting the club’s mission to preserve agricultural history. Riverbender
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ameren customers saw steep electric bill increases in July with one person paying $1,808, but a watchdog group said the power plant owners—who sell power to Ameren—are driving the high prices. Ameren said that on Oct. 1, rates will drop to about .08 to .09 per kilowatt-hour and customers can call to arrange budget billing or payment plans. KSDK
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jesse is a kind 14-year-old teen who excels in math, science and gym and loves playing basketball, football and dodgeball. He dreams of playing in the NFL or becoming a scientist, enjoys video games and McDonald’s chicken nuggets and fries, and hopes to visit Urban Air—he also wishes for a pet and siblings. 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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~ Alfred Montapert
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