The St. Charles Youth Commission is now accepting applications through May 2021 for funding requests for the 2020/21 school year. Youth groups, schools, organizations and more may apply as they seek to support and make a positive impact on the youth of our community. While 2020 and 2021 may look different than years’ past, we… Read More Youth Commission Accepting Funding Requests
“J.P. Furnald Estate” November’s Landmark of the Month is the J.P Furnald Estate, located at 213 S. 5th Street. The property was originally owned by the U.S Government and was purchased by John Thompson as part of the promotion from the Government to spur western expansion. Mr. Thompson then sold the property to Darwin Millington,… Read More 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
Mary Kate Phillips, a recent St. Charles North High School grad, received the Citizen’s Lifesaving Award from Mayor Raymond Rogina Aug. 17 for performing CPR on her 8-year-old neighbor, Brooke, who was choking. Mary Kate’s parents, as well as Brooke’s parents and representatives of the Fire Department attended the award presentation outside the St. Charles… Read More High School Grad Honored for Live Saving Actions
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