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Founded 1814 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County St. Clair County

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1917 Scott AFB: USTRANSCOM.
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Latest News in Belleville

Feb 20, 2026
They’ve Won $288 Million From The Lottery But The State Won’t Pay Them
Winning the lottery has been the dream for many, and in Illinois, lottery winners are hitting the jackpot.
May 2, 2016
Heres what These New Purple Parking Spots Mean
In the bustling streets of American cities back in May 2016, a splash of purple began popping up in parking lots, catching the eye…
Apr 10, 2015
Politician Dies After Husband Sets Explosive During Sex Car
In a bizarre and tragic turn of events last week, a prominent politician met a sudden and violent end when her husband allegedly r…

Complete Historical Timeline

1814 Culture
Founded

Did You Know?

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Scott AFB — USTRANSCOM HQ.
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Metro East IL.
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Beautiful city in French.

Famous People from Belleville, Illinois

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Sandra Magnus
Astronaut, Engineer · Born Oct 30, 1964 · Age 61
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Buddy Ebsen
Actor, Composer · Born Apr 2, 1908 · Died Jul 6, 2003 (age 95)
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David Rasche
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Aug 7, 1944 · Age 81
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Lea DeLaria
Actor, Singer · Born May 23, 1958 · Age 67
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John Carl Buechler
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 18, 1952 · Died Mar 17, 2019 (age 66)

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