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Belleville
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Belleville Chili Cook-Off
Experience a delightful afternoon showcasing the best chili recipes in a community-friendly atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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