Campton Hills
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Eagle Scout project restores veterans’ graves at historic Udina CemeterySep 15, 2026 1:47 pm - AJ Early, a Scout with Troop 46 in Lily Lake, led volunteers in cleaning and straightening 10 veterans' headstones at Udina Cemetery Sept. 12 for his Eagle Scout service project. Hampshire High football team players who had just celebrated a big win over Prairie Ridge the night before were among the volunteers.
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St. Charles Scarecrow Contest entry deadline extended to Sept. 22Sep 15, 2026 1:28 pm - St. Charles Business Alliance extends deadline for 2026 Scarecrow Weekend Contest entry to Sept. 22, with prizes up to $500 across multiple categories including businesses, individuals, clubs, and mechanical displays
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Batavia Rotary Club hosts fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio Oct. 10Sep 15, 2026 11:46 am - Batavia Rotary Club is looking for teams to compete in the fifth annual Trivia Night to End Polio on Oct. 10. Teams of four to eight people compete in this fundraiser to support polio eradication efforts worldwide.
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Join Kane County’s nature education program, now marking its 20th yearSep 15, 2026 10:38 am - Kane County Certified Naturalists celebrates 20 years with their 20th class starting in 2027, offering an award-winning nature education program that teaches conservation, environmental education and community service through classroom learning and field experiences.
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Kane County seeing fewer fatal opioid overdoses, as county prevention efforts continueSep 15, 2026 6:17 am - The number of fatal opioid overdoses among Kane County residents declined again in 2025, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 14-26Sep 14, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Little City’s horticulture program or how hydrangeas change color. Also, listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Regional talent pipeline: Students advance from ECC to NIU engineering degrees while gaining industry experienceSep 14, 2026 12:27 am - Joseph Rayner advanced from a teenage manufacturing intern to an application engineer at Assurance Technologies Inc. in Elgin, completing his path from Elgin Community College to Northern Illinois University's mechanical engineering program while gaining hands-on experience in various technical roles.
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Vanguard Gifted Academy opens enrollment for personalized education programSep 13, 2026 9:31 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia has opened enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering a personalized microschool model for gifted and twice-exceptional students.
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Batavia considers temporary lot as possible solution to downtown parking woesSep 13, 2026 11:24 am - Batavia aldermen will discuss Tuesday whether to turn the site of the former Shumway Foundry into a parking lot that would alleviate a shortage of spaces in the southern part of downtown.
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Batavia woman accused of stealing more than $1.5 million from two employersSep 11, 2026 5:34 pm - A Batavia woman has been charged with stealing more than $1.5 million from two former employers in West Chicago.