The Committee to Elect Rabchuk Mayor of St. Charles has announced a series of locations and dates for open forums to meet John Rabchuk. These forums are specifically designed to promote an open dialogue on city issues and ideas between Rabchuk and interested St. Charles residents.

The events are open to the public and are hosted by St. Charles businesses located throughout the community. Light refreshments will be served.

"A key message in my campaign is the promotion of local business and its role in the health and vitality of St. Charles, " said Rabchuk. "Open forum events provide a forum for me to listen ideas and suggestions from residents, while also promoting our retail businesses and thanking them for locating in St. Charles. I will also be prepared to answers questions concerning my vision for the city and my ideas for enhancing St. Charles that have been published on my campaign website www.rabchukformayor.com. I hope to meet as many residents as possible at these events, which I intend to continue as an integral part of my commitment for transparency in government upon my election as mayor of St. Charles."

Event locations and dates:

• Saturday, February 2 Dolce Bakery 9-11 a.m. - 131 S. First Street
• Wednesday, February 27 Kimmer's Ice Cream 5-7 p.m. - 1 East Illinois
• Wednesday, March 6, Frank's Advisory Services 7-9 PM - 1601 E. Main St. Suite A
• Saturday, March 23, McNally's 9-11 AM - 109 West Main Street
• Additional event site locations and dates will be announced in the near future.