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 — Moody Millington, Millington and Central — as well as designated landmarks outside those districts.
Beginning this fall, consultant MKSK, a planning and design firm with expertise in architectural survey work, will conduct the surveys, replacing studies completed 20 to 30 years ago. The updated information will help the City make informed decisions when reviewing Certificates of Appropriateness, which are required for exterior work on properties covered by the City’s historic preservation regulations.
The grant will help offset the project’s cost to the City while supporting efforts to preserve St. Charles’ historic buildings, neighborhoods and landmarks.