Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Daddy’s 618, a well-loved bar in Belleville, plans to close in March 2025 after 20 years, as its owners retire and the city prepares for the building's remodel and future business. Riverbender
- ➤ The Homebuilders and Remodelers Metro East Association is optimistic about 2025, highlighting a growing interest in trades and vocational education, as well as their annual Wish Home Raffle offering a house or cash prize to support local students and community initiatives. Riverbender
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Illinois State Police agent is under investigation and on restricted duty after allegedly running a red light, colliding with a teenager's car in Shiloh, and leaving the scene. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
SHOP NEWS
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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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Way of Lights Christmas Display
The Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows features a stunning Christmas light display focusing on the birth of Christ with life-size biblical statues.
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Way of Lights Christmas Display
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows hosts an annual Christmas light display featuring life-size biblical statues that highlight the birth of Christ.
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Way of Lights at the National Shrine
The annual Christmas light display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows features life-size biblical statues and a focus on the birth of Christ, creating a sparkling winter wonderland.
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Way of Lights - Christmas Light Display
The Way of Lights is an annual 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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Princess Tea Party at Eckert's Country Store
Children are invited to a delightful tea party experience at Eckert's Country Store, where they can wear royal attire, create decorations, and enjoy teatime snacks.
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