Batavia Depot Museum Celebrates 50 Years With Event At Peg Bond Center

The family-friendly event will feature live music, a scavenger hunt, free cupcakes and more.

Batavia Famers Market Opening, 30th Anniversary On The Horizon

Almost 60 vendors will be selling their locally grown and farm-raised products in the new season of the Batavia Farmers Market.

Prescription Drug Collection Event Planned In Batavia

Locals will be able to dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medications at the upcoming event.

2 Bison Calves Born At Fermilab

Two bison calves were born Monday at Fermilab, joining the herd of cows, bulls and three yearlings born last year.

Is Batavia Among The Safest Cities In IL? See Ranking In New Report

Among the 234 cities that met the criteria for the new SafeWise study, where did Batavia land?

Catholics Invited to find hope in Confession "Be Reconciled" April 9

105 parishes in the diocese, where possible, to offer confessions from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Contact your local church for information.

Bernadette Lane Is Closed For Emergency Water Service Replacement

A section of the road is closed Monday for repairs.

Batavia Park District To Host 2025 Park Madness Tournament

Thirty-two parks from Batavia Park District are stepping up to the challenge to see which one will be crowned the winner.

Local Swedish Children's Choir holds Swedish Meatball Dinner Benefit

Celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish Style

Scavenger Hunt Planned To Promote Exploration In Downtown Batavia

More than 75 foam fingers will be hidden at downtown businesses. Find some and you could win money to spend at shops and restaurants.

SUPER Dog and Puppy Adoption Event Saturday 2/8

Come and Meet Your MVP!

Kane County Fair offers 4-H Scholarships

4-H Club member applications deadline is April 1, 2025

Fermilab's 1st Female Director Steps Down

The director since 2022, Lia Merminga stepped down amid a new management and operations contractor​ taking over managing Fermilab.

Prom Dress Giveaway In Batavia: See What's Planned For 2025

Chip In Batavia will gather dress and accessory donations for a month before locals can pick from the collection at the annual giveaway.

Batavia Park District Unveils Plan To Revitalize, Preserve Hall Quarry Beach

The master plan is part of a broader initiative to prioritize the future repair, maintenance and development of properties at the beach.

Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival

Celebrate Christmas Swedish Style

Public Parking Now Allowed Friday, Saturday Nights At Batavia Library

The city also announced special overnight parking rules for Thanksgiving weekend.

Books Between Bites To Host Batavia Mayor As Guest Speaker

The mayor will discuss Batavia-related literature, including highlights of a new book, "Batavia Water Utility History."

National Drug Take-Back Day Event Coming To Batavia

The event gives locals the chance to anonymously dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medications.

Woodturning Festival Returns To Fundraise For Local Food Pantries

The pop-up fundraiser will feature handcrafted items by local artisans.

Excess Peppers Wanted For Batavia Community Hot Sauce

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."

'She Goes The Extra Mile': Batavia Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

National Night Out In Batavia: See What's Planned

The community will come together at Peg Bond Center for an evening of free food, music and family-friendly activities.

Water Street Reopens After Wastewater Treatment Facility Work

Major utility work along Water Street is complete, but officials say some detours along the Fox River Trail are still required.

2 Batavia Bridges To Undergo Maintenance: How It Will Impact Locals

Traffic and parking will be temporarily impacted on the two streets as a result of the maintenance.

Batavia Library To Go Fine-Free: 'A Positive Impact On The Library'

Currently, the money accumulated from overdue fines is between 0.17–0.22 percent of the library's total revenue.

League Of Women Voters To Host Educational Program On U.S. Immigration

A Rockford-based attorney practicing family-based immigration law for over 17 years will serve as the event's guest speaker.

Free Health, Speech Assessments Offered At WellBatavia Festival

WellBatavia's goal is to make health resources and knowledge accessible to everyone.

Batavia Farmers Market To Start Hosting Wednesday Night Markets

Shoppers will have another opportunity to stock up on fresh produce outside of the regular weekend farmers market.

Flag Day Weekend In Batavia: Free Concert, Memorabilia Sales, Tours

The city has a connection to the holiday: a longtime Batavia dentist is one of the founders of Flag Day.

Hall Quarry Beach Access Maintained During Nearby Construction

Construction continues at the intersection of Water and Union streets, with crews working between 7-11 a.m. daily.

See When Hall Quarry Beach Will Open For New Summer Season

Hall Quarry Beach will be open daily this summer, including in the evening some days.

EMERGENCY - Puppy Fosters Needed Wednesday 5/15

Please help us by fostering!

Kind And Compassionate Batavia Grad Excels

A straight-A student, Natalie is graduating from Batavia High School.

Double Delivery Of Baby Bison At Fermilab

Two bison calves were born Friday at Fermilab, which has a long tradition of providing habitat for bison.

Batavia Police To Collect Unwanted Prescriptions At Drug Take-Back Day

The event helps prevent medications from being flushed down the toilet and ending up in the local drinking water supply.

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Batavia, When To See It

In Batavia, the moon will cover about 92.6 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, according to a NASA map.

City-Wide Garage Sale In Batavia Coming Up In Less Than A Month

The 30th annual city-wide garage sale will help raise money to put on the Fourth of July Sky Concert at Engstrom Park.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Batavia?

In Batavia, the moon will cover about 92.6 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, according to a NASA map.

Emagine Batavia Wins Commercial Remodeling Award

"Emagine Batavia is truly a stunning entertainment venue and a great asset to our community," officials said of the theater on Randall Road.