The Batavia City Council approved the 2024 Annual Budget. The total budget, less interfund transfers and capital spending, is $95.7M. The total capital budgeted is $56.4M. No property tax rate increase or electric rate increase has been budgeted. Read on...
Batavia has received federal funding from Safe Routes to School to improve sidewalk connectivity to local schools. Residents are invited to an Open House, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 14, City Hall, to learn more about the project and provide feedback. Read on...
Applications for Batavia MainStreet's Boardwalk Shops 2024 are open through Jan. 31. If you have a small business and want to propel it to the next level, apply for one of Batavia MainStreet's 12x12 shops on the corner of Wilson & River Streets. Additional Info...
The 2023 Leaf Collection Program is over. The City completed the third and final round on Nov. 21, including two back-to-back west side collections. An additional round for the east side began Nov. 22 and concluded Nov. 29. Read on...
Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke talked about Batavia's rich history and exciting future at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Breakfast Nov. 2, 2023. View his presentation on BATV17. Additional Info...
Batavians may notice some smoke from controlled burns being conducted throughout the community. The objective of these prescribed burns is to improve native plant communities by reducing invasive plant species. 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 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...
