St. Charles residents packed the City Council chambers Monday night to hear about two redevelopment proposals for the former St. Charles police station site along the Fox River.
St. Charles aldermen are weighing whether razing the majority of the largely vacant Charlestowne Mall to make way for 560 apartments and townhouses, a hotel and new restaurants and retail along East Main Street is the best plan for the site.
St. Charles aldermen on Monday made it clear they do not support requiring people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter restaurants and other businesses in the city.
St. Charles aldermen on Monday made it clear they do not support requiring people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter restaurants and other businesses in the city.
Posted5/4/2021 5:30 AM
A new era began Monday night in St. Charles with the swearing in of Mayor Lora Vitek, four new aldermen, a new city clerk and a new treasurer.
The first city council meeting for the group featured the approval of Finance Director Chris Minick as the interim city administrator to replace retiring Mark Koenen, who provided one of the many emotional farewell speeches of the night. Minick s appointment becomes effective May 15.
Vitek, who served one term as Ward 4 alderman, becomes the second female mayor in St. Charles history after Sue Klinkhamer served from 1997 to 2005. I m honored to be elected as the mayor of St. Charles for many reasons, she said. As only the second female mayor of the city, I m hoping I can set a good example for other women to develop confidence, drive and fearlessness to take a risk when it comes to seeking political, community or other leadership positions. I support you and welcome you to explore opportunities available throu