City of East St Louis

City of East St Louis City of East St. Louis

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.

EMMAFEST is returning to East St. Louis!Join the community for the 6th Annual EMMAFEST Family Fun Festival on Saturday, ...
08/11/2026

EMMAFEST is returning to East St. Louis!

Join the community for the 6th Annual EMMAFEST Family Fun Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Jones Park, 2920 Argonne Drive.

The parade begins at 11:00 AM, followed by the festival from 11:30 AM–5:30 PM, featuring food, music, family activities, FREE rides and FREE admission.

Bring the family and enjoy a day of fun and community in East St. Louis!

EMMAFEST 2026 Information:
https://emmafest.org

Saturday, October 3 | Jones Park | Parade at 11 AM

NOTICE: Tonight’s 6:00 PM City Council Meeting will not be live-streamed.Residents are welcome to attend the meeting in ...
08/06/2026

NOTICE: Tonight’s 6:00 PM City Council Meeting will not be live-streamed.

Residents are welcome to attend the meeting in person at East St. Louis City Hall, 301 River Park Drive.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing those who are able to attend.

Parade of Stars: 1886 Lincoln School MuseumThe East St. Louis Historical Society invites residents, alumni, families, hi...
08/04/2026

Parade of Stars: 1886 Lincoln School Museum

The East St. Louis Historical Society invites residents, alumni, families, history enthusiasts, and community supporters to attend the annual Parade of Stars in support of the 1886 Lincoln School Museum.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Doors Open & Registration: 12:00 PM
Location: SIU East St. Louis Campus
Building D, Auditorium

This event will celebrate the history and legacy of the 1886 Lincoln School Museum and support ongoing preservation, educational programming, and restoration efforts.

Event highlights include:

Historical Society exhibits
Membership registration
Vendor marketplace
Food trucks
Community donation opportunities
Stage performances
DJ
50/50 raffle
Table games
Photography and videography

Admission is any donation. All donations will go toward the 1886 Lincoln School & Museum.

For more information, visit www.estlhistoricalsociety.org or contact Jerome King at 202-321-8400.

Be part of our legacy and help preserve East St. Louis history for future generations.

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

Website

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