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