You're Invited to the St. Charles Fire Department Monument Dedication

Come to the Fire Department Monument Dedication ceremony Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Volunteer Plaza, 112 N. Riverside Ave. The monument memorializes previous members of the St. Charles Fire Department.

The monument was moved from its original home in Baker Park to Volunteer Plaza, the redeveloped green space across from Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue. “Moving the monument closer to the Fire Department and City buildings made sense,” said Fire Chief Joe Schelstreet. “The benches, lighting and flagpole make it an ideal spot for ceremonial assemblies. We appreciate the Park District being a good custodian of the monument for many years.”

The monument, which has the Firefighter’s Prayer inscribed on the back, had been in Baker Park since 1972.

About the City of St. Charles

Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov