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Bicycle Safety Tips from the Police Bike Patrol Unit

Published on June 30, 2025

The St. Charles Police Bike Patrol Unit share valuable insights on how cyclists and motorists can avoid crashes during cycling's busiest season.

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New 'City Insider' Podcast is live!

Published on June 20, 2025

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

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Search for New St. Charles Police Chief Continues

Published on June 13, 2025

The national search for the St. Charles Chief of Police remains actively underway to identify the ideal candidate who will bring strong leadership to the St. Charles Police Department.

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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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