Batavia

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives picked up a Batavia man Tuesday on felony weapons charges, the result of an ongoing investigation.

Highlights include tributes to Cher, hip-hop music, classic country singers and performers from 'America's Got Talent.'

Batavia City Council is going to have some new faces.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Batavia City Council members had varying opinions on whether a $20,000 feasibility study was a good idea, with the major concern being uncertainty surrounding federal funding availability.

Batavia City Council membere continue planning to replace the city-owned dam from the Fox River, and will review plans for a feasibility study this summer at their April 15 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Batavia Park District hosted the annual Egg Hunt at the newly renovated Clark Island Recreation Area on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Batavia. The recreation area now includes a new fitness court and skate park and was funded in part by an open space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant, BlueCross BlueShield and the National Fitness Campaign.

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for the 2025 season Friday, May 9.

The four deputies with the Kane County Sheriff’s department were investigated for their role in a car chase on Randall Road that ended in the fatal shooting of an Aurora man in May 2023.

It’s been nearly 25 years since Tri City Health Partnership began providing quality medical care to resident of central Kane County. TCHP receives no state or federal funding. Grants, donations and fundraising events like this one provide the means for qualified volunteer special

The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor awarded in the Boy Scouts of America. Only 0.5% of all youth in the U.S. younger than 18 are recipients, according to the release.

Make gifting a snap for showers, housewarming parties and more with this Batavia business.

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

Band manager Linda Schielke said the art of rediscovering a passion for music opens something beautiful within each of the band’s musicians.

Artist Glenn Bodish, who is an art professor at Sauk Valley Community College, will be featured in the Dempsey Family Gallery at Water Street Studios.

To mark the anniversary, the museum is hosting an exhibit about itself. “The Museum a Community Built: Batavia Depot Museum Celebrates 50 Years” is scheduled to run through July 20.

The Batavia City Council will likely be welcoming some new faces beginning next term, according to unofficial results.

Two incumbents look poised to retain their seats on the Batavia District 101 board while welcoming two new faces.

Batavia mayor Jeff Schielke looks headed for a twelfth term in office.

Celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at a ribbon cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12.

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

K. Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar is celebrating 20 years of serving Batavia and the surrounding communities with a special anniversary event this Saturday, April 5.

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

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.

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.

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.