City of St. Charles
Recent News About City of St. Charles
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Creating a bird-friendly community: Tips from St. Charles Natural Resources Commission
As summer arrives and bird activity peaks, the St. Charles Natural Resources Commission encourages communities to support bird conservation efforts.
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City of St. Charles Government Services Committee met May 27
City of St. Charles Government Services Committee met Tuesday, May 27
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City of St. Charles City Council met May 28
City of St. Charles City Council met Wednesday, May 28
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Prairie State sales taxes: St. Charles residents paid 20th-largest sum per municipality in 2024
St. Charles residents paid just under $32.2 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.
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Child dies after being struck by vehicle in St. Charles driveway
On May 27, 2025, at around 5:09 p.m., the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments responded to a traffic crash in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive.
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St. Charles begins street rehabilitation project in June
The City of St. Charles is set to commence its 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project in early June.
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Downtown pedestrian improvements start in June; expect lane closures
Two pedestrian improvement projects are set to begin in downtown the first week of June, focusing on enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access.
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Downtown pedestrian projects start in June with lane closures
Two pedestrian improvement projects are set to commence in downtown during the first week of June, aiming to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access.
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Lane closures on Main Street for emergency water main repair
East and westbound traffic on Main Street/IL Rt. 64 will be limited to one lane in each direction from 11th to 13th Streets starting at 1 p.m. on May 26 due to an emergency water main repair.
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St. Charles receives top award for financial reporting for 39th year
The City of St. Charles has once again been recognized for its financial reporting practices by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
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Mayor appoints interim city clerk after elected candidate declines
Susan Hanson, who won the City Clerk position in the April 1, 2025 election, has decided not to assume office due to relocating outside of St. Charles.
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Fire damages apartment deck in St. Charles; no injuries reported
The St. Charles Fire Department responded to a building fire at 1360 Brook St. on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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Riverside Avenue reopens after completion of culvert replacement project
IL-25/Riverside Avenue has reopened to traffic, and the Fox River Trail is accessible once again for pedestrians and cyclists.
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City news offers special election edition updates
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: St. Charles residents paid 23rd-largest sum per muncipality in March
St. Charles residents paid just under $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in March.
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St. Charles plans new Memorial Day tradition with 'March of Honor
St. Charles is set to commemorate Memorial Day on May 26 with a series of events aimed at honoring those who have served the nation.
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Motor vehicle accident causes power outage; service restored
Power was restored following an outage on May 13, 2025.
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St. Charles seeks new city clerk after elected official declines post
St. Charles City Clerk-elect Susan Hanson, who ran unopposed in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election, has chosen not to take office.
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City of St. Charles Government Operations Committee met May 5
City of St. Charles Government Operations Committee met Monday, May 5
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City of St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission met May 7
City of St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, May 7