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As a salute to healthcare workers, first responders, and all essential workers who continue to perform their jobs daily, the chimes in the Municipal Building Tower will play inspirational songs every day at noon.

“Our unique Municipal Building Tower is a distinguished symbol of St. Charles,” said Mayor Raymond Rogina. “I am glad the tower chimes can spread a message of thanks and hope to those who keep our community safe and running, even in this most difficult time for our city.”

Lt. David Chmelar and Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Tinsley of the St. Charles Fire Department have been honored as 2020 Everyday Extraordinary Firefighter Heroes by the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois. Each year, the organization honors individuals for acts of bravery, dedication, and service to the community.

City of St. Charles financial reporting practices have earned recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Two financial reports—the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the streamlined Popular Annual Financial Report—have received awards from the GFOA.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

May 14, 2020

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Today, Mayor Raymond P. Rogina, who also serves as St. Charles Liquor Control Commissioner, executed two emergency orders in an effort to support St. Charles restaurants and pubs during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. On March 16, Governor J.B. Pritzker mandated restaurants and bars close for onsite consumption through March 30 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The following guidelines from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission were issued March 19, 2020.

As result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated future impacts of this world crisis, the St. Charles City Council, in an emergency meeting held March 18, 2020, officially declared a local state of emergency and granted emergency authority to Mayor Raymond P. Rogina.