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Vision for 2026: Progress, Service, Community
Vision for 2026: Progress, Service, Community
In 2026, the City's focus is simple: support residents and staff, strengthen City services and create a thriving environment for businesses. Here’s a look at what’s ahead.
Leaf Collection Program temporarily suspended
Leaf Collection Program temporarily suspended
Stickered yard waste is collected from April through November on your regularly scheduled refuse day. Brush is collected on specific dates from April through November; Leaves are collected on specific dates October through December.
Resident Newsletter - 'City News'
January 2025 Issue
January 2025 Issue
January 2026 City News is here! Kick off the new year with the latest from the City of St. Charles. Discover the City’s vision for the future, learn about our new alert system for timely updates, get important info on federal immigration operations, and more.
December 2025 Issue
December 2025 Issue
The December 2025 City News is out! Inside: A 2025 Year in Review, the latest on curbside leaf collection, Christmas Tree pickup reminder, holiday lights recycling info, a revamped Charlestowne Mall redevelopment page, and more.
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November 2025 Issue
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July 2025 Issue
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June 2025 issue
SPECIAL EDITION: May 2025
SPECIAL EDITION: May 2025
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April 2025 Issue
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January 2025 issue
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December 2024 issue
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Project Hub: Charlestowne Mall Redevelopment
Project Hub: Charlestowne Mall Redevelopment
Charlestowne Mall Redevelopment
Watch: Community Resources Event recording
Watch: Community Resources Event recording
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Utility Billing Office closed Nov. 13 & 14, 2025
Utility Billing Office closed Nov. 13 & 14, 2025
Utilities provided by the City of St. Charles include electric, water, and sewer. Pay your utility bill, set up a new utility account, or transfer service.
Federal Immigration Operations and the Illinois TRUST Act
Federal Immigration Operations and the Illinois TRUST Act
Episode 3: Remembering the Pheasant Run Fire & Alderpersons Bongard, Muenz talk Ward 2 - City Insider | Podcast on Spotify
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Podcast
Episode 3: Remembering the Pheasant Run Fire & Alderpersons Bongard, Muenz talk Ward 2 - City Insider | Podcast on Spotify
Progress Map: St. Charles Leaf Collection
Progress Map: St. Charles Leaf Collection
Episode 1: Mental Health for First Responders & Mayor Hull's First Days in Office - City Insider | Podcast on Spotify
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Podcast
Episode 1: Mental Health for First Responders & Mayor Hull's First Days in Office - City Insider | Podcast on Spotify
St. Charles Police Issue Scarecrow Weekend Traffic Advisory
St. Charles Police Issue Scarecrow Weekend Traffic Advisory
Bike Policy
Bike Policy
Request For Proposals - Building 8 St Charles - IL
Request For Proposals - Building 8 St Charles - IL
Don’t let embers spark a fire this fall - City Of St. Charles, IL
Don’t let embers spark a fire this fall - City Of St. Charles, IL
Commissions and Boards: Current Vacancies
Commissions and Boards: Current Vacancies
Video: 9/11 St. Charles Fire Department Remembrance Ceremony
Video: 9/11 St. Charles Fire Department Remembrance Ceremony
Suicide Prevention Month - Warning Signs
Suicide Prevention Month - Warning Signs
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
'City Insider' podcast Episode 2: Development in St. Charles & Alderpersons talk Ward 1
Podcast
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Podcast
'City Insider' podcast Episode 2: Development in St. Charles & Alderpersons talk Ward 1
Elderday Center Wish List
Elderday Center Wish List
Resources for Seniors
Resources for Seniors
Fire Department Open House is Sept. 6
Fire Department Open House is Sept. 6
2025 Street Rehabilitation Project
2025 Street Rehabilitation Project
Press Release: Second Bomb Threat Reported at Q-Center in St. Charles
Press Release: Second Bomb Threat Reported at Q-Center in St. Charles
2024 Fire Department Annual Report
2024 Fire Department Annual Report
2024 Police Department Annual Report
2024 Police Department Annual Report
Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA)
Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA)
Power Supply Options Report
Power Supply Options Report
Kirk Road Traffic Alert
Kirk Road Traffic Alert
UPDATE: Body of Missing Kayaker Recovered This Morning
UPDATE: Body of Missing Kayaker Recovered This Morning
Thinking About Solar? Know the Rules First
Thinking About Solar? Know the Rules First
2025 Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing - Route 25
2025 Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing - Route 25
St. Charles Solicitor Reminder
St. Charles Solicitor Reminder
New Police Chief, Daniel J. Likens, to be appointed Sept. 2
New Police Chief, Daniel J. Likens, to be appointed Sept. 2
Press release: New City Clerk appointed
Press release: New City Clerk appointed
Video: Bicycle Safety Tips from the Police Bike Patrol Unit
Video: Bicycle Safety Tips from the Police Bike Patrol Unit
2025 July 4th Fireworks / City Offices Closed
2025 July 4th Fireworks / City Offices Closed
UPDATE: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA)
UPDATE: Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA)
IL-64 work by IDOT in St. Charles begins July 1
IL-64 work by IDOT in St. Charles begins July 1
Government Services to vote on Prairie Street Project
Government Services to vote on Prairie Street Project
'City Insider' podcast Episode 1: Mental Health for First Responders
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Podcast
'City Insider' podcast Episode 1: Mental Health for First Responders
Police Chief Search Update - June 16, 2025
Police Chief Search Update - June 16, 2025
2025 Sidewalk Survey
2025 Sidewalk Survey
St. Charles Financial Reporting Earns Award 39th Consecutive Year
St. Charles Financial Reporting Earns Award 39th Consecutive Year
Pride Fest 2025
Pride Fest 2025
Two Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Projects to begin
Two Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Projects to begin
New Whole Foods Market in St. Charles to Open June 25
New Whole Foods Market in St. Charles to Open June 25
News
Candidates for City Clerk: Apply by June 9
Candidates for City Clerk: Apply by June 9
Susan Hanson has declined to take the office of City Clerk that she had won in the April 1, 2025 election after relocating outside of St. Charles. At the May 19, 2025, City Council Meeting, Mayor Clint Hull appointed former Clerk Nancy Garrison as Interim Clerk until a permanent appointment is made.
Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony & full schedule
Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony & full schedule
Recognize Memorial Day 2025 in St Charles with cemetery ceremonies, a parade down Main Street, and a memorial service. City Offices are Closed for the Memorial Day holiday.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
2025 Street Rehabilitation Project Map
2025 Street Rehabilitation Project Map
Tree Planting Ordinance
Tree Planting Ordinance
Pedal toward a better commute during Bike to Work Week
Pedal toward a better commute during Bike to Work Week
Swearing-in Ceremony & final meeting of outgoing City Council
Swearing-in Ceremony & final meeting of outgoing City Council
2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget - City of St. Charles
2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget - City of St. Charles
Parking Maps
Parking Maps
Public Service Recognition Week 2025
Public Service Recognition Week 2025
April 19 Structure Fire – 530 S. 16th St.
April 19 Structure Fire – 530 S. 16th St.
Building Fire at 975 N. 5th Ave.
Building Fire at 975 N. 5th Ave.
Fox Haven Square is underway!
Fox Haven Square is underway!
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Subscribe to news alerts!
Article - 'EMS: Intubation: Blades, Bougies and Video Laryngoscopy'
Article - 'EMS: Intubation: Blades, Bougies and Video Laryngoscopy'
Forward Together: The City's Vision for 2025
Forward Together: The City's Vision for 2025
Restraint of Animals Required ordinance
Restraint of Animals Required ordinance
Police Chief James Keegan Resigns
Police Chief James Keegan Resigns
Meetings
Government Meetings & Minutes
Government Meetings & Minutes
City Services & Projects
Riverside Culvert Replacement Project
Riverside Culvert Replacement Project
Bikeways and Trails Points of Interest Map
Bikeways and Trails Points of Interest Map
Brush Pick Up Program
Brush Pick Up Program
Leaf Collection Progress Map
Leaf Collection Progress Map
Community Restitution Program
Community Restitution Program
Jobs
Work for the City
Work for the City
Our employees are a big part of what keeps St. Charles running smoothly—and always moving forward. We want you to join our team!
Job Opportunity: Chief of Police
Job Opportunity: Chief of Police
Application Instructions: To Apply: click blue box "CLICK HERE TO APPLY!". Application page: click "Upload Resume" (red box): attach resume (PDF File
Video | Hear from our Employees
Video | Hear from our Employees
Want to know what our employees say about working for the City of St. Charles? Watch and find out why they are Proud to Be STC! The City of St. Charles offer...
Video | Work at the St. Charles Police Department
Video | Work at the St. Charles Police Department
Videos
Behind the Badge: 2024 Public Safety Training Center Open House
Behind the Badge: 2024 Public Safety Training Center Open House
Top 4 Winter Fire Safety Tips
Top 4 Winter Fire Safety Tips
Winter is a time to savor warmth and comfort, but it also brings unique fire safety concerns. From candles and space heaters to hidden fire hydrants, winter ...
Winter Fire Safety: Shovel Out Your Fire Hydrant
Winter Fire Safety: Shovel Out Your Fire Hydrant
After a snowfall, it's important to shovel out your fire hydrant while clearing your driveway and sidewalks. Watch this winter fire safety video with St. Cha...
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St. Charles Interactive Ward Map
St. Charles Interactive Ward Map
Social Media Policy
Social Media Policy
Warming Centers in Kane County
Warming Centers in Kane County
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