St. Charles is a city straddling the Fox River in Kane and DuPage counties, about 35 miles west of downtown Chicago. With a population of about 33,000, it is known for its historic downtown, strong schools in CUSD 303, and annual events like the Scarecrow Festival and Pride of the Fox RiverFest.
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All events →Apr 27CityCommittee of the Whole8:00 PMMay 1CitySt. Charles Community Garage Sale9:00 AMMay 2CitySt. Charles Community Garage Sale9:00 AMMay 2CityPublic Works Open House is May 29:00 AMMay 4CityYouth Commission Meetings7:00 PMMay 4CityCity Council Meetings8:00 PMMay 4CityCommittee of the Whole8:05 PMMay 5CityPlan Commission meetings8:00 PM
Recent News
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Police Investigate Bank Robbery At BMO Harris In St. Charles
Police Investigate Bank Robbery At BMO Harris In St. Charles Patch
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NewsAPR 22, 2026
St. Charles bank robbed Tuesday; police, FBI investigating
St. Charles bank robbed Tuesday; police, FBI investigating Shaw Local
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NewsAPR 16, 2026
Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. Charles
Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. Charles Daily Herald
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