Illinois Fraternal Order of Police - Belleville Lodge #226

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Illinois Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge # 226
Belleville, Illinois In 1915, the life of a policeman was bleak. They formed Fort Pitt Lodge #1.

In many communities they were forced to work 12 hour days, 365 days a year. Police officers didn't like it, but there was little they could do to change their working conditions. There were no organizations to make their voices heard; no other means to make their grievances known. This soon changed, thanks to the courage and wisdom of two Pittsburgh patrol officers. Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle knew they must first organize police officers, like other labor interests, if they were to be successful in making life better for themselves and their fellow police officers. They and 21 others "who were willing to take a chance" met on May 14, 1915, and held the first meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police. They decided on this name due to the anti-union sentiment of the time. However, there was no mistaking their intentions. As they told their city mayor, Joe Armstrong, the FOP would be the means "to bring our aggrievances before the Mayor or Council and have many things adjusted that we are unable to present in any other way...we could get many things through our legislature that our Council will not, or cannot give us." And so it began, a tradition of police officers representing police officers. The Fraternal Order of Police was given life by two dedicated police officers determined to better their profession and those who choose to protect and serve our communities, our states, and our country. It was not long afterward that Mayor Armstrong was congratulating the Fraternal Order of Police for their "strong influence in the legislatures in various states,...their considerate and charitable efforts" on behalf of the officers in need and for the FOP's "efforts at increasing the public confidence toward the police to the benefit of the peace, as well as the public." From that small beginning the Fraternal Order of Police began growing steadily. In 1917, the idea of a National Organization of Police Officers came about. Today, the tradition that was first envisioned over 90 years ago lives on with more than 2,100 local lodges and more than 325,000 members in the United States. The Fraternal Order of Police has become the largest professional police organization in the country. The FOP continues to grow because we have been true to the tradition and continued to build on it. The Fraternal Order of Police are proud professionals working on behalf of law enforcement officers from all ranks and levels of government. A Brief History of the Fraternal Order of Police (From National FOP Grand Lodge)

10/02/2026

🚨Chief Eiskant Memorial Softball Tournament is returning Saturday, September 11, 2027!! 🚨

We’re currently accepting team RSVPs and looking for businesses or individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities. Additional tournament details will be announced as we get closer!

For team registration, sponsorship opportunities, or questions, contact: [email protected]

10/01/2026

Today’s winning numbers for Wk #27 (9/30) 6 4 9, congratulations J. Garland of Belleville.

09/24/2026

Some winning numbers

Wk #22 (8/26) 9 3 6 Congratulations J. Davenport of Belleville.

Wk #23 (9/02) 4 8 5 unsold, prize rolls to next week.

Wk #24 (9/09) 3 7 7 Congratulations S. Kenner of Oakland Park.

Wk #25 (9/16) 0 7 1 Congratulations K. Hiker of Fairview Heights.

Wk #26 (9/23) 7 1 0 unsold, prize rolls over to next week.

09/14/2026

FOP Lodge 226 would like to give a huge shout-out and sincere thank-you to all the agencies that participated in the 2026 Chief Eiskant Softball Tournament: Belleville Fire Department, Fairview Heights PD, ISP Zone 6, Shiloh PD, Swansea PD, Collinsville Fire Department, Edwardsville Fire Department, Team Eiskant, O’Fallon PD, Belleville PD, and Monroe County Law Enforcement.

Without these agencies/teams coming together, this tournament would not have been possible. From the first pitch at 8:00 a.m. to the final pitch at 5:00 p.m., it was a great family atmosphere. Each agency contributed $600 to enter the tournament and spent nearly its entire Saturday playing multiple games in the heat, often with little to no rest. Their commitment and support mean more than we can adequately express.

We would also like to thank O’Fallon Parks & Rec, along with Global Brew for supporting the tournament.

A special thank-you goes to all the volunteers who donated their time and helped with the raffles, scorekeeping, photography, and shirt sales. To the family members, friends, and supporters who spent the day with us in the sun, we sincerely appreciate you as well.

Together, the tournament raised a total of $9,190. At the family’s request, a check will be presented to BackStoppers in Chief Eiskant’s name. Thank you to everyone who helped make this tournament such a success and a fitting tribute to Chief Eiskant.

09/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who came together to support the First Responders Softball Tournament, benefiting the family of Belleville Police Chief Matt Eiskant.

We are incredibly grateful to the firefighters, police officers, EMS, dispatchers, players, organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone in our community who helped make this event possible.

Thank you for standing with the Eiskant family. 💙

09/03/2026

Silver Creek Sports & Social supports The Eiskant Family💚🖤💙

If you’re interested in becoming an official fundraiser partner, purchasing an exclusive supporter tee, or donating in honor of our Chief click here 👉 https://www.killer-transfers.com/pages/belleville-supports

09/02/2026

The stage is set. Who you got?

-Open to the public ✅
-Free Admission ✅
-Global Brew on site 🍻
-50/50 raffle and other raffles 🎟️
-September 12th 🗓️
-First pitch 0800 🥎
-O’Fallon Family Sports Park

Address

720 West Main Street
Belleville, IL
62220

Website

http://www.bellevillefop.org/

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