In honor of St. Charles' 175th anniversary, we’re calling on current and former residents to share with us their stories, memories and photos of the city’s past 175 years.

We want to honor where St. Charles has been and how it became what it is today. As the people who have kept the city going and growing all of these years, we’re depending on you to help us tell the city’s story.

Have a memory of what St. Charles was like way-back-when that you would like to share with other residents? A photo or story that represents what the city was like when you were growing up?

Share your memories and photos of the St. Charles you remember and have come to love by e-mailing cbrokamp@mysuburbanlife.com, or by mail to 3755 E. Main St., Suite 170, St. Charles, IL 60174.

We’ll be compiling submissions in a commemorative section celebrating the milestone to publish later this year.