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Saint Charles proclaims Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrates 50 years of girls sports and honors four 'Made in Saint Charles' businesses
Summary
Mayor Laura Vitak proclaimed Feb. 17–23, 2025, Random Acts of Kindness Week in Saint Charles and the council marked the city's 50th anniversary of girls scholastic sports; the St. Charles Business Alliance presented 2024 Made in Saint Charles awards to four local businesses.
Mayor Laura Vitak read a proclamation declaring Feb. 17–23, 2025, Random Acts of Kindness Week in Saint Charles, urging residents to "spread a little kindness" beyond the designated week. Michelle, identifying herself with the nonprofit Random Acts Matter, told the council the group will place orange yard signs and banners around town and encouraged residents to perform small acts of kindness; she also summarized research on health benefits tied to performing or observing kind acts.
The council also marked the 50th anniversary of girls' scholastic sports since the passage of Title IX. The proclamation noted Title IX was signed into law on June 23, 1972, and that St. Charles High School began offering sanctioned girls sports in the 1973–74 school year; the proclamation said the number of girls' sports at St. Charles High School has grown from about 6 sports with roughly 50 athletes to 17 sports with more than 500 athletes. Event organizers invited the public to legacy events culminating with a St. Charles East vs. North girls basketball game on Jan. 31.
Representatives of the St. Charles Business Alliance presented the 2024 Made in Saint Charles awards. The winners announced were CDM Coffeehouse (Dennis and Celeste Walker), Brown Butter Bakery & Cafe (Dawn Phillips), Deer Donuts (Sue Park) and Kimmer's Ice Cream (Kimberly and Isaac Gates). The alliance noted this is the program's third year and invited attendees to find videos and profiles of winners at www.stcalliance.org/stcmakers. Event staff and volunteers were recognized by name during the presentation.
Votes at a glance: - Omnibus vote: Motion to approve the omnibus consent agenda was moved by Alderman Bessner and seconded by Alderman Werbell. Roll call recorded all present members as "yes." Outcome: approved. - Adjournment to executive session: Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded; roll call recorded all present members as "yes." Outcome: approved; council recessed to executive session after committee reports.
No formal public-comment items were recorded in the transcript for these agenda items; the proclamations and awards were ceremonial and did not require council action beyond adoption of the proclamations and presentation of awards.
