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Mayor Clint Hull Appoints Interim City Clerk Qualified Candidates Appl

Published on May 20, 2025

Susan Hanson has declined to take the office of City Clerk that she had won in the April 1, 2025 election after relocating outside of St. Charles. At the May 19, 2025, City Council Meeting, Mayor Clint Hull appointed former Clerk Nancy Garrison as Interim Clerk until a permanent appointment is made.

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St. Charles Financial Reporting Earns Award 39th Consecutive Year

Published on May 20, 2025

City of St. Charles financial reporting practices have earned recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). For the 39th consecutive year, the City of St. Charles’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting

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Building Fire 1360 Brook St.

Published on May 19, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a building fire on the exterior deck of a third-floor apartment located at 1360 Brook St. at approximately 5:55 pm on Friday May 16th, 2025. The first unit arrived on scene three minutes after dispatch of a fire alarm, reporting visible fire to the third-floor deck and upgraded the alarm.

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Special Election Edition of City News!

Published on May 16, 2025

Check out this Special Election Edition City News with "get-to-know-you" interviews with the newly elected officials, a fun "SNL"-style intro video featuring St. Charles' new Mayor & City Council, and a fond farewell tribute to outgoing Council members.

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Riverside Avenue is Reopened!

Published on May 16, 2025

Riverside Avenue and the Fox River Trail once again are open as the to Riverside Culvert Replacement Project at Moore and Riverside avenues wraps up.

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St. Charles to Host Memorial Day Activities May 26

Published on May 14, 2025

Parade Down Main Street Steps Off at 10 a.m.
New This Year: Community Invited to Walk in the March of Honor Other activities include cemetery ceremonies, a memorial service, and a community breakfast fundraiser.

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5/13/25 Power Outage

Published on May 13, 2025

11:45 a.m. UPDATE: Power has been restored.
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We are aware of a power outage on May 13, 2025. Crews have been dispatched.

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St. Charles City Clerk-elect unofficially withdraws from candidacy

Published on May 09, 2025

St. Charles City Clerk-elect Susan Hanson has declined to take office
after winning an uncontested race in the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election.

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Budget for the new fiscal year - Utility Rates Set

Published on May 08, 2025

The City's budget for the new fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, is just over $221 million. This includes all operational costs to provide essential services — many of them 24/7 for 33,000 residents and more than 2,000 businesses — including police and fire protection, streets and public works services, and utility services for electric, water, and sewer.

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