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Belleville
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a long-term detour on Highway 50 near Summerfield for bridge repairs and motorists will be directed on Old Highway 50 and Illinois 160 until fall 2026—drivers should expect delays. Riverbender
- ➤ Belleville Police Department welcomes new officer Dean — who begins training at Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy and will start her law enforcement career. Riverbender
- ➤ State Senator Belt signed the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in Springfield in response to the December 2021 tornado that hit an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. The law requires warehouse operators to file detailed safety plans—covering evacuation procedures, emergency equipment, and shelter supplies—within 120 days and sets higher construction standards for new facilities. Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football teams will launch the Tackle Hunger campaign on Aug. 22 to collect 75,000 pounds of food for neighbors recovering from the May 16 tornado—organizers say schools will compete weekly to boost donations. KSDK
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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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