City of East St Louis

City of East St Louis City of East St. Louis

09/10/2026

East St Louis City Council Meeting - Sept 10, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 26-036 RE-BIDThe City of East St. Louis is accepting Statements of Qualifications from ...
09/09/2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 26-036 RE-BID

The City of East St. Louis is accepting Statements of Qualifications from qualified independent contractors for Community Solar Outreach & Subscriber Management Consultant services in support of the City’s Community Solar Initiative, funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Equitable Energy Future Grant.

Date Issued: August 28, 2026
Submission Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Qualifications must be submitted to:
Debra Hamilton-Tidwell, City Clerk
City of East St. Louis
301 River Park Drive, 1st Floor
East St. Louis, IL 62201

For questions regarding the City’s bidding process, contact:

Tereyowna Martin, Director of Purchasing
618-600-1919
[email protected]
or
Ineater Fleming, Purchasing Manager
618-600-4704
[email protected]

Interested applicants should review the complete RFQ for qualifications, position requirements, required submission materials, and other terms.

View the complete RFQ and application information on the City of East St. Louis website:
https://www.cesl.us/Bids.aspx?BidID=228

Stormwater & Sewer Informational MeetingThe City of East St. Louis invites residents and businesses to learn more about ...
09/08/2026

Stormwater & Sewer Informational Meeting

The City of East St. Louis invites residents and businesses to learn more about the City’s Long Term Control Plan, Combined Sewer Overflows, community impacts, and infrastructure planning.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
CESL Municipal Building – 2nd Floor
301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis

The meeting is open to all residents and businesses. We encourage the community to attend, ask questions, and stay informed about these important infrastructure matters.
For more information: 618-482-6807

The City of East St. Louis has opened cooling centers to help residents stay safe during periods of high temperatures.Co...
09/02/2026

The City of East St. Louis has opened cooling centers to help residents stay safe during periods of high temperatures.

Cooling Center Hours
Date: September 2–4
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Cooling Center Locations

East St. Louis City Hall
301 River Park Drive

Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Building
6755 State Street

East St. Louis Public Library
5320 State St

Residents are encouraged to stop by any cooling center to cool down, stay hydrated, and take care of their health during the heat.

For more information, call City Hall at 618-482-6600.
Stay cool. Stay safe. Stay hydrated.

Due to HVAC system maintenance and cleaning, City Hall will be closed Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 1...
08/13/2026

Due to HVAC system maintenance and cleaning, City Hall will be closed Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 16,2026.

We look forward to resuming all services at City Hall at 8:30 am on Monday, August 17, 2026. We appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and flexibility at this time.

🚨 PUBLIC HEARING CANCELED 🚨Please be advised that the Lansdowne TIF Amendment Public Hearing, scheduled for Thursday, Au...
08/13/2026

🚨 PUBLIC HEARING CANCELED 🚨

Please be advised that the Lansdowne TIF Amendment Public Hearing, scheduled for Thursday, August 13 at 5:30 P.M., has been canceled due to the temporary closure of East St. Louis City Hall.

City Hall is temporarily closed as a precaution due to lingering concerns regarding airborne chemicals resulting from the recent industrial fire in Sauget and extreme heat conditions.

The City of East St. Louis will notify the public once a new hearing date has been scheduled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our employees, residents, and visitors.

📍 City of East St. Louis
301 Riverpark Drive
East St. Louis, IL 62201

Robert Betts, City Manager
Charles R. Powell III, Mayor

Notice of Cancellation The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Month of August has been cancelled. This notice i...
08/13/2026

Notice of Cancellation

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Month of August has been cancelled.

This notice is being shared by the Office of the City Council for the general public.

Please continue to check our website and our official page for meeting updates.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a major chemical fire in Sauget and a plume impacting the area, East St. Louis City Hall is clo...
08/12/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a major chemical fire in Sauget and a plume impacting the area, East St. Louis City Hall is closed today.

Residents within the affected area are urged to shelter in place until further notice. School District 189 is also closed.

Please stay indoors, stay safe, and follow official updates as they become available.

For updates:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18dYrkofzh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER: A shelter in place order has been issued for the area within the blue outline South of Missouri ...
08/12/2026

SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER: A shelter in place order has been issued for the area within the blue outline South of Missouri Ave between S 50th St and S 19th St in the Sauget, Cahokia Heights and East St Louis

UPDATE 5:55am - Shelter in place extended to State St in East St Louis as plume expands to the North. Map below has been updated.

UPDATE 5:40am - Hazardous material identified as Trichloroisocyanuric acid. Crews are working on plume control utilizing water. The product itself is reactive to water and crews are working to secure the runoff from this incident. The shelter in place remains in effect at this time. This product is an irritant to eyes, skin and respiratory tract and exposure should be avoided if at all possible.

SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER ISSUED

There is a fire involving a hazardous material occurring at this time. A shelter in place order has been issued for the area within the blue outline South of Missouri Ave between S 50th St and S 19th St in the Sauget, Cahokia Heights and East St Louis. An Everbridge notification has been sent to all phones in that area. Please remain in your home or business, close windows and refrain from utilizing systems which brings outside air into your home. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Address

301 River Park Drive
East Saint Louis, IL
62201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16184826600

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