Depot Museum To Participate In National Assessment Program

Participating will help the Batavia Depot Museum better serve local citizens and attain the highest quality professional standards.

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Batavia Park District: Votes On Your Favorite Snowman Are In!

It's the headstand snowman for the win!

Kane County Shops Among 400 Participating In Vintage Shop Hop

Batavia, Geneva and Aurora stores are among vendors from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin participating in the weekend-long event.

Batavia Police Will Auction Unclaimed Items

The police department announced it would auction off unclaimed items, including watches and rings, using an online platform.

Volunteers Needed At Batavia Food Banks As Costs Rise

As more Batavia residents turn to food banks to get through hard times, volunteers are in short supply.

American Music Institute - NEW Faculty Spotlight

Music Lessons - Violin / Cello / Guitar / Piano / Trumpet / Trombone, more...

Fundraiser Started For Families Of 2 Killed In Batavia Car Crash

Two men, one 21 and one 18, died in a car crash on Fabyan Parkway Sunday evening.

Batavia Prom Dress Giveaway Resumes After Two-Year Hiatus

Although geared toward Batavia families in need, Chip In's prom dress giveaway is open to all Kane County high school juniors and seniors.

Experience Fermilab From Your Couch: Open House Planned Virtually

The five-day event will once again feature an "Iron Scientist" competition, where Fermilab staffers battle to create homemade physics demos.

'Star Trek' Legend George Takei Book Talk Planned In Batavia

Batavia Public Library Staff will host a discussion of his 2019 graphic novel, "They Called Us Enemy," at a free event.

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Batavia's Bethany Lutheran Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary

The church, which was founded in 1872 by a group of 53 Swedish immigrants, will host a number of celebratory events throughout 2022.

Batavia 'Inspire' Event Postponed 3 Months Due To COVID-19 Surge

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce-hosted event was originally set to take place in January but a new date has now been planned for April.

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to hold remote tutor training

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Batavia Warming Centers Available As Weather Chills

Wind chills below zero are expected Friday. If you find yourself without heat, there are several warming centers around Batavia.

10 things Batavia Food Pantries Need Before Christmas

The holidays are approaching in Kane County. Here’s how you can help your neighbors have a merry, hunger-free Christmas.

Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Batavia: Red Cross

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held near you.

Batavia Park District: Longevity And Laughter With Batavia's Curtistine!

BATAVIA – Curtistine Matthews knows a thing or two about living a happy, long life.

Batavia Park District: It's Time To Vote For Your Favorite Holiday House!

It's that merriest time of year when homes are a dazzling glow of twinkling lights, lawns are festooned in an array of festive inflatabl ...

Wait Until Morning To Put Trash Out Due To High Winds: Batavia

Batavia residents should wait to place their garbage cans at the curb until 7 a.m. Thursday, officials said in an alert Wednesday morning.

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Community Band To Receive Spirit Of Batavia Award

The Batavia Community Band was formed in 2013. Currently, it has about 45 active members and runs entirely on donations.

Batavia Healthy Food Nonprofit Hosts 1st Giving Tuesday Campaign

With a majority of its Giving Tuesday donations, Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley wants to start a farmers market in southeast Aurora.

Winning $5.6 Million Lotto Ticket Sold At Batavia Shop

Owners of KL Liquor & Pantry didn't find out until Tuesday morning, when a customer called, that a ticket sold at their shop won big Monday.

Fox Valley Habitat For Humanity Builds First House In Batavia

The new house is the nonprofit housing organization's 68th property and will be the future home of immigrants from Kenya.

Tell Someone In Batavia You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Batavia, and we’ll publish it in November.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Batavia Area

Donors will have the chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii.

Mayor Hosts Annual Breakfast To Give Update On Future Of Batavia

Tuesday is the last day to sign up for the 2021 Mayor's Breakfast, scheduled to take place Thursday.

'Batavia Is Truly Blessed': Leaf Raking To Help Seniors Coming Up

Batavia United Way is organizing its annual leaf-raking event to help Batavia senior citizens and people with disabilities on Sunday.

2 Batavia Firemen Named Firefighters Of The Year At Ceremony

Firefighters Charles Tragas and Ron Konen were honored as 2020 and 2021 Firefighters of the Year at the annual awards dinner Saturday.

As Holidays Near, How To Help Hungry Families In Batavia

For millions of families in Batavia and other U.S. cities, an extravagant holiday meal isn’t on the table this Christmas.

Batavia Park District: Which Witch Will Win The People's Choice Award? You Can Help Decide...

From the hauntingly horrific to the spectacularly spooky, 20 Batavia homes and businesses are decorated to celebrate the witching hour. ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Batavia Area

The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Downtown Batavia Weekend Events: Artisan Collective, Pig Roast

Shop handmade goods and vintage items from local artists, then enjoy some BBQ to benefit the Valley Sheltered Workshop on Saturday.

Batavia Police Hosts Unwanted Prescription Drop-Off Oct. 23

The police department will also collect vape pens and other e-cigarette devices after batteries are removed.

Batavia Park District: Dam/Depot Pond Preference Survey Results

Survey results are in on Dam/Depot Pond preferences

Health clinic in Aurora seeks volunteers to make mission possible

Christian medical provider needs help to continue offering free services to the uninsured community

Batavia Park District: Dam/Depot Pond In-Person Community Engagement Meeting

This Community Engagement Open House will be held at the Peg Bond Center this Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM.

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