Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois, alongside event organizers and police officials, is inviting the East St. Louis community to participate in a National Night Out event aimed at strengthening relationships between residents and law enforcement.
Scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., the event will take place at 8206 State St. in East St. Louis. The free gathering will feature activities for attendees of all ages.
Community partners will distribute school supplies to students, provide food to families, and offer various activities such as competitive games, police demonstrations, and entertainment from a live DJ.
Participating organizations include Ameren Illinois, ATF, the City of East St. Louis, Community Development Sustainable Solutions (CDSS), Community Life Line, the East St. Louis Police & Fire departments, Illinois State Police, Family & Community Engagement Center of East St. Louis School District #189, Indivisible Metro East, Kaskaskia Group of the Illinois Sierra Club, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, the Metro East Organizing Coalition, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.
National Night Out is an annual campaign designed to foster community partnerships with police and promote neighborhood camaraderie.
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