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St. Charles residents have many opportunities to eat healthy

As the news media constantly focuses on American’s unhealthy eating habits, there is also a growing trend across the county to eat fresh foods grown locally. Residents of the Fox Valley are fortunate to have quality resources available to help them maintain healthy eating habits. From the various farmers’ markets in the area to the community supported agricultural programs provided by local farms to a new eco-friendly restaurant, there’s little excuse not to seek out healthier foods. Read more

Betsy Penny

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A wonderful person and true contributor to St. Charles Teacher.  Volunteer. Alderman. Wife. Mother. Cancer-survivor.  These are just some of the words to describe Betsy Penny. 

Transportation of the past shapes the St. Charles of today

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Gazing westward down Main Street at the vast amounts of vehicles, it is difficult to picture the streetcar tracks that once ran through downtown St. Charles.

The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce

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One of the many attributes that sets the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce apart from other Chambers is the fact that it has a variety of “business-worthy” events for Members to attend.

Park District offers End of Summer Fun

On Thursday, August 12 the United States Air Forces Band of Mid-America will be playing at the Lincoln Park Gazebo at 7p.m. and many more events. Read More

Summer Storm Flooding Prevention

With summer activities and home maintenance projects the Public Works Division suggests taking the following precautions to avoid storm flooding:

Guidelines for Draining Swimming Pools

Swimming pools are filled with chlorinated water.  Chlorinated water discharged directly to surface water (wetlands, lakes, streams, and rivers), roadways or storm sewers has an adverse impact on local water quality.