St. Charles Business

More talk, more questions, more ideas for Charlestowne Mall

By Dave Heun
Jan 14, 2022 6:00 AM - As developers advance proposals for the Charlestowne Mall site and push for a TIF district, columnist Dave Heun believes St. Charles needs to keep a Plan B in mind.
St. Charles officials weigh mixed-use plans for largely vacant Charlestowne Mall

By Eric Schelkopf
Jan 13, 2022 10:36 AM - 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.
Thoughts on some of the Tri-Cities' businesses that opened, closed or seemed in limbo for 2021

By Dave Heun
Jan 7, 2022 8:10 AM - Columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at some of the Tri-Cities' shops and restaurants that opened, closed or seemed stuck in limbo in 2021, sharing his thoughts along the way.
Charlestowne Mall redevelopment plans continue to draw concerns from officials

By Eric Schelkopf
Jan 6, 2022 8:52 AM - St. Charles plan commissioners continue to voice concerns about a proposal to redevelop the largely vacant Charlestowne Mall on the city's east side.
St. Charles aldermen oppose requiring customers to show proof of vaccination

By Eric Schelkopf
Jan 4, 2022 8:29 PM - 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.
First Street near plaza in downtown St. Charles to remain closed to vehicular traffic

By Eric Schelkopf
Dec 27, 2021 11:48 AM - Following the success of the outdoor dining program on First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles, First Street next to the plaza will remain closed to vehicular traffic indefinitely.
Seven offbeat new businesses that emerged in the suburbs in 2021

By Eric Peterson
Dec 27, 2021 6:27 AM - Entrepreneurs continued to innovate ways to find suburban customers during the second year of a pandemic, resulting in the opening of some atypical new businesses in 2021.
Double Take Consignment store sets up shop in downtown St. Charles

By Eric Schelkopf
Dec 13, 2021 12:48 PM - Double Take Consignment opened this month in downtown St. Charles. The store at 122 W. Main St. is already seeing brisk business.
Double Take Consignment shop opens in downtown St. Charles

By Dave Heun
Dec 10, 2021 12:01 AM - "I want people to add my store to their local consignment shopping list," says Tammi Rojek. She recently opened a second Double Take Consignment shop in St. Charles to complement the one she operates in Crystal Lake.
Warm up this winter with seasonal brews from suburban breweries

By Samantha Nelson
Dec 10, 2021 11:53 AM - You might turn to eggnog or mulled wine to warm up during the holiday season, but seasonal beers are becoming an increasingly popular winter tradition. And some suburban breweries are getting in on that trend.

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Population: 33,327
Year Incorporated:1834
Zip Codes:60174, 60175
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