Police News, Fire News, and other Safety-Related News
The DuPage Medical Group Fox Valley Marathon will be held Sunday, September 19, from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. The Marathon will begin in St. Charles on the Illinois Street bridge. The run continues south to Aurora before returning to the finish line back in St. Charles.
Several roadways in St. Charles will be affected by the Marathon:
On 08/17/21, the St. Charles Police Department received a report of a theft at Jimmy Johns Restaurant, 3841 E. Main Street. Employees at the business reported they had placed a jar on the counter by the cash register in order to collect money to fundraise for a sick co-worker. Employees reported that on 08/10/21, a male subject had entered the restaurant and stole the jar containing the money from the counter.
As Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer near, the St. Charles Police Department is partnering with law enforcement throughout the state to stop impaired driving and help save lives.
The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign will run through the early-morning hours of Sept. 7. During this period, motorists in St. Charles can expect to see stepped-up impaired driving patrols and seat-belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat-belt usage rates are at their lowest. Speeders and distracted drivers should also be aware.
On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 12:00am, SCPD officers responded to the 0-99 Block of N. 3rd Street for the report of an armed robbery which had just occurred.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing near 101 S. Randall Road on Thursday, August 19, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 11:00 A.M. and finish by 12:00 P.M. the same day. Residents may experience rust in the water during or immediately after the testing procedure. The water is safe; however you may want to refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 103 N. 11th Avenue on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 8:00 A.M. and finish by 9:00 A.M. the same day.
Mayor Lora Vitek, acting as Liquor Control Commissioner, enforced local liquor ordinances for two local businesses cited for selling alcohol to a minor.
The citations were considered at a July 27, 2021, hearing before the St. Charles Liquor Control Commission. The Commission considers alcohol, tobacco, and massage license issues.
Effective Aug. 30, 2021, the State of Illinois requires masks to be worn indoors by all individuals, both vaccinated and unvaccinated. Masks are required for everyone inside City buildings, including at all public meetings.
On August 20, from 5 a.m. to noon, St. Charles Police Officers hosted a fundraiser benefitting Special Olympics Illinois at two Dunkin’ locations in St. Charles.
Thanks to all who came out to show their support!
7/27/21 5 PM UPDATE: We have credible information to believe that the suspect has left the immediate St. Charles area. The Elgin Police Department continues to investigate. Anyone with information should call the Elgin Police Department at 847.289.2700.
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