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
“Carlson House” September’s Landmark of the Month is the Carlson House, located at 325 S. 6th Street. The brick home was built as early as 1924-1925 for Fritz and Mary Carlson. The home was built in the Prairie architectural style. Although not officially built by Frank Lloyd Wright, the design of the home is typical of the prairie style originated by Wright and copied by many… Read More Historic Landmark of the Month
The overall destruction of habitat for pollinators in general has contributed to a large decline in monarch butterfly populations. … Read More Monarchs & Milkweed
Submitted by Tom Galante, Natural Resources Commissioner The Fox River and numerous creeks, ponds, and nearby lakes bless St. Charles, the “Pride of the Fox.” Enjoying our waterways before, during, and after these days of social distancing, by fishing has been acknowledged and encouraged as a healthy and acceptable form of recreation regardless of zones… Read More Fishing Line Can Harm Wildlife
By Susan Kemph in Human Resources Thomas Jefferson said, “Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” Public service often feels like we are doing our jobs in a fishbowl, where everything we do or don’t do or do right or do wrong is noticed publicly and can affect the health, safety, and well-being… Read More Public Service Recognition Week
By Paul Hopkins, Electric Utility Engineering The current tax incentives and solar renewable energy certificates program have significantly changed the economics of rooftop solar. Currently, almost two-thirds of the total cost of the installed system is covered by these credits, in most cases. We’re happy to say that the City has seen a swell in… Read More Answers to Common Questions about Installing Solar in Your Home in St. Charles
In October, staff from the City’s Community and Economic Development Department attended the annual Deal Making Convention at Navy Pier in Chicago hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). St. Charles was just one of several municipalities that were present at the conference. The event is an opportunity to promote the City of… Read More Promoting St. Charles to Developers and Real Estate Professionals
The City and St. Charles School District are partnering on a new program this year to offer job shadows to high school students. Three non-attendance dates, November 13, January 6, and April 10, have been selected in 2019 and 2020 for students to sign up for and shadow their choice of City employees in any… Read More City/School District Partnership Will Shape the Face of the City
Happy Customer Service Week, October 7-11! It’s not a day you commonly hear municipalities celebrate, but St. Charles is not a common municipality. We have a passion for service. Of course, the nature of a job in any type of government is public service. What makes St. Charles special and unique is our commitment and… Read More Service is Essential for Everyone
“The people I work with are welcoming, willing to help and embrace me as their peer. Not only am I involved in important meetings and projects, but I am encouraged to participate and contribute in them.”… Read More The Pupils of the Pride: Interning at the City of St. Charles