The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole agenda includes annexations, tree preservation, staff additions, road safety policy analysis, Carriage Crest basin project, downtown parking and more. Read on...
The City of Batavia and the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization will officially grand open the Flag Day Monument, 2-5 p.m., Oct. 1 at Patriot’s Park, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. The event includes a, concert, historic plane flyover, food trucks and more. Read on...
The Batavia City Council, with community input, has selected artist Chad La Fever's "Eternal Flame" sculpture proposal to adorn the Batavia West Cemetery Columbarium. Read on...
The intersection of north River and Wilson streets will be closed beginning Sept. 21 for construction as the street is formally converted to a one-way southbound. The project is expected to take three weeks. Read on...
The Batavia City Council Monday voted to create an Active Transportation Advisory Commission which will replace the Batavia Bicycle Commission. Read on...
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers in Chicago has released a draft report on the Fox River and is recommending the removal of nine dams from Carpentersville to Montgomery, including the dam in Batavia. Several informational meetings have been scheduled. Read on...
This month we are proud to celebrate the rich and diverse tapestry of Hispanic heritage in our community.
Este mes estamos orgullosos de celebrar la rica y diversa herencia hispana en nuestra comunidad. Read on...
The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is moving to a temporary location at 431 N. Raddant Rd. The new location opens operations Oct. 3. Services will continue at the 100 Flinn St. location until then. Read on...
Beginning Sept. the North River Street parking garage at the River and State streets will undergo repairs. There will be partial parking access during the repairs. Public parking is available east of the garage or in any other municipal parking lot. Read on...
The City of Batavia has received questions about the 50/50 Parkway Tree program, specifically how the trees included in the program are selected. The City of Batavia Public Properties and Services Division who manages the program elaborates. Read on...
Wilson Street/Donovan Bridge maintenance is scheduled to begin Sept. 11. Work will be done one side at a time, beginning with the north side. The sidewalk and parking spaces on the side of the bridge where work is being conducted will be closed. Read on...
Free PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY signs are available for residents and businesses to post on their property. The signs are an effort to remind drivers to be careful in the months when more bicyclists and pedestrians are sharing the road. Read on...
The Batavia’s Bicycle Commission, along with community partners, have installed five bicycle repair stations throughout the city. The stations include free to use tools to repair bikes and air to fill tires. Read on...
Take part in Share-A-Bag at the Batavia Farmer's Market! Need a bag? Drop by the MainStreet booth and pick one up. Do you have extra bags at home to spare? Drop off your large, clean bags at the MainStreet booth to share with others. Read on...
Batavia City Council approved an ordinance implementing a retail single-use bag fee, beginning July 1, 2023. Find out what the fees is, what bags are included, and other details. Additional Info...
