Press Releases


Contaminated Soil Found in Samples Taken Near Old Monsanto Plant in Sauget, Illinois

 East St. Louis, IL Release: August 7, 2023, For Immediate Release 




Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation

Whereas, East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Washington County and their residence continue to struggle to repair the damages and recovery from the flash flood incident…

Now, therefore, in the interest of aiding the citizens of Illinois and the local governments responsible for ensuring public health and safety, I, JB Pritzker, governor of the state of Illinois, here by proclaim as follows:

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City of East St. Louis Evacuates the Mary Terrace Neighborhood Due to Health Concerns

City of East St. Louis Evacuates the Mary Terrace Neighborhood Due to Health Concerns

City of East St. Louis Declares State of Emergency Due to Floods

CESTL Emergency Floods


Grant Relief to Business Owners

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East St. Louis Grant for Body-Worn Cameras

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East St. Louis Christmas Extravaganza

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East St. Louis Host First Tree Lighting Ceremony 2021

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