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Celebrating our Unsung Heroes: Parks & Rec

Golf Course Drive closed September 28 to October 02 for road repairs

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Golf Course Drive will be under construction for concrete patch repairs between North Green Mount and Mammoth Lake Lane between September 28th and October 2nd.  Plan on using Plum Hill School Road from Mascoutah Avenue to enter ...

Belleville’s Former Ameren MGP Site Selected as 2020 ASCE St. Louis Section Project of the Year

The former Ameren Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site, located near 6^th and Main Street in Belleville has been selected for the 2020 ASCE St. Louis Section Project of the Year Award. The project, which was conducted in coordination with the City of Bellevil...

City of Belleville Expands Curbside Library Services Beginning Sept. 28

The City of Belleville’s Public Library is expanding its curbside pick-up services to now include print, copy, and faxing services, available at the Main Branch, 121 E. Washington St., starting Sept. 28. Services are available Mondays through Sa...

Mayor's Message Regarding Electrical Ordinance

It’s important to all elected officials and employees at the City of Belleville that factual information be shared with constituents. Unfortunately, there has been an increasing amount of misinformation circulated throughout our community, which...

Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: General & Community Assistance

Celebrating our Unsung Heroes: Treasurer's Office

Belleville Promotes Firefighters, Bids Farewell to Deputy Chief & Names First Female Battalion Chief

Belleville, Ill. – September 9, 2020 – The City of Belleville last night promoted three firefighters and honored outgoing Deputy Fire Chief Arthur “Bud” Jacobs for his nearly 30 years of service to...

Mayor Mark Eckert's Weekly Message to Residents

Please click this link to see Mayor Mark Eckert’s most recent message to Belleville residents! Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

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Belleville is Union Proud

We’d like to thank all of the unions who work every day to make the City of Belleville a great place to work, live, and play! Please stay safe as you approach the holiday weekend and be sure to honor those who have made labor and hard work part ...

Mayor Eckert's Letter to Gov. Pritzker Regarding Region 4 Mitigations

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State of Illinois Imposes Additional Restrictions in Region 4, Metro East

Today, the City of Belleville joined a conference call with the Illinois Department of Public Health and many of our local leaders. Our Region 4 has exceeded IDPH criteria, thereby triggering additional mitigations to combat a resurgence of COVID-19.

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Celebrating our Unsung Heroes: Public Works

City of Belleville Offers Free Masks to Combat Rising COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, the City of Belleville is offering free surgical face masks to residents who live in Belleville. The city has 85,500 masks, and residents may each receive two masks which are available for pick-up at various locations throughout...

Calling all decorators, artists, and crafters! Decorate a wreath for Our Lady of the Snows Shrine!

Calling all decorators, artists, and crafters! Our Lady of the Snows Shrine is looking for participants to decorate wreaths for its annual holiday celebration and wreath auction. Entry and registration information is due by Nov. 2, 2020. To learn more vis...

Two Inducted to City of Belleville’s Walk of Fame

Belleville, Ill. – August 18, 2020 – The City of Belleville last night inducted two additional individuals to the Belleville Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame honors people who have made significant contributions to the history o...

City of Belleville’s Infill Redevelopment Program Elevates East ‘D’ Street Neighborhood

Belleville, Ill. – June 30, 2020 – The first property associated with the City of Belleville’s Infill Redevelopment Program is making a substantial impact on its E. ‘D’ Street neighborhood.

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Belleville City Council Extends Outdoor Dining, Street Closures

Belleville, Ill. – August 4, 2020 –Belleville’s City Council last night approved Resolution 3389-2020, a Resolution Implementing Local Measures Related to the Restore Illinois Guidelines/Mitigation Plan for Business ...

Read the July 2020 Newsletter

Due to budget constraints, the City of Belleville is releasing its first virtual edition of the quarterly newsletter instead of mailing it to each resident. To see the latest edition of the newsletter, click here. 

St. Clair County Responds to COVID-19 By Delaying Due Dates for Real Estate Taxes

ln response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Clair County Treasurer’s Office is delaying the mailing of the 2019 Real Estate Tax Bills until June 15. First and second installment due dates are tentatively scheduled for July 30 and September 30....