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Belleville
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ IDOT is hiring snowplow drivers for both full-time temporary and hourly on-call roles to cover more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during winter — applicants need a Class A or B commercial driver’s license with the right endorsements and must pass physical, vision, drug, and background tests with full-time starting at $6,044 per month and hourly at $27.79 an hour. First Alert 4
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Belleville couple Jim and Cheryl Shofstall are competing to be named America’s Favorite Couple; they will earn a professional photoshoot for Variety Magazine and a $20,000 prize, which they plan to donate to their nonprofit (Right Turn Ministries). First Alert 4
- ➤ Homeowners in Belleville can lower energy bills this fall by checking insulation, seals, and cleaning gutters—while also having heating systems serviced and rearranging indoor spaces for comfort. These steps will help reduce costs and prepare homes for colder weather. Riverbender
- ➤ Noah, Jackson, and Elijah are foster brothers who love soccer and plan to attend a St. Louis City SC game together. The trio hopes to build lasting bonds — anyone wishing to help can call 1-800-FOSTER3. 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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