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

Sustainable Gardening

Submitted by Natural Resources Commission Student Comm. Daniella Taylor Growing a garden is an easy way for you to be sustainable and grow delicious foods. However, sometimes in an effort to be more efficient with our gardens, we forget to keep sustainability in mind. There are many small changes you can make in order to… Read More Sustainable Gardening

June 29, 2021July 28, 2021 City of St. Charles

Green Grilling

by Natural Resources Student Commissioner Daniella Taylor As spring fades to summer, people are anxious to dust off their grills and gather for a BBQ with their family and friends (COVID safe of course). While sustainability might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your annual 4th of July BBQ,… Read More Green Grilling

May 21, 2021June 2, 2021 City of St. Charles

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

Historic Landmark of the Month

“The Beckstrom House” October’s Landmark of the Month is the Beckstrom House, located at 512 Indiana Street. The house was built in 1904 in the Homestead Style architecture. The home possesses typical features of the Homestead style, such as the rectangular plan and simple gabled roof. As with many Homestead structures, this house has wood frame construction, including clapboard siding. Overall, the house has been unaltered on the outside and… Read More Historic Landmark of the Month

September 29, 2020October 6, 2020 City of St. Charles

D303 High School Internship Program A Win-Win

I was so impressed with the work these students are doing and a bit jealous that I wasn’t afforded such an opportunity when I was in high school oh so many years ago. … Read More D303 High School Internship Program A Win-Win

May 31, 2019October 30, 2019 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

Special Remarks by Mayor Raymond Rogina on Veterans Day

30 of our employees, or about 10% of our work force, are either vets or active duty service members. We are very proud of that. … Read More Special Remarks by Mayor Raymond Rogina on Veterans Day

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 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

Labor Day Celebrates Our Nation’s Workers

Labor Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the history of the American labor movement and the contributions it made through labor laws that protect workers. We all benefit from these efforts as employees whether we are represented by a union or not.… Read More Labor Day Celebrates Our Nation’s Workers

August 29, 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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