Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Belleville Police Department introduced Officers Ortiz-Medina and Headen as new members following their graduation from the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy. Riverbender
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police arrest a 37-year-old man for the first-degree murder of a 16-year-old in East St. Louis. Riverbender
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois American Water to increase water and wastewater rates in 2025 following a $557 million capital investment approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Riverbender
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five Metro East police departments received nearly $98,000 from a U.S. Department of Justice grant, facilitated by U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, for equipment upgrades and a specialized vehicle for transporting the homeless. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Althoff Crusaders defeated Marquette Explorers 42-37 in a girls basketball game, marking Althoff's fourth consecutive win and Marquette's struggle in conference play. Riverbender
- ➤ Edwardsville's girls wrestling team successfully defends their title with four individual championships at the Granite City Invitational. Riverbender
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Way of Lights at National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
This winter event features a captivating Christmas light display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, highlighting the birth of Christ with life-size biblical statues.
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Christmas Cookie Stroll in Downtown Belleville
The Christmas Cookie Stroll invites participants to explore Downtown Belleville, sampling festive cookies while enjoying holiday decorations and local festivities.
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10th Annual Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk
The event features a free stroll through the historic district adorned with candle-lit luminaries, historic home tours, carolers, food trucks, and seasonal festivities.
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Way of Lights Christmas Display
The Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows features a captivating Christmas light display, including life-size biblical statues that celebrate the birth of Christ.
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Holiday Ceramics Workshop: Paint Your Own Lighted Tree or Truck
Participants can create and paint their choice of a lighted ceramic Christmas tree or vintage truck in this festive workshop.
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Way of Lights: Christmas Light Display
The Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows features a captivating Christmas light display that highlights the birth of Christ with life-size biblical statues.
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Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The Way of Lights is an enchanting Christmas light display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, featuring life-size biblical statues and a focus on the birth of Christ.
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Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows features a captivating Christmas light display, highlighting the birth of Christ with life-size biblical statues.
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Way of Lights Christmas Display
Experience a breathtaking Christmas light display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, featuring life-size biblical statues and a focus on the birth of Christ.
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Way of Lights: Annual Christmas Light Display
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows hosts its annual Christmas light display, featuring life-size biblical statues and a focus on the birth of Christ.
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