Belleville Historical Society

Jack LeChien, the Belleville historian and co-chairman of the Gustave Koerner House Restoration committee, had heard people speculate for decades on whether Abraham Lincoln had slept in the city during his 1856 visit. If so, where?

The historical society in Belleville, Illinois, and other preservationists are discouraged by the city’s demolition of neglected landmark homes and other buildings.

Tenants are moving into the new apartment complex, called Lofts on the Square.

When Robert Charles Howard retires as conductor of the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra in a few weeks, he hopes a certain musical instrument will follow…

It’s been 46 years, but people still ask Bob Goalby about the 1968 Masters Tournament.“If he would have signed his card right, we would have tied, and we…

You’ve stumbled across the cakes, watched the fireworks and heard the stories about St. Louis’ 250th anniversary. But nearby Belleville also is…