Category Archives: East St. Louis Today

Join the Institute for Urban Research for a Service Day on Saturday, February 23, 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

Come join the Institute for Urban Research on February 23, 2013, in collecting video histories of East St. Louis Veterans at the Joseph Center. We will meet on campus at 8:30 a.m. in Lot A for a carpool to the … Continue reading →

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Andy Theising to be a guest on St. Louis Public Radio Show

Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

Tomorrow, Wednesday January 30, 2013, Institute for Urban Research Director Dr. Andy Theising will be featured on the “St. Louis on the Air” show on St. Louis Public Radio. Dr. Theising will be discussing the latest book in the East … Continue reading →

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Leisure and Entertainment in Greater East St. Louis by Dr. Anthony Cheeseboro

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

My project at the Institute for Urban Research examines Leisure and Entertainment in Greater East St. Louis, 1950-1995. This project looks at the evolution of social activity in the African American communities in the East Louis area.  There have been … Continue reading →

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Ten Changes to Transform East St. Louis (and the first five are free!) by Andrew Theising

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

(Third of three blogs) Finally, two big ideas that will cost a lot, but will change development in the city for the next twenty-five years. 9.  Build an industrial park with appropriate infrastructure.  If Coca-Cola wanted to relocate to East … Continue reading →

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Ten Changes to Transform East St. Louis (and the first five are free!) by Andrew Theising

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

(Second of three blogs) Now, four ideas that will cost money in the short-term, but pay off in the longer-term.  6.  Renegotiate police and fire contracts.  These are essential services to a successful city.  The police and fire contracts have … Continue reading →

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Ten Changes to Transform East St. Louis (and the first five are free!) by Andrew Theising

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

(First of three blogs) 1.  Operate city hall like the businesses the city wants to attract.  It should be open at 8:30 a.m. and should remain fully staffed until 4:30 p.m.  No loitering.  No visitors.  No reading magazines at the … Continue reading →

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Another Opportunity Knocks for East St. Louis!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Andrew

The designs for the Gateway Arch grounds have been released and are now making a ‘round-the-region tour. I have mixed feelings about the final designs. Thankfully, none of them proposed a giant croquet mallet across from the Arch! A positive … Continue reading →

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The “B” Word: How Bankruptcy Could Benefit East St. Louis

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Andrew

It’s the word that politicians fear—bankruptcy. It’s linked to failure. It’s giving up. It’s letting the ship sink. I can just picture elected officials saying, “Not on my watch!” This view is wrong. East St. Louis could benefit greatly from … Continue reading →

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