City of St. Charles, Illinois Government

06/25/2026

Every year, the City of St. Charles tap water is tested in accordance with strict Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water regulations. Test results show City water meets or exceeds all water quality standards as listed in the Safe Drinking Act. To view the report, visit https://ow.ly/JGWT50ZgmV0.

Questions? Contact:
📞Illinois EPA: 217-785-4787
📞St. Charles Public Works: 630-377-4405 or [email protected]

06/24/2026

We're hiring an Environmental Services Laborer in our Public Works Department. Perform and assist with a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks including, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection and Water Distribution systems. Provide general labor to the Environmental Services Division.
Pay range: $32.38 - $43.17/hr
Apply online by July 5, 2026, at https://www.stcharlesil.gov/About/Jobs-with-City-of-St-Charles-IL

06/24/2026

Meeting info and agendas are available at http://stcharlesil.gov/meetings. Agendas are posted 48 hours prior to the meeting. All are welcome to attend in person, join via Zoom, or watch the recorded session on the City's YouTube channel afterward.

NOTE: City offices are closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As always, police, fire and emergency services will remain available 24/7.

06/24/2026

📍LOCATION UPDATE: Due to thunderstorms in the forecast, Dog Days at City Hall will be moved indoors to Fire Station No. 1 (112 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles), across the street from City Hall. The event is happening rain or shine from 3 to 5 p.m. today (June 24).

Join us for a free dog adoption event supporting Rover Rescue of Illinois. Meet lovable, adoptable dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes. You can also help local rescue pets by donating pet-friendly items such as treats, chew toys, towels, dog shampoo, and paper towels. Visit roverrescue.org for the full list of needed donations. We hope to see you there! 🐾

06/24/2026

LANE CLOSURE: N. 5th Ave. (Route 25) near North Ave. will be reduced to one lane from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 for a water service repair. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic, and motorists should expect delays during the work. The roadway will reopen to full traffic once repairs are completed later that day.

06/22/2026

BIKE PATH DETOUR: On Tuesday, June 23, the bike path at the intersection of Deveraux Way and Riverside Avenue (Route 25) will be closed to accommodate water utility work. A detour will be in place directing pedestrians to Riverside Avenue during the closure. The detour is expected to remain in effect for one day while the work is completed.

06/22/2026

POV: Monday mornings before the first cup of coffee.☕

This little guy was recently spotted in Langum Park by one of our Public Works crew members. We just had to share! 😀

06/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming David Petschke as St. Charles’ new Ward 3 Alderperson!

A 12-year St. Charles resident, Ald. Petschke was appointed by Mayor Hull with support of City Council, filling the vacancy created by Robert Gehm’s retirement on May 1.

David brings extensive public sector leadership and financial expertise to the role. He currently serves as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, where he has worked for nearly 14 years, and is Treasurer of the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation.

He will serve through April 2027, when the Ward 3 seat will be up for election.

Welcome to City Council, Ald. Petschke!

06/19/2026

From the City of St. Charles in conjunction with the Equity and Inclusion Commission: Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth), is a commemoration of the day in 1865 that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming “all slaves are free.” Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being signed two-and-a-half years earlier, the enslavement of people remained in effect in Texas. It was only upon the arrival of federal troops in Galveston, and a proclamation read by U.S. General Gordon Granger, declaring: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."

Historically, Juneteenth has been celebrated as a commemoration of freedom, resilience, and Black history. It was designated a federal holiday in 2021. The St. Charles Equity and Inclusion Commission wishes to honor this day by remembering and acknowledging a dark chapter of our country's history. We recognize and affirm continued efforts to demolish systemic racism still present in our country, so that all its people may share the benefits of liberty and equality.

Residents can take part in the Juneteenth Discovery Day at the St. Charles Public Library to learn more about this important day. Families are invited to drop in the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today to learn about the history of June 19, 1865, and why we celebrate. Families can participate in hands-on activities that celebrate freedom and community. https://ow.ly/Ti8z50ZeBV6

06/18/2026

**PLEASE NOTE: There was no shooting incident.**
St. Charles Police were conducting a regularly scheduled internal police training exercise inside a secure facility. The Police Department conducts these trainings multiple times throughout the year. As with similar internal trainings, advance public notice was not provided because the activity was not visible to the public. This differs from the recent FBI training at the Charlestowne mall site, which was conducted in a highly visible public setting. The radio communications associated with the training were conducted on an police department training frequency, as the use of secure communications is an integral part of realistic law enforcement training. We realize some misinformation has been shared and wanted to provide clarification to ensure that accurate information is available to the public.

**PLEASE NOTE: There was no shooting incident.**
St. Charles Police were conducting a regularly scheduled internal police training exercise inside a secure facility. The Police Department conducts these trainings multiple times throughout the year. As with similar internal trainings, advance public notice was not provided because the activity was not visible to the public. This differs from the recent FBI training at the Charlestowne mall site, which was conducted in a highly visible public setting. The radio communications associated with the training were conducted on a police department training frequency, as the use of secure communications is an integral part of realistic law enforcement training. We realize some misinformation has been shared and wanted to provide clarification to ensure that accurate information is available to the public.

***POLICE TRAINING***

The St. Charles Police Department is conducting a planned training exercise today, June 18, at Wredling Middle School in the 1200 block of Dunham Road. The exercise is expected to continue through 4:00 p.m.

This is only a training exercise. There is no emergency and no active threat to the community.