The Den newsletter
Chick-Fil-A: Plans call for a new Chick-Fil-A in the former Chili’s Restaurant, 3795 E. Main Street. City Council final approval is expected in October. The existing building will be demolished, with construction of the new building expected to start in 2024.
Target: Target’s $6.5 million remodeling project at its store at 3885 E. Main Street is well underway. So keep an eye out for that to be finished.
If you know of someone who needs assistance with keeping their sidewalk or driveway clear, pitch in and help them out. If there is a fire hydrant close to your property, remember to help our firefighters by shoveling snow in a three-foot radius around the hydrant to keep it quickly accessible in case of emergency.
As we look forward to warmer weather it is important to remember that keeping smaller ditches and streams free of debris can dramatically improve the flow of water from low lying areas. This includes the clearing of obstructions such as fallen trees, leaves and beaver dams. Please note: It is illegal to dump materials into waterways and violators may be fined.
With a new year, comes new opportunities. For us, that means simplifying the way we deliver our news to you.
We have an active subscriber base whom we email our monthly online news to each month. And we have listened to your suggestions on how to improve it. Over the last several months of 2021, we streamlined our online news format to make it easier for you to scroll through topics and get to the news you want more quickly. We also added more graphics to make it more visually engaging.
We can expect an increase in coyote sightings through February as young coyotes leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own. Coyotes also are more willing to venture out of their rural or wooded habitats and into residential areas in search of food and shelter in winter months.
While coyotes are unlikely to attack humans, they can become more aggressive if they find an area that suits their needs and they want to defend it. Tips for keeping coyotes from settling in your neighborhood:
Water main breaks are common in the colder weather. To report a water main break, call the Public Works Department at 630.377.4405. If it is after hours, you will be prompted to leave a voice message in the Drinking Water mailbox. Include your phone number and address and the public works staff member on call will get back to you.
St. Charles generally has not experienced wide spread damage due to flooding. However there are local flood hazard areas throughout Kane County. Flooding from the Fox River, Ferson Creek, State Street Creek, 7th Avenue Creek, and Norton Creek usually can be forecast in advance. But flash flooding along these rivers and numerous tributaries to these waterways may occur suddenly and unexpectedly.
Wind Chill Advisory
Wind chill temperatures could pose a threat with prolonged exposure.
Wind Chill Warning
Wind chill temperatures could be hazardous to life with prolonged exposure.
Winter Weather Advisories
Accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle and sleet are expected. Be careful; Winter Weather Advisories could lead to life-threatening situations.
We’ve only seen a few flakes so far, but once the snow falls, our Public Works Department is ready.
Since before the leaves began falling, Public Works has been busy winterizing equipment, getting the plows ready, stocking up on salt and de-icing supplies, planning snow routes and 24-hour crew shifts. Staff also attend “snow session” trainings to prepare for the City’s quick response to winter weather safety.
Some safety tips for holiday decorating outside:
