Batavia Unveils Plans For Flag Day Commemorating America 250

A display of historic flags, band performances and a ribbon cutting for the new Liberty Education Plaza are planned for the Flag Day event.

Find Batavia's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend

AAA estimates a record 39.1 million people will travel by car during the May 21-25 holiday period.

2 Batavia D101 Board Members Resign On Same Day

Two members tendered their resignations May 18, citing difficulties with the Board.

Batavia School District 101 Receives 12th Honor For Music Education Commitment

District 101 was awarded the Best Communities for Music Education designation for the 12th time in 13 years.

Batavia Police Will Be Out In Force For Memorial Day Enforcement

The two-week enforcement encompasses the busy travel period for Memorial Day.

Driver Succumbs To Injuries In Randall Road, Mill Street Crash: Batavia Police

A woman was charged with speeding following the crash that led to the death of the 65-year-old Batavia man.

Batavia Nonprofit Hosts Inclusive Vendor Fair For Mother's Day

The fair will feature more than 20 vendors, all adults living with different abilities, selling handmade products and baked goods.

Batavia Farmers Market Season Nears: See When It Starts

The 32nd outdoor season of the Batavia Farmers Market is quickly approaching.

These Restaurants In Batavia Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and these Batavia restaurants have reservations available to help you celebrate.

Frozen Pizza Sold At Walmart, Aldi Recalled: What You Need To Know In IL

The initial recall stemmed from ingredients formulated with dry milk powder that may have been contaminated with salmonella, FSIS said.

Popular Grocery Store Recalls Dessert Due To Possible Glass Contamination

Illinois is one of the seven states affected by the recall.

Batavia Police Will Take To Dunkin' Roof In Fundraising Effort

The cops on the rooftop will be raising money for Special Olympics Illinois.

Sandhill Cranes Born At Fermilab In Batavia

The baby birds join the newly born bison calf on the grounds of the particle physics and accelerator laboratory in Batavia.

Artists Invited To Apply For 2 Public Art Projects In Batavia

One opportunity is the America 250 Mural Project, a large-scale installation planned for the exterior of Batavia City Hall.

Man Found Dead In Batavia Apartment ID'd: Reports

The man, 29, died of a gunshot wound after an April 25 incident, according to reports.

Batavia Art Teacher Wins National Leadership Award

The art instructor at Grace McWayne Elementary School was one of 10 winners nationwide who received this year's award.

Batavia Depot Museum Curator Named Museum Professional Of The Year

Jessica Meis earned two major awards from the Illinois Association of Museums.

Motorcycle Stolen At Gunpoint In Facebook Marketplace Sale: Batavia Police

Three men armed with a handgun stole the yellow Kawasaki motorcycle during an arranged Marketplace pickup, Batavia police said.

From Potential to Proficiency at Vanguard Gifted Academy

Celebrating Growth and Creative Problem Solving

Man Found Dead In Batavia Home, Woman Seriously Hurt: Police

Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a Batavia home on Saturday, and a woman was seriously injured.

Prescription Drug Collection Planned This Spring In Batavia

The Batavia Police Department is participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-coordinated National Take-Back Day.

Water Street Studios To Relaunch Community Gallery

The Community Gallery program was on pause for the past year.

Batavia Elementary Student Named 'Artist Of The Week' By Global Platform

The fifth-grade student's artwork received more than 1,000 votes from Artsonia users nationwide.

Batavia Police Warn Against Dangers Of Senior Assassin Game

"In rare cases, actions taken during the game may even result in criminal charges," police said.

Hit-And-Run Driver Charged In Crash With Pedestrian: Batavia Police

A 28-year-old North Aurora man is facing charges after police say he crashed into a pedestrian, 69, and fled the scene.

Deaths On Randall Road Prompt Batavia Police Data Probe

Police initiated a comprehensive traffic crash assessment following the two fatal crashes within a month of one another on Randall Road.

Earth Day tree and shrub planting event in Kane County Saturday April 18 with Music by Mark Dvorak

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is calling for volunteers to help plant five-hundred trees and shrubs in honor of Earth Day.

Woman Dies After 3-Car Crash At Randall Road, McKee Street: Batavia Police

The woman, who was a passenger in a Tesla sedan, died as a result of her injuries from the Wednesday crash, police shared in an update.

Tesla Passenger Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After 3-Car Crash: Batavia Police

Four people were hospitalized after the three-car crash at Randall Road and McKee Street, according to police.

Vanguard Gifted Academy Students Join Millions Globally for World Maths Day 2026

Students Foster Global Citizenship and Fact Fluency in Worldwide Mathematical Competition

Diocese of Rockford Again Offers All Day Confession March 25

Visit a Catholic Church Near You

"Happy Campers" Qualify for Global Robotics Competition for the Second Consecutive Year

Band Two Students to Tackle "Wilderness Survival" Challenges in International Robotics Competition

Vanguard Gifted Academy Students Embrace the Challenge of the Math Kangaroo Competition

Batavia school hosts accessible daytime, evening, and online sessions to promote creative problem-solving over winning

Vanguard Gifted Academy Launches “Innovation Odyssey”

A Global STREAM Summer Camp for Young Innovators

Vanguard Gifted Academy Redefines ‘Winning’ as Students Tackle Global Math Challenges

Vanguard Gifted Academy students participate in a season of international competitions.

LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce: SAFE-T Act harming Illinois citizens while Bill Foster stays silent

Pierce urges repeal of the SAFE-T Act

LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce: Jeff Walter needs to do his homework and learn district boundaries

Pierce says opponent’s blunder underscores need for redistricting reform

Driver Hospitalized, Cited After Crash At Randall Road, Wilson Street: Batavia Police

The crash happened at Thursday at the busy intersection in Batavia.

LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce Calls for passage of the SAVE ACT

Pierce says Election Reform should be top priority

Batavia 2026 Primary Election Guide: Who's Running, What You Need To Know

The Illinois primary is March 17. Here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Batavia.