Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tractor-trailer fire on I-270 in Missouri, caused by debris hitting the vehicle's fuel tank, led to over 2.5 hours of traffic jams with no serious injuries reported. KSDK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Belleville East High School, reaching its capacity due to increasing enrollment, is planning expansions and renovations to accommodate more students while managing space efficiently. KSDK
- ➤ Belleville West won Grand Champion at the Sage City Invitational, outperforming various high school bands in music and visual arts. Riverbender
- ➤ Alonzo Nelson, a Belleville West High School mathematics teacher and track coach, was honored as the 2024 Serra Honda O'Fallon Teacher of the Year for his outstanding educational and community contributions. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A former Remington Firearms engineer testified that Illinois-banned assault-style weapons are for civilian use and not easily converted to military-grade firearms, amid a constitutional challenge to the state's assault weapons ban. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- ➤ Around 4.6 million records of Illinois residents, including sensitive voter data, were inadvertently exposed online due to unsecured cloud storage by a technology vendor. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Puppy Pals Live Showcase
Experience an entertaining evening featuring the beloved Puppy Pals from America's Got Talent at the Lincoln Theatre.
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Live Music Concert featuring The Fabulous Motown Revue
Experience a vibrant evening of classic Motown and modern hits performed by The Fabulous Motown Revue, set under the pavilion of Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm.
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Children's Entrepreneur Market - A Kids' Farmer's Market
Experience a unique farmer's market event run entirely by kids, featuring local produce and fun family activities at Eckert's Belleville Farm.
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Free Professional Development Training at Southwestern Illinois College
Enhance your workplace skills with free in-person training sessions covering essential topics like Emotional Intelligence, Financial Literacy, and Customer Service at SWIC's Granite City Campus.
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Toastmasters Meeting - Improve Your Speaking Skills
Learn to communicate effectively and develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment with the Toast of Belleville club.
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Fall Pumpkin Painting and Cocktail Night at Eckert's Farm
Experience a delightful evening at Eckert's Farm where you can sip cocktails, enjoy a tractor ride, and paint your own pumpkin while indulging in hard ciders and snacks.
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2024 Fall Council Golf Outing - Hosted by The Nu Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Experience a day of golfing and fellowship on the greens with the Nu Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, welcoming participants of all skill levels.
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The Traveling Salvation Show - High-Energy Performance
Experience a vibrant and energetic performance by The Traveling Salvation Show, a beloved local act that kicks off the indoor season at the Lincoln Theatre.
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Pumpkin Painting and Cocktail Night at Eckert's Farm
Experience a creative evening filled with pumpkin painting and refreshing cocktails in the beautiful autumn setting of Eckert's Pick Your Own Farm.
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Grizzlies Pro Rodeo: An Exciting Evening of Rodeo Activities
Experience thrilling bull riding, barrel racing, and entertaining acts like line dancing and rodeo clowns at the Grizzlies Pro Rodeo, a family-friendly event in Sauget, IL.
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