Notice is hereby given that the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled due to the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday.
Thank you for your understanding.
The City of East St. Louis, Illinois is now accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Business Retention Program, which provides rehabilitation services to eligible citizens.
Bid Submission Location:
City Clerk Office – Debra Hamilton-Tidwell (First Floor)
301 Riverpark Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62201
Copies Required: Three (3) copies of each bid
Bids Must Be: Sealed and clearly marked with the RFB number(s)
Bid Deadline:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Please see the City’s website for all bidding projects and latest posting
📢 Now Accepting Bids – Business Retention RFB 26-005-011 📢
The City of East St. Louis is now accepting sealed bids for the Business Retention Program (RFB 26-005-011).
🗓️ Bid Deadline:Tuesday, February 17, 2026⏰ By 10:00 AM
📍 Submit bids to:City Clerk’s Office (First Floor)301 River Park DriveEast St. Louis, IL 62201
All bids must be sealed and include the RFB number on the envelope. Three (3) copies are required.
🔗 Click here to see the latest postings and bidding opportunities:👉 https://www.cesl.us/bids.aspx
For additional details and requirements, please review the full RFB documentation on the City’s website.
Please share with interested contractors and partners.
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— City of East St. Louis
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CodeRED provides critical alerts and updates directly to your phone, email, or text—helping you stay informed during emergencies such as:• Severe weather• Road closures• Public safety incidents • Community emergencies• CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow)
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The City of East St. Louis is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB 25-153–157) under its Business Retention Program. The purpose of this request is to contract with qualified contractors to provide rehabilitation services to citizens.
Bid Requirements:
All bids must be sealed
Three (3) copies of each bid are required
RFB number(s) must be clearly marked on the sealed bid
Bid Deadline:
January 29, 2026, by 10:00 AM
Submission Location:
Office of the City Clerk – Debra Hamilton-Tidwell
First Floor
301 River Park Drive
East St. Louis, IL 62201
Program Questions:
Raven Lewis, Program Manager – rlewis@cesl.us | (618) 600-7113
Alvin Parks, Director of Community Development – aparks@cesl.us | (618) 698-0973
Bidding Process Questions:
Tereyowna Martin, Director of Purchasing – tmartin@cesl.us | (618) 600-1919
Ineater Fleming, Purchasing Manager – ifleming@cesl.us | (618) 600-4704
Please visit the City’s website for additional bidding opportunities and documents.
— City of East St. Louis
The City of East St. Louis would like to share an additional energy assistance resource available to Illinois residents through Warm Neighbors Cool Friends, a program supported by the Energy Assistance Foundation.
While many households apply for LIHEAP, some residents may not qualify due to income limits. Warm Neighbors Cool Friends is designed to assist moderate-income households who may still experience financial hardship and need help paying energy bills.
Funding for the program comes from voluntary contributions made by Ameren, its customers, and coworkers. In December, Ameren provided a $2 million contribution to strengthen the assistance available to Illinois customers.
Residents interested in learning more or applying for assistance are encouraged to visit the program’s website:
🔗 https://www.warmneighborscoolfriends.org
— City of East St. Louis
The City of East St. Louis has released the 2026 City Council and Committee Meetings Schedule.
The schedule includes meeting dates and times for the following:
City Council Meetings
Public Works Committee
Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
Community Development Committee
All meetings are held at City Hall, located at 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis, Illinois, unless otherwise announced.
Residents are encouraged to review the full schedule below. Additional notice will be provided for any special meetings, schedule changes, or meetings that fall on a holiday.
The City of East St. Louis is accepting sealed bids for the Business Retention Grant Program, which provides repair services for eligible business owners.
Bid Deadline: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, by 10:00 AM
Submit To: City Clerk’s Office (First Floor)
301 Riverpark Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62201
Requirements:
Three (3) copies of each sealed bid
RFB number must be included on each bid
For program questions, contact Raven Lewis (rlewis@cesl.us) or Alvin Parks (aparks@cesl.us).
For bidding questions, contact Tereyowna Martin (tmartin@cesl.us) or Yvette Fleming (ifleming@cesl.us).
Contractors: Bid Opportunity — Senior Rehabilitation Program (RFB 25-124–142)
The City of East St. Louis is seeking qualified contractors to provide home repair services for our Newly Reactivated Senior Rehabilitation Program.
Key Details
Due: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2025 by 11:00 AM
Submit to: City Clerk’s Office, 1st Floor, 301 River Park Dr., Attn: City Clerk Debra Hamilton-Tidwell
Required: Sealed bids, 3 copies, and include the applicable RFB number(s) on your submission
Bid packets & full instructions: 👉 www.cesl.us/bids.aspx
Questions
Program: Alvin Parks (aparks@cesl.us) or Dialla Burrage (dburrage@cesl.us)
Bid process: Tereyowna Martin (tmartin@cesl.us, 618-600-1919) or Ineater “Yvette” Fleming (ifleming@cesl.us, 618-600-4704)
Please share with contractors who may be interested. Let’s keep improving homes for our seniors!
City of East Saint Louis 2025 Committee & Council Meetings’ Schedule
📢 City of East St. Louis: Progress As Promised – 1 Year Review
Over the past year, Mayor Charles R. Powell III, City Council, City Manager Robert Betts, and the dedicated staff at City Hall have worked tirelessly to move our city forward. From infrastructure improvements and economic development to public safety and community engagement — we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together. 💼🏗️🚓💡
📄 View the full “Progress As Promised” report here:
🔗 https://www.cesl.us/DocumentCenter/View/1560/CESL-Updated-Progress-Report—March-2025-Cover
Swipe through the highlights below and see the impact for yourself! 👇
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