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🌱 See how Swansea’s livability grade stacks up against nearby suburbs.

Hello Swansea! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Swansea’s livability grade stacks up against nearby suburbs.

Also on today's calendar: Help the Bluebirds and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few morning showers; windy, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois village named the best suburb in America. How did the metro-east fare? (bnd.com) — Swansea earned a strong A grade in Niche’s 2026 “Best Places to Live” rankings, putting it on par with nearby Fairview Heights and ahead of several other metro-east communities. While Clarendon Hills near Chicago topped the statewide list, the report highlights how Swansea and neighboring suburbs stack up for schools, safety, housing, and overall quality of life.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🗞 Nearby News

Belleville

  • Belleville native buys historic downtown building for law office, loft apartment (bnd.com)
  • Broken Garage Door Repair in Belleville, IL by Axis Garage Door Service Now Available for Local Homeowners Seeking Fast, Reliable, and Affordable Services (wyomingnewsheadlines.com)
  • This Illinois Drive-In Has Been A Family-Run Outdoor Movie Theater Since 1949 (myfamilytravels.com)

Shiloh

  • New eatery aims to elevate Cahokia Heights with upscale menu, local hiring (bnd.com)
  • McGivney Gets Goals From Dettmers, Etcheson, Isringhausen, Ellis Keeps Clean Sheet, Griffins Win Over CM (riverbender.com)

Ok Swansea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Swansea

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