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 Dear
Friends,
It is my great pleasure to introduce you to
Belleville's many special attributes, and I hope you
will be able to experience our city in person.
Opportunities abound in Belleville. The City of
Belleville is committed to education at all levels.
Excellent schools, from
“Gold Medal” elementary
education to expanded higher
education opportunities available at
Southwestern
Illinois College and
Lindenwood University. The
Belleville Philharmonic Society, the
St. Clair
County Historical Society, literary study groups,
and a Illinois’ first
library system indicate
Belleville's rich cultural background. Our
historic
district proudly exhibits the fruits of dedicated
preservationists, while our clean, safe
neighborhoods - both old and new - provide the
perfect homes for raising families.
 Belleville
not only is a great place to live, but also it is a
great place to work. Perfectly situated near
highways 15, 159, 177, 13 and 161, and not too far
from I-255 and I-64,
businesses find our location
convenient and comfortable. The big city services of
St. Louis are within easy driving distance.
Belleville is the seat of
St. Clair County's
government and our
medical services are among the
best in Southern Illinois. Belleville also is the
financial center of our region.
Shopping in Belleville provides something for
everyone. We feature a wide array of shops, from
large retail stores to smaller antique, clothing,
hardware, lumber, photo, specialty, and sporting
goods stores. We feature a number of fine eating
establishments as well. Our supermarkets are
state-of-the-art, and our country-fresh produce
stores are simply the best. All major religious
denominations are represented. The nearby
Shrine of
Our Lady of the Snows attracts thousands of visitors
each year. Add the
MetroLink transportation system,
the
MidAmerica Airport, sports complexes, little
leagues, movie theaters, parks, a daily newspaper,
and an enthusiastic group of service organizations,
and it is clear that Belleville is the perfect place
to live and work. Belleville has it all!
Mark W. Eckert
Mayor
of the City of Belleville, Illinois
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