Social Worker’s Professional Skills Complement Police Department Services

Sandra Rincon QMHP, MSW When police officers or firefighters respond to a call, they often find that crisis intervention for a traumatized victim, mental health assistance, or other services are desperately needed. That’s when the expertise of Sandra Rincon, the St. Charles Police Social Worker comes in. Since 2014, the St. Charles Police Department has benefitted… Read More Social Worker’s Professional Skills Complement Police Department Services

July 28, 2021August 16, 2021 City of St. Charles, Illinois

Public Service in the Spotlight in May

From police to public works and most every public position in between, May is the month that public service is in the spotlight. In 2020, COVID shined a light on the essential services public workers routinely provide. The tasks usually are not very glamorous. But public service employees often are working around-the-clock so you can… Read More Public Service in the Spotlight in May

April 27, 2021June 2, 2021 City of St. Charles, Illinois

City’s GIS Team an Integral Part of the States’ Next Generation 911 Project

Effort Led by the Illinois State Police Few of us ever leave home without our cell phone these days. But calling 911 from a cell phone may not always provide an accurate location for first responders. That’s where the more precise location data and detailed mapping made possible by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology can… Read More City’s GIS Team an Integral Part of the States’ Next Generation 911 Project

February 26, 2021 City of St. Charles, Illinois

Seasonal Needle Drop

Submitted by Loren Nagy, Natural Resources Commissioner The time of year is approaching where arborists often hear the following: “I think there is something wrong with my pine tree. Can you come and look at it? It looks sick and the needles are turning brown.” There is probably nothing wrong with your pine tree. What it probably… Read More Seasonal Needle Drop

August 27, 2020September 1, 2020 City of St. Charles, Illinois

A Day in the Life…Career Day Presentation about Government Jobs is an Eye-Opener

It’s pretty amazing how intertwined our daily lives are with the daily tasks performed by dedicated employees at the City of St. Charles. Employees serve in over 100 different positions, offering a wide variety of career choices.… Read More A Day in the Life…Career Day Presentation about Government Jobs is an Eye-Opener

April 29, 2019May 3, 2019 City of St. Charles, Illinois

Are You Cut Out for Government Work?

The reality of working in a government at any level, though, is that it is drastically different than private sector work, presenting unique challenges and pressures non-existent in the private sector.… Read More Are You Cut Out for Government Work?

February 5, 2019October 30, 2019 City of St. Charles, Illinois

St. Charles’ Solar Plant – A Year’s Worth of Production and Experience

“It has been a pleasure to help St. Charles be a leader in municipal solar in Illinois.”… Read More St. Charles’ Solar Plant – A Year’s Worth of Production and Experience

November 1, 2018July 21, 2020 City of St. Charles, Illinois

A Special Note from Fire Chief Joseph Schelstreet

“The story of the events that occurred that day speak of tragedy and unthinkable loss. However those same stories highlight the traits that we hold most dear within our chosen callings: commitment, dedication and the willingness to sacrifice personal safety for the safety of others. “… Read More A Special Note from Fire Chief Joseph Schelstreet

September 11, 2018November 5, 2018 City of St. Charles, Illinois

Practice Makes Perfect

The City’s HR department was tasked with setting up and receiving spontaneous volunteers and in a simulation drill of a tornado striking our community.… Read More Practice Makes Perfect

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 City of St. Charles, Illinois

Urban Trees: Why They Need Pruning

In an urban environment, low hanging branches that interfere with people or vehicles, or block visibility of signs must be removed to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows. … Read More Urban Trees: Why They Need Pruning

May 31, 2018 City of St. Charles, Illinois

Inside St. Charles

An assorted collection of stories, news and insights, as told by City of St. Charles, Illinois employees

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