Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Belleville.
🏘️ Community
Caritas Family Solutions received the 2025 Award for Treating Foster Parents with Dignity and Respect from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for its innovative Foster Parent Law Implementation Plan.
The nonprofit, which serves Southern Illinois from Belleville, was chosen among over 50 agencies and will continue to support foster parents—strengthening care for children.
📰 Economy
A fungal disease called Red Crown Rot has spread to 9 Missouri counties and 34 Illinois counties, threatening soybean crops that make billions for the states — fields infected by the disease can lose up to 80% of their yield.
Experts say farmers must clean their equipment after working in infected fields to slow the spread.
📰 Finance
A winning $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at Dairy Fresh Rosewood in East Alton after matching all five numbers drawn on Sept.
29, and the ticket holder should contact the Illinois State Lottery to claim the prize.
🎉 Belleville Events
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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.
Chick-fil-A Dine to Donate
4-7 p.m. — Chick-fil-A — Order through the app — Enjoy a meal while supporting a local cause.
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