News Flash

Active Transportation Commission Replaces Bicycle Commission

In order to positively impact active transportation in the community, city staff recommended a commission that encompasses bicyclists, pedestrians and public transportation. The city council voted to repeal the existing bicycle commission ordinance and re...

Fall Wildflower Walk at the Dick Young Forest Preserve

Join us for a night of nature appreciation at the Fall Wildflower Walk 5:30 p.m., Oct. 4, Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., Batavia. Meet in the parking lot at the Main St. Entrance. All are welcome.

Beyond the Basics of Waste Reduction and Reycling

Batavia Public Library, 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia

Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan will discuss trends in waste and recycling generation in Kane County and how we all as citizens can influence those trends be refocusing on the &ldq...

Wilson/Donovan Bridge Maintenance Effects Parking, Sidewalks

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 will be closed, along with the adjacent parking spaces on the side of the bridge where the work is b...

Kane County Interactive Bicycle & Pedestrian App

The Kane County Division of Transportation has launched an interactive bicycle and pedestrian map app that allows users to find information in real time about trails throughout Kane County.

Share-A-Bag Program at Batavia Farmers' Market

Sponsored by the Batavia Environmental Commission and Batavia MainStreet. To learn more about Batavia's BYOB campaign to reduce non-re-usable bag use, visit bataviail.gov/byob.

Free Bicycle Repair Stations Throughout City

The five stations are located along the Fox River Trail and throughout Batavia. Locations are:

 The Fox River Trail near Hall Quarry

 Laurelwood Park at Logan Street

 The Fox River Trail near Fabyan Parkway

 Rotolo Middle S...