Daily
Belleville
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gateway Arch Park Foundation is planning to expand the park along the East St. Louis riverfront by including Malcolm Martin Memorial Park and working with Rep. Budzinski’s office to adjust federal boundaries; the design phase has yet to begin. KSDK
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport set a record with 384,000 passengers plus completed Boeing’s production facility while progress on the MetroLink extension moves ahead for June; the upcoming General Aviation Facility will serve international flights in early spring as the Federal Inspection Station is scheduled for 2027. First Alert 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ IDOT crews are preparing contingency plans as a potential winter storm nears later this weekend — the agency is coordinating with districts to have standby resources and advises drivers to fill up gas tanks and keep emergency kits ready. KSDK
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Jason Petty's Country Royalty: Hank Williams & Patsy Cline Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lincoln Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a tribute to country legends Hank Williams and Patsy Cline with Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin performing their timeless hits.
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Belleville Flea Market
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park — Admission fees may apply — Discover over 600 tables filled with antiques, collectibles, and unique merchandise.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to negotiate something is when you don't need it.
~ Michael Benoit
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