City News

Media Cameras

City News Feed

St. Charles Fire Department to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Published on August 29, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department is holding its annual 9/11
Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., on Sept. 11, 2025, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. The ceremony honors first responders who put duty before self to rescue victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks and remembers those who lost their lives that day.

Tagged as: , City News

St. Charles: Proud to be a Tree City USA

Published on August 28, 2025

St. Charles became a Tree City in 1998 and has successfully kept that designation ever since.

Tagged as: , Environment

Bird City designation promotes safer spaces for birds, people

Published on August 28, 2025

St. Charles earned the Bird City community designation through the initiative of the St. Charles Natural Resources Commission with the support of City Council, the Audubon Society, St. Charles Park District and Kane County Forest Preserve District, making our city a safe haven for birds.

Tagged as: , Environment

'City Insider' Podcast Ep. 2 on Development: Listen Now!

Published on August 27, 2025

'City Insider,' the City of St. Charles' podcast limited series, explores the human side of public service through real conversations with City staff and elected officials.

Tagged as: , City News

Hydrant Flow Testing - August 26, 2025

Published on August 18, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 675 Sidwell Court on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The test will begin at approximately 8:00 A.M. and finish by 9:00 A.M. the same day.

Tagged as: , City News

Hydrant Flow Testing - August 20, 2025

Published on August 18, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 2340 Dean Street on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The test will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M. and finish by 11:00 A.M. the same day.

Tagged as: , City News

Hydrant Flow Testing - August 20, 2025

Published on August 18, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 35 Hunt Club Drive on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The test will begin at approximately 9:00 A.M. and finish by 10:00 A.M. the same day.

Tagged as: , City News

Detached Garage Fire 1126 W. Main St.

Published on August 14, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a garage fire located at 1126 W. Main Street at approximately 4:09 pm. The first unit arrived on-scene approximately 3 and a half minutes later and reported an active fire on the exterior of the detached garage.

Tagged as: , City News

Fire Department Open House is Sept. 6

Published on August 13, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an Open House at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue, on Saturday, September 6, from noon to 3 p.m. in celebration of Fire Prevention Week.

Tagged as: , City News

Second Bomb Threat Reported at Q-Center in St. Charles

Published on August 08, 2025

At 8:32 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, the St. Charles Police Department responded to a report of a second potential bomb threat at the Q-Center hotel and convention complex, 1405 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles.

Tagged as: , City News

St. Charles Police investigating bomb threat at Q-Center

Published on August 06, 2025

At approximately 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, the St. Charles Police Department responded to a report of a potential bomb threat at the Q-Center hotel and convention complex at 1405 N. 5th Ave. in St. Charles. St. Charles Police and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad conducted a thorough search and no device was found.

Tagged as: , City News

August City News

Published on August 01, 2025

The August edition of City News has arrived! You'll find updates on the new Police Chief, Prairie Street resurfacing project, the 2024 Police and Fire Annual Reports, IMEA power contract discussions, and much more!

Tagged as: , City News

Was this page helpful? * (required)

Help us improve this site

Yes

Maybe

How can we improve this page?

Email address

Type the characters you see in the image below * (Required)

Generate new imageRead aloud

Please enter the text in the image