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For LGBTQ+ families in the metro-east, Belleville is a place of refuge

Belleville News-Democrat, June 2026

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St. Clair County debuts farmers market at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds pavilion

Belleville News-Democrat, June 2026

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Mac's on Main, 4204 W. Main St., Belleville, is slated to open in mid-June.
Long-vacant Belleville restaurant gets new life as Mac’s on Main

Belleville News-Democrat, June 2026

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SIUE: Building what the St. Louis region needs next

St. Louis Business Journal, June 2026

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Drive-in movie theaters within driving distance from St. Louis

St. Louis Magazine, May 2026

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New art gallery, shop opens in downtown Belleville on Art on the Square weekend

Belleville News-Democrat, May 2026

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Belleville’s new economic development director eyes growth, vacant buildings

Belleville News-Democrat, April 2026

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There’s a new option to get from the metro-east to Cardinals games — and it costs $10

Belleville News-Democrat, April 2026

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Sports complex, business development planned for Belleville farm field

Belleville News-Democrat, April 2026

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‘Belonging begins with Belleville’: Cities in Harmony bridges schools, community

Belleville News Democrat, April 2026

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Eckert’s Farm debuts inaugural tulip season with 300,000 blooms in Belleville

St. Louis Magazine, March 2026

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A new dispensary brings cannabis, edibles and boutique merch to Belleville

Belleville News-Democrat, March 2026

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‘Boutique’ hotel one of three Belleville projects to get city’s help with funding

Belleville News-Democrat, February 2026

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David Hite, Jason Buss and Jeanny Hite, owners of The Roundabout Bar & Grill in downtown Belleville
New restaurant will offer Filipino flavors in downtown Belleville

Belleville News-Democrat, January 2026

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Art on the Square introduces competition celebrating local talent

St. Louis Magazine, January 2026

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Night time photos of the Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Bellville, IL 62223
2025 Holiday Lights Guide: 11 can’t-miss spots in and around southwest Illinois

Belleville News Democrat, December 2025

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Downtown Belleville business expands into former neighborhood spice shop

Belleville News Democrat, November 2025

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The Divine Dozen: The Region’s Best Gayborhoods

OutInSTL, September 2025

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Jodie Ferguson found community in Belleville

St. Louis Magazine, July 2025

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‘Broadway on a football field’: Drum corps blurs the lines of sport and art in Belleville

St. Louis Public Radio, July 2025

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‘St. Louis Character: Belleville Books opens in historic bank building as Utah couple’s dream

St. Louis Business Journal, May 2025

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