🌳 Project Update: Michael Wild Park Drainage Improvements
Nearby residents may notice crews working in Michael Wild Park beginning tomorrow, March 11, as contractors begin removing invasive plant species as part of the park’s drainage improvement project.
This work is required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as part of the project’s grant funding and is expected to take about one week to complete. After the removals are finished, there may be a short delay before the main construction work begins.
✅ The park playground will remain open
✅ No residential street closures are expected
If everything stays on schedule, the project is anticipated to be completed by early to mid-May.
For project details, visit https://www.bataviail.gov/o/pw/page/michael-wild-park-project
Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements to help protect and improve the Mahoney Creek watershed and Michael Wild Park.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave. Agenda items include a conditional use permit to allow the Batavia School District to buy property at 812 Main St. and use it for expanded storage and office operations; a temporary pause on TIF #7 and cancellation of the public hearing; regulation of e-mobility devices; discussion on holiday decorations; and more.
For the complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=249
For the complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=249
🌟 Batavia Celebrates Women’s History Month 🌟
The City of Batavia is proud to recognize Women’s History Month with a mayoral proclamation honoring the women—past and present—who have shaped our community and continue to make history today.
Monday, the Batavia City Council approved Mayor Jeff Schielke’s proclamation honoring the women, past and present, who have shaped our community from trailblazing educators, physicians, and civic leaders to the many women who continue to lead, volunteer, and strengthen our community today.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2025, Linda Schielke, along with Batavia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Margaret Perrreault, accepted the proclamation from Mayor Schielke.
📢 Draft Plan Update: We’ve compiled responses to community feedback and questions on Batavia’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
The draft plan—focused on long-term energy planning, renewable and conventional energy sources, and key economic and environmental considerations—has been available for public review since fall 2025.
To see how your input helped shape the draft plan, review the document summarizing community feedback and City responses here: Community Feedback Responses.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share questions and comments—your participation is an important part of this process.
🚧 Watermain Repair 🚧
Emergency watermain repair is taking place today on the 800 block of S. River.
🚧 Flaggers will be present starting at 9:00 AM.
🚗 Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
Thank you for your patience!
Emergency watermain repair is taking place today on the 800 block of S. River.
🚧 Flaggers will be present starting at 9:00 AM.
🚗 Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
Thank you for your patience!
🌳 Big news for downtown Batavia!
The Batavia City Council has approved construction of River Street Plaza — a brand-new public gathering space coming to 106 N. River Street on the former Tin Shop site.
Designed to serve residents, visitors, and Farmers Market shoppers alike, the plaza will feature:
Accessible paving, seating & lighting
Native pollinator plantings & planter benches
Bike racks & a bike repair station (great for Fox River Trail riders!)
Public art elements & decorative trellis
A self-cleaning public restroom with a water fountain & bottle filler
Construction begins soon, with the goal of opening the plaza later this year. The project is funded through TIF District 3 and is within the City's approved budget. Visit bataviail.gov for details.
Batavia City Council Meeting – Monday, March 2
The Batavia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at Batavia City Hall (100 N. Island Ave.).
Agenda items include:
• Final approval of the construction contract for the new River Street Plaza
• A strategic plan update
• A Women’s History Month proclamation
• And more
View the full agenda at:
👉 https://bataviail.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/meeting/document/200
All meetings are open to the public.
The Batavia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at Batavia City Hall (100 N. Island Ave.).
Agenda items include:
• Final approval of the construction contract for the new River Street Plaza
• A strategic plan update
• A Women’s History Month proclamation
• And more
View the full agenda at:
👉 https://bataviail.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/meeting/document/200
All meetings are open to the public.
Stay safe and confident online! 💻🔐
Join us for an Internet Safety & Online Scams program at the Batavia Public Library on March 11 from 1–3:30 p.m.
Tony LaPalio, founder and CEO of Senior Tech Support, will share practical tips to help you protect yourself online, spot scams, and navigate the internet with confidence.
Batavia Community Police Officer Liz Webb will also discuss common local scams and explain how to report scams or fraud to law enforcement.
📍 Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
📞 Questions? Call 630-879-1393
Visit https://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/event/internet-safety-and-online-scams-2880.
Join us for an Internet Safety & Online Scams program at the Batavia Public Library on March 11 from 1–3:30 p.m.
Tony LaPalio, founder and CEO of Senior Tech Support, will share practical tips to help you protect yourself online, spot scams, and navigate the internet with confidence.
Batavia Community Police Officer Liz Webb will also discuss common local scams and explain how to report scams or fraud to law enforcement.
📍 Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
📞 Questions? Call 630-879-1393
Visit https://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/event/internet-safety-and-online-scams-2880.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24. Agenda items include downtown improvement grants, construction contract for the new North River Street public restroom plaza, and more. The meeting is open to the public and held at 100 N. Island Ave. For a complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=248
⚡ Journeyman Linemen — thinking about your next move?
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 Repair Alert 🚰
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.
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.
Looking for a hands-on, outdoor job this summer? 🌞
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 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
🌳 Parkway Tree Program Returns!
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 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
🚀 We’re Hiring! Join the City of Batavia Team
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! 💛🏘️
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! 💛🏘️
The regular meeting of the Batavia City Council will be 7 p.m. TUESDAY, Jan. 20, City Council Chamber, 100 N. Island, Ave., Batavia. Agenda items include creating an interested parties registry for a new TIF district, adoption of the South River Street Plan, and more. For the complete agenda, visit: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
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.
