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
Secure Social Media Accounts from Cyberthieves
Take a few moments to review your social media security, to ensure you’re only sharing what you intend.… Read More Secure Social Media Accounts from Cyberthieves
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
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
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
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
Why We Serve
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
Ethics in City Government the Focus of Recent Employee Training
It is the duty of all City employees to behave in an ethical manner and is a reasonable expectation from citizenry that we should fulfill this responsibility. … Read More Ethics in City Government the Focus of Recent Employee Training
E-government Tools Help the City Work E-fficiently
We have embraced technology with e-government tools that help us increase productivity, operate more efficiently and be more environmentally friendly.… Read More E-government Tools Help the City Work E-fficiently
Training Keeps City Employees Ready and Able to Do their Jobs
It is imperative that City employees receive regular training to enhance their knowledge and skills in their areas of responsibility, as well as to stay abreast of changing federal, state, and local laws that will impact how they do their job.… Read More Training Keeps City Employees Ready and Able to Do their Jobs