🌱 Patch AM: See which Batavia homes just sold and for how much.

Also check out Fox Chamber Singers present "En Masse" on the Batavia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See what Batavia homes just sold and for how much

Spotted on the Batavia calendar: Fox Chamber Singers present "En Masse"

🌱 Patch AM: What will Batavia’s park board decide at Sunday’s special meeting?

Spotted on the Batavia calendar: 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans

Worship with Terry and Darlene Wildman of Rain Ministries

Partnering with Native communities to develop culturally meaningful expressions of worship

🌱 Patch AM: New Nature Play Space Opens At LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve In Kane County

And check out 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans on the Batavia Patch calendar

New Nature Play Space Opens At LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve In Kane County

The space is designed for unstructured, child-directed play with nature, the forest preserve district said.

🌱 Patch AM: Batavia Movie Theater Celebrates Veterans Day With Free Movie Tickets: How To Get Them

Coming up: 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans on the Batavia Patch calendar

Batavia Movie Theater Celebrates Veterans Day With Free Movie Tickets: How To Get Them

Veterans and active military personnel can go to the movies for free on the upcoming holiday.

🌱 Patch AM: Where Batavia’s farmers market is moving for winter Saturdays

Also, don’t miss The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. on the Batavia Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Trick-Or-Treating In Batavia: 2026 Hours Revealed

Make time for 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans on the Batavia Patch calendar

Trick-Or-Treating In Batavia: 2026 Hours Revealed

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year.

DUI Enforcement Campaign Kicks Off Ahead Of Halloween In Batavia

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on drunk driving during Halloween celebrations.

'Major Delays' Expected For 2 Days On Batavia Avenue

Water utility repairs on underway to start the week in downtown Batavia.

Batavia Indoor Market Season Launches On Halloween: See New Vendors

The outdoor farmers market season has come to a close, but locals will still be able to shop fresh produce and artisan items, just indoors.

2nd-Oldest Kane County Forest Preserve Grows After District Buys 33-Acre Woods In Sugar Grove

The addition protects the core of Sugar Grove's namesake woods, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County said.

Lantern Walk Kicks Off Holiday Season In Batavia

This year, adults will be able to purchase drink tickets to enjoy glasses of wine while relishing the twinkling lights of downtown Batavia.

ID Released For Woman Killed In Unincorporated Kane County House Fire: Coroner

The woman, 54, was found dead inside the garage of a residence in unincorporated Kane County, according to a report.

17 Batavia Runners Cross Finish Line At 2026 Chicago Marathon

Runners from Batavia completed the 2026 Chicago Marathon, joining more than 54,000 who crossed the finish line at Grant Park.

Vanguard Gifted Academy Announces Student Participation in Art Contest

Students participated in the National Everyday Heroes Art Competition

BatFest Schedule Of Events Revealed: See What's Planned This Halloween

More than 5,000 ghouls are expected to flock to downtown Batavia for the annual event.

Vanguard Gifted Academy Celebrates Math Storytelling Day with Creative Number Adventures

Discover how our students explore the beauty of math through imaginative "Great Number Adventures" and personalized word problems.

Voicemail Threat Prompts Police Presence At Batavia High School: District

The "swatting" threat was among the latest unsubstantiated school threat in the Chicago suburbs in recent days, the district said.

Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Batavia Ahead Of Spooky Season

The popular retailer specializing in all things Halloween has already opened its doors in Batavia.

Child Bike Trailer Stuck 'Near Or Beneath' Pickup Truck Following Crash: Batavia Police

The bicyclist and child were both hospitalized for injuries that Batavia police described as non-life-threatening.

Batavia Woman Stole More Than $1.5M From Former Employers: Prosecutors

The 60-year-old woman is accused of stealing more than $1.5 million from two West Chicago-based construction companies, prosecutors said.

Recipient Chosen For 2026 Award Honoring Former Batavia Chamber Of Commerce Leader

The 2026 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is a "recognizable and enthusiastic presence" in the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

Batavia High School Student Named Semifinalist In National Merit Scholarship Program

He is one of 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual program that awards nearly $24 million in scholarships to high school seniors.

Batavia Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks With Event

Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York City.

Vanguard Gifted Academy Redefines Education for Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners in Batavia

Enrollment for K-5 is open now

Former Batavia Chiropractor Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

In addition to filming patients at his practice, the ex-chiropractor also disseminated child sexual abuse material online, officials said.

Record Gas Prices For Labor Day: What To Expect In Batavia

The price for a gallon of gas in Kane County is on par with the Illinois average, which is about 20 cents more than the national average.

More Than $50K Up For Grabs In Rotary Club of Batavia Annual Charity Raffle

Proceeds allow the Rotary Club to support charities and nonprofits as well as fund scholarships for local students.

New Batavia Mural To Celebrate America 250, City's Contribution To American History

Commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, the project in downtown Batavia was funded by an Illinois America 250 Public Art Grant.

Batavia Drunken Driver Who Killed 2 People While Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit Learns Sentence

She attempted to pass a car when she collided head-on with a pickup truck, officials said.

More Than $16K Stolen From Batavia Auto Shop: Police

Police were called out twice in the same morning for a reported burglary at the Bumper to Bumper auto shop.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing Announces Plans For 4th Annual Oktoberfest

Traditional Bavarian tunes, dancing, a sing-along, German food and beer are all on the docket for the upcoming Oktoberfest celebration.

3-Car Fabyan Parkway Crash Leads To Second, 4-Car Crash: Batavia Police

The crashes that occurred within 0.25 miles of one another were reported about 15 minutes apart, police said.

5 Batavia City Council Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot

One seat in five of Batavia's seven aldermanic wards, all carrying four-year terms, will be up for grabs.

See How Batavia High School Ranks In 2026-27: U.S. News

The rankings are based on six measures, including student achievement on state-required assessments, graduation rates and college readiness.

Vanguard Gifted Academy Student Featured in National Art Publication

Exemplifying the Mission of Authentic, Interdisciplinary Learning