Belleville festivals adopt new rules, close earlier for safety

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Unsupervised juveniles showing up in mass numbers and causing fights have become an issue for some festivals and events in the Bi-State region.

In Belleville, Illinois, two upcoming festivals are closing their doors hours earlier.

“This year, we’re going to go three days,” said Bud Jacobs, Oktoberfest Board Member. “We’re going Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Friday 11 to 8. Saturday 11 to 8 and Sunday 11 to 5.”…

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