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The Belleville News-Democrat is an American weekly newspaper focused on local news, politics and community reporting across Belleville and the Metro East region of southern Illinois. First published in 1858, it has served generations of readers with comprehensive coverage of the issues, events and people shaping communities east of St. Louis. The newspaper is known for its reporting on local government, business, education and public affairs, alongside breaking news, investigative journalism and human-interest stories that reflect the diverse character of the region. It also features lifestyle and entertainment content covering arts, dining, culture and community events, as well as opinion pieces that encourage civic engagement and public discussion. Sports coverage includes local high school athletics, college sports, the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues and other professional and regional teams, supported by expert analysis and commentary. The newspaper combines a long history of public service journalism with trusted local reporting, making it an important source of news for readers throughout southern Illinois. Available on PressReader, the Belleville News-Democrat newspaper delivers reliable journalism, regional insight and comprehensive daily news coverage from the Metro East.
Developers have unveiled plans for the second half of a 62-acre sports and business complex along Frank Scott Parkway West, across from Belleville West High School. Last spring, they announced they had bought about 30 acres of farmland to build...
The 2026 midterm general election is less than a month away with the eyes of a divided nation focused on races that will decide the balance of power in the U.S. Congress. In the metro-east, two Illinois party leaders are vying to fill the void...
O’Fallon police recorded 250 DUI arrests in 2025, the state’s highest arrest rate — an average of five arrests per officer — according to a survey by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, a victims’ advocacy organization. The...
Steelworkers at Granite City Works say they are nearing a contract with U.S. Steel as part of nationwide union negotiations. The negotiation comes seven months after the plant began producing steel at one of its two blast furnaces after...
Tate Sandell hit a 47yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset of No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas. Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds left in regulation to...
