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Thursday, September 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Tom Range of Braeutigam Orchards said his family now grows 28 acres of pumpkins—up from a half-acre 40 years ago—with about 160 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash available to meet local demand. The sixth-generation farmer also runs cattle, corn, and soybean operations to support the expanding business.  First Alert 4
  • Dutch Bros coffee will open its first Illinois drive-thru location — serving customers at 2475 Troy Road on Wednesday.  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/28/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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