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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 11, Belleville community members and local leaders gathered at the September 11 Memorial Walkway to remember the 2001 terrorist attacks — they honored first responders with speeches and patriotic songs. Local officials praised the unity that emerged from the tragic events, marking the ceremony as a solemn tribute to bravery. Riverbender
- ➤ On Sept. 11, Belleville’s 9/11 Memorial Walkway held a Moment of Remembrance Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. with a 35-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center and keynote Brigadier General Douglas D. Jackson, while Scott Air Force Base began its ceremony at 7:40 a.m. and Granite City and West County held additional tributes—honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11. KSDK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The WWII battle-tested ship LST-325 will dock at the Alton Riverfront for museum tours from Sept 18 to 22 — it carried tanks and supplies during D-Day and crossed the English Channel 44 times during the war. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators in Cahokia are still working without contracts three weeks into the school year as talks over changes to long-standing contract language and paid sick leave continue—bargaining sessions are scheduled for Monday and Thursday. Teachers and officials remain focused on addressing concerns over teacher pay and staffing to support student learning. KSDK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Edwardsville Tigers seek their first win as they play Jackson, while East Side plays Bishop Gorman Catholic in Las Vegas at 9 p.m.—Collinsville will host Carbondale for its season home opener. 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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