🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧
Beginning Monday, July 6, South Batavia Avenue between Morton Street and First Street will experience intermittent lane shifts and flagger-controlled traffic during daytime hours while crews complete water service replacements.
🚗 Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our infrastructure.
Beginning Monday, July 6, South Batavia Avenue between Morton Street and First Street will experience intermittent lane shifts and flagger-controlled traffic during daytime hours while crews complete water service replacements.
🚗 Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our infrastructure.
📣 In case you haven't heard...
Tonight's July 4 SkyShow has been postponed until tomorrow evening. 🎆
Fire Chief Craig Hanson made the decision because the fireworks launch area is too wet for a safe show.
The good news? All of the food vendors have committed to returning tomorrow as well! 🍔🌭🍧
We're continuing to monitor the weather and will share any updates here if plans change for tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We can't wait to celebrate with you tomorrow night for an incredible SkyShow! 🇺🇸✨
🏛️ Batavia City Council Meeting – Monday, July 6
The Batavia City Council will meet on Monday, July 6, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Appointments of members to the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Task Force
• Appointments to the Batavia Environmental Commission
• Consideration of a new contract with Builders Paving LLC for the City's 2026 Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk Replacement Program
Residents are welcome to attend and participate in their local government. View the complete agenda and meeting materials visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=208
🥵 Extreme Heat Advisory in Effect Through Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Advisory through 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 4.
To help residents stay safe, the City of Batavia has opened a 24-hour Temporary Cooling Center at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave. The cooling center is available for older adults, families with young children, and anyone who needs relief from the dangerous heat.
📍 When you arrive, please check in at the Batavia Police Department front desk.
Please note:
❄️ The cooling center does not provide sleeping accommodations, showers, or refrigeration for food or medications.
⚠️ Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on neighbors, friends, and relatives who may be at greater risk.
📞 Questions? Contact the Batavia Police Department at 630-454-2500.
🚧 Heads up, Batavia! Crews will be spot-spraying weed control treatments on select downtown sidewalks Wednesday, July 1, to help keep walkways clean and accessible.
Treatment areas include:
• Wilson Street (Lincoln to Prairie)
• Route 31 (Main to Houston)
• Houston Street (Batavia to Island)
• Water Street (Main to Houston)
• North River Street (Wilson to State)
• Additional nearby locations
Please see the map for complete treatment locations. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our downtown public spaces.
Treatment areas include:
• Wilson Street (Lincoln to Prairie)
• Route 31 (Main to Houston)
• Houston Street (Batavia to Island)
• Water Street (Main to Houston)
• North River Street (Wilson to State)
• Additional nearby locations
Please see the map for complete treatment locations. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain our downtown public spaces.
City Offices Closed Friday, July 3
🏛️ City of Batavia offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
🕘 Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
🎆 For Fourth of July fireworks details, visit bataviafireworks.org.
⚡ To report a power outage within the City of Batavia electric service area, call 630-454-BULB (2852).
🌳 To report a downed tree, downed wires, or other hazards, call the Batavia Police Department non-emergency line at 630-454-2500.
🎇 We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
🏛️ City of Batavia offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
🕘 Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
🎆 For Fourth of July fireworks details, visit bataviafireworks.org.
⚡ To report a power outage within the City of Batavia electric service area, call 630-454-BULB (2852).
🌳 To report a downed tree, downed wires, or other hazards, call the Batavia Police Department non-emergency line at 630-454-2500.
🎇 We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
🌡️ Heads up: Refuse and recycling collection will start earlier next week.
Due to forecasted extreme heat, refuse and recycling collection routes will begin one hour earlier at 6 a.m. from Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3.
This temporary schedule change helps protect the safety and well-being of collection crews. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to forecasted extreme heat, refuse and recycling collection routes will begin one hour earlier at 6 a.m. from Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3.
This temporary schedule change helps protect the safety and well-being of collection crews. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
🌿 Stop by the City of Batavia booth at the Farmers' Market this Saturday and meet members of the Batavia Environmental Commission.
Learn about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and other ways to help protect Batavia's natural environment. Commission members will be available to answer questions, share resources, and talk about local environmental initiatives happening in our community.
Visit us on North River Street from 8 a.m. to noon and discover how small actions can make a big difference in keeping Batavia beautiful for generations to come.
Learn about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and other ways to help protect Batavia's natural environment. Commission members will be available to answer questions, share resources, and talk about local environmental initiatives happening in our community.
Visit us on North River Street from 8 a.m. to noon and discover how small actions can make a big difference in keeping Batavia beautiful for generations to come.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole will meet Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda items include:
• Presentation of the City of Batavia's 2025 Audit
• Discussion of the City Administrator performance evaluation form
• Project updates
• And more
Committee of the Whole meetings provide an opportunity for City Council members to discuss upcoming issues, projects, and policy matters before they come forward for formal action.
For the complete agenda and meeting materials, visit: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
Agenda items include:
• Presentation of the City of Batavia's 2025 Audit
• Discussion of the City Administrator performance evaluation form
• Project updates
• And more
Committee of the Whole meetings provide an opportunity for City Council members to discuss upcoming issues, projects, and policy matters before they come forward for formal action.
For the complete agenda and meeting materials, visit: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
⛈️ Storms and dangerous weather are expected Wednesday. Now is a good time to know how to report problems and where to get reliable information if severe weather impacts Batavia.
⚡ Report Power Outages
If you are a Batavia Electric customer and experience a power outage, call 630-454-BULB (2852).
📞 Please do not email City staff to report outages.
🌳 Report Downed Trees, Wires, or Other Hazards
During regular business hours, contact the Public Works Department, 630-454-2300; after hours, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 630-454-2500.
📞 Please do not email City staff to report downed trees, wires, or other hazards.
📲 Stay Informed During the Storm
The City posts updates simultaneously on all official communication channels:
• City of Batavia Facebook: facebook.com/BataviaILgov
• City website: bataviail.gov
• City of Batavia App (available for Apple and Android devices)
The City of Batavia App also allows users to enable push notifications for important updates.
🚨 Sign Up for Alert Batavia / CodeRED
Alert Batavia (CodeRED) is the City's emergency notification system. Alerts are location-based and sent only to affected areas during emergency situations.
Examples include:
• Criminal activity alerts
• Evacuations
• Boil advisories
• Missing persons or children
• Planned power outages
• Extended, widespread power outages
To register:
📱 Text ALERTBATAVIA to 24639
🌐 Sign up online at: accountportal.onsolve.net/bataviaalerts
💡 About Power Restoration
The City of Batavia Electric Division responds to outages affecting Batavia Electric customers within City limits. Some residents within Batavia receive electric service from ComEd and should report outages directly to ComEd.
After severe weather, crews begin assessing damage and restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. For safety reasons, bucket trucks cannot be used until sustained winds are below 30 mph. Restoration efforts and damage assessments often occur simultaneously so crews can restore service as quickly as conditions allow.
Stay weather aware, avoid downed wires, and monitor official City communication channels for updates throughout the storm.
🚧 Traffic Alert – Asphalt Restoration 🚧
Asphalt restoration work will take place on First Street between S. Batavia Avenue and S. Van Nortwick Avenue on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17.
🚗 Drivers should expect delays in the area and are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements.
Asphalt restoration work will take place on First Street between S. Batavia Avenue and S. Van Nortwick Avenue on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17.
🚗 Drivers should expect delays in the area and are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements.
We appreciate the feedback and understand why residents have questions about the age requirements for e-scooters.
The age requirement for e-scooters is based on Illinois state law, not a rule created by the City. Illinois law already restricts the use of low-speed scooters (those traveling less than 10 mph) to riders age 18 and older. Because state law was already more restrictive for slower scooters, it did not make sense to allow younger children to operate newer e-scooters that can travel much faster. While cities can adopt some local regulations, they cannot create rules that are less restrictive than state law or that conflict with it. In other words, the City cannot lower the minimum age established by Illinois law.
The City also adopted the age restrictions with safety in mind. Today's e-scooters and e-bikes can travel at speeds far greater than traditional bicycles, often sharing roads, intersections, and multi-use paths with vehicles, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Higher speeds require quick decision-making, awareness of traffic laws, and the ability to react safely in complex situations. While maturity and responsibility vary from person to person, laws generally rely on age thresholds because they provide a clear and consistent standard that can be applied fairly to everyone.
Batavia developed an ordinance in response to safety concerns raised by residents, law enforcement, and community stakeholders. The goal is to reduce crashes and injuries while helping ensure that riders have the maturity and experience needed to operate these devices responsibly. Through our Roll Smart campaign, we're focused on education, safety, and helping everyone enjoy e-mobility devices responsibly while keeping our streets, sidewalks, and paths safe for all users.
For more information about Batavia's e-mobility ordinances, visit https://www.bataviail.gov/o/police/page/e-mobility-guide
#bataviarollsmart
The age requirement for e-scooters is based on Illinois state law, not a rule created by the City. Illinois law already restricts the use of low-speed scooters (those traveling less than 10 mph) to riders age 18 and older. Because state law was already more restrictive for slower scooters, it did not make sense to allow younger children to operate newer e-scooters that can travel much faster. While cities can adopt some local regulations, they cannot create rules that are less restrictive than state law or that conflict with it. In other words, the City cannot lower the minimum age established by Illinois law.
The City also adopted the age restrictions with safety in mind. Today's e-scooters and e-bikes can travel at speeds far greater than traditional bicycles, often sharing roads, intersections, and multi-use paths with vehicles, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Higher speeds require quick decision-making, awareness of traffic laws, and the ability to react safely in complex situations. While maturity and responsibility vary from person to person, laws generally rely on age thresholds because they provide a clear and consistent standard that can be applied fairly to everyone.
Batavia developed an ordinance in response to safety concerns raised by residents, law enforcement, and community stakeholders. The goal is to reduce crashes and injuries while helping ensure that riders have the maturity and experience needed to operate these devices responsibly. Through our Roll Smart campaign, we're focused on education, safety, and helping everyone enjoy e-mobility devices responsibly while keeping our streets, sidewalks, and paths safe for all users.
For more information about Batavia's e-mobility ordinances, visit https://www.bataviail.gov/o/police/page/e-mobility-guide
#bataviarollsmart
The Batavia City Council will meet Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda items include:
• A presentation from Batavia United Way
• A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth
• A proclamation recognizing America 250
• Additional City business
The meeting is open to the public.
For a complete agenda and meeting materials, visit:
https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=207
Agenda items include:
• A presentation from Batavia United Way
• A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth
• A proclamation recognizing America 250
• Additional City business
The meeting is open to the public.
For a complete agenda and meeting materials, visit:
https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=207
ComEd crews will be performing tree removal work later this afternoon near Republic Road as part of ongoing efforts to address damage to utility poles and power lines.
A large crane will be brought into the area and staged within Memorial Park to remove trees impacting the lines. Residents and park visitors should expect increased activity, equipment, and work crews in and around the park during this operation.
For your safety, please avoid work areas, obey all posted signs and barricades, and give crews plenty of space to complete their work safely and efficiently.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
⛈️ Storms are expected this afternoon and evening. We encourage residents to be prepared and to familiarize themselves with Batavia's power outage restoration process and safety guidelines before severe weather arrives.
💡 Prepare Before the Storm
• Charge phones, battery packs, and other essential devices
• Keep flashlights and fresh batteries readily available
• Have a NOAA weather radio or another way to receive emergency information
• Check backup battery systems for sump pumps
• Consider a UPS (battery backup) for internet equipment and sensitive electronics
• Keep food and water on hand that doesn't require refrigeration
• Know how to operate the emergency release on your garage door in case you lose power
• Make sure you have a house key or another way to access your home if electronic locks, garage door openers, or access systems are unavailable
⚠️ Generator Safety: Protect Your Family and First Responders
• NEVER use a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Generators produce deadly carbon monoxide.
• Use extension cords plugged directly into the generator to power appliances and devices.
• NEVER connect a generator directly to your home's electrical panel. Backfeeding electricity onto utility lines can seriously injure or kill utility crews and emergency responders.
• Follow all manufacturer safety instructions and operate generators outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
⚡ If the Power Goes Out
📞 Call 630-454-BULB (2852) to report the outage. Social media is not monitored for outage reports.
⚠️ During an Outage
• Never approach a downed power line or anything it may be touching
• Watch for damaged trees and hanging branches that could fall unexpectedly
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
• Minimize opening exterior doors to help keep your home cool
• If your garage door won't open, use the emergency release and open it manually
⚡ How Restoration Happens
When severe weather causes outages, Batavia Electric crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service. For the safety of our employees, bucket trucks cannot be used until sustained winds drop below 30 mph.
Restoration begins with damage assessments and repairs happening simultaneously whenever possible. Crews prioritize repairs in the following order:
🔹 Main feeder lines serving neighborhoods
🔹 Critical facilities such as water treatment, police, and fire services
🔹 Multi-unit housing and outages affecting large numbers of customers
🔹 Individual homes and businesses
📢 Alert Batavia (CodeRED) notifications are issued only for widespread and extended power outages. For smaller or isolated outages, updates may be shared through City social media channels and our website. Sign up for alerts at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/bataviaalerts.
🏠 After an Outage
• If neighbors have power but you do not, call 630-454-BULB
• Never enter a flooded basement until power has been disconnected
• If your electric service equipment is damaged, contact a qualified electrician. Batavia Electric cannot restore service until required repairs and inspections are completed.
• If trees are tangled in power lines, Batavia Electric crews will clear the wires before the property owner removes the tree
⚡ Some Batavia residents receive electric service from ComEd. If you are a ComEd customer, please report outages directly to ComEd.
📖 For more information about outage response, restoration priorities, preparedness tips, and safety information, visit our Power Outage FAQ page:
https://www.bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/power-outages-faqs
Thank you for your patience and understanding as our crews work to safely restore power after storms and other emergency events.
💡 Prepare Before the Storm
• Charge phones, battery packs, and other essential devices
• Keep flashlights and fresh batteries readily available
• Have a NOAA weather radio or another way to receive emergency information
• Check backup battery systems for sump pumps
• Consider a UPS (battery backup) for internet equipment and sensitive electronics
• Keep food and water on hand that doesn't require refrigeration
• Know how to operate the emergency release on your garage door in case you lose power
• Make sure you have a house key or another way to access your home if electronic locks, garage door openers, or access systems are unavailable
⚠️ Generator Safety: Protect Your Family and First Responders
• NEVER use a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Generators produce deadly carbon monoxide.
• Use extension cords plugged directly into the generator to power appliances and devices.
• NEVER connect a generator directly to your home's electrical panel. Backfeeding electricity onto utility lines can seriously injure or kill utility crews and emergency responders.
• Follow all manufacturer safety instructions and operate generators outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
⚡ If the Power Goes Out
📞 Call 630-454-BULB (2852) to report the outage. Social media is not monitored for outage reports.
⚠️ During an Outage
• Never approach a downed power line or anything it may be touching
• Watch for damaged trees and hanging branches that could fall unexpectedly
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
• Minimize opening exterior doors to help keep your home cool
• If your garage door won't open, use the emergency release and open it manually
⚡ How Restoration Happens
When severe weather causes outages, Batavia Electric crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service. For the safety of our employees, bucket trucks cannot be used until sustained winds drop below 30 mph.
Restoration begins with damage assessments and repairs happening simultaneously whenever possible. Crews prioritize repairs in the following order:
🔹 Main feeder lines serving neighborhoods
🔹 Critical facilities such as water treatment, police, and fire services
🔹 Multi-unit housing and outages affecting large numbers of customers
🔹 Individual homes and businesses
📢 Alert Batavia (CodeRED) notifications are issued only for widespread and extended power outages. For smaller or isolated outages, updates may be shared through City social media channels and our website. Sign up for alerts at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/bataviaalerts.
🏠 After an Outage
• If neighbors have power but you do not, call 630-454-BULB
• Never enter a flooded basement until power has been disconnected
• If your electric service equipment is damaged, contact a qualified electrician. Batavia Electric cannot restore service until required repairs and inspections are completed.
• If trees are tangled in power lines, Batavia Electric crews will clear the wires before the property owner removes the tree
⚡ Some Batavia residents receive electric service from ComEd. If you are a ComEd customer, please report outages directly to ComEd.
📖 For more information about outage response, restoration priorities, preparedness tips, and safety information, visit our Power Outage FAQ page:
https://www.bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/power-outages-faqs
Thank you for your patience and understanding as our crews work to safely restore power after storms and other emergency events.
City of Batavia Electric Department crews are aware of a power outage affecting the Woodland Hills area. Please stay away from and do not touch any downed power lines. Always assume a downed line is energized and dangerous.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service and ensure public safety. We will share additional updates as information becomes available.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service and ensure public safety. We will share additional updates as information becomes available.
If you are a Batavia Electric customer and continue to be without power, see trees on wires, or see wires on the ground, please call 630-454-BULB.
Never approach any downed lines. Residents in the 300 block of Republic who back up to Memorial Park should avoid entering their backyards.
The ComEd wires could become energized at any time.
Never approach any downed lines. Residents in the 300 block of Republic who back up to Memorial Park should avoid entering their backyards.
The ComEd wires could become energized at any time.
Power Outage Update – City of Batavia
The City of Batavia is aware of power outages affecting portions of the community. Utility crews are standing by and will begin addressing downed power lines and related issues as soon as conditions are safe and the storm has passed.
Please stay away from and do not touch any downed power lines. Always assume a downed line is energized and dangerous.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service and ensure public safety. We will share additional updates as information becomes available.
The City of Batavia is aware of power outages affecting portions of the community. Utility crews are standing by and will begin addressing downed power lines and related issues as soon as conditions are safe and the storm has passed.
Please stay away from and do not touch any downed power lines. Always assume a downed line is energized and dangerous.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service and ensure public safety. We will share additional updates as information becomes available.
🚧 **Traffic Alert – West Wilson Street Water Service Replacements** 🚧
Tuesday, June 9 through Friday, June 12, West Wilson Street between North Lincoln Street and North Van Nortwick Avenue will experience intermittent lane closures and flagger-controlled traffic operations during daytime hours as crews perform water service replacements.
⚠️ **Expect delays**
🚗 Please use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible.
👷♂️ Exercise caution when traveling through the work zone and follow all posted traffic control signs and directions from flaggers.
Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.
Tuesday, June 9 through Friday, June 12, West Wilson Street between North Lincoln Street and North Van Nortwick Avenue will experience intermittent lane closures and flagger-controlled traffic operations during daytime hours as crews perform water service replacements.
⚠️ **Expect delays**
🚗 Please use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible.
👷♂️ Exercise caution when traveling through the work zone and follow all posted traffic control signs and directions from flaggers.
Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
🔹 A presentation on the City's lead service line replacement program
🔹 A request for a zoning change for a proposed baseball/softball training facility
🔹 Approval of the America 250 Mural Project
🔹 Discussion of a Memorial Street Sign Policy
🔹 And more
Council members will also interview candidates for the Integrated Resource Plan Task Force. Following executive session, the City Council will announce the selected task force members.
View the complete agenda and meeting materials, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=255
Agenda highlights include:
🔹 A presentation on the City's lead service line replacement program
🔹 A request for a zoning change for a proposed baseball/softball training facility
🔹 Approval of the America 250 Mural Project
🔹 Discussion of a Memorial Street Sign Policy
🔹 And more
Council members will also interview candidates for the Integrated Resource Plan Task Force. Following executive session, the City Council will announce the selected task force members.
View the complete agenda and meeting materials, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=255
