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Recent News in Belleville

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 2134

The Belleville diocese announced Monday that Pope Francis appointed Bishop Michael McGovern as the next archbishop of Omaha, replacing George Lucas who served since 2009. McGovern, a Chicago native, will be installed on May 7 at the Cathedral of St. Cecilia — he said he looks forward to learning more about the ministries he will support.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1977

Neighborhood kids in Swansea saw smoke coming from a home and called 911; police rushed to Marla Kay Drive—breaking the garage door to rescue a trapped man while fire crews contained the damage to the kitchen and he is expected to make a full recovery.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4050

Busey Bank is supporting Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation in financing its plan to purchase and renovate a building with four floors (59,425 square feet) in Belleville to expand healthcare services. The project will use federal and state New Markets Tax Credit programs to consolidate patient care and create new jobs as it marks the first step in SIHF's broader community revitalization effort.

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