Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Phillips 66 announced Tuesday, Sept. 9 that it will buy Cenovus Energy's 50% stake in WRB Refining LP for $1.4 billion in cash—giving it full control of the Wood River and Borger refineries, with the deal set to close in Q4. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Belleville officials passed new ordinances to ban masks and backpacks larger than 9 by 12 inches at festivals to help curb unruly teen gatherings. Police said events will now end by 8 p.m.—officers in neon vests will patrol and parents of arrested teens could also face charges. KSDK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Althoff Catholic High School boys soccer team is returning most of its key players plus captains to defend their state title with a strong 7-2-1 record so far. They will face Triad on Saturday, September 13 at 2:30 p.m. in a tough Gateway Metro Conference match to test their strength. 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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Monthly Meetup at Impact Gaming Center
6-8 p.m. — Impact Gaming Center — Snacks and drinks provided — Connect with other neurodivergent young adults in a friendly environment.
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Chili Cook-Off
11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. — Belleville Square — Enjoy delicious chili and beverages at this beloved local food festival.
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