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St. Charles is a wonderful family-oriented community and has earned its reputation as the Pride of the Fox! International employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks responsive government (founded 1834), and significant architecture create a quality city to live and raise a family. Named one of the region's "Top 10" by the Chicago Tribune, St. Charles is vibrant and charming, our downtown is well known for fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational opportunities, unique shopping, and a lively nighttime personality. The first Street Redevelopment Project will add 60,000 s.f. of retail, 120 housing units, and a 300 car parking garage.

Located 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, the City is the center of Kane County, mid-way between Elgin and Aurora. St. Charles has a land area of 15.9 square miles. State highways 25, 31, 38 and 64 cross St. Charles, as do county thoroughfares Randall and Kirk Roads. Other amenities: Kane County Cougars baseball team, a Class A affiliate of the Florida Marlins; Fox Valley Ice Arena (home to the Freeze NAHL hockey team); 2 Community Centers (Baker and Pottawatomie Park); Norris Recreation Center; multiple cinemas; bowling alley; 62,500 s.f. sports center;7 fitness centers; the St. Charles Belle and the Fox River Queen Paddlewheel Riverboats; canoeing on the Fox River; Farmer's Market (June-Oct); and many other entertainment and recreational opportunities. For more information on recreational events, visit the St. Charles Community Web Site.

St. Charles supports the arts with the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center (980 seat theater and art gallery), 3 community theaters, 3 art schools, 15 area galleries or studios, 4 dance schools and 3 music schools. The St. Charles Public Library offers books, audio books, cd's, dvd's, online searchable catalog, interlibrary loan service, technology center, and more. The Library has programs for all ages and is open 7 days a week, year-round. The St. Charles Park District maintains 1,400 acres of park land with 56 parks. The Park District offers 2 swimming pools, miniature golf, canoe and pedal-boat rentals, 2 skate parks, 7 tennis courts, 2 community centers, a sports complex, and , numerous year-round recreational activities for all ages. Located in St. Charles are four 18-hole golf courses (2 private and 2 public) and one public 9-hole course (Park District); 18 additional courses are located within 10 miles. Special events include the St. Patrick's Day Parade; Fine Arts Show in May; Bloomington Gold Corvette Show, Pride of the Fox River Festival and Mid-America Canoe Race in June; the 4th of July Celebration and Kane County Fair in July; Serendipity in August; the Scarecrow Festival in October; and the Holiday Homecoming and Electric Christmas Parade in December. The Kane County Flea Market is held once a month, year round. For more information, contact the St. Charles Convention and Visitor's Bureau at (630) 377-6161. Over 1,750 businesses employ over 22,000 people consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities, in addition to other goods and services. They are assisted by a vibrant Chamber of Commerce, a full-service Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the award-winning Downtown St. Charles Partnership. Fine dining, live theater, 1,269 hotel rooms, 3 shopping districts, Scarecrow Festival, Riverfest, the Fine Art Show, the Kane County Flea Market, 120 miles of bike paths in Kane County, world-class training/meeting facilities, and a welcoming business community are just some of the reasons this picturesque city on the Fox River is a destination for travel, shopping, and entertainment. The Charlestowne Mall retail district, Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center, DuPage County Airport, and Charlestowne Medical Center surround a 715-acre Business Park on our east side. To the west, our busy Randall Road corridor is home to the Kane County Fairgrounds, the Kane County Judicial Center, and retailers such as Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse and Meijer Superstore. District 303 Schools- 12 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools, 2 High Schools, 1 Special Education Parochial/Private- Illinois Math and Science Academy ? Aurora, K-12, St. Patrick's Catholic Grade School: K-8, St. Charles Academy; Christian Elementary: K-4, Fox River Christian School: preschool-8; Bridges Montessori (2): preschool-2; St. Mary's School: preschool-8; 14 day care facilities in St. Charles. 2 Year Accredited Public Community Colleges Elgin Community College  - 10 miles north - Elgin, IL Waubonsee Community College (13 miles south - Aurora, IL 4 Year Institutions Closest schools serving St. Charles are: Aurora University/Aurora; Northern Illinois University/Dekalb; Judson College/Elgin; National-Louis/Wheeling. Business Meeting/Training Centers ACT - 25,000 s.f., 13 class rooms for up to 1,000. Call (630) 762-6826 for more information. Q Center - 150 acres, 112 class rooms for up to 2,000. Call (630) 377-3100 for more information.

City of St. Charles  
St. Charles - Community Website  
Chamber of Commerce  
Visit St. Charles 
St. Charles Public Library 
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa Hotel 
Knights of Columbus 
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish
Father John Corapi
Park District 
Q Center Conference Center and Facilities
Scarecrow Festival 
Zanies Comedy Club 



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