St. Charles officials will get a first look on Monday at a new feasibility study exploring redevelopment options for a prominent downtown riverfront property: the former police station site at the corner of Riverside Avenue and State Avenue.

The site — which has been vacant since 2019 — occupies a key stretch of the east bank of the Fox River. Planners describe it as a focal point linking the recreational open space of Pottawatomie Park to the north with Main Street, City Hall, and the historic downtown district to the south. 

Consultants outlined several possible redevelopment directions for the site, ranging from public open space, entertainment, and restaurant uses to residential, hotel, and mixed-use concepts. As part of the study, they evaluated each option for market feasibility, public access, and long-term community benefit.

In the agenda memo, officials emphasized that Monday’s Planning and Development Meeting presentation is informational only (no votes will be taken) but that the study provides a framework for how one of downtown’s most visible parcels could evolve in the years ahead.

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☑️ Historic building: Batavia officials will consider a proposal to demolish the long-vacant former Ethan Allen building on Route 31 — with preservation, redevelopment, and downtown character as potential discussion points.

☑️ Project update: The developers behind the Fox Haven Square development in St. Charles shared an update on construction progress with some behind-the-scenes footage of how the restaurant and entertainment venues are coming along.

☑️ Stay vigilant: Kane County officials are warning residents about renewed phone scams in which callers impersonate law enforcement or court officials and demand money or personal information for fake jury duty or arrest warrants. Learn what to watch for.

☑️ Intersection incident: A 21-year-old Burbank woman was cited for failure to yield after a crash last week at Randall Road and McKee Street in Batavia that hospitalized three people, including one who was seriously injured.

☑️ Digital convenience: St. Charles residents can now manage their utility bills, track usage, and make payments from their phones through the city’s new mobile app.

☑️ State Street update: East State Street in Geneva will be limited to one lane in each direction this week in the general vicinity of East Side Drive. Plan accordingly.