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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Belleville soldier missing since 1951 is finally home

Plus, I-255 will close for about four months in 2027 during a $62.2 million project.

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I-255

The Illinois Department of Transportation plans a $62.2 million project on I-255 between Illinois 3 and Illinois 157 that will close the interstate there for about four months. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring or summer 2027, with a reopening expected in fall 2027. FOX 2

I-255 will close for about four months during the project

DetailThe plan
Cost$62.2 million
WhereIllinois 3 to Illinois 157
ClosureAbout four months
StartSpring or summer 2027
ReopensFall 2027

Source: FOX 2

Blue Storm

SW Illinois beat 12th-ranked Mineral Area 91-79 on Tuesday night in Belleville. David Bottomley scored a game-high 31 points for the Blue Storm (3-1). Park Hills Daily Journal

Free turkeys

and its partners will give away nearly 800 free turkeys in Cahokia Heights on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event also offers free health screenings. RiverBender.com

Film fest

The Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival runs through Nov. 15 at 10 venues across St. Louis and the Metro East (Belleville). This year's lineup has 226 films from 38 countries. FOX 2

Veterans Day

Sgt. Joseph Alfred Platzkoester of Belleville, reported missing in action in the Korean War, has been accounted for 75 years later; remains recovered in 1951 couldn't be identified and were buried in Hawaii as an unknown. If you want to honor veterans today, Belleville's free 28th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. at Honorary Veterans Memorial Square, and an event listing shows a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Downtown Belleville Public Square. Belleville News-DemocratExplore BellevilleCity of Belleville

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Daily Bellevilleto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Belleville soldier missing since 1951 is finally home

Plus, I-255 will close for about four months in 2027 during a $62.2 million project.

The TLDR

  1. Belleville soldier missing since the Korean War is identified
  2. Veterans Day ceremonies are at 11 a.m. in Belleville
  3. I-255 will close about four months in 2027
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