Belleville News Democrat: Your life

Shrine is all aglow with Christian light show

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville is going high-tech with its Christmas ministry.

Uno, Thanksgiving TV star: Belleville-born beagle will be in Macy's parade

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:11 CST

Tom Turkey, meet Uno the beagle.

Longtime O'Fallon police dog dies

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:13 CST

The city's longtime police dog, a 12-year-old German Shepherd named Danny, has died.

Belleville East pupils organize food drive

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

For a group of Belleville East High School seniors, the Thanksgiving season is about giving others something for which to be thankful.

Lebanon helps make park glow for holidays

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:41 CST

It wasn't easy for Lebanon's Christmas in the Park Committee to spend $24,000 on one item for its new light display at Horner Park.

Famous NYC food critic loses job in sour economy

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:37 CST

One of New York City's most famous food critics is out of a job.

Former Sen. Fred Thompson plans return to acting

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:07 CST

Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson is going back to the small screen after his foray into Republican presidential politics over the last year.

Dr Pepper to deliver on free-soda promise

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality.

Americans still giving, despite economic meltdown

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:47 CST

As more Americans turn to charity amid worsening economic gloom, operators of food banks and other aid groups are relying on the surprisingly resilient generosity of their neighbors and finding that even when times are tough, people still give.

Travolta unleashes his inner dog to voice 'Bolt'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

John Travolta agreed to provide the voice of the heroic canine Bolt in the Disney feature film of the same name because of Tom Hanks and Robin Williams.

Fall TV has its hot spots

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

What kind of TV season is it so far?

Trivia: Robert Pattinson

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

By Sally Dadisman

'Twilight' is in the zone

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Hit or miss, 'Twilight' is actresses big break

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

The love-after-death movie "Twilight" is going to be so huge it would take a stake through the heart to stop it. And the reasons seem so obvious they make you say, "D'oh!": A heavily computer-generated, blood-flecked, teenage soap opera set in the hormonal chaos of high school. A ready-made fan base of rabid Gothic/chick-lit readers cultivated by Stephenie Meyer's four-book series. And a not-so-secret weapon named Kristen Stewart.

Jane Wyman stars in 1948 film

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Q: I have been wondering about a movie I saw on TV in the early '50s called "Belinda," it was about a girl who was a deaf mute who became pregnant. The movie was in black and white. It has stuck in my mind and I would like to know if it is anywhere around in a VHS.

Celebrity birthdays

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

Baseball Hall-of-Famer Stan Musial is 88.

Today in History

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

On DVD

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

HANCOCK

Swayze co-stars with Chicago's grit

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

"So, did you miss me?" says actor Patrick Swayze, walking past the chess pavilion on North Avenue Beach. Bundled up against the encroaching cold, he says: "You carry this job with you, and there's no washing it off."

'Bolt' is lightning in a bottle for Disney

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:17 CST

Horoscope

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

Prepare your home to get it sold

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Attention to detail can mean the difference between a house that's sold and one that lingers on the market. Here are some home-staging tips from Sabrina Soto, host of the HGTV series "Get It Sold:"

A tough auto market? Not if you're a Maserati exec

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:27 CST

With the U.S. all but certainly in a recession and many skittish consumers hesitant to buy even a Honda Accord, it would seem the last thing anyone would need is a $400,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Ben Affleck tours refugee camps in embattled eastern Congo

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

Ben Affleck is talking to children and aid officials in refugee camps in war-torn eastern Congo in an effort to raise awareness of the conflict that has displaced at least 250,000 people.

Do it now

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

HOUSEPLANTS: Do not use any fertilizer on the indoor house plants until next spring.

Pine cone flowers are festive for fall, holidays

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

When your family is bored with nothing to do, send them to the yard to gather freshly fallen pine cones.

No. 25 for 'The Nutcracker,' No. 26 for the couple behind the scenes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:19 CST

Jay Harrington eats a lot of peanut butter and crackers in November.

Taco Bell lawyers get tough with rapper 50 Cent

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:35 CST

Rapper 50 Cent is facing a challenge to his street cred - from Taco Bell.

Megastar Will Smith gets up close and personal with St. Louis fans

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:50 CST

One of the biggest movie stars was in Creve Coeur Wednesday to premiere his latest work.

Jack, the terrier, helps Nashville hunter land big buck

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:57 CST

Thanks to a 6-pound Jack Russell Terrier named Jack, Jay Schubert landed a 205-pound trophy buck that will soon adorn his wall.

EMT honored by area firefighters at funeral service

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:52 CST

Fire and emergency vehicles from more than 25 area departments were represented at the Belleville funeral for a MedStar Ambulance emergency medical technician.

Fairview Heights aldermanic committee rejects apartment plan

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:48 CST

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS -- The aldermanic planning committee voted unanimously Wednesday night against recommending approval for a multi-family housing development near Fountains Place Villas after hearing from neighboring residents.

Volunteers pay for trail improvements at Mel Price Park

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:47 CST

The walking trail at Mel Price Park is getting a fresh coat of asphalt thanks to a group of volunteers.

Colleges to host lectures, concerts

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

The O'Fallon Township High School Marching Band will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the O'Fallon Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. Highway 50. Tickets are $6 and children under 2 years old eat free.

Elvis show will rock fairgrounds

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

Elvis has entered the building -- and he's bringing his band with him.