📍 Campton Township, Campton Hills, St. Charles — explained

The boundaries between Campton Township, the Village of Campton Hills, St. Charles Township and the City of St. Charles can be tricky to understand — even for longtime residents.

With Campton Township seeking a $17.2M bond referendum for acquiring and rehabbing open spaces in the April 1 election, now felt like an ideal time to break down how these areas formed, why they remain distinct and how their unique history continues to shape local governance.

From grassroots efforts to prevent unwanted developments to a rich agricultural history, a lot’s happened since Campton Township formed in 1835. We’ll dig into that and share some maps to help you get a clear picture of where each area begins and ends.

📰 News to use

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☑️ Protecting the vulnerable: Kane County has used a $1M state grant to launch a new Human Exploitation Unit to combat human trafficking, investigate offenders and boost support for local victims.

☑️ Fresh start: Texas-based REV Entertainment will take over as owners of the Kane County Cougars, promising to build on the local team’s legacy of family-friendly baseball in Geneva.

☑️ Punishment served: Following an investigation, a Batavia man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting and impregnating a severely disabled resident at Marklund Home in unincorporated Geneva.

☑️ Cast that ballot: Early voting in Kane County has expanded to 25 locations — with some sites offering evening and weekend hours. See the full list of locations and hours.

🔒 Official complaint: A Geneva resident has asked the Illinois Attorney General to review whether city officials violated the Open Meetings Act by approving a letter without a public meeting — an allegation the mayor denies.

☑️ Chainsaw confrontation: Authorities have released bodycam footage of a December shooting at the River Glen of St. Charles senior home, where police fatally shot a chainsaw-wielding man. Officials ruled the shooting justified.

🏘️ In the community

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☑️ Memorable celebration: Folks from across the Fox Valley area descended on downtown St. Charles for an exciting St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday. See photos and learn which floats won awards.

☑️ Fleet feet feat: A 25-year-old Elburn native became the first American man to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years on Sunday.

☑️ Fueled by passion: Lifelong motorcycle enthusiast Andy Koczwara fulfilled a longtime dream by turning his personal collection of over 100 vintage bikes into the newly opened St. Charles Motorcycle Museum and Art Gallery.

☑️ Golden getaways: The St. Charles Park District’s Adult Activity Center is offering a variety of exciting trips this spring for residents 50 and older, from casino outings and culinary experiences to historical tours and live theater.

☑️ Spring planting: The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation is accepting orders for its annual Native Plant Sale through 4/15 for pickup during an in-person event happening on 5/3. Here’s where you can order.

☑️ Return of the foam: Remember when a mysterious foam appeared in Batavia’s Mahoney Creek last year? Evidently, it’s back. Officials are investigating.

✳️ New mom oasis: Not only does Zen Loft Collective in Batavia host fun, relaxing parent-and-baby yoga classes every week, they even offer childcare — check out their class schedule or ask them about it!

🎸 Live music

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Event notice: The Fox Valley Jammers Club is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a massive open jam at EvenFlow in Geneva on Tuesday (3/25), inviting the public to join for free as musicians of all skill levels take the stage.

But don’t forget — check out this weekend’s lineup.

🤝 Local biz

☑️ Time to dine: Batavia MainStreet has released the latest version of its Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide, featuring details on 35 local restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops and more.

☑️ STC prestige: The St. Charles Chamber is inviting the community to help select this year’s Charlemagne Award winner, an annual lifetime achievement honor recognizing an outstanding local business leader. See who’s nominated and vote.

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🗓️ Events & things to do

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🎟️ Weekend Wine Tasting | Fri 3/21, 4:30-7:30PM | Geneva Wine Cellars | Enjoy fine Winebow tastings while expanding your wine knowledge.

🎟️ VSW Bingo Night | Fri 3/21, 6:30PM | VSW, Batavia | Enjoy games and support locals with disabilities on World Down Syndrome Day.

🎟️ Book Discussion Event | Fri 3/21, 7:15PM | UUSG, Geneva | Photographer and designer Sharon Hoogstraten will discuss her book on the Potawatomi people.

☑️ Batavia Prom Dress Giveaway | Sat 3/22, 9AM - Sun 3/23, 3PM | Batavia Library | Local students in need can pick out a free prom dress.

☑️ Community Day @ The Commons | Sat 3/22, 10AM-1PM | Geneva Commons | Touch-a-truck for the kids plus document shredding and a blood drive.

☑️ Riverlands 6-Year Anniversary Party | Sat 3/22, 12-10PM | Riverlands Brewing, STC | Food trucks, special beers, live music and general fun — all day long.

☑️ Book Fair & Brews | Sun 3/23, 12-5PM | Sturdy Shelter Brewing, Batavia | Shop, sip and connect with 35+ local authors.

🎟️ Puppy Yoga | Sun 3/23, 11:30AM | Wet Nose, Geneva | Join Tiny N Tall Rescue for a relaxing afternoon of yoga while supporting a great cause.

🎟️ Looking Ahead: Everybody Rides | Sun 5/18 | James O’Breen Park, STC | A series of community bike rides plus a post-ride party in the park.

📸 Photo of the week

Drew Pertl's photography captures the beauty of the Tri-Cities, greater Fox Valley and beyond, offering a fresh perspective on familiar places through stunning drone and ground-level images.

Prints and licensing of his work are available on his website.

🌖 Weather snapshot

🌤️ Thursday: High 44F | Low 28F | Gusty

💨 Friday: High 56F | Low 29F | Windy AF

☀️ Saturday: High 43F | Low 32F | Chilly + sun

🌧️ Sunday: High 45F | Low 32F | A shower or 2

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