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Normal, IL vs East St. Louis, IL

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 Normal, ILEast St. Louis, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock42.138.1
 Snowfall21.9  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days107102.2106.2
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock88.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low14.9  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8014172443
Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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Reviews for East St. Louis    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

FACT CHECK: The reason for the City Of Champions moniker, is that it really is on an almost unimaginable scale. This just one news excerpt of many, many, many over years  More

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Over 8 years ago

East St louis is paradise on earth. vibrant night life and great  More

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Over 18 years ago

East st louis has a very depressed economy, virtually no employment, poor housing with a significant high property tax rate, virtually no employment opportunities,  More

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