Campton Hills, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Campton Hills is a village
in Kane County, Illinois
and is a far western suburb of Chicago. The population of the village is estimated to be between 11,000 and 12,500.
The village was established on May 14, 2007 by incorporating
20.3 square miles of Campton and Plato townships. The incorporation followed an April 17 referendum in which 55 percent of voters approved incorporation. Several areas on the village's boundaries disconnected within the first year of incorporation, taking advantage of less restrictive requirements imposed by state statute during that period. As of August 2009, the village comprises 17.16 square miles (44.4 km²).
The village is served by three school districts. The majority is served by St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
while the northern end is served by Central Community Unit School District 301
. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 serves the far southwest portion of the village.
The current President and one of the founders of the village is Patsy Smith.
Village (United States)
In the United States, the meaning of "village" varies by geographic area and legal jurisdiction. In many areas, "village" is a term, sometimes informal, for a type of administrative division at the local government level...
in Kane County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois
Kane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 515,269, which is an increase of 27.5% from 404,119 in 2000. Its county seat is Geneva, and its largest city is Aurora.- Geography :...
and is a far western suburb of Chicago. The population of the village is estimated to be between 11,000 and 12,500.
The village was established on May 14, 2007 by incorporating
Municipal corporation
A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which...
20.3 square miles of Campton and Plato townships. The incorporation followed an April 17 referendum in which 55 percent of voters approved incorporation. Several areas on the village's boundaries disconnected within the first year of incorporation, taking advantage of less restrictive requirements imposed by state statute during that period. As of August 2009, the village comprises 17.16 square miles (44.4 km²).
The village is served by three school districts. The majority is served by St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
Community Unit School District 303
Community Unit School District 303 is a comprehensive K-12 public education system covering in the Fox Valley, west of Chicago.District 303 serves about 13,590 students from the City of St...
while the northern end is served by Central Community Unit School District 301
Central Community Unit School District 301
Central Community Unit School District 301 is a school district located mainly in Kane County, Illinois. It serves Burlington, Lily Lake, and portions of Elgin, Campton Hills, and Pingree Grove. In 2008, the district served 3,154 students across seven schools...
. Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 serves the far southwest portion of the village.
The current President and one of the founders of the village is Patsy Smith.