Stunning full brick home on beautiful street in Belleville, Illinois. 41 Wesley Drive, Belleville, Illinois 62223 priced at $169,900.Quality built with great curb appeal.Stained glass windows over Fireplace Mantel.Your own pool hall complete with wrap around bench seating and antique wet bar.This Belleville, Illinois home for sale is a delightful combination of charming and updated features from the beautiful kitchen with custom cabinetry to the finished, updated basement with relaxation and entertainment in mind. A master bedroom loft with wall closets and a separate walk in closet, two spare bedrooms, and three full baths offer a comfortable and warm home for the new owners.  Its location offers a tranquil setting with mature trees lining the street. Close to St. Clair Country Club, M... 07/13/2015

Open House Sunday in Belleville, IllinoisJune 7, 2015 from 2:30 - 4:30 P. M.1.5 Story, full brick bungalow on full basement. Three bedrooms, three baths, large living room, formal dining room with arched opening, bright kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and cozy breakfast nook.Perhaps the best feature of this home is the finished basement complete with a wet bar, game room, wrap around wood bench seating in the spacious billiard area, and a full bath. Perfect for family living, entertaining, and simply relaxing.Come and see this home Sunday! It's near Country Club Golf Course, Foley and West Main Street in Belleville, Illinois, and convenient to shopping and dining.41 Wesley Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 06/05/2015

Belleville, Illinois Mural on Main Street Wine, Dine and Jazz in Downtown Belleville Public Square is an annual festival that started in 2008 by the City of Belleville and Art on the Square to promote the city and its culture. Local dining establishments, wine lovers, jazz enthusiasts, and foodies :) embraced this festival to promote the beautiful City of Belleville, and how! Come on over and enjoy food, drinks, and music tonight October 20, from 4:00 - 10:00 PM. The weather is cooperating at 63 degrees. Open to the public--bring your own chairs!  Performance Schedule Have U Heard - 4:00 - 5:00 PM Zena Star - 5:30 - 6:30 PM The Alex Wilson Band - 7:00 - 8:15 PM Stantana (Not Santana!) 8:45 - 10:00 PM Belleville Public Square is on Illinois Route 159 and Main Street.   10/20/2012

 CHILDREN ARE QUICK       ____________________________________       TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America .       MARIA: Here it is.       TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?       CLASS: Maria.       ____________________________________       TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?       JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.       __________________________________________       TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'       GLENN: ‘K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'       TEACHER: No, that's wrong       GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.       (I Love this child)       ____________________________________________       TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?       DONALD: H I J K... 07/20/2011

So how are homes selling in St. Clair County Illinois this year as compared to May 2010? In May 2011 there was 184 homes that sold vs. last year 268 sold in May 2010. That is a long way from the 2006 total number of homes that sold, which was 357 houses that year. But we are on the increase for the year, as so far the numbers are running January 2011 at 122, Feburary was 153, March 173, and April 179. And as the number of homes selling has gone down, so has the Median Home Price in St. Clair County. Here are the median prices for the last six years: 2006 $123,600, 2007 $142,450, 2008 $132,000, 2009 $124,500, 2010 $127,350 and this year $117,450, which is the lowest home prices since 2006. The 184 home sales in May 2011 represents the highest number of homes to sell since August 2010 whe... 06/23/2011

Wine, Dine & Jazz in Belleville, Illinois Summer is truly here in Southwestern Illinois when festivals, parades, and outdoor wining, dining, and jazzing are weekly events. All you need to do is show up, bring your own lawn chairs, and enjoy food and music, and wine, too. This public event is on June 10, Friday from 5:00 - 10:00 PM, and on June 11, Saturday from 4:00 - 10:00 PM right on Downtown Belleville Public Square, also known as The Fountain, the roundabout at the intersection of Main Street and US Highway 159. A special treat is the 60 minute performance of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America's Starlifter Jazz Combo on Saturday from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Come join the Fourth Annual Wine, Dine, and Jazz in Belleville, Illinois!For complete schedule of events, visit www.wined... 06/09/2011

Wild & 'Whacky' Guessing Game in Belleville, Illinois Since it's Wednesday, I thought I'd challenge the groups to be on the wild & 'whacky' side and play a guessing game. The metal sculpture below is one of the three sculptures installed on the western corner of what we call, The Square or The Fountain, on Main Street in Belleville, Illinois. (Actually the square is a roundabout, like the one around L'Arc de Triomphe in L'Paris.) This sculpture was donated to the City of Belleville by a private citizen. The artist already titled the sculpture, but since it's Wild Wednesday, guess the one word title to this sculpture--to see if you can capture the artist's vision of this piece. Only one word...if you guess it correctly... you're a winner! Don't guess if you're looking for homes in Bellev... 06/08/2011

  This event has passed. Please call or visit my website if you have any questions. :)   Prudential One Realty Centre is participating in the National Open House Sunday, June 5 in Belleville, Illinois.  915 Bristow Street from 1:00 - 2:30 PM 1516 Bountiful Lane from 1:00 - 3:00 PM 2928 Harvest Meadow Drive from 1:00 - 3:00 PM 915 Moreland Drive from 1:00 - 3:00 PM It's a beautiful day... come out and visit these lovely homes today in Belleville, Illinois.       If you would like a private showing, I'll open these homes for you, just call 618-407-9195. 06/05/2011

Blessing of Plenty Isaiah 1:19 19If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land.  20But if you refuse and rebel,      you will be destroyed by swords.”   The Lord has spoken. Blessing of Peace Jeremiah 26:13 13Now, change your ways and what you are doing, and listen to the Lord your God. Then the Lord will change his plan about the disaster that he intends to bring on you. Blessing of Protection Exodus 23:22 22But if you will listen to him and do everything I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an opponent to your opponents. Blessing of Power Acts 5:32 32We are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” Blessing of Purity 1 Peter 1:22  22Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. Af... 05/29/2011

Matthew 16:18 (The Message)  17-18Jesus came back, "God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah! You didn't get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God himself, let you in on this secret of who I really am. And now I'm going to tell you who you are, really are. You are Peter, a rock. This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with energy that not even the gates of hell will be able to keep it out. CH__CH What's missing? UR - don't miss going to Church! Jesus loves the church. He gave His life for the church. If you are ever going to be victorious in the spiritual battles of life, you must realize that Christianity is not a “Lone Ranger” religion. The church is here to bind together and win the battle together.The famous old hymn “On... 05/27/2011

Southwestern Illinois Weekender TGIF is almost here! How fast the time flies. What are your plans for this weekend? If you're in Southwestern Illinois, have I some weekend activities for you! May 20, 2011 - Peanut Butter & Jam Festival on the downtown Square in Highland, Illinois.Bring the kids! (618-654-3721) 907 Main Street, Highland, IL 62249 May 20-May 22, 2011 - If Japanese gardening is your hobby, attend the Bonsai Society of Greater Saint Louis at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois. (800-289-2388) 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 May 21-May 22, 2011 - Belleville Flea Market at the Belle Clair Fairgrounds Expo/Centerin Belleville, Illinois. More than 600 tables, 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise. (618-233-0052) 200 South Belt, Bellevi... 05/19/2011

501 E A Street Belleville, IL 62220 Beautiful Home For Sale in Downtown Belleville IL Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Paul Walker Mobile:618-409-0510 Website:Visit Website Price : $139,900 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 1,856 County : St. Clair Illinois Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1957 MLS Number : 4006484 click for more information and pictures Property Description THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE! THREE GAS FIREPLACES, 10' TALL CEILINGS ON MAIN LEVEL AND UPSTAIRS. GORGEOUS LAMINATE FLOORING, TALL BASEBOARDS, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REMODELED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS FIRST CLASS! NEWER KITCHEN CABINETS WITH CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, NEWER HVAC (HI-EFF), REMODELED BATHROOM ON MAIN LEVEL AND NEW IN UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM. UPDATED ELE... 05/19/2011

What a Difference a Day Makes Yesterday my post was about the last day of the Art on the Square Show in Belleville, Illinois. It was a gloomy, rainy, windy, and cold three days. This event is typically very well attended, but crowds stay away when the weather is not pleasant. Today is a very sunny, clear, dry, beautiful day, perfect for an art show. To make up for the gloomy picture yesterday, I went back to the Square at about the same time to paint a much sunnier picture of the Square in Belleville, the venue  for the three-day event for 10 consecutive years. Remember this picture of the Square yesterday? Contrast that today. The sculpture below is now gone, but what a difference a beautiful day or days would have made to the artists and the crowd, not to mention the city and commerce... 05/16/2011

Art on the Square in Belleville, Illinois It's the last day of the Art on the Square this afternoon capping the show's 10th year anniversary. It's the culmination of a much anticipated event that brings talented local and out-of-state artists, and commerce, for three days to the city of Belleville, Illinois. This juried exhibit and sale of fine art was ranked first in three of the last four years among other major art fairs based on sales figures. Hundreds of thousands have attended this event since its opening, and from 850 - 1,000 exhibitors apply, but only 100 participants are invited. Last Friday's attendance was very good, but the rains yesterday and cooler temperatures kept the crowds away. Today was no different unfortunately, with more rain, wind, and a temperature in the 50s. A... 05/15/2011

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows - Springtime Senior Celebration The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is a Roman Catholic shrine devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary located on 80 beautifully landscaped acres in Belleville, Illinois, east of the Mississippi River.  The outdoor Shrine was named from the legend that snow fell on the Basilica of Saint Mary in Rome in the summertime. It's considered one of the largest outdoor shrines in North America, and has become a known beautiful place to visit just across the Mississippi from Saint Louis, Missouri.  The Shrine is run by Oblates to Saint Mary, laymen and laywomen who aren't priests and nuns, but devote their labor and time to making spiritual and family programs available to the local community, the Midwest, and  the N... 05/08/2011

John 6:63 (New Century Version) 63 It is the Spirit that gives life. The flesh doesn't give life. The words I told you are spirit, and they give life. John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning there was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning.3 All things were made by him, and nothing was made without him.4 In him there was life, and that life was the light of all people. 5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it. God's Word is alive and the Bible is unlike any other book you will ever read. The Bible is full of life giving words, words of wisdom, understanding, and instruction.  This is because Jesus himself came as God in the flesh, lived amoung us, gave Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, and He rose a... 04/01/2011

Psalms 55:14 What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God. I love to worship God, and there are many different ways for us to worship our loving and holy Heavenly Father. Generally speaking with go to church to worship God. There we find loving brothers and sisters in Christ who are encouraging and urging us to serve along side of each other to the glory of God. We also worship God of course with our "worship time" within our Church Fellowship, lifting our voices in song to our creator and savior Jesus Christ, in sweet fellowship with one another and certainly towards our maker.But suppose God took you out of that precious fellowship. What if you became so ill you had to be hospitalized with no visitors for days on end? What if you were transferred to S... 02/28/2011

Are you thinking about selling your house? Did you notice that I said house and not your home! House for Sale Why did I say "house" and not your "home"? It is because I feel that you need to step back as a home seller and not be personally attached to the home. Too many sellers are emotionally attached to the home and to the outcome of the sale. You need to think of your house as a marketable commodity and see your house through your buyers eyes. You want potential home buyers to see it as their potential home, not as your home.  You need to disconnect your emotions from the sale of the house, if you do not consciously make this decision, you may inadvertently create a situations where it takes longer to sell your property. One of the first steps is to get your home "market ready" and t... 02/26/2011

  If you never felt pain, Then how would you know that I am a Healer?   If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?       If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an overcomer?       If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter?       If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?     If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions?       If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue       If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?       If you never had a problem,How would you know that I can solve them?       If you never had any suffering, Then how would you know what I went through?       If you never went throu... 02/25/2011

1 Thessalonians 5:22-23 22 reject every kind of evil.  23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  God expects us to be holy. But when most people talk about holiness, they get a little nervous. They're interested in heaven and the hereafter but not holiness in the here and now. They're interested in health, happiness, even helpfulness, but not holiness.Can you say, "More than anything in this world, I long to be holy"? If you can't, then spend some time today asking God to turn your heart to His and give you the desire to live a holy life. Search for Homes My Listings Office Listings Buying Selling Communities About Us Real Estate Links Scott AFB Homes for Sale | ... 02/21/2011