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3D Mapping as an Economic Development Tool to Redevelop East St. Louis

Last year, the City of East St. Louis embarked on a journey to see how it could use innovative technologies to spur economic development. The outcome of this journey came in the form of an interactive 3D map. Read on...
Mayor-Elect Robert Eastern III

East St. Louis Mayor Emeka Jackson-Hicks offers thanks to those who supported her during her recent bid for re-election. Jackson-Hicks was defeated by East St. Louis Councilman Robert Eastern, III on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Read on...
The City is accepting applications for a Grant Resource Coordinator position with AmeriCorps VISTA.

We are seeking a passionate individual dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for residents to serve as a full time Grant Resource Coordinator VISTA. This individual will help increase the coordination of grant funding streams for city... Read on...
The City of East St. Louis is Seeking Contractual Services

The City of East St. Louis is Seeking Contractual Services for Home Repairs & Rehabs, and Commercial Development. Read on...
Voter Information

In the 2014 midterm elections, fewer than 20% of eligible voters aged 18-29 cast their vote. Read on...
GROWING SMALL BUSINESSES IN EAST ST. LOUIS

The City of East St. Louis and the National Development Council announce a new opportunity to create jobs and help expand small businesses. Facilitated by a $500,000 equity investment... the Grow East St. Louis Fund will make $2 million available... Read on...
St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants

The St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department will be accepting pre-applications from resident homeowners to participate in the St. Clair County Community Development Block Grant Moderate Housing Rehabilitation Program. Read on...
East St. Louis City Accomplishments

As a City we have done a lot, this is just a small of list of what we have accomplished. Read on...
State of the City Pt II

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS INFORMATIVE EVENING: New Life Community Church 1919 State Street East St. Louis, IL 62205 Doors Open at 6:00p.m. Mayor Jackson-Hicks Read on...
East St Louis Opportunity Zone map

East St Louis Opportunity Zone map https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/OppZn.aspx Read on...
Opportunity Zone designations in East St. Louis

Mayor Emeka Jackson-Hicks announced that five Opportunity Zones have been designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury in the City of East St. Louis. Governor Bruce Rauner submitted Illinois' application, which was recently approved by the Treasury Dept. Read on...
Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Highway Construction Careers Training Program Students learn about tool use, equipment, and the math and communication skills needed to be successful on the job in most construction industries. Read on...
Light Up East St. Louis

The City of East St. Louis along with Ameren Illinois and the NAACP teamed up on 26 April to Light Up East St. Louis... Read on...
East St. Louis Hires New Police Officer

Meet Officer Jason Boyd... Read on...
Protecting Human Health and the Environment Apr2 2018

These are the slides that were provided by the EPA at our latest Town Hall Meeting. Read on...
East St. Louis New ISO Rating

We wish to thank you and Chief Blackmon for your cooperation during our recent Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey. ISO has completed its analysis of the structural fire suppression delivery system provided in your community... Read on...
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district uses property and/or sales tax revenues in a designated redevelopment area to enable private development to occur. Currently the City of East St. Louis has 5 TIF districts. Read on...
Metro Transit

More than just a bus or a train, Metro transit is a world-class integrated transportation system. Read on...
Building in East St. Louis

The Department of Regulatory Affairs is responsible for inspecting, licensing, and permitting all construction projects with the City as needed. Read on...

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April 2019

Thu May 2

Committee Meeting
Thu May 9

Council Meeting
Thu Jun. 6

Committee Meeting

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3D Mapping as an Economic Development Tool to Redevelop East St. Louis

Mayor-Elect Robert Eastern III

The City is accepting applications for a Grant Resource Coordinator position with AmeriCorps VISTA.

The City of East St. Louis is Seeking Contractual Services

Voter Information

GROWING SMALL BUSINESSES IN EAST ST. LOUIS

St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants

East St. Louis City Accomplishments

State of the City Pt II

East St Louis Opportunity Zone map

Opportunity Zone designations in East St. Louis

Highway Construction Careers Training Program

Light Up East St. Louis

East St. Louis Hires New Police Officer

Protecting Human Health and the Environment Apr2 2018

East St. Louis New ISO Rating

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Metro Transit

Building in East St. Louis

New 3D Map of East St. Louis Link

April 2019

Thu May 2

Thu May 9

Thu Jun. 6

WORD FROM THE MAYOR

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE

East St. Louis UnSung Heros

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