At the Belleville News-Democrat, we value coverage of education in southwestern Illinois and local news in East St. Louis and nearby communities, among other priorities. We know you value these areas as well.

It’s clear readers like you understand the value local news can bring to a community. We’re grateful you have trusted us to do this work — and we could not do it without you.

We’re asking you to make a tax-deductible gift to support expanded coverage of education in southwestern Illinois and community issues in the East St. Louis area. Your donation will directly support this journalism.

The Belleville News-Democrat will allocate resources of the program to provide news coverage and/or investigative reporting, above and beyond routine coverage and operations, intended to inform, explain, and educate the public about topics such as distance education inequities, reopening schools amidst the pandemic and how residents are addressing important issues in their communities.

Your donation will help us tell these important stories.

Thanks for your support.

The Belleville News-Democrat - Local Media Foundation Local Reporting Project is a program administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association. LMF is raising funds to support journalism projects that inform and educate the public on critical issues in local communities. LMF is providing funds to this news organization and many others for their projects that support this educational purpose.

The Belleville News-Democrat Community Reporting Fund

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The Belleville News-Democrat Community Reporting Fund

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