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Hydrant Flow Testing - December 26, 2025

Published on December 23, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 270 Pheasant Run Drive on Friday, December 26, 2025. The test will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M. and finish by 11:00 A.M. the same day.

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Información sobre operaciones federales de inmigración

Published on December 18, 2025

Seguimos recibiendo consultas de la comunidad sobre las operaciones federales de inmigración en St. Charles y sus alrededores. Ante todo, queremos asegurarles que la seguridad de la comunidad es nuestra máxima prioridad.

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City of St. Charles Holiday Hours and Reminders

Published on December 17, 2025

City offices will be closed Dec. 24 & 25, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

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Federal Immigration Operations Information

Published on December 16, 2025

We are sharing this information to help answer the questions we’ve received about federal enforcement, the TRUST Act, and the legal boundaries the City and Police Department operate within these situations.

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December City News

Published on December 03, 2025

The December 2025 City News is out! Inside: A 2025 Year in Review, the latest on curbside leaf collection, Christmas Tree pickup reminder, holiday lights recycling info, a revamped Charlestowne Mall redevelopment page, and more.

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2025: The Year in Review

Published on December 01, 2025

St. Charles continues to be a vibrant city where residents love to live and businesses thrive. Here is a look back at some of the City’s highlights of 2025.

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Snow Parking Bans

Published on November 26, 2025

Snow is in the forecast. Our crews will be out plowing so parked cars should be moved from the street to help the plows properly clear the snow.

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City Insider Episode 3 revisits historic Pheasant Run fire

Published on October 30, 2025

In Episode 3, City Insider revisits one of the most significant events in St. Charles, Illinois, history: the devastating 2022 fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort.

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'City Insider' Podcast Ep. 3 on Pheasant Run Fire: Listen Now!

Published on October 30, 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.

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From the Natural Resources Commission: Mink Sighting along Fox River!

Published on October 29, 2025

In October, a keen-eyed resident strolling along the Fox River reported an unusual sighting: a North American mink darting among the riverbank rocks.

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St. Charles Issues Request for the Final Parcel of the 1st street Dev.

Published on October 16, 2025

The City of St. Charles is inviting developers to submit proposals for a prime lot in our vibrant downtown district. The parcel is located at the northeast corner of Illinois Street and 2nd Street/IL Route 31 and is the final piece of the successful First Street Redevelopment Project. The City is looking for a project that complements the surrounding area while bringing fresh ideas to the table —

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City of St. Charles Launches New Utility Billing App

Published on October 09, 2025

The City of St. Charles has launched a new mobile app that gives City utility customers easy, on-the-go access to their utility bill information — right from a smartphone or tablet.

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