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Belleville
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Diana Maul Halstead, a soldier’s daughter from Riverbend, began interviewing veterans after finding her late father’s secret POW diary and turning it into a memoir—Legends of the Barbed Wire Hotel. She is editing an interview with Mayor Mike Morrow and will document more local veterans’ stories to keep history alive. Riverbender
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ It is harvest time for soybean farmers in Illinois and Missouri but a dry summer and the trade war have hurt the crop. Farmer Paul Beisiegal said that lower prices—and China’s boycott—have hurt the market and that farmers hope the federal government will offer aid soon. First Alert 4
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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.
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Chili Cook-Off
11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. — Belleville Square — Enjoy delicious chili and beverages at this beloved local food festival.
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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.
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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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Eckert's Belleville Farm Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k
9 a.m. — Eckert's Pick Your Own Belleville Farm — Check website for fees — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a scenic 5k run, walk, or wine tasting at Eckert's Farm.
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Be the Mentor You Needed
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Tavern On Main — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover powerful mentorship stories and practical leadership insights from Ali Carson.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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