Thirty-two parks from Batavia Park District are stepping up to the challenge to see which one will be crowned the winner.
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More than 75 foam fingers will be hidden at downtown businesses. Find some and you could win money to spend at shops and restaurants.
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4-H Club member applications deadline is April 1, 2025
The director since 2022, Lia Merminga stepped down amid a new management and operations contractor taking over managing Fermilab.
Chip In Batavia will gather dress and accessory donations for a month before locals can pick from the collection at the annual giveaway.
The master plan is part of a broader initiative to prioritize the future repair, maintenance and development of properties at the beach.
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The city also announced special overnight parking rules for Thanksgiving weekend.
The mayor will discuss Batavia-related literature, including highlights of a new book, "Batavia Water Utility History."
The event gives locals the chance to anonymously dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medications.
The pop-up fundraiser will feature handcrafted items by local artisans.
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Gindo’s Spice of Life teamed up to create another hot sauce, "Fire on the Fox: Volume 2 Hot 2 Handle."
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
The community will come together at Peg Bond Center for an evening of free food, music and family-friendly activities.
Major utility work along Water Street is complete, but officials say some detours along the Fox River Trail are still required.
Traffic and parking will be temporarily impacted on the two streets as a result of the maintenance.
Currently, the money accumulated from overdue fines is between 0.17–0.22 percent of the library's total revenue.
A Rockford-based attorney practicing family-based immigration law for over 17 years will serve as the event's guest speaker.
WellBatavia's goal is to make health resources and knowledge accessible to everyone.
Shoppers will have another opportunity to stock up on fresh produce outside of the regular weekend farmers market.
The city has a connection to the holiday: a longtime Batavia dentist is one of the founders of Flag Day.
Construction continues at the intersection of Water and Union streets, with crews working between 7-11 a.m. daily.
Hall Quarry Beach will be open daily this summer, including in the evening some days.
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A straight-A student, Natalie is graduating from Batavia High School.
Two bison calves were born Friday at Fermilab, which has a long tradition of providing habitat for bison.
The event helps prevent medications from being flushed down the toilet and ending up in the local drinking water supply.
In Batavia, the moon will cover about 92.6 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, according to a NASA map.
The 30th annual city-wide garage sale will help raise money to put on the Fourth of July Sky Concert at Engstrom Park.
"Emagine Batavia is truly a stunning entertainment venue and a great asset to our community," officials said of the theater on Randall Road.
Local Swedish Children's Choir presents Swedish Meatball Dinner Benefit
Tutor training starts March 11
Deputy Christopher Ruchaj, 50, most recently served as the community resource officer at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.
Her mother in labor and her father working out of town, Amber Jirsa was born on the way to the hospital in the back seat of a Ford Pinto.
The program recognizes park districts that go "above and beyond" in offering programs and services to fill the community's needs.
Batavia United Way is seeking the community's help in creating handmade Valentine's Day cards for seniors.
The Batavia Public Library's annual reading program is meant to bring the community together for shared discussions and experiences.