Batavia

The Batavia Indoor Farmers’ Market season is kicking off Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Grainology BrewStillery, 131 Flinn Street, Suit

Batavia City Council members will review plans for an indoor pickleball facility to occupy a vacant shopping center on Randall Road at their Oct. 29 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The first Indoor Market of the season is Saturday, Nov. 2 at Grainology Brewstillery.

Many Halloween themed games were available for kids to participate in at Batavia Bat Fest on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

A Batavia middle school was placed on hold Tuesday after an empty shell casing from a gun was found on the floor of a classroom.

Esther Ann Granger Peck died in Indiana in 1866, but she was laid to rest in Batavia in August.

Modern technology and advanced DNA analysis have identified Jane Doe, whose skull was found behind a wall in Batavia during a remodeling in the 1970s.

Batavia police are investigating an incident of a gun being discharged  in the 300 block of North Randall Road shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20.

Several road closures will take place throughout downtown Batavia as a result of Bat Fest.

Mayor Jeff Schielke will lead his annual presentation as part of Batavia's Books Between Bites series, where he will discuss Batavia-related literature.

A full lineup of family-friendly events includes a parade, reptile show, costume contest and much more!

Batavia MainStreet's annual BatFest will feature a costume parade, face painting and more Halloween fun.

From judging handmade scarecrows to cheering on dogs dressed in Halloween costumes, check out these fun fall happenings this month.

Former Batavia alderman Dan Chanzit was picked up on three drug-related charges last week, according to Kane County court records.

Sarah Douglas portrayed Kryptonian supervillain Ursa in 1978′s “Superman” and 1980′s “Superman II.”

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host a presentation Oct. 15 at the Batavia Public Library to educate attendees on mushrooms and fungi.

Several Halloween attractions are coming up in Kane County, such as a Witches' Retreat, fall painting event and much more.

A Batavia middle school student was charged with disorderly conduct–threat of violence at the school, according to a news release.

The community is invited to the unveiling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. The celebration will include coffee, snacks, plant giveaways and the opportunity to meet the artists.

Batavia City Council members budgeted $20,000 for a feasibility study for their plans to remove the Batavia Dam from the Fox River, the next step in potentially removing the dam.

The Batavia School Board has updated their bullying policies to be more inline with state standards, but at least one member doesn't think they go far enough.

Batavia School District 101 is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois.

Shops in McHenry, Kane, DeKalb counties and throughout northern Illinois are participating in the Vintage Shop Hop, a self-guided road trip tour.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Citizen of the Year Award, honoring individuals with extraordinary community contributions, with submissions due by Nov. 8.

Batavia motorists will see delays when traveling on Route 31 through the city next month, as roadwork reducing the route to two lanes is expected to begin Sept. 30 and be completed by Oct. 31.

Pedaling for pints along the Fox River Trail becomes a bikers’ paradise at breweries in Batavia, St. Charles

Kane County will feature a variety of fundraisers and fall events, including the Seventh Annual “Include Me” Gala, BatFest and more.

Emagine Batavia will show the films Beerfest and Strange Brew throughout the weekend, and will have bratwurst and beer concession specials.

Batavia's third annual Pints by the Pond will feature live music, food and a collection of breweries, a few of which are new to the event.

The theatre will host back-to-back showings from “The Dark Knight” trilogy.

The Conservation Foundation and Batavia Public Arts Initiative are hosting Art of the Fox, featuring live mural painting by local artists.

A Batavia couple celebrated attributed their 65 years of marriage to shared philosophies, values and beliefs.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing's second annual event will feature German food, drink, music and more in downtown Batavia.

The third annual Pints by the Pond Craft Beer Festival, hosted by Batavia Park District, returns to Peg Bond Center at Batavia Riverwalk on Sept. 21 for an afternoon of enjoying unique small-batch beer, live music and food trucks.

One year after imposing a 10 cent fee for single use bags in select Batavia stores, the city will review the revenue generated and plan for future green initiatives at their Sept 10 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Batavia High School’s annual homecoming parade marched through the city on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 in Batavia.

Batavia's Books Between Bites program will be hosted from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through May 2025 in the Founders Room of the Batavia Public Library, at 10 S. Batavia Ave.

Kane County will be home to fall festivities among other events, such as the "It's Our Fox River Day" cleanup, a jack-o'-lantern walk and more.

Wilson Street and Prairie Street railroad crossings will be closed in Batavia as a result of essential railroad maintenance.

Hazardous 360, a biohazard cleanup company, cleaned up some of the areas police cars Thursday, as it has done since 2020 as a way to thank law enforcement.

A bike ride fundraiser and a Fall Black Crow Festival are among several autumn events coming up in Kane County.

These concerts will consist of music from many different genres, including marches and Broadway show tunes.

The Batavia Chamber's Eye on Aging event will give attendees vital information on aging and include presentations and activities to participate in.

New Route 31 work and lane configuration to begin by Sept. 16

Fall-related events, including an Autumn Fair, the Festival of the Vine and more, are headed to Kane County.

The Batavia Community Dinner Table, which is now hosted by Batavia United Way, is Sunday, Sept. 8 from 4-6 p.m. on N. River Street.

The City of Batavia is opening a cooling center at City Hall during the Extreme Heat Advisory.

Batavia's Rotary Club will host its 36th Annual Corvette Raffle, offering community members the chance to win money or a brand-new 2025 Corvette 1LT.

The Regional Office of Education will host its Student Photography Contest to celebrate the talent of students and teachings of instructors.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has a series of community-oriented events scheduled for this fall.