Good morning, Belleville.

Maci McCabe, a Lindenwood cheerleader who survived a near-fatal car crash and lengthy hospital stay with 35 broken bones and 7 surgeries, was in another car accident Monday morning but walked away unharmed—she had returned to cheering on Saturday.

Legislator Nikki Budzinski secured House approval of bills to help veterans and reversed a planned shutdown at the U.S. Steel mill in Granite City—actions that mark significant wins for local steelworkers.

This move will support both veterans and the regional steel industry.

At the Edwardsville Invitational cross country meet held Sept.

20 at Mud Mountain, Max Weber of Civic Memorial won the boys race with a time of 15:38.8 while the Edwardsville boys team clinched the overall win— in the girls race, the Popelar sisters finished fourth and fifth as the Tigers team earned the title with 36 points.

Belleville Main Street Marathon

7 a.m. — Downtown Belleville — Registration fee required — Experience America's longest Main Street in a Boston Marathon-qualifying race.

Seinfeld Trivia Night

5-8 p.m. — Shoehorn Brewing — $15/person — Compete in eight rounds of trivia dedicated to the beloved comedy series Seinfeld.

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.

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.

Chili Cook-Off

11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. — Belleville Square — Enjoy delicious chili and beverages at this beloved local food festival.

Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration

4-7 p.m. — Belleville West High School — Free entry — Enjoy trunk or treating, contests, and health screenings at this family-friendly Halloween event.