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Huffman retires as deputy chief of St. Charles police department
Steven Huffman, deputy chief of administration of the St. Charles Police Department, announced his retirement, effective Aug. 21.
City of St. Charles
The city of St. Charles government includes Mayor Donald P. DeWitte and 10 aldermen who serve on the city council. Current members are Dan Stellato, Jon Monken, Rita Ann Payleitner, Clifford Carrignan, Raymond Rogina, William Turner, James E. Martin, Jo Krieger, Maureen Lewis and Ed Bessner.
Recent News About City of St. Charles
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St. Charles to celebrate Municipal Building's 75th anniversary Sept. 12
The city of St. Charles said it will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its Municipal Building on Sept. 12.
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St. Charles conducts liquor license compliance checks
All inspected businesses found to be in compliance with state liquor laws.
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St. Charles water main project to stretch into fall
The city of St. Charles said Tuesday that its water main project on North Fifth Avenue has been delayed due to the scope and complexity of the project, weather delays and unforeseen circumstances. The project had been scheduled to be completed in September; completion now has been pushed back to later this fall.
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St. Charles residents should beware 'utility rebate' scammer
St. Charles residents have reported that an individual is traveling door-to-door, asking homeowners if they received their "utility rebates," then is asking for their banking information. It's a scam.
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Illinois Street to be closed for construction
The city of St. Charles has announced that Illinois Street, between First Street and Riverside Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
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St. Charles Police conduct successful road-safety crackdown initiative
During a recent three-day period that included Halloween, the St. Charles Police Department directed a heightened-safety effort through the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket traffic-safety programs.
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St. Charles Zoning Board of Appeals meeting Thursday night
The City of St. Charles Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Council Chambers, 2 E. Main St.
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St. Charles Tree Commission meeting Thursday night
The St. Charles Tree Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the City Hall Council Committee Room, 2 E. Main St.
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St. Charles traffic crackdown yields DUI arrests, speeding tickets
The St. Charles Police Department recently finished a 14-day traffic-enforcement crackdown effort.
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St. Charles Building Board of Review meeting Wednesday night
The City of St. Charles Building Board of Review will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Council Committee Room at City Hall, 2 East Main Street.
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St. Charles 708 Community Mental Health Board's annual meeting Feb. 25
The St. Charles 708 Community Mental Health Board said it will consider requests for funding for the 2016-2017 fiscal year during its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 25 in the St. Charles City Council Chambers, second floor of the Municipal Center, 2 E. Main St.
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St. Charles Plan Commission to discuss Prairie Center application
The City of St. Charles Plan Commission will discuss the concept-plan review application for the Prairie Center on the site of the closed St. Charles Mall during the commission's meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in City Council Chambers, 2 E. Main St.
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St. Charles leaders trumpet seventh year of tax levy kept as is
St. Charles can once again boast that the tax levy for residents remains flat. With City Council recently opting to keep the levy as is, the city’s taxes have now stayed at the same relative level every year since 2009.
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St. Charles officials to unveil new strategic plan Tuesday night
With the current update to its long-term strategic plan now complete, the City of St. Charles is now ready to reveal its vision to the public.