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Can you have a beer on a boat? Here’s what Illinois law says about boating and drinking
Belleville News-Democrat· 7 hours agoBelleville has plenty of options for canoeing, kayaking and boating, but is it legal to enjoy an...
Mother of slain BND intern thinks DNA advances can crack cold case. What do cops think?
Belleville News-Democrat· 10 hours agoShe had just graduated from Texas A&M University and landed a job as an intern reporter with the ...
Plans for new Belleville restaurant and bar, with a surprise twist, approved by officials
Belleville News-Democrat· 5 days agoBarla. According to project developer Ravi Yedla, who attended the meeting, the new establishment at 2301 E. Main St. will keep the Schatze’s name. Anna Maddox said that she is “in favor of ...
What’s the latest Real ID deadline for Illinois residents? It’s changed a few times
Belleville News-Democrat· 4 days agoThe extended deadline to obtain a Real ID to fly or enter federal facilities and nuclear power...
Owners of Belleville Books working hard to ready store for opening. A progress report
Belleville News-Democrat· 11 hours agoAs we excitedly await the opening of Belleville Books on East Main Street and the inevitable thrill of the book hunt, I’ve been updating my list of books to acquire. Owners ...
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds was once site of Union Army camp during the Civil War
Belleville News-Democrat· 4 days agoArmy and later the 18th president of the United States. After Grant’s inspection, Camp Koerner grew...
Belleville doctor and chef consider taking over shuttered Hofbräuhaus building
Belleville News-Democrat· 4 days agoA Belleville couple is seeking a special-use permit and liquor license to operate a business in the former Hofbräuhaus building, which recently was relisted for sale or lease ...
A Fairview Heights thrift store quietly opens. Grand opening plans are set for July
Belleville News-Democrat· 5 hours agoThe store is operating with soft opening hours, which will extend the day of the grand opening festivities.
When will that new building on Belleville’s North Belt West open? Here’s an update
Belleville News-Democrat· 6 days agoAs I’ve said … er, written before, things are always happening in Belleville. For example, I recently reported on a grand opening of Danny’s Irish Pub and Banquet Center ( ...
Illinois state government is hiring in metro-east. Check out 5 jobs, one pays up to $87K
Belleville News-Democrat· 6 days agoIllinois state government is hiring in metro-east. Minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree with a major in “therapeutic recreation, music therapy ...