Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials investigated a fire early Monday morning at Worldwide Technology Raceway on Madison Road, where crews found a burning wooden ramp attached to a trailer building — no injuries were reported as the cause remains under investigation. First Alert 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cut its deficit and increased enrollment by 920 students to 12,813 — the schools of business, engineering, and nursing saw the biggest boosts. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gardeners in Belleville are advised to clean their beds by removing dead plants, adding compost, and spreading mulch to help plants resist winter cold so they can grow well in spring. They should also plant fall crops and sharpen garden tools — steps that help avoid pests and disease. Riverbender
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Bulls & Barrels Rodeo
2-3 a.m. — Tri-Township Park — $15+ — Experience a thrilling rodeo with live music, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Belleville Main Street Marathon
7 a.m. — Downtown Belleville — Registration fee required — Experience America's longest Main Street in a Boston Marathon-qualifying race.
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Seinfeld Trivia Night
5-8 p.m. — Shoehorn Brewing — $15/person — Compete in eight rounds of trivia dedicated to the beloved comedy series Seinfeld.
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Quail Club Ladies Auxiliary Wurstmarkt
11 AM - 4 PM — Quail Restoration Association — Adults $15, kids $6, under 5 free — Enjoy a delicious Pork Sausage Dinner in a welcoming community setting.
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