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.
Kane County State’s Attorney Mosser, Sheriff Hain, Coroner Russell applaud free Narcan distribution at Lighthouse Recovery in St. Charles. Read the full press release here.
The City of St. Charles has issued a 15-Day Notice of Intent to Sue for Demolition of the former Pheasant Run Resort property as a matter of public safety. This action comes after the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the site on Aug. 19, 2023, the second such incident on the site in 15 months. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.
The St. Charles Police Department has begun the process of testing Body Worn Camera devices, which will last for the next several months. Select patrol officers will be wearing the cameras during their shifts to learn about their functionality and evaluate a few different Body Worn Camera systems and vendors. State law mandates that an agency with a population the size of the city of St. Charles will need to implement its Body Warn Camera system by January 1, 2025. The St.
For the past few years, the City has received complaints about an unpleasant odor emanating from the Smithfield Processing Plant on the east side of the City. City staff and leadership have been working with representatives from the facility who are enacting measures to mitigate the odors.
As part of the City’s promise to keep tabs on the progress of the company’s efforts, Smithfield representatives were invited to present at a recent public meeting where they outlined the issues causing the smells and their plan to combat them.
City of St. Charles financial reporting practices have earned recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). For the 37th consecutive year, the City of St. Charles’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. It recognizes the City of St. Charles for showing a spirit of full disclosure in clearly communicating the City’s financial picture as of the end of the fiscal year.
The City of St. Charles is thrilled to announce that Whole Foods Market will be opening its doors at the former Blue Goose Market site in downtown St. Charles.
A new five-year contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems was approved at the June 19, 2023, City Council Meeting. New rates go into effect July 1, 2023 for City of St. Charles residents.
Stickers purchased prior to July 1, 2023 are valid through July 31, 2023, so residents can use their current supply. After July 31, if residents still have unused stickers they can exchange them at the Utility Billing Office, 2 E. Main Street.
2023 Refuse Rates
The City of St. Charles Home Rule Sales Tax on “General Merchandise” will increase from 1.0% to 1.5% effective July 1, 2023. The .5% increase, or 50 cents on $100, will provide a consistent, dedicated revenue stream to fund ongoing improvements to City roads and related infrastructure. This sets the new total General Merchandise rate for the City at 8.5%.
Nine members were appointed to the newly formed Equity & Inclusion Commission at the June 5, 2023, City Council Meeting. The new commissioners were recommended for appointment by Mayor Lora Vitek and will serve staggered terms.
Name | Term Expires |
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John Fitzgerald | April 30, 2024 | |
Erica Johnson | April 30, 2024 | |
Trudy Nichol | April 30, 2024 | |
