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Thieves in the temple

'IL side burglary spree targets Black churches, businesses'

🖋 James T. Ingram | The St. Louis American
📸 Video still courtesy of Greater New Hope Baptist Church.

#StopTheBuglaries #ProtectEastStLouis #EastStLouis #stlamerican
IL side burglary spree targets Black churches, businesses
Over the past two months a burglary spree, targeting eight churches in East St. Louis and Cahokia Heights, IL, as well as the local ESL post office, Walgreens, Maui Fish Market, Skate City roller rink and an attempted burglary of the Officer Funeral Home, has tested the faith and security of those affected. And while […]
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January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In September, the following #Illinois cities had the highest #Unemployment rates:

1. #Dolton: 7.5%
2. #EastStLouis: 7.4%
3. #Maywood: 7%
4. #Kankakee: 6.8%
5. #Decatur: 6.7%
6. #Danville: 6.5%
7. #Harvey: 6.2%

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Ranking of Illinois Cities By Unemployment Rate in September 2025
Ranking of Illinois Cities By Unemployment Rate in September 2025
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January 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
'Ameren Illinois enhancing grid reliability in E. St. Louis with new technology, upgraded power lines'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Photo courtesy of Ameren Illinois

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #EastStLouis #CleanEnergy #Infrastructure
Ameren Illinois enhancing grid reliability in E. St. Louis with new technology, upgraded power lines
Ameren Illinois has completed the East St. Louis Energy Center II, featuring more than 3,000 solar panels and battery storage. The new facility opened in November 2024, joining Energy Center I, which went online in December 2022 just north of East St. Louis High School. The project is part of the utility’s ongoing $86 million […]
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October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From one great city in decline to another, sending in love, solidarity and hope for the future a favourite song. #20Miles #EastStLouis

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September 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Like #PhilipKDick the Spivey Building and the Majestic Theatre graced Illinois with their splendid new presence in 1928. Both buildings now moulder derelict and rotting, claimed by the expanding urban prairie of #EastStLouis.
September 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Thanks for supporting us! More on Elvis, My Family, and Ike and Tina Turner. #elvispresley #eaststlouis #stlouis #civilwar #Nashville #africanamerican #booksoon
September 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thanks for supporting us! More on Elvis, My Family, and Ike and Tina Turner. #elvispresley #eaststlouis #stlouis #civilwar #Nashville #africanamerican #booksoon
September 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
'Gateway Scholars Classic football event scheduled for Saturday is cancelled'

🖋 Earl Austin, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #HighSchoolFootball #EastStLouis #STLSports
Gateway Scholars Classic football event scheduled for Saturday is cancelled
The annual Gateway Scholars Football Classic in East St. Louis has been cancelled. The four-game event, which was to take place on Saturday at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium has been reduced to an afternoon doubleheader. In the featured game, host East St. Louis was scheduled to play Gadsden County from Havana, Florida. However, Gadsden County […]
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September 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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August 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Yesterday I got to visit the "Catmus" adoption event (okay, so I needed a kitten and puppy fix)....I didn't take anyone home but I bought a cool shirt! 😻 #GatewayPetGuardians #EastStLouis #Illinois #AdoptDontShop 🐾🐈🐕🐾
July 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Illinois: Possible ICE operation starting in East St. Louis this morning.
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
March 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What's the best way to try to meet people outside of your immediate area? All the dating apps make you pay to "travel" in the app 🙄 #Illinois #StLouis #EastStLouis #Chicago
March 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#LocalBlackHistory #localhistory #eaststlouis #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM #blackownedbusiness #blackexcellence #eaststlouishistory #stclaircountyhistory

Founded in 1918, Officer Funeral Home is among the longest continually-operating family businesses in St. Clair County.

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February 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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