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Belleville
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An iconic painting called Piasa Bird sits on a riverside bluff in Alton and dates back to French explorers in the 1600s. The original image was lost in the 1840s from quarrying, and it was later repainted and became a local legend (its name comes from a story about a water panther) featured on school mascots and community items. First Alert 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ John Michel, owner of Marco’s Express Restaurant in Swansea and a retired Air Force general, is expanding his Currency of Caring program to offer free meals to Scott Air Force Base personnel and local residents amid the ongoing government shutdown. The initiative has provided 700—1000 meals so far and will continue every Friday with support from local food trucks and a food bank. First Alert 4
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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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Escape with Clusterpluck LIVE
7-10 p.m. — Lincoln Theatre — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of dynamic bluegrass and progressive rock performances from two talented bands.
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