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St. Charles fall hydrant flushing begins Oct. 5

Published on September 22, 2026

The City of St. Charles is flushing hydrants beginning Oct. 5 and continuing through Nov. 6.

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Water Main Flushing - September 23, 2026

Published on September 21, 2026

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 410 South Kirk Road on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The test will begin at approximately 10:30 A.M. and finish by 12:00 P.M. the same day.

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Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15

Published on September 15, 2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. In St. Charles, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning reports that more than 12% of the city's population identifies as Hispanic.

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Natural Resources Commission column: Leave the Leaves

Published on September 14, 2026

As fall approaches, learn why leaving fallen leaves in your yard can benefit your garden, wildlife, and the environment—and help reduce reliance on gas-powered leaf blowers.

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City awarded $28K grant to support historic preservation efforts

Published on September 14, 2026

The City has been awarded a $28,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and State Historic Preservation Office to support updated architectural surveys of properties in the City’s three historic districts.

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Citywide Mosquito Spray Scheduled for Sept. 11

Published on September 09, 2026

West Nile-positive mosquitoes were identified in St. Charles and the surrounding area. In the interest of public health, St. Charles is conducting a citywide mosquito spray after dark on Sept. 11, weather permitting.

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S. 3rd Street Road Closure Scheduled for Sept. 14 -16

Published on September 04, 2026

As part of the City of St. Charles’ 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project, fire hydrant, watermain, and valve replacement work will take place at the intersection of S. 3rd Street and Indiana Street, Sept. 14 through Sept. 16.

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St. Charles Fire Department to host annual Open House on Sept. 12

Published on September 02, 2026

The annual St. Charles Fire Department Open House will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Fire Station No. 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles.

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September 2026 City News

Published on September 01, 2026

The September edition of City News has arrived! Discover information about the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremony, Fire Department Open House, Fireworks Display, Jazz Weekend, and more!

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Road Closure & Parking Restrictions for Sept. 3 Fireworks

Published on August 26, 2026

The End-of-Summer & Labor Day Celebration is September 3, 2026, featuring the fireworks and evening activities originally scheduled for July 4. Several temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect.

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25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Published on August 12, 2026

The St. Charles Fire Department invites the community to attend its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St., adjacent to the Municipal Building north parking lot.

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Hydrant Flow Testing - August 13, 2026

Published on August 11, 2026

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing in the area of 2000 Lincoln Highway on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The test will begin at approximately 11:00 A.M. and finish by 12:00 P.M. the same day.

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