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Saturday, September 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The St. Clair County Transit District, partnering with Citizens for Modern Transit and Metro Transit, is organizing a free public music festival to boost community engagement and promote public transportation usage.  Riverbender

CRIME NEWS

  • The U.S. Marshals Service announced over 3,400 nationwide arrests in Operation North Star, including more than 600 in the East St. Louis area, focusing on violent and firearm-related crimes.  KSDK

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A Metro East school district now requires tickets and student IDs for sports event attendance amid increasing violence threats.  First Alert 4

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • FEMA sends teams to assist St. Clair and Washington Counties in Illinois after July tornadoes, offering aid and information on how to apply for help.  First Alert 4
  • The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to fill 270 seasonal positions for snow and ice removal in multiple counties, requiring applications by September 30.  First Alert 4

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • The 2024 Illinois fall trout season begins on October 19, featuring trout fishing across 60 statewide locations, with a catch-and-release season starting October 5.  Riverbender

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 10/3/24

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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.

    Fri, 10/4/24

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  • Live Music Concert Featuring Turn A Bouts Band

    Experience a family-friendly live music concert under the pavilion at Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm, complete with delicious food and drinks available for purchase.

    Sat, 10/5/24

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  • Quail Club Ladies Auxiliary Pork Sausage Dinner

    Experience a community gathering with a delicious pork sausage dinner featuring dine-in or carry-out options for all ages.

    Sun, 10/6/24

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  • Healthcare and Community Service Agency Committee Meeting

    Engage with fellow healthcare and community service agency members in an open committee meeting focused on collaborative initiatives.

    Thu, 10/10/24

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  • Belleville Chili Cook-Off

    Experience the flavors of the community at the annual Chili Cook-Off featuring local chefs competing for the best chili.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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  • Belleville Chili Cook-Off

    Experience a delightful afternoon showcasing the best chili recipes in a community-friendly atmosphere.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • Bike Ride to Eckert's Pumpkin Patch with BWorks

    Experience a fun-filled biking adventure to pick pumpkins at Eckert's farm, complete with a wagon ride and treats.

    Sun, 10/13/24

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  • Scares in the Shed: An Evening of Ghostly Tales

    Experience a thrilling night filled with spine-tingling stories and ghostly whispers inside the Cider Shed at Eckert's Belleville Farm.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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  • Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Monthly Flea Market

    Experience a vibrant marketplace boasting over 600 tables and hundreds of vendors showcasing a variety of antiques, collectibles, and unique merchandise at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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