The 15 homicides committed in East St. Louis in 2025 represents the lowest level in the metro-east city in 45 years, according to data recently released by Illinois State Police. In recent history, ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Built in 1886 after Black families in East St. Louis demanded better schools for their children, Abraham Lincoln School now sits ...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – As we celebrate Black History, we are shining a light on an extraordinary athlete from East St. Louis, whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a ...