I Am Estl the Magazine

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.