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
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
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?
In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, here’s what some of our employees had to say about why they serve our community, and what service means to them.… Read More Why We Serve
“Elected officials should always be willing to listen to the people they represent, and the people should have confidence that they can ask questions of their leaders, and receive prompt, clear, and honest answers. Thankfully in St. Charles, the City government is made up of many individuals committed to doing just that.”… Read More What it Means to Serve my Hometown, Where Government is as it Should Be
“Historically, the lowest voter turnout has been for your locally elected officials like your mayor, aldermen, and city clerk. These elected officials, however, have the most direct impact on your lives.”… Read More Which Candidate in the Next Election Will Impact You the Most? Hint: It’s Not Trump or Clinton