Batavia

Dutchess Cannabis gets OK from Batavia City Council to open the city's first dispensary on Randall Rd.

Despite City Council’s blessing to demolish the Tin Shop building, city staff will continue efforts to relocate and repurpose the building before calling in the wrecking crews.

Batavia will open a Temporary Warming Center at the Batavia Police Department to assist vulnerable residents during the upcoming frigid temperatures.

Batavia City Officials are deciding the fate of the Tin Shop building, a two-story wooden structure at 106 N. River St. built in 1890, and are moving closer to permitting its demolition.

As the massive 95-metric ton coldbox completed its cross-Atlantic journey, the crowd at Fermilab braving frigid winter temperatures could imagine what the particle accelerator being chilled to -456 degrees Fahrenheit by the device must feel like.

Proposed Batavia cannabis dispensary is one step closer to final approval with a positive recommendation from the Committee of the Whole at the Jan. 14 meeting.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) moved a 95-ton coldbox on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, following a two month journey from France to Batavia. The coldbox is a crucial piece of equipment for the lab’s new Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) particle accelerator project.

Eric Blowers will begin serving as Batavia's Chief of Police on Jan. 14, when current chief Shawn Mazza is set to retire.

Enjoy brunch from Fernando's Street Kitchen, a mocktail from Grainology Brewstillery at the Batavia Indoor Market every Saturday morning.

Books Between Bites at Batavia Public Library will feature two exciting January programs, featuring Karl Bruhn and author Marnie O. Mamminga and illustrator Marcy C. Parks.

The Batavia Park Board of Commissioners approved a conceptual master plan for Harold Hall Quarry Beach that outlines plans for preservation, year-round use and new amenities.

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

Suspected armed robber still on the lam after holding up the Batavia Speedway gas station at gunpoint on Monday, Jan. 6.

Eric Blowers, surrounded by his family, was sworn in as Batavia Police Chief and Gary La Barbera as Deputy Chief on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 by Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke during a city council meeting. Outgoing Chief Shawn Mazza was also honored for his service to the community during the meeting.

The Batavia Public Library's Winter Challenge offers prizes for reading and completing activities, with different categories for adults and children.

With Batavia Police Chief Shawn Mazza set to retire, Deputy Chief of Operations Eric Blowers will be appointed as the city's new Chief of Police at the Jan. 3 City Council meeting.

The entire donated collection of artist Ed Dlugopolski’s work will be shown and available for purchase starting in January, with proceeds to benefit Water Street Studios. He helmed the art department at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn for decades, before retiring in 1987.

A Batavia woman is facing felony charges of financial exploitation of an elderly person of more than $50,000 from a family member and forgery

The Batavia Park District has received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Looking for something to do over winter break? Visit these award-winning bowling alleys, family recreation spots for nonstop fun.

The Batavia Peace Projects initiative, led by the Batavia Parks Foundation, will receive the Batavia Community Impact Award for their work on the Peace Bridge.

Batavia resident Robert “Bob” Hubbard was named the 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year and will be honored at the annual award ceremony in April.

The City of Batavia plans to make the entrance to the city grander with a few new signs next year.

The collection of late artist Ed Dlugopolski's work will be shown and sold Jan. 10-12 at Water Street Studios' satellite location in Batavia. Dlugopolski was the head of the art department of Glenbard West High School for decades and a longtime Batavia resident.

Batavia to add 55 surveillance cameras to the city’s downtown areas and at key city-owned facilities, nearly doubling total surveillance operations.

A research center at Batavia’s Fermilab is being renamed in honor of the woman who oversaw for 25 years the most powerful particle collider in the world.

The Batavia Plan Commission OK'd plans for a Batavia's first cannabis shop.

The Inagakuen Sogo High School Wind Orchestra from Japan and the Batavia High School Wind Ensemble performed a Unity Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre.

National Maple Syrup Day is Dec. 17, so treat the whole family to a pancake breakfast at one of these award-winning restaurants near you.

Batavia fire crews responded to a fire Wednesday evening in the city's manufacturing district.

To help fund sewer and water projects, Batavia residents will see a bump in their sanitary and water bills next year.

Gravitea Boba celebrated the grand opening of its new Batavia location with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the franchise's continued expansion in the Chicago suburbs.

Another year, another gold coin. Tri-Cities donors have dropped gold coins in local Salvation Army kettles for decades, and the tradition continues in 2024.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the first anniversary of Grainology Brewstillery with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Batavia Rotary Club hosted a gift wrapping party for clients of the Association for Individual Development (AID) on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora.

The City of Batavia is seeking permission to relocate or demolish the Tin Shop building at 106 N. River St.

Batavia residents will see an increase in the city portion of their property taxes next year, after City Council members approved the 2025 budget and the 2024 property tax levy at their Dec. 2 meeting.

When she first found out she had leukemia, Ioanna Lo Destro’s heart dropped. Instead of her own mortality, her hopes and fears turned to her dreams of motherhood, her first IVF treatment was cruelly scheduled the very next day.

Batavia family's Holiday light display will compete for a shot at $50,000 on the season premiere of The Great Christmas Light Fight on Dec. 5.

With winter coming, Batavia will soon be home to an indoor pickleball facility.

Several holiday-related events are coming up in Kane County, including photo opportunities with Santa, a Winter Wonder Lights Celebration and more.

The Batavia Community Band performed and the city's Christmas tree was lit on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 during the Celebration of Lights at the Batavia Riverwalk.

Batavia City Council members are finalizing their 2025 budget and 2024 property tax levy, and are debating whether to raise taxes or cover projected deficits with reserve funds.

The Fox Valley Ballet presents the 10th-anniversary production of "The Fox Valley Nutcracker," featuring over 160 cast members, special guest artists and new aerial effects.

Batavia High School bands will host 150 students from Inagakuen Sogo High School in Tokyo, Japan, for a Unity Concert at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Dec. 18.

The Foy family decorates their home for Christmas every year with different light displays that sync with music on an FM radio channel. This year they will be featured on ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight for their display on 969 Ekman Drive in Batavia.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 and Rotary Club of Aurora United will host their annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon, featuring a buffet, awards ceremony, keynote address and more.

Going to the theatre to see 'The Nutcracker' ballet is a special holiday tradition for many families.

Small Business Saturday might seem like Black Friday’s baby brother and Cyber Monday’s second cousin twice removed. But to local small businesses, it’s a chance to shine for a more personal audience.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly will host a Thanksgiving celebration for isolated older adults, featuring a turkey dinner, live music and volunteer support.