City Of Batavia Looks To Hire Minute-Taker, Recording Secretary

Staff is looking to hire independent contractors for certain City of Batavia public meetings, including Committee of the Whole.

Batavia Clerk Will Remain Elected Position, Unofficial Results Show

Unofficial tallies show the city treasurer role will no longer be an elected one. Duties will instead go to the city's finance director.

Voters Say No, Again: Batavia D101 $140M Referendum Question Fails

Since the referendum failed, as unofficial tallies show, taxes will go down, according to Superintendent Lisa Hichens.

Limited 'Slow The Fast Down' Signs Available For Batavia Residents

Batavians can pick up a sign from the city to place on their front lawns as a reminder to drivers to follow speed limits.

Updated Bike Path Aims To Keep Batavia Connected, Attractive: City

City Council unanimously voted to update Batavia's 2007 Bike Plan to make the city a safer and more welcoming place for bicyclists.

Non-Detect Levels Of 'Forever Chemicals' Found In Batavia Water

Batavia conducted water testing in anticipation of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to establish new national standards.

Batavia Voters Will Be Asked 2 Referendum Questions In April Election

The questions regard eliminating two elected positions in city government — treasurer and clerk — and switching them to appointments.

City Looks For Artists To Design Sculpture For Batavia's West Cemetery

The sculpture work will become a woven part of the fabric of the cemetery and will remain in place for at least the next century.

Officer Of The Year Named At Batavia Police Department

The officer "displayed great restraint, patience, and compassion" during a domestic violence call, the chief wrote in his nomination letter.

Batavia PD Hopes Principles Will Build Trust With Communities Of Color

"These principles are about showing love and compassion to people and that's what our mission is," Chief Shawn Mazza said.

Batavia Parkway Tree Ordering For Spring, Summer Now Available

Trees are limited to one per address, and residents split the cost with the city.

7 Candidates File For Batavia Alderperson Election

All but one of the candidates are incumbents.

Batavia Retailers Will Soon Charge Fee For Single-Use Bags

City Council approved an ordinance requiring supermarkets, convenience stores and service stations to charge a fee starting July 1, 2023.

Street Parking Rules In Batavia Take A Holiday

Batavia police are suspending enforcement of the overnight parking ordinance for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

2 Deputy Chiefs Appointed At Batavia Fire Department

John Lucas will serve as deputy chief of operations, while John Kessler will be deputy chief of administration.

Kane County Dems Strategize with New State Party Chair

The visit by DPI Chairperson is believed to be the first visit by a party chairperson in an estimated twenty years.

Batavia Firefighter Of 9 Years Named Firefighter Of The Year

Brian DiNicola, a firefighter and paramedic, has been named the 2022 Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year.

Batavia Voters Guide: 2022 General Election

Early voting is underway. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 election.

What Do You Think Downtown Batavia Needs? The City Wants To Know

To give city officials input, Batavia residents can take an online survey and map issues or opportunities using an interactive feature.

Batavia Government Center To Be Named For Mayor Jeffery Schielke

The announcement coincides with City Council approving plans to continue modernizing the renamed Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center.

New Batavia Police Chief Chosen After Daniel Eul Announces Retirement

After 26 years with the Batavia Police Department, Chief Daniel Eul will retire Sept. 12. Shawn Mazza was sworn in Monday to replace him.

Batavia Police Officer Retires After 25 Years With Department

Officer George (Tony) Gramme began his career in 1993 when he joined the Batavia Police Auxiliary. He was hired full-time in 1997.

Mahoney Creek Tributary Project Complete In Batavia

The Mahoney Creek Tributary is part of the city's effort to restore stream quality in Batavia and detain stormwater runnoff upstream.

City Dedicates Raddant Road To Longtime Batavia Employee

John D. Kennedy, who first began working for the city in 1996, died July 14. His family lived on Raddant Road for decades, officials said.

Batavia Police Department Joins Neighbors App To Connect With Residents

Neighbors allows users to share photos, videos and information about local crime and safety incidents to help others stay informed.

Largest Movie Theater Screen In Illinois Coming To Batavia: City

Emagine Entertainment, Randall Road theater's new owners, plans to build a Super EMAX auditorium, slated to be the largest in the state.

Sculpture Competition Opens To Decorate Batavia Cemetery Columbarium

Calling all artists: Officials are looking for someone to create artwork to adorn the new columbarium at Batavia’s west cemetery.

Crosswalk At Batavia Avenue, McKee Street To Be Removed

Sidewalk areas and traffic lanes on Batavia Avenue may be closed at times to accommodate the work, officials said.

New Chief Sworn In To Lead Batavia Fire Department

Craig Hanson, a paramedic and firefighter with more than 40 years of experience, will replace retiring Chief Randy Deicke.

City Of Batavia Is Offering Youth Preparedness Classes

Youth Emergency and Disaster Preparedness students will learn about the difference between an emergency, a disaster and a hazard.

Stakeholder Meetings Begin To Help Form Economic Development Plan

Community leaders, residents and various city staff will come together to share ideas for Batavia's first economic development plan.

Batavia Looks To Redevelop 4 Downtown Properties Into Mixed-Use Space

Officials: "Batavia’s comprehensive plan goals for these properties include breathing new life into underperforming individual properties."

'Road Diet' Could Narrow Route 31 From 4 To 3 Lanes, Study Indicates

Should the road diet be applied, it would be along Route 31, or Batavia Avenue, from Fabyan Parkway to Mooseheart Road, officials said.

Kirk Road Trees Will Be Removed As Part Of Mahoney Creek Project

The trees will be removed starting the week of April 11 as part of a larger project to detain stormwater runoff upstream, officials said.

Batavia Mayor Signs Proclamation For 'Week Of The Young Child'

"Each child deserves the opportunity...to be active participants in the organization of their identities, abilities and autonomy," it reads.

Brush Collection Resumes April Through November In Batavia

Curbside residential brush collection will resume in April for residents that pay the monthly leaf/brush fee on their utility bill.

See What Spring Cleaning Programs Batavia Has To Offer

Brush collection, electrics recycling, dead battery collection and an unwanted medication disposal program are among the programs available.

Mahoney Creek Watershed Final Stakeholder Meeting Set

The City of Batavia invites you to attend the final stakeholder meeting on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

City Council Unanimously Approves New Culver's On Randall Road

Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke said he hopes the drive-through restaurant will be up and running in the next year.

City Of Batavia: Waste Management Customer Service

See the latest announcement from the City of Batavia.