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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Collinsville are advised to filter their water after PFAS chemicals were detected because boiling water does not remove this chemical threat—officials stress that NSF or ANSI certified filters must be used to reduce exposure. Local experts noted that treatment solutions will be addressed by 2029 and many common filters do not work as expected. KSDK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Bi-State Development board voted to shift its $1.1 billion MetroLink Green Line project from light rail to bus rapid transit—planners said the agency will rework the design using completed environmental assessments and station locations and hold public input sessions. KSDK
- ➤ Village Mayor Gary Bost said tests show Bethalto water is safe despite resident concerns over brown water, which is caused by low levels of iron and manganese. The Village is flushing pipes, repairing filters, and planning to replace 11,921 feet of water lines to improve quality — residents with discoloration are urged to call for inspections. First Alert 4
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Home Builders and Remodelers Metro East Association is leading infill programs in Belleville, Granite City and in conversation on one in Alton's Riverbend area to help first-time buyers save money and revitalize neighborhoods. The programs let municipalities sell lots for one dollar so buyers pay taxes based on the lot value, which can save up to $50,000 over time. Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Play It Again Sports Roundup recapped boys soccer and girls volleyball results from Sept. 23 to 25—Mascoutah beat Jersey 3-0 with two goals from Mike Kuebler while Belleville West defeated Alton 6-1 with braces from Adam Bilzing, Gavin Enyart, and Trey Goodrich. Other games saw Highland win over Waterloo and close volleyball contests that shifted team records. Riverbender
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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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