Pay Your Utility Bill
There are several easy ways to pay your utility bill:
- Online
- By phone - Call toll free 24/7 at (844) 443-9794
- With credit/debit cards or echeck
- Use PayPal, Venmo, and Amazon Pay
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Work for St. Charles
Our employees are a big part of what keeps St. Charles running smoothly—and always moving forward.
- Click here for a list of the latest job opportunities.
- Want to know what it's like working at the City? Click here to see our recruitment video.
Festivals & Events in St. Charles
St. Charles offers a variety of events all year long that attract visitors, support our local businesses, and build community spirit. Visit our Special Events page for a listing of major events in St. Charles.
Portions of 1st St & Walnut Ave Closed
Additional Outdoor Dining Space in Downtown St. Charles
A portion of 1st Street in downtown St. Charles closed to vehicle traffic to accommodate additional outdoor public seating. Picnic tables and chairs were placed on the closed section of 1st Street as well as on the plaza space east of 1st Street. Access to the 1st Street parking structures remains. A similar plan was put in place last year to help restaurants and bars during statewide COVID-19 mitigations.
Visitors Cultural Commission is Soliciting Requests for Funding
Requests Due April 22, 2022
The City of St. Charles Visitors Cultural Commission is soliciting requests for funding from organizations that support and promote tourism, culture, history, and the arts in St. Charles. The following eligibility guidelines will be used to determine which organizations will be recommended for funding. Organizations must:
Sign Up for CodeRed Alerts
Emergency Notifications
The City of St. Charles participates in the Kane County CodeRed emergency alert system. Sign up for CodeRed alerts here http://www.kcoem.org/pages/codered.aspx.
City of St. Charles Financial Reporting Earns Award
For 36th Consecutive Year
City of St. Charles financial reporting practices have earned recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). For the 36th 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.
Coronavirus Updates and Information Resources
Masks No Longer Required in City Buildings or at Public Meetings
Effective Feb. 28, 2022, the State of Illinois no longer requires masks to be worn indoors.
Vaccine Information
Visit KANEVAX.ORG to schedule an appointment at a vaccination site in Kane County, or call 855-4-KANEVAX (855.452.6382).
Think St. Charles! Shop Local
There are more than 2,000 business here in St. Charles. Browse through the many options of retail, service, entertainment, and natural attractions listed in the St. Charles Business Alliance Destination Guide and St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory.
Report an Electric Outage 24/7 to 866-444-0016
City of St. Charles Electric Utility customers report an electric outage 24/7 to the above hotline. Please note: Call the outage hotline not the main City number or Public Works Department to report an outage. More information, including details for registering a phone number to receive updates is at www.stcharlesil.gov/power-outages
