Did you know…
  • There are top quality schools in St. Charles.
  • St. Charles’ official population according to the 2003 Special Census is 31,834.
  • 48% of City employees live in St. Charles.
  • St. Charles offers paid internships to college students in many of its departments.
  • Over 60,000 people attend the annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival.

  • All supervisors participate in a joint leadership training initiative with Batavia and Elgin.

  • Police and fire departments are both accredited.

  • St. Charles operates its own electric utility.

  • The local Blue Goose Supermarket just relocated to a brand new facility as part of the 1st Street Redevelopment Project.