St. Charles Illinois

Next Phase of Fox River Dam Removals About to Begin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given municipalities until January 30, 2026 to decide if they want the Corps to continue studying dam removal.

Cable Piano Factory Bridge: A Brief History

Workers asked the City of St. Charles in 1902 to build a pedestrian bridge across the Fox River so they could more easily get to work at the Herman D. Cable Piano Factory.