Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Adults in Belleville are helping children learn creative skills by using leaves, acorns and pinecones to make fall crafts—an activity that teaches careful observation—and a local school has added a nature scavenger hunt to build environmental awareness. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois is accepting donations to help active duty members and civilian workers at Scott Air Force Base amid the government shutdown. Metro East businesses are selling $8 Currency of Caring tokens — which give a meal at one of thirty area restaurants — to support neighbors in need. First Alert 4
- ➤ Local volunteers are offering free meals to Scott Air Force Base workers who may miss paychecks next week due to a government shutdown—community members are stepping in as the shutdown continues without resolution. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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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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Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Cardinal Creek Golf Course — $90 player, $70 AGF player — Test your skills against the superintendent's tricky course setup in this annual tournament.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is never owned; it is only rented—and the rent is due every day.
~ Rory Vaden
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