伊利诺伊州东圣路易斯市是美国最严重的小城市之一,与犯罪和生活水平下降作斗争。 East St. Louis, Illinois, ranked among America's worst small cities, struggles with crime and a declining standard of living.

伊利诺伊州东圣路易斯市在2025年被钱包Hub列为美国最严重的小城市之一。 East St. Louis, Illinois, has been ranked among America's worst small cities by WalletHub in 2025. 艾克和蒂娜·特纳等历史剧院和音乐家曾经以他们闻名,但自1960年代以来,由于街头帮派和暴力,该市的生活水平一直在下降。 Once known for historical theaters and musicians like Ike and Tina Turner, the city has faced declining living standards since the 1960s due to street gangs and violence. 尽管作出了改进努力,但该市仍然在与犯罪作斗争,最近的一次刺痛行动导致40多起重罪逮捕。 Despite improvement efforts, the city still struggles with crime, as seen in a recent sting operation that resulted in over 40 felony arrests. 该城市的未来仍然不确定。 The city's future remains uncertain.