Two rival bills dealing with St. Charles’ municipal property tax rate are being pushed by different city council members.

York

One measure, submitted last week by Council President Larry Muench at the request of Mayor Patti York, would increase the city rate to 92.1 cents…

It took three ballots, but Larry Muench finally edged Dave Beckering to win election as the St. Charles City Council’s president for the next year.

The council voted 5-4 on Tuesday night to elect Muench, of the 2nd Ward, to succeed…

A proposal to connect Buckskin Path with nearby Principia Street - a political football at St. Charles City Hall on and off for seven years - is front and center once again.

Ermeling

The City Council’s street committee will meet at 6…

Frank Brommelhorst, owner of Maison Rive Coin and Jewelry in St. Charles, says he’s heard stories about the economic downturn hitting Wall Street and Main Street. He didn’t expect a sort of foreclosure notice on Jolly Old St. Nick’s temporary…