Good morning, Belleville.

St. Clair County Animal Services is asking local residents to foster shelter dogs for up to 14 days as heavy rain may cause flooding—42 animals need relocation if the shelter floods today and Saturday.

A severe tornado hit a Bond County home on Wednesday as a woman ran to her basement for safety—she was injured and rushed to the hospital after her home was destroyed.

The Major Case Squad is investigating the fatal shooting of Jamya T.

Dukes, 22, from Granite City, who died Tuesday night at Touchette Regional Hospital after unidentified individuals brought her there (the investigation was initiated at the request of Cahokia Heights police).

Two St. Louis-area chefs advanced to the final round for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards — Loryn Nalic, co-owner and chef at Balkan Treat Box and Telva at the Ridge, and Jane Sacro Chatham, chef de cuisine at Vicia.

Winners will be announced on June 16.

Yellow No. 5 Concert

2-8 p.m. — Copper Fire — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of popular hits and alternative rock favorites from Yellow No. 5.

Three Mile Thursday Group Walk at Belleville YMCA

5:45-6:00 p.m. — East Belleville YMCA — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing 5K walk with the Illinois Trekkers in a friendly community setting.

Belleville Barkfest

10 AM – 4 PM — Stookey Township Park — Free entry — A tail-wagging event featuring local vendors, fun contests, and treats for pups and their humans.

Chick-fil-A Dine to Donate

4-7 p.m. — Chick-fil-A — Orders via app only — Support your community with a meal and help raise funds.

Strawberry Festival

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Downtown Belleville — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful day of strawberry-themed fun with shopping, eating, and drinking.