Belleville and O’Fallon’s demonstrations were two of more than 2,500 No Kings protests across the country on Oct. 18 held by local advocacy groups. Indivisible Metro-East, the local chapter of the ...

The Mexican wolf, seen here at the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Mo., Oct. 15, 2025, is the most critically endangered wolf subspecies on Earth. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat Less than an ...

They went to distribution centers in nine states, including Florida, before being shipped to retailers around the country.

At Belleville East High School, James Johnson actively pursues his dream of playing college football, with multiple offers ...

In efforts to support military members and civilian employees at Scott Air Force Base during the government shutdown, a ...

A leader of this weekend’s anniversary event says the original Million Man March in Washington, D.C., made him into the man he is today.

I’ve got to give hats off to Coach Turner. They were ready to go and kind of caught us on our heels right off the bat,” said East coach Michael Harrison.

This is a new festival for us this year, and it’s a combination of all things fall – apples, pumpkins, yummy desserts, and cozy vibes.” said Samantha Sorrick, special events manager.

The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday announced an upcoming road closure affecting Belleville drivers. North Belt West between Ruth Street and West Washington Street near Skyview ...

The proposed rate hike reduction is a start but it’s not enough. Ameren must do more,” the executive director of United ...

He was on paid leave for 10 months while being investigated for alleged bullying, retaliation, sexual harassment and other leadership problems.

He was used sparingly by the Comanches, and over the summer, he and his mother decided to move to Belleville. He was ...