Articles filed under Campton Township
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A look back at those we lost this year in Fox Valley this yearDec 26, 2014 12:00 am - We said goodbye to several notable Fox Valley residents in 2014. Three women were murdered, allegedly by relatives. A child died while seeking a thrill. A longtime civic...
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Campton Hills leader explains why police chief should goDec 17, 2014 4:30 am - Campton Hills Village President Patsy Smith on Tuesday outlined her case as to why she wants the village's police chief dismissed when his contract expires later this mo...
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Battle lines drawn in Campton Hills election challengeDec 10, 2014 4:30 am - The battle lines are being drawn for the April election of trustees and village president in Campton Hills. The Campton Hills Electoral Board Tuesday night hashed out r...
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Campton Hills administrator back on the jobDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - Campton Hills trustees are butting heads with Village President Patsy Smith over personnel issues. Trustees voted 5-1 in a special meeting Tuesday night to immediately r...
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Creative gifts abound at Fine Line holiday saleDec 01, 2014 10:00 pm - The holiday season shines at Fine Line Creative Arts Center's show and sale, set for Dec. 5-13 in St. Charles. This annual juried event showcases 75 members' artistic ta...
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Fire damages Campton Hills houseNov 27, 2014 12:00 am - A late-night fire caused an estimated $200,000 damage to a house and its contents in the 6N900 block of Crestwood Drive in Campton Hills Thursday morning. No one was hom...
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How bad will our winter be? A caterpillar can tell you.Oct 22, 2014 1:00 am - Memories of last year's icy winter are etched in our minds. Many are wondering what's in store this winter. Look no further than the woolly bear caterpillar. Like Punxsu...
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Campton Township annual Prairie Fest offers outdoor funSep 16, 2014 1:01 am - After the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, the city's fire department recording secretary wrote a letter to his cousin. "It's awful," began Hiram Amick's letter to the Corron...
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Head out to a fall festival this SaturdaySep 14, 2014 11:00 pm - Several fall festivals set for this weekend in the Fox Valley offer a variety of ways to welcome the new season. Each festival has a different focus - history, healthy l...
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The sandhill crane: A restoraton success storySep 13, 2014 6:00 am - Imagine that the robin was an endangered species. If one landed in your yard, it would be pretty exciting. Or, what if the cardinal were a rare bird? The sight of a bri...