Former Belleville mayor Rodger Cook’s public service continues after his death

The former athlete is remembered for his police and politics career, his love of family, and a final donation to help injured ...
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Whiteside Elementary School Students In Belleville Add Their Painted Handprints On Last Steel Beam For Addition

BELLEVILLE - Students from Whiteside Elementary School in Belleville, Illinois, left their marks on the steel beam that will ...
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Ronald Schield

Ronald R. Schield, 87, of Belleville, IL, born September 20, 1938, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Schield graduated from Belleville Township High School ...
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Education Matters: Belleville students explore their futures, more shoutouts

Welcome back to the latest edition of our biweekly column, Education Matters. This week, we have many students and educators to congratulate in our Honor Roll section, as well as several opportunities ...