Batavia

The beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

Volunteers from local Rotary clubs sorted through hundreds of children’s winter coats to be donated to the Salvation Army, Lazarus House and area schools.

Parkside Skincare, celebrated its one-year anniversary with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Batavia on Nov. 15.

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

Batavia drivers need to steer clear of Kirk Road this weekend.

So far, Batavia has more open City Council seats than candidates for the April election.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the remodeling of Fruitful Yield, a health food store offering a wide range of natural products, including vitamins, organic produce and clean skincare.

A 29-year-old homeless man is charged with armed violence after he allegedly stabbed a woman in the 100 block of South Batavia Avenue in Batavia on Nov. 8, according to a news release from the Batavia Police Department.

After spending 10 years on active duty in the Marines, Jon Woods has dedicated himself to making sure other veterans get the recognition they deserve whether through the local VFW branch or Batavia football's Military Appreciation Night.

The Batavia Lions Club will host its eighth annual Underwear Party to collect donations of new socks and underwear for the Batavia United Way's Adopt-A-Family holiday program.

Here's a list of the best bakeries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Jeff Schielke has been mayor of Batavia since 1981, and he's not done yet.

Batavia police are investigating a suspicious incident near Louise White School, 800 N. Prairie St., where a man was calling to children that he had candy.

Stores around downtown Batavia will be open from 5-8 p.m. to give shoppers a sneak peek of what they will have for the holiday season.

Batavia’s Smarty Pants Cafe has been awarded a $2,5000 grant to launch a teen science cafe. The science-themed coffee shop, at 817 N. Randall Road, Batavia, provides an engaging environment for learners of all ages to pique their curiosities with the world of science.

Batavia City Council members are reviewing plans to convert a vacant storefront at 301 N. Randall Rd. into an indoor pickleball facility.

A portion of Wilson Street in Batavia between Van Nortwick and Western Avenues will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 2 and 3.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kane County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation combines Irish charm with sensational talents for an unforgettable evening of entertainment on Monday, Nov. 4.

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.