Belleville Local News – Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Daily Belleville

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Rock the Blue 2026 is a fundraiser for BackStoppers that will take place on Saturday, June 6 in downtown Belleville from Noon to 11:00 p.m. The event aims to cover every Belleville police officer’s membership dues and will feature live music, BBQ, bourbon tastings, and family activities. Riverbender

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Illinois lawmakers approved bills to limit cellphone use in schools & boost online safety for children, sending them to Gov. Pritzker for review. The General Assembly also passed a supply tax holiday for August and delayed a fuel tax increase to January. First Alert 4

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Metro-East high school students from Belleville and O’Fallon received the ImpactLife Student Impact Award for donating blood, volunteering and hosting drives during the busy end-of-school year period — their recognition includes a certificate and red cord symbolizing community commitment. Riverbender

BELLEVILLE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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BELLEVILLE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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BELLEVILLE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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BELLEVILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

~ Louisa May Alcott

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