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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

Jan 1, 1970
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.
Jan 1, 1970
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…
Jan 1, 1970
Illinois Legislature Would Force Welfare Recipients Take Drug Tests Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In early 2016, Illinois lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that would have required welfare recip…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Defends Home Break Using Lethal Force Faces Consequences
Chicago, Illinois – On a chilly January evening in 2016, a homeowner took matters into his own hands when intruders targeted his…
Jan 1, 1970
Womans Unexpected Run Gas Station Goes Viral
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a chilly December evening in 2015, what started as a simple errand turned into a moment that spread across…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Poised Strong Performance March 15 Primaries
Washington, D.C., October 24, 2015 — As the 2016 Republican primary race heated up, Donald Trump looked set to make a big splash…

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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