He’s been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, who had called police to investigate a prowler at her home.

People are buying these derelict homes for little or nothing, and they slap on a coat of paint ... and then they don’t ...

The Land of Lincoln Legal Aid’s new “mobile justice van” sits in downtown Belleville. The legal nonprofit will make its first ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...