The City of St. Charles Home Rule Sales Tax on “General Merchandise” will increase from 1.0% to 1.5% effective July 1, 2023. The .5% increase, or 50 cents on $100, will provide a consistent, dedicated revenue stream to fund ongoing improvements to City roads and related infrastructure. This sets the new total General Merchandise rate for the City at 8.5%.
Nine members were appointed to the newly formed Equity & Inclusion Commission at the June 5, 2023, City Council Meeting. The new commissioners were recommended for appointment by Mayor Lora Vitek and will serve staggered terms.
Name | Term Expires |
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John Fitzgerald | April 30, 2024 | |
Erica Johnson | April 30, 2024 | |
Trudy Nichol | April 30, 2024 | |
Utility rate adjustments for City of St. Charles water, sewer, and electric utility customers were approved at the May 1, 2023, City Council meeting and become effective on the utility bills issued in June. At the meeting, a 6% increase in water rates and sewer rates was approved. The City recommended no adjustments in the electric rates.
The offices of the Kane County State's Attorney and Kane County Sheriff recently launched the Child Exploitation Unit, aimed at stopping the distribution of child pornography and online exploitation of children.
The Unit was created in collaboration with the St. Charles Police Department, which is providing office and technology space where a computer forensics expert can analyze electronic devices for evidence of crimes committed.
The City of St. Charles 2023-2027 Strategic Plan officially was adopted by the City Council at the January 17, 2023 City Council
meeting. View the plan here.
The Strategic Plan establishes the City’s new mission statement, vision statement, and guiding principles, which embody the
character of the community. The plan identifies four strategic priorities:
Are you a fan of HGTV's House Hunters? (Who isn't?!) In an episode that originally aired Jan. 31, 2023 at 9 p.m., St. Charles is the
featured destination for a couple moving from Chicago. Besides seeing the three homes they toured in St. Charles, the program
really showcased our beautiful downtown and scenic river.
Netflix has announced Nov. 10 is the release date for the movie The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton. A pivotal scene in the movie was filmed at the beautiful Hotel Baker and in downtown St. Charles last March. Start planning your watch parties now!
St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek today announced she is revisiting the review process for concepts submitted to redevelop the former St. Charles Police Station site at 211 N. Riverside Avenue.
The City of St. Charles is developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that will produce recommendations to improve walkability and cycling around St. Charles. The Plan will incorporate feedback from the community and key stakeholders, as well as members of the general public.
The May City News is out with information about the west side Community Clean Up (formerly Spring Clean Up), budget news, the State of the City event, new business, Brush Collection schedule, new job opportunities, and more. Read it here.
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