Batavia

A terrified little dog was about to run into traffic on South Kirk Road in Batavia near Fermilab, when a trio of Good Samaritans rescued him.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

The ‘"Passport to Downtown Batavia" shopping promotion and fundraiser is July 26, sponsored by Qui Travel, Travel a Latte and the Batavia Woman’s Club.

Comedians scheduled to appear include Susan Rice, Matt Friend, Tacarra Williams and more.

The Batavia and Geneva Knights of Columbus Council 2191 will hold its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise awareness and funds people with intellectual disabilities.

Summer along the Fox River is in full swing, with festivals, concerts, art shows and sporting events lighting up every town. Batavia's Fourth of July Sky Concert is Friday. Then check out Windmill City Festival, Christmas in July, Chamber Eats and more, writes Shirley Mott.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

The 37th annual car raffle hosted by Rotary Club of Batavia is underway through November for community members to support local projects and organizations.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

You don't have to fight city traffic to enjoy a day at the beach in northern Illinois.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

The festival will begin at 2:30 p.m. July 5 on River Street in downtown Batavia.

The Batavia Police Department and Kane County Emergency Management are hosting a free, hands-on emergency and disaster preparedness class for kids.

The Blackberry Polo Club will host “A Wop Bop A Loo Bop!” fundraiser in July to benefit the Marquee Youth Stage.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The event is a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival weekend July 11-13.

Your local library card can get you access to all kinds of eBooks, movies and more in the digiverse.

Groot will pick up garbage early in Batavia.

This season's performances include “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” "Buried Child" and "Miracle on 34th Street."

Take a trip back to the 1970s with Strung Out, a Chicago band that plays a variety of 1970s classic rock, soul, funk and one-hit wonders, while celebrating the Depot Museum's 50th anniversary.

Local business owners and employees gathered at the Moonlight Theater in St. Charles to celebrate the Kane County Best of the Fox Awards on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The Best of the Fox awards are sponsored by Shaw Local News Network.

While shining a light on the father of Flag Day and Batavia’s storied past, it was the hands of the town’s youngest citizens, turning tight a 50-year time capsule, best embodying the town’s patriotic promise.

Batavia will have 112 surveillance cameras online throughout the city by next month and, in the meantime, the City and Police Department are working on a policy to ensure privacy and ethical use of the system.

Batavia’s annual Winterfest Art Market will return to downtown November 14-16, and organizers are looking for new talent to display in what will be the biggest market to date.

From airplane- and train- themed restaurants to a retro cafe and more, here are some restaurants the whole family will love.

The concert series kicks off Wednesday, June 11 with a children's concert by Justin Roberts.

A microburst of strong wind and large hail hit Batavia just before 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, June 8, causing damage and power outages that crews have been working to repair and restore since.

Storms in Batavia on Sunday, June 8, 2025 left trees and power lines down throughout the city.

Emagine Batavia will offer beer specials and show new releases and nostalgic films for Father's Day, June 15.

The runway is being set with expression and empowerment taking center-stage for Batavia’s celebration of Pride Month. Showcasing the business community’s advocacy for diversity, a fashion show is taking place 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 27.

Cocktails in the Park is set for Saturday, July 26 at Appleton Park.

An NIU student from Batavia was charged Monday after police searched his dorm room in DeKalb and allegedly found more than 20,000 images depicting child sexual abuse on his electronics. Police allege he used AI and photos of real people he knew and sold the materials via Snapchat

Under the new ordinance, Kratom and hemp product sales will be limited to customers 21 and older, similar to the regulations of cannabis dispensaries.

Legislation proposing a menu of fees and taxes to fill a gaping budget hole facing Metra, Pace and the CTA falls short, a Regional Transportation Authority analysis indicated Friday.

The city of Batavia will host a slew of new events this year celebrating patriotic pride and unity, from 1 to 8:30 p.m., beginning at the Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk downtown.

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke will proclaim the month of June as Pride Month and the city will raise the Unity Flag on the city flagpole on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Inviting guests to take a step back in time to the grandeur and splendor of a bygone era, the Victorian Fox curated full-house rental in downtown St. Charles celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27.

The Batavia Public Art Initiative is seeking artists to design a new mural project titled “The City of Good Energy” to serve as the gateway into the downtown community.

For the second time this year, Batavia City Council members discussed amending the city code to limit the sales of Kratom, synthetic hemp and THC derived products within city limits.

Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting along Batavia's beautiful Riverwalk.

Batavia motorists should expect delays on Wilson Street this week, and McKee Street and Van Nortwick Avenue will be closed through August.

The city of Batavia is in the early stages of reviewing plans to convert the vacant former quarry site just east of the Fox River into a three-story, 72-unit, affordable apartment building called The Residence at River Point.

Take in local artistry while enjoying the outdoors at city parks or downtown areas of Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

Northern Illinois is home to many unique distilleries that use farm fresh-to-bottle ingredients.

Batavia High School graduates were celebrated during the school’s 2025 commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The district received the Best Communities for Music Education ranking from the National Association of Music Merchants. Only 29 districts across the state received the designation, according to a release by the district.

The Batavia Police Department is joining forces with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation to launch a high-visibility traffic safety campaign for Memorial Day, May 26.

Four Batavia High School seniors have been awarded the 2025 Inspire Scholarships by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce for their academic achievements and entrepreneurial ambitions.

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