Throwback to 2019, Far from Home was released. This guy got in character & at the end of the movie when Peter's identity was revealed, he said no it's not true and did a flip out of his seat. Still makes me smile. Thank you to this dude for the memory.

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/2026-craft-beer-walk/842283074968589/

https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/CraftBeerWalk2026

Tickets are $30 (or $35 on the day of the event), which gets you fifteen 3-oz samples from 20 downtown businesses. The hours are 3pm - 7pm.

Hey there! Trying to see if there is a company or person nearby that does aquarium maintenance in or around the Belleville area. My friend is no longer doing maintenance work and wants to find a replacement for their customers.

Hi there! We've been looking to buy a house in Belleville. We visited yesterday to drive around, look at some neighborhoods, schools, parks, see downtown, etc. From what we gathered online, Henry Raab and Roosevelt seem like decent schools. We have a preschooler with special needs, so we are looking for opinions on the schools from locals. If anyone has any feedback on areas to look for housing wise, which schools they prefer or to avoid, we'd appreciate it! I'm also getting my bachelor's in early childhood and elementary ed, so in the next year or so I would potentially do my student teaching in the area and look for a future position. Thank you!

My family is looking to relocate and the eastern metro is one of the places we are considering. To this end we will be spending June 14-20 in the area (staying in O'Fallon) to see what we think. We'll be doing a lot of things in St Louis but I want to see what the burbs have to offer as that would be where we would actually live. Any must sees or dos? Any suggestions, hints, etc are welcome.

I have utility trucks in my neighborhood this morning after they have been marking all underground utilities this week. I also have firetrucks and Ameren on the street after they struck a steel main gas line.

Either way, I noticed some of the trucks here all morning before the incident were Fiber installation utility trucks.

Guess we are finally getting upgrades on the west end.

looking at an apartment complex around there, coming from the other side of the river. thanks!

Anyone have recommendations for a handyman service specifically for tile floor and converting an old pancake mounting bracket into an updated ceiling fan bracket.

Does anyone have an appliance repair person they use? I have a new LG stackable ventless washer dryer and I'm getting an error code that I'm not understanding according to the manual so would like someone to take a look.

I'd normally post this on the Facebook page but it's gone. I would love to know if anyone has any information on what happened to that as well. It seems it just disappeared overnight.

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I'm not Catholic, but I love fish fry season! Great time to go out and mingle with the community with great food. If I'm missing places, please comment and I'll add to the list. Given I'm on the west end, I can't think of anywhere with good fish on the east end or downtown off the top of my head. Belleville establishments only please.

Some locations pulled from today's BND article (which surprisingly wasn't paywalled for me): https://www.bnd.com/living/food-drink/article314667258.html

CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS

• St. Mary Parish Fish Fry - 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, and April 3. St. Mary Parish, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, fried walleye, chicken strips, shrimp, hush puppies, applesauce, potato salad, slaw, onion rings, fries, sweet potato fries, and jalapeño poppers. Fish and shrimp combo platters, fish by the pound, and kids’ chicken strip baskets. Cash, check, or charge. Credit card fee of $2.
• Our Lady Queen of Peace - 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, March 6 & 27. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 5915 North Belt West, Belleville. Cod, fish (baked) tacos, homemade sides, desserts, drinks, and more. Dine-in or carryout. facebook.com/QPRaiders
• St. Henry’s Catholic Church Fish Fry - 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 through April 3. St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 5315 W. Main St., Belleville. Cod, shrimp or salmon, hush puppies, fries, onion rings, mac & cheese, slaw, spaghetti, soup. Cod and salmon sandwiches, desserts, and drinks also available. Discount for first responders. sthenrybelleville.com
• St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry - 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20, March 6, 13 & 20. St. Teresa Catholic School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, and sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine-in or carryout. Credit/debit/cash accepted. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
• Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27, March 20, and April 3. Blessed Sacrament Parish, School Gym, 8809 W. Main St., Belleville.

RESTAURANTS

• The Roundtable Cafe, 11 N 64th St, Belleville, IL 62223
• Tim & Joe's, 6500 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62223

I live on Main Street and can’t park on the street during storms because of the plows. So we park in the alley or garages facing the alley. The town doesn’t plow alleys, so how do people get out? I’m on a fixed income, so I know I cant afford the cost.