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Belleville
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers at Cahokia Heights School District have been working without a contract for 59 days after their last agreement expired last summer—union talks have stalled over wages and sick leave policies. First Alert 4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ameren Illinois is teaming up with raptor experts (Illinois Raptor Center) to install over 92,000 avian-safe structures and 182,000 protective covers to keep large birds safe and prevent power outages in Belleville. KSDK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Nikki Budzinski visited a food pantry in Edwardsville Thursday amid a government shutdown and SNAP funding fight—she urged the White House and lawmakers to work on a bipartisan plan to reopen government—and highlighted the impact on local families. First Alert 4
- ➤ Lambert's air traffic controllers have kept working as delays and a few cancellations appear on connecting flights from major hubs—travelers have already adjusted their plans for upcoming holidays. Airport officials say that while disruptions remain minor, the FAA flight cuts aim to ease staffing challenges during the ongoing government shutdown. KSDK
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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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15th Annual Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Run and Kids Turkey Chase
7-10 a.m. — Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce — $30/$15 — Participate in a spirited Thanksgiving run while supporting the local high school hockey team.
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EIKC Dog Show
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of purebred dogs with various competitions open to the public.
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Pawliday Party
2-6 p.m. — Belle City Kennel Club Inc — Bring a $10 dog gift — Celebrate the holiday season with your pup at a festive gathering filled with music, treats, and fun activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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