Belleville, IL news archive

4 daily editions since October 18, 2026, with 18 headlines from Belleville News-Democrat, WAND, Illinois State University Athletics and 7 other sources. One page per day; every headline links to its publisher.

Updated Oct 21, 2:26 PM · Belleville, IL news today →

October 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Belleville city council approved $25,000 for preliminary design of a downtown parking garage.Belleville News-Democrat
West Main Street will be redesigned with fewer lanes and new bike paths at a cost of $4.1 million.Belleville News-Democrat
Belleville's director of public works is leaving to join a local contractor.Belleville News-Democrat

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Check if you have $5B in unclaimed Illinois property.

Monday, October 19, 2026

ISU hoops tops Northwestern 70-64; Get Covered enrollment opens.

Illinois State University men's basketball defeated Northwestern 70-64 in an exhibition game Saturday.Illinois State University Athletics
Get Covered Illinois offers special enrollment period for 9,300 Illinoisans recently removed from Medicaid.The Troy Times Tribune
Illinois Governor Creates Cabinet to Explore AI Regulation.Insurance Journal

All 5 headlines from October 19, 2026 →

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Belleville East hosts St. Laurence in football Friday, October 23.Sports Illustrated
World of Outlaws sprint car racing at Belle Clair Speedway this weekend.World of Outlaws
St. Mary and McCormick Fall Festival invites community, date and time not specified.Belleville News-Democrat

All 7 headlines from October 18, 2026 →

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