East St. Louis is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 18,278.
Population18,278
Median Home$52,700
Area13.93 sq mi
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Illinois Class 3A boys basketball state semifinal: East St. Louis 59, Chicago Leo 40
Illinois Class 3A boys basketball state semifinal: East St. Louis 59, Chicago Leo 40 STLtoday.com
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NewsMAR 10, 2026
Lawmakers propose expanding Gateway Arch Park into East St. Louis
Lawmakers propose expanding Gateway Arch Park into East St. Louis FOX 2
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NewsMAR 10, 2026
Bill to expand Gateway Arch National Park into East St. Louis filed in Congress
Bill to expand Gateway Arch National Park into East St. Louis filed in Congress STLPR
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