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May 18, 2023
Residents have dealt with sewage flooding their homes and neighborhoods after heavy rains for years. With a new grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Cahokia Heights plans to complete repairs in February 2026.
April 28, 2023
The mayors and the director of the Metro East Sanitary District said other, wealthier St. Clair County communities should help pay for a key drainage ditch’s maintenance.
April 4, 2023
BELLEVILLE – An East St. Louis police officer is suing the department for allegedly failing to abide by a court order in a prior wrongful termination lawsuit.
March 29, 2023
A $44 million redevelopment project of the historic Broadview Hotel broke ground in Downtown East St. Louis.
January 28, 2023
The city said he retired. An interim chief is looking to the future.
January 7, 2023
The Protect Illinois Communities Act was spurred on by the Highland Park mass shooting.
August 30, 2022
“I can’t do anything,” a resident said. “My hands are tied.”
August 12, 2022
The state is also offering a virtual multi-agency resource center for residents.
August 11, 2022
With FEMA aiding the Missouri side of the St. Louis region this week, Eastern is working with state leaders to bring them to East St. Louis.
August 11, 2022
In July, up to 12 inches of rain hit the St. Louis metropolitan area, including the metro-east.