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Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in East St. Louis serves as a vital community resource, offering affordable goods while supporting homelessness, hunger, and sustainability initiatives.  Riverbender

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A mine collapse under Gordon Moore Park in Alton has temporarily closed athletic fields and a golf course, with ongoing investigations into the incident.  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

CRIME NEWS

  • Matthew K. Thomas has been charged with the murders of Shavonne Green and her daughter, following their deaths in a fire started by Thomas crashing a car into their home.  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Two Illinois cannabis dispensaries in Pontoon Beach and Belleville are awarded $240,000 each from the state's Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program to support economic growth and equity in the cannabis industry.  Riverbender

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Pine Tree Station Condominium Open House

    Explore the beautiful homes available at the Pine Tree Station Condominium during this open house event.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Audio Description Tour: Global Connections

    Experience a unique audio-description tour that explores the significance of merchants and traders in the global exchange of artistic materials during the Middle Ages, designed for enhanced accessibility for visually impaired visitors.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • September 14 Craft Fair & Vendor Event in Swansea

    Experience a vibrant craft fair featuring over 25 local vendors, door prizes, and family-friendly activities at the Swansea Improvement Association.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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