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St. Charles City Council Adopts Committee of the Whole Model

Published on January 08, 2026

The St. Charles City Council is transitioning to a Committee of the Whole structure for its standing committees. This will take effect Feb. 2, 2026.

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January 2026 City News

Published on January 06, 2026

January 2026 City News is here! Kick off the new year with the latest from the City of St. Charles. Discover the City’s vision for the future, learn about our new alert system for timely updates, get important info on federal immigration operations, and more.

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Vision for 2026: Progress, Service, Community

Published on January 05, 2026

In 2026, the City's focus is simple: support residents and staff, strengthen City services and create a thriving environment for businesses. Here’s a look at what’s ahead.

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1/5/26 Update: Water Main Break

Published on January 05, 2026

Water main break near 1545 W. Main Street.

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Natural Resources Commission: Tree Checklist for Cold Weather

Published on January 05, 2026

Even though the leaves have fallen from your deciduous trees, it pays to give them a quick cold weather check-up so they can have a healthy springtime. Here is a list for your winter tree care:

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Natural Resources Commission: Salt Smart!

Published on January 05, 2026

Use salt responsibly through “Salt Smart” practices to protect local waterways and ecosystems.

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Información sobre operaciones federales de inmigración

Published on December 18, 2025

Seguimos recibiendo consultas de la comunidad sobre las operaciones federales de inmigración en St. Charles y sus alrededores. Ante todo, queremos asegurarles que la seguridad de la comunidad es nuestra máxima prioridad.

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Holiday Season Reminders

Published on December 17, 2025

Christmas Tree pick up and holiday lights recycling reminders.

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Federal Immigration Operations Information

Published on December 16, 2025

We are sharing this information to help answer the questions we’ve received about federal enforcement, the TRUST Act, and the legal boundaries the City and Police Department operate within these situations.

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2025: The Year in Review

Published on December 01, 2025

St. Charles continues to be a vibrant city where residents love to live and businesses thrive. Here is a look back at some of the City’s highlights of 2025.

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Snow Parking Bans

Published on November 26, 2025

Snow is in the forecast. Our crews will be out plowing so parked cars should be moved from the street to help the plows properly clear the snow.

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City Insider Episode 3 revisits historic Pheasant Run fire

Published on October 30, 2025

In Episode 3, City Insider revisits one of the most significant events in St. Charles, Illinois, history: the devastating 2022 fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort.

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