🌱 How you can support Scott AFB Airmen in downtown Belleville July 9
Belleville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Belleville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can support Scott AFB Airmen in downtown Belleville July 9
- Belleville West community reflects on legendary coach David Shannahan’s lasting impact
- Which charges did Belleville residents face in this week’s police blotter?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Sunday: A stray morning thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• St. Clair County Reschedules Donation Drive for Deployed Scott Air Force Base Airmen to July 9 (riverbender.com) — St. Clair County has rescheduled its community donation drive for deployed Scott Air Force Base Airmen to Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the courthouse circle drive on Public Square in Belleville. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., residents can drop off comfort items for care packages and enjoy free hot dogs and chips while supplies last. 
• Former Belleville West coach David Shannahan remembered as relentless motivator (bnd.com) — Belleville residents are remembering longtime Belleville West coach and physics teacher David Shannahan, who died Sunday at 91 after decades shaping local basketball and golf programs. Former Belleville West players, coaches, and administrators credit him with building a tradition of strong coaching, mentoring future leaders, and guiding teams to hundreds of wins and multiple championships across the metro-east.
• 6-3-26 - Republic-Times (republictimes.net) — Recent regional police reports include several incidents involving Belleville residents, from DUI and cannabis-related charges to a concealed-weapon arrest during a traffic stop. The blotter also details crashes, warrants, and minor offenses in nearby Columbia, Millstadt, Waterloo, and Valmeyer, giving a snapshot of law enforcement activity around the metro-east.
📸 Around Belleville
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★ Featured events ★
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Dueling Pianos & Comedy Show | June 2026 →
Eckert's Cider Shed, 951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Studio B Evening Recital
Belleville High School-East PAC
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Bellevue Park Nights: Free Concert & Movie! →
Belleville, IL Calendar, 401 Bellevue Park Drive, Belleville
7:00 pm -
The Barkery Community Dog Walk
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 335 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
8:00 am -
St. Mary's Parishioner/Alumni Homecoming →
Belleville, IL Calendar, 1706 West Main Street, Belleville
4:00 pm -
Gateway Fury Minor League Football Team
Belleville High School-East East Football Stadium
5:00 pm -
Metro East Pride Block Party →
Belleville, IL Calendar Belleville, IL 62220
7:00 pm -
618 Heat Softball
Belleville High School-East Rita Menke Field
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Concert Series →
Cardinal Creek Golf Course, 1192 Golf Course Rd, Scott AFB
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Summer Concert Series – June →
Cardinal Creek Golf Course, 1192 Golf Course Rd, Scott AFB
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Studio B Evening Recital
Belleville High School-East PAC
6:30 pm -
Gateway Fury Minor League Football Team
Belleville High School-East East Football Stadium
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone interested in a doggy play date with this guy??
This is after a two hour walk the other night. He’s 7 almost 8 years old with the energy of an actual puppy (Nextdoor Empire) - Hello,
Is this your Cat. She is in our yard. I am not sure if something is wrong with her. We tried to give her water but do not want to get to close and… (Nextdoor Brookhill Estates)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Reset Merchandiser in Belleville. Apply here.
- Southwestern Illinois College posted a job opening for Part-Time Nurse Assistant Instructor in Belleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belleville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Swansea
- 3245 Jared Drive Swansea, IL 62226 (riverbender.com)
Fairview Heights
- Ascend Wellness Holdings Dispensary Assistant Manager in Fairview Heights, IL (lehighvalleylive.com)
- Details announced for FRAG Midwest: St. Louis (dust2.us)
- Fighting for Care (progressive.org)
O'Fallon
- 207 Knollhaven Trail O'Fallon, IL 62269 (riverbender.com)
- Gastroenterology care in O'Fallon expands with new provider (ibjonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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