Metro East news briefs
— May 8, 2019New 3D map displays East St. Louis development potential Real estate developers, business executives, and even local officials, evaluating projects in East St. Louis, can now benefit…
New 3D map displays East St. Louis development potential Real estate developers, business executives, and even local officials, evaluating projects in East St. Louis, can now benefit…
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) “is the biggest regional government agency you never heard of,” says Frank Johnson, its community engagement coordinator. The…
Federal agency re-ups again for Little Egypt development effort It may not be the pyramids, but federal officials say Southern Illinois Airport’s emerging “High Tech Zone” offers…
New call center to bring 50 jobs to East St. Louis Skilled Solution Services, a corporate support services firm based in India, is planning to open a new call center in East St. Louis,…
East St. Louisans compete on ‘Family Feud’ They may not have taken home a new car or the grand cash prize of $20,000, but the Edwards family of East St. Louis seemed to have a good…
Troy elementary staff to assist underperforming schools A Troy elementary school is among the first in to state to be selected by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide…
Eastern elected new East St. Louis mayor Robert Eastern III, was elected the new mayor of East St. Louis during the city’s April 2 consolidated election. Eastern, currently a city…
Several mayoral contests on April Metro East ballot Mayoral contests will be on the ballot in several Metro East communities during the April 2 consolidated elections. In East…