Campton Hills
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‘Nurtured by Nature’ outdoor wellness sessions offered in Kane CountyAug 15, 2026 11:11 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers “Nurtured by Nature,” a free monthly wellness program combining gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and mindful hiking through local forest preserves.
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Explore the Extension Idea Garden at free community event Aug. 30Aug 15, 2026 10:45 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host a free Extension Connection Community Day on Aug. 30 at Kane County Idea Garden in St. Charles, featuring activities for all ages focused on environment, gardening, food, and wellness.
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Low-interest loans available for July storm damage in Kane, DuPage countiesAug 15, 2026 9:28 am - Residents in Kane and DuPage counties who had damage and losses from the storms that occurred July 2-4 can apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Man accused of stalking Batavia resident he saw on social mediaAug 14, 2026 3:10 pm - Batavia police have arrested a man accused of spying on someone he noticed on social media.
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Cat cafe planned for downtown BataviaAug 14, 2026 3:08 pm - A cat cafe, where patrons can visit with adoptable felines, plans to open in downtown Batavia.
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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyAug 14, 2026 6:58 am - More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
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New Geneva Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at city operationsAug 12, 2026 4:07 pm - The city of Geneva is launching Geneva Academy, a free seven-week program running Wednesdays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28, offering 15 residents behind-the-scenes access to local government operations through tours, activities, and meetings with department leaders from various city divisions.
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Kane County Board OKs roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for next year’s budgetAug 12, 2026 1:27 pm - Kane County is looking at a roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for 2027 as its county board’s efforts to clamp down on cash reserve spending and solve the county’s budgetary woes continue.
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Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and moreAug 12, 2026 10:03 am - Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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As Army Corps study stalls, future still uncertain for Fox River dams: ‘It’s just going to run its course’Aug 12, 2026 7:02 am - The Fox River has been the subject of intensive study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has been evaluating the possibility of removing some of the dams along the river. But the study has been paused due to federal funding issues, leaving towns uncertain about what will happen to the dams in their communities.