Daily
Belleville
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville elected Very Reverend Godfrey Mullen, OSB, as diocesan administrator on May 9; he will lead until Pope Leo XIV appoints a new bishop. Mullen— a Salem native who has held several key roles in the diocese—will oversee operations during this transition as the church asks for prayers. Riverbender
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus carrying 22 elementary students crashed (Monday around 12:25 p.m.) on eastbound Interstate 64 near 25th Street in East St. Louis and ambulances arrived with officials reporting no serious injuries. First Alert 4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fight on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. on Dupo Community Park's basketball court led to gunfire that damaged a nearby home—police later found shell casings and are investigating the incident. First Alert 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Catholics in the area celebrated newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, honoring the first American pope with ties to Missouri and Illinois. St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski said the pope is expected to guide the church with a message of peace. KSDK
-
Art on the Square 2025
4-9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of art with over 100 artists, live music, and activities for kids.
-
Senior Day Celebration
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Programs and Services for Older Persons — Free entry — Shop, dine, and enjoy an after-party with fun and giveaways in Downtown Belleville.
-
The IMPACT Formula Workshop
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Tavern On Main — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover six steps to foster a meaningful audience and make a difference with Bob Baker.
-
Hearts 'n Hands Quilt Guild Quilt Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Whiteside Middle School — Cost TBA — Explore over 250 beautiful quilts along with vendors, demonstrations, and special exhibits.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
About Daily Belleville
Welcome to the Daily Belleville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Belleville, Illinois community. If you like the Daily Belleville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Belleville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Belleville and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Belleville
A free Belleville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybelleville.com/sitemap