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Fatal Traffic Accident

Involving a Motor Vehicle and a Bicycle

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 9:08 p.m., St. Charles Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1300 block of W. Main Street (Illinois Route 64) for the report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival officers learned that the accident involved a motor vehicle and a bicyclist. Initial investigation showed that a 2021 Jeep Wrangler was traveling east in the left eastbound lane of W. Main Street. A bicyclist was traveling west in the center dual turn lane. The bicyclist then turned left directly in to the path of the Jeep Wrangler.

Fire Department Open House Oct. 14, Noon to 3 p.m.

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week

The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue on Saturday, October 14, from Noon to 3 p.m. for Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

All are invited to stop by the Open House, talk with the firefighters, and learn about fire safety. Several activities will be held throughout the day including:

Fire Department Open House is Oct. 14

The St. Charles Fire Department is hosting an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue on Saturday, October 14, from Noon to 3 p.m. for Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention”. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

Stop by the Open House, talk with the firefighters, and learn about fire safety. Several activities will be held throughout the day including:

St. Charles Police Release Labor Day Traffic Grant Numbers

The St. Charles Police Department conducted additional traffic enforcement over the course of the weekend preceding and including Labor Day. These extra patrols were held in conjunction with the nationwide Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The St. Charles Police joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois with their effort.

Fire Extinguisher Safety

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. But they do have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely. Here is what you need to know about choosing and using a fire extinguisher.

Remember to Check Your Fire Extinguisher for:

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