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RFT Summer Guide: 7 Outdoor Activities to Get Your Sweat On
You're going to perspire this summer. A lot. Sometimes just stepping out the front door in St.
5 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
Judge orders property owner to clean up 'hole' in 30 days
Ronnie Phillips, who owns part of "the hole" at Jackson and Main streets, has 30 days to clean the asbestos on his property, St.
5 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
Belleville Diocese to ordain 11 deacons Saturday
Eleven men in the Catholic Diocese of Belleville will be ordained Saturday morning as deacons, a ceremony that only happens every five years.
9 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
'Bad is my middle name': Belleville judge faces heroin, gun charges
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Michael Cook stood in a federal courtroom Friday morning wearing cut-offs, a "Bad is my middle name" T-shirt and shackles as he was charged with possessing a weapon while using drugs and possession of heroin.
9 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
Bound in handcuffs, Belleville woman is interrogated by FBI about Judge Mike Cook
That's what an FBI agent told Linda Gibson said she sat handcuffed and terrified in her 309 N. 38th St.
10 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
Belleville man investigated for sexual assault of toddler
Belleville Police Capt. Don Sax said officers found out about a possible sexual assault Thursday from a third party.
16 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
Dauderman goes wire-to-wire for win at Belle-Clair
Bobby Dauderman led every lap last Friday to pick up his first UMP Late Model win this season at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville.
Lindenwood-Belleville accepted to American Midwest Conference
"Lindenwood University-Belleville's acceptance into the AMC is not only a major benchmark in the development of a first-rate NAIA collegiate sports program, but also a sign that long-standing Midwest liberal arts colleges comprising the AMC's membership recognize our Belleville campus as one of them,'' Lindenwood University President Dr.
'We have a desperate need here': Belleville food pantry looks for new building
The volunteers at the Community Interfaith Food Pantry in Belleville pretty much use every inch of space in their building.
House committee advances new concealed-carry proposal
A compromise bill on how to regulate the carrying of guns in public passed an Illinois House committee on Thursday and now goes to the House floor.
Circuit Judge Mike Cook is under investigation
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Mike Cook is the target of a federal investigation, according to a motion filed Thursday morning by State's Attorney Brendan Kelly.
Althoff baseball players accused of secretly videotaping female students in locker room
Police in Belleville say they're investigating reports that female students at Althoff High School were secretly videotaped by members of one of the school's sports teams.
Group donates dugouts to Citizens Park
"Everybody's happy with them and they definitely are first-class," said Debbie Belleville, director of the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department.
Schnucks wants federal court to handle Illinois suit over credit card problems
Louis-based supermarket chain Schnucks wants a federal court to handle an Illinois lawsuit related to a security breach of customer credit and debit cards.
Lindenwood names first president of Belleville campus
Formerly a vice president in the university system and chief operating officer of the Belleville campus, Bladdick was hired in 2009 to oversee the expansion of the Belleville location from a satellite campus to a full-service school.
Third St. Clair County Board member resigns
Patricia Keeley, D-Belleville, is giving up her seat to accept an associate judgeship with the 20th Judicial Circuit, which includes St.
Belleville man faces firearm charges; explosives found in home
A 33-year-old Belleville man was charged Monday with reckless discharge of a firearm after an explosives device was found in his home.
Construction begins at new Memorial Hospital site in Shiloh
The ground near the intersection at Frank Scott Parkway East and Cross Street in Shiloh is being prepared for the new hospital.
Belleville council to vote on city attorney appointment
Hoerner is a partner in the Belleville law firm of Becker, Paulson, Hoerner & Thompson.
Overnight storms cause widespread damage, power outages
About 2,300 residents of the Dupo area remain without power as of 6 a.m. Monday thanks to early morning storms, according to Ameren.