Batavia

Nationally-known comedians Jay Mohr, Kevin Farley, Brooks Wheelan, Dana Gould and more will be at The Comedy Vault in Batavia in April.

The services Beyond Physio provides include physical therapy, recovery, performance, wellness services, and specialized pregnancy and postpartum rehab.

A Batavia man is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to break into a home while armed with a box cutter early Tuesday morning, March 24, according to police.

Batavia is adding 55 new cameras to public areas downtown and key city-owned facilities, bringing the total to 112 cameras. 

The City of Batavia will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the city next month.

Read the transcript from our Batavia Mayoral candidate forum podcast: Thomas Connelly and Jeffery Schielke on what they want to see in Batavia in the future

Thomas Connelly and Jeffery Schielke, candidates for Batavia Mayor, talk about the main issues facing Batavia with Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo ahead of the April 1 election

The Batavia Woman's Club is offering scholarships for middle schoolers to attend summer camp for STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Music or Performing Arts, or Math.

Batavia Riverwalk pedestrians and cyclists will have an easier time accessing the Peace Bridge next year, with a new ramp to be built this summer.

Batavia High School’s AP Computer Science Principles is earning a diversity award for achieving a high female participation rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women represent just 26.9% of the 6.5 million jobs in the computer science industry.

Five years ago this week, we were all sent home for "two weeks" as Americans tried to get a handle on the novel coronavirus sweeping its way through the country. Shaw Media set out to document the humanity among the ruins. The pandemic brought about school closures, virus testing, toilet paper shortages and full hospitals with essential workers. It also brought socially distanced parades just to see a friend or loved one's face and an endless supply of grace and kindness felt by all.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The city of Batavia is beginning the next phase of electric system improvements this month, installing underground power cables along Norcross Drive, Raddant Road, Hart Road and Bond Drive. This project replaces aging overhead lines along the Illinois Prairie Path to improve serv

Dumping prohibited materials into the Batavia’s sewer system could cost offenders up to 100 times what it would have before March 11, with the newly updated city code boasting much heftier penalties.

Batavia City Council recently approved the demolition of the 135-year-old Tin Shop building downtown, and the city is now accepting proposals from anyone interested in removing or relocating the structure.

Mohr has appeared on "Saturday Night Live," as well is in the films "Jerry Maguire" and "Picture Perfect."

Batavia gamers could soon have a place to grab a bite or have a drink while challenging their friends to games of wit and strategy if Bold Boards and Bites receives city approval to open on River Street downtown.

CASA Kane County recently celebrated the 31st Annual Children’s Champion Celebration Gala—Be Their Voice, with presenting sponsor: Fox Valley Auto Group. The gala exceeded the goal in support CASA Kane County’s mission to advocate for children in foster care. CASA/GAL volunteers change lives every day and serve 670 children annually.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host a hands-on winter sowing workshop where participants can learn how to create mini-greenhouses for starting seeds outdoors in winter.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

James Farhrenbach on property taxes in Batavia: To solve this, for real, involves better coordination between local governing bodies in how much they raise or lower their share of property taxes in relation to each other

The historic Tin Shop building in downtown Batavia will likely be demolished and replaced with public restrooms by the end of the year.

This weekend, enjoy breakfast with friends or family at one of these award-winning restaurants near you.

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

Katy Swiecicki on improving reading and English state scores: The district can establish a strong culture of literacy rooted in the science behind reading and English proficiency by grounding instruction in evidence-based techniques and data assessment

Should students be able to use AI in schoolwork? Rose McNaul: There's no stopping it's influence. So I'm not sure how to stop it.

Kristin Gehrels: The district, with input from teachers, needs to adopt an early reading curriculum that is used consistently at all elementary schools and focuses on phonics, comprehension, grammar, and writing

Aaron Kilburg: I am committed to doing my part to creating a drug free environment for students, teachers, staff and guests of BPS101

The Batavia Public School District 101 board adopted a resolution supporting Vision 2030, a roadmap for policy priorities several school districts want the state to prioritize in enhancing academic opportunities.

Batavia MainStreet is launching the Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt, encouraging residents and visitors to explore downtown Batavia, discover local businesses and compete for a chance to win $800 in Downtown Batavia Dollars.

Tom Connelly: My top three priorities for Batavia are: (1) development and economic growth, (2) fiscal responsibility, and (3) strengthening our sense of community

A resident of Ridgelawn Trail in Batavia reported unauthorized ATM withdrawals totalling nearly $2,000 after recieving a fake fraud alert on a bank debit card.

Nealon will perform an additional show on Saturday, March 15 at The Comedy Vault in downtown Batavia.

After generating nearly $200,000 from a single-use bag tax last year, the city of Batavia is deciding how to spend that money, reviewing proposals for green initiatives, including energy audits and rebates for residents to make energy-saving improvements to their homes.

Carpenter Elementary assistant principal Sean Degman will be the new principal at Hoover-Wood Elementary, according to a news release from Batavia School District.

The driver of a semi that struck a woman in a crosswalk earlier this month has been cited, according to Batavia police.

A boy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after he was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon near North Kirk Road and East Wilson Street, according to Batavia Police.

The Batavia Police Department is open to the public as a warming center during the National Weather Service' wind chill advisory, in effect until noon on Saturday, Feb. 22.

The Batavia Lions Club is collecting donations of old eyeglasses and hearing aids, which can be recycled and refurbished to help those with visual and hearing impairments.

Shane Torres will perform Feb. 20-22, while Isabel Hagen will be there Feb. 27-March 1.

Batavia's annual tree program is making a return this year, along with other upcoming events in the city.

Amid a statewide push for alternative clean energy sources, Batavia and other Kane County municipalities are assessing options before extending their energy contracts.

A school bus company reported the theft of four catalytic converters at a cost of nearly $14,300.

The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St. Batavia.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Reliable Auto Repair, a well-established auto service provider in Batavia now under new ownership.

First graders from Grace McWayne Elementary School in Batavia visited clients at the Marklund Hyde Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Geneva.

Batavia pedestrian is in stable condition after being struck by a semi-truck pulling a trailer on the city's east side Tuesday evening.

CHIP IN Batavia and the Batavia Public Library are hosting a Prom Dress Giveaway, offering free dresses, accessories and a raffle for a gift certificate.

Batavia police are looking for the burglar who overnight smashed the front door of Liquor & Tobacco on Randall Road and made off with "numerous items."

Batavia convenience stores could be forced to remove synthetic drug products from their shelves if City Council members decide to prohibit the sale of Kratom, Delta-THC variants and other synthetic and psychoactive drug products.