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City of St. Charles Launches Survey to Gather Feedback on Sidewalks

Published on June 10, 2025

The City of St. Charles has developed a survey to gather input from residents to help with sidewalk planning in their neighborhoods. Resident feedback will help the City decide where sidewalks are needed, where they may not be wanted, and where improvements are necessary. The survey closes July 11, 2025.

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Annual Water Quality Report Released

Published on June 05, 2025

Annual Water Quality Report shows St. Charles water meets or exceeds all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Every year, the City of St. Chares tap water is tested in accordance with strict EPA drinking water regulations. Test results show City water meets or exceeds all water quality standards as listed in the Safe Drinking Act.

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June City News

Published on June 02, 2025

The June edition of the City News resident newsletter is here! In this issue, unpack the property tax breakdown, explore this year’s Water Quality Report, take the Sidewalks survey, and learn more about the City's new podcast, debuting later this month!

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2025 Property Tax Information

Published on June 02, 2025

Here is a breakdown on your property taxes paid to the City.

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Natural Resources Commission: Create a Bird-Friendly Community

Published on May 30, 2025

As summer begins and bird activity remains high, it's the perfect time to take action to support our feathered friends. While World Migratory Bird Day was celebrated in May, the 2025 theme — Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities—reminds us that bird conservation is a year-round effort.

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Traffic Crash Involving a Child Fatality

Published on May 28, 2025

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at approximately 5:09 p.m., the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a driveway in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive for a traffic crash in which a 5-year-old child had been struck.

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2025 Street Rehabilitation Project Gets Underway

Published on May 28, 2025

The 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project is expected to begin the first week of June with utility structure point repair & replacement work in various locations around town. Concrete replacements and road work will start towards the middle of June. Nearly 13.8 miles of roadway throughout the City will be improved.

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2 Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Projects to Begin Week of June 2

Published on May 27, 2025

Two projects aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle access downtown will get underway the first week of June. Work will require lane closures and changing traffic patterns on both Main Street/IL 64 at the 1st Street Plaza north entrance, and on Illinois Street, just west of the Fox River.

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May 26, 2025 1 p.m. Main Street Lane Closures

Published on May 26, 2025

A water main break requires lane closures on Main Street while repairs are made. The closures are expected to last into next week while the road is repaired.

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Candidates for City Clerk: Apply by June 9

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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