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What residents are talking about in Belleville public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Belleville from local and regional media.

ABC7 Chicagomine subsidence

Abandoned mines pose risks in Illinois and Indiana, investigation finds, following Alton sinkhole, Coal City, Belleville issues

Abandoned mines pose risks in Illinois and Indiana, investigation finds, following Alton sinkhole, Coal City, Belleville issues ABC7 Chicago

Oct 5, 2026

The Labor Tribunecity council appointment

UFCW Local 881 Business Agent Jeff Collier named to Belleville City Council

UFCW Local 881 Business Agent Jeff Collier named to Belleville City Council The Labor Tribune

Jun 4, 2026

Belleville News-Democratcivic services

How can you report non-emergency problems in Belleville?

How can you report non-emergency problems in Belleville? Belleville News-Democrat

Jun 3, 2026

Belleville News-Democratgrant management

City officials disagree on whether to ‘give back’ state grant for Belleville market

City officials disagree on whether to ‘give back’ state grant for Belleville market Belleville News-Democrat

May 21, 2026

Belleville News-Democratcommercial development

Belleville City Council approves site plan for new drive-thru coffee shop

Belleville City Council approves site plan for new drive-thru coffee shop Belleville News-Democrat

Apr 7, 2026

Belleville News-Democratdrinking water contamination

E. coli found in drinking water of metro-east city that floods with sewage

E. coli found in drinking water of metro-east city that floods with sewage Belleville News-Democrat

Mar 11, 2026

Belleville News-Democratdata center development

Edwardsville ‘no formal proposal’ for a data center — emails tell a fuller story

Edwardsville ‘no formal proposal’ for a data center — emails tell a fuller story Belleville News-Democrat

Feb 24, 2026

Belleville News-Democratdata center proposal

Granite City residents pack forum to press officials about data center proposal

Granite City residents pack forum to press officials about data center proposal Belleville News-Democrat

Feb 9, 2026

Belleville News-Democrathalfway house zoning

Recovery center’s halfway house finds rare support among Belleville neighbors

Recovery center’s halfway house finds rare support among Belleville neighbors Belleville News-Democrat

Feb 5, 2026

Belleville News-Democratroad construction

Belleville roundabout plan approved after 15 years; four alderpersons vote no

Belleville roundabout plan approved after 15 years; four alderpersons vote no Belleville News-Democrat

Jan 23, 2026

Belleville News-Democratproperty maintenance

Is my neighbor’s yard a nuisance? Here’s what property upkeep Belleville requires

Is my neighbor’s yard a nuisance? Here’s what property upkeep Belleville requires Belleville News-Democrat

Aug 8, 2025

Belleville News-Democratsolar farm development

Belleville withheld information on solar farm from public, opponents say

Belleville withheld information on solar farm from public, opponents say Belleville News-Democrat

Aug 6, 2025

Community pulse

Probation and first amendment grievances

Animal shelter noise on Page Avenue

Building inspection and permitting practices

Short-term rental permit – 27 N. Church St.

Short-term rental permit – 1639 N. Charles

Flash flooding and creek capacity

Zoning and housing practices

Flooding and stormwater drainage

HSHS Occupational Health closure

Short-term rental at 20 N. Michigan Ave (Case 35-June26)

Zoning code update committee

Short-term rental at 800 Gass Ave (Case 33-May26)

Minimum square footage repeal

Historic district brick sidewalks

Library materials and personal grievances

312 South Jackson multifamily variance

216 North Jackson triplex variance

Raccoon Rum convenience store

Single-family lot size minimums

Lake Forest Drive Flooding

Parking on South 5th Street

Stop signs and parking at Cleveland/3rd and Monroe/3rd

City market proposal

Lincoln walking tour / History Field Day

Police department appreciation

Summer outreach campaign

Alderman Collier recognition

Zoning ordinance rewrite committee

State housing plan / zoning reform

Code enforcement on West Main

312 S. Jackson multi-family variance

116 W. A Street event center parking

Public participation remarks

Traffic safety at 29th and Godfrey

West Main Historic Brewery District property neglect

Extreme Weather Overnight Center

Casey's at Lebanon and Old Collinsville

Speeding and dogs on Kansas Avenue

Easter crosses on the square

Downtown housing affordability

Pedestrian crossing lights

Bond-for-deed ordinance

Recycling litter at the sanitation facility

Fire department carbon monoxide donation

New Year's Eve gunfire and fireworks

Installment home-sale contracts and occupancy permits