Meet I Am East St. Louis Magazine

The magazine celebrates the city’s status as the birthplace of brilliant scholars; economic and financial experts; decorated
military leaders; award-winning musicians; world-class athletes; gifted artists, authors and poets; entertainment icons; successful
entrepreneurs; and amazing public servants who are respected and

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About the Magazine

Mission

I Am East St. Louis, The Magazine presents a positive media image of East St. Louis and the broad spectrum of East St. Louisans, well-known and unsung, who make us proud to say, “I Am East St. Louis”.

Vision

The vision of I Am East St. Louis, The Magazine is to invoke a sense of pride in current and former residents; change the minds of those who believe negative contemporary legends about East St. Louis; and attract new residents, businesses, investors, and developers to the city.

The magazine celebrates the city’s status as the birthplace of brilliant scholars; economic and financial experts; decorated military leaders; award-winning musicians; world-class athletes; gifted artists, authors and poets; entertainment icons; successful entrepreneurs; and amazing public servants who are respected and admired, and have reached the highest levels in their respective fields of work.