Come join a team that keeps an entire community powered year-round. The City of Batavia is hiring a Journeyman Lineman to join our Electric Operations crew. Enjoy competitive union pay, strong benefits, steady municipal work, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
🔌 Great crew
💼 Excellent benefits
⚡ Meaningful, hands-on work
Apply today and bring your skills to Batavia’s Electric team.
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B69B54B12BAECDF7830950045E82C9A3/career-page?jpt=65657dbf18cb746a6467ab26d45462d0
The Batavia City Council meets Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting. The regular agenda includes approval of several 2025 tax abatements, approval of the Residences at River Pointe land use and zoning, presentations to the Batavia Post Prom Committee, and the Community Prom; a presentation from the Batavia United Way, and more. Following the regular meeting, the Committee of the Whole will discuss local regulations for e-mobility, including e-bikes.
The meetings are held at City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. For the complete agendas, visit https://bataviail.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/meeting/document/198 and
https://bataviail.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/meeting/document/350
Water main break northbound N Batavia Ave @ Maple Ln. Traffic pattern shift in progress. Delays expected. Please avoid the area if possible.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work to improve water service reliability.
The City of Batavia is hiring Public Works Seasonal Workers to help keep our community looking great and running smoothly.
Seasonal workers support the Streets, Public Properties & Services, and Water divisions with tasks like mowing, landscaping, cemetery and facility maintenance, and assisting with water system operations such as hydrant flushing and painting.
🕖 Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
💵 Pay: $17.00 per hour
✅ Requirements: Must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Illinois driver’s license.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a great team this summer, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B69B54B12BAECDF7830950045E82C9A3/jobs/59943
The City of Batavia is once again offering residents the opportunity to purchase a parkway tree, supporting reforestation and a healthy, diverse urban forest. Each year, the City selects locally grown, high-quality tree species well suited for Batavia’s parkways.
Thanks to funding from the City’s Non-Reusable Bag Fee, trees are available at a discounted rate, which includes the tree, professional planting, and mulch. Due to high demand, each address is limited to one tree per request period.
🌱 Available species include Swamp White Oak, Marmo Freeman Maple, Jefferson Elm, American Hornbeam, China Snow Peking Lilac, Eastern Redbud, and Chinkapin Oak.
👉 Learn more and submit a request at https://www.bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/parkway-tree-program
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10. Agenda items include approval for the Residences at River Pointe Development, continued discussion on implementing contractor registration, and project status updates. The meeting is in Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave. and is open to the public. For a complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=247
The Batavia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2. Agenda items include a proclamation to recognize Black History Month; annexation and zoning for Thompson Farm; and, a redevelopment agreement for 190 S. Water St. (the former Pamarco location). For a complete agenda visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=199
The City of Batavia has several exciting career opportunities for 2026. Whether you're a student looking to explore how a city works behind the scenes or a seasoned professional ready to make an impact, we have a role for you:
✨ Community Engagement Intern (Summer 2026)
A hands-on opportunity for upper-level undergrads or grad students to dive into city operations, create public-facing content, and help tell Batavia’s story.
🛠️ Civil Engineer
Lead and support major public improvement projects, enforce development standards, and help shape Batavia’s future infrastructure.
📐 Engineering Assistant
Support inspections, design, GIS, surveying, and project work in our Public Works Department. Ideal for those growing in the engineering field.
🚓🔥 Public Safety Management Analyst
A brand-new role supporting both Police and Fire with data analysis, project management, reporting, and program development.
👉 Learn more about each position—including qualifications, salary, benefits, and deadlines—and apply at:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B69B54B12BAECDF7830950045E82C9A3/career-page
Join us and help shape Batavia’s future! 💛🏘️
UPDATE: Groot waste stickers are back in stock at local retailers. For vendor locations, visit bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/carttoter-and-sticker-information
The City of Batavia offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you need to contact the City Monday, call 630-454-2500. The Batavia City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13., City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Topics include:
• Adoption of the South River Street Corridor Plan
• Discussion of the feasibility study for a pedestrian and bicycle crossing near Randall Road and Main Street
• Additional City business
View the full agenda here: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
The Batavia City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
For the complete agenda, please visit Bataviail.gov/AgendaCenter.
Today is the last day to share your input on Batavia’s preliminary Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) — the long-term roadmap that guides how our community plans for reliable, affordable electricity over the next 20 years.
The draft IRP is based on expert analysis from The Brattle Group and local survey feedback from residents who identified reliability and affordability as top priorities. Now we need your voice before the comment period closes tonight.
🔗 Review the plan & submit comments: bataviail.gov/electricstudy
Your feedback will help shape future decisions about electric supply, infrastructure investments, and programs that support Batavia’s energy future. Thanks for being part of the process. ⚡️
Overnight parking will be allowed on Batavia streets from the night of Dec. 24th through the morning of Dec. 28th. 🎄✨
Please note: overnight parking restrictions will resume on the evening of Dec. 28th.
However, if there is a forecast of 2 or more inches of snow at any time, parking on the roadway will be prohibited to ensure safe snow removal. ❄️🚫
Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season! 🌟🎉
Good news: With the weather forecast no longer calling for snow or ice, the City of Batavia Public Works Department will resume its final scheduled leaf pickup.
🗓 Collection resumes Monday, Dec. 29
Crews will begin on streets that were not collected earlier due to November weather events.
To see which streets are included and to track daily progress starting Dec. 29, view the leaf collection map here:
👉 https://cobil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=194da4d5fabe464e8345453045d1be0c
For details, visit https://www.bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/leaf-collection
Also, Groot will still pick up bagged leaves without a sticker through Dec. 30.
Thank you for your patience as crews complete the final round of leaf collection!
🚰 Watermain Repair Alert 🚰
Due to Emergency watermain repair, S. Harrison St. between 1st St. and Wilson St. will be closed. Please avoid the area if possible.
📅 Batavia City Council Meeting – Monday, Dec. 15
The Batavia City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda items include:
Adoption of the City of Batavia 2026 Budget and 2025 Tax Levies
A quarterly report from the Batavia Environmental Commission
An update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation project
View the complete agenda at bataviail.gov/AgendaCenter.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Advisory for dangerously cold wind chills this evening through early Monday morning, December 15. Wind chills are expected to dip below zero, and exposed skin can develop frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.
To help keep residents safe, the City of Batavia has opened a Temporary Warming Center for elderly residents, families with young children, and other vulnerable individuals.
📍 Warming Center Location:
Batavia Police Department
100 N. Island Ave.
Please check in at the front desk upon arrival.
ℹ️ Please note: The Warming Center does not provide sleeping accommodations, hygiene or washing facilities, or food storage.
Extreme cold can be especially dangerous for seniors, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, limit time outdoors, and dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves.
📞 Questions? Call the Batavia Police Department at 630-454-2500.
Stay warm and stay safe, Batavia.
The red dots on the map below? Those are all 2,143 fire hydrants in Batavia. And, if each one takes about 3 minutes to dig out after a snowfall… that’s 107 hours of shoveling. 😅
We’d much rather keep those hours focused on clearing your streets.
That’s where you come in. ❄️❤️
If there’s a hydrant on or near your property, please give it a quick shovel when it snows. It makes a huge difference. Every minute counts during a fire, and firefighters need to spot and reach hydrants fast.
• Hidden hydrants take extra precious minutes to find.
• Snow-packed hydrants make it harder to attach hoses.
• Quick access = quicker water flow when it matters most.
Thanks for being great neighbors and helping keep Batavia safe all winter long.🚒❄️💙
