🚧 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
🚧 Heads up, Batavia! Crews will be spot-spraying weed control treatments on select downtown sidewalks later this week 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.
The Batavia City Council will meet Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Agenda items include an agreement for exterior building conditions assessment services, the redevelopment agreement for the proposed affordable housing development at 400 S. River Street, and other City business.
View the complete agenda and meeting materials: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=206
Agenda items include an agreement for exterior building conditions assessment services, the redevelopment agreement for the proposed affordable housing development at 400 S. River Street, and other City business.
View the complete agenda and meeting materials: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=206
Stop by the City of Batavia tent at the Batavia Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to noon to meet members of the City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission.
Learn more about the City’s “Roll Smart: Know the Code. Ride the Road.” campaign, get answers to questions about Batavia’s new e-mobility ordinances, and pick up important safety information for riders of all ages.
Whether you ride a bike, e-bike, scooter, or simply want to learn more about the new rules, we invite you to stop by and chat with us during the market.
Learn more about the City’s “Roll Smart: Know the Code. Ride the Road.” campaign, get answers to questions about Batavia’s new e-mobility ordinances, and pick up important safety information for riders of all ages.
Whether you ride a bike, e-bike, scooter, or simply want to learn more about the new rules, we invite you to stop by and chat with us during the market.
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda items include discussion on exterior building conditions assessment services, a redevelopment agreement for housing at 400 S. River Street, the City Administrator performance appraisal form, limits on tobacco and liquor licensing, and potential changes to the City’s video gaming regulations.
For the complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=254
Agenda items include discussion on exterior building conditions assessment services, a redevelopment agreement for housing at 400 S. River Street, the City Administrator performance appraisal form, limits on tobacco and liquor licensing, and potential changes to the City’s video gaming regulations.
For the complete agenda, visit https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=254
Did you know that wastewater is 99.9% water and just 0.1% solids?
At Batavia’s wastewater treatment plant, the water portion takes approximately 12 to 24 hours to treat, while the solids treatment process takes about 28 days. On average, the plant cleans 3.2 million gallons of water each day before it is safely returned to the environment.
National Public Works Week is a chance to recognize the essential work happening behind the scenes every day to protect public health and the Fox River.
#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL
At Batavia’s wastewater treatment plant, the water portion takes approximately 12 to 24 hours to treat, while the solids treatment process takes about 28 days. On average, the plant cleans 3.2 million gallons of water each day before it is safely returned to the environment.
National Public Works Week is a chance to recognize the essential work happening behind the scenes every day to protect public health and the Fox River.
#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL
🌽🚓 Come See Us at the Batavia Farmers' Market! 🚓🌽
The Batavia Police Department will be out at the Batavia Farmers' Market this Saturday, May 23rd! Swing by our booth to say hello, chat with officers, and learn more about important resources like 9‑8‑8, and the new City of Batavia E‑Mobility Ordinance.
We love connecting with our community, and we hope to see you there!
The Batavia Police Department will be out at the Batavia Farmers' Market this Saturday, May 23rd! Swing by our booth to say hello, chat with officers, and learn more about important resources like 9‑8‑8, and the new City of Batavia E‑Mobility Ordinance.
We love connecting with our community, and we hope to see you there!
Did you know that there are more than 200 private and City-owned stormwater detention basins throughout Batavia?
Batavia’s Engineering & Streets Division helps oversee these basins, which are designed to collect and slowly release rainwater to reduce flooding and help protect local waterways.
Public Works professionals play an important role in keeping Batavia safe, sustainable, and prepared for changing weather conditions.
#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL
Batavia’s Engineering & Streets Division helps oversee these basins, which are designed to collect and slowly release rainwater to reduce flooding and help protect local waterways.
Public Works professionals play an important role in keeping Batavia safe, sustainable, and prepared for changing weather conditions.
#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL
Did you know that Batavia’s Electric Division maintains more than 2,200 streetlights throughout the community?
In addition to keeping streets safely illuminated year-round, the division also helps spread holiday cheer by installing downtown holiday decorations each season.
Thank you to Batavia’s Electric Division for helping keep our community bright during National Public Works Week and beyond.
#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL
In addition to keeping streets safely illuminated year-round, the division also helps spread holiday cheer by installing downtown holiday decorations each season.
Thank you to Batavia’s Electric Division for helping keep our community bright during National Public Works Week and beyond.
#NationalPublicWorksWeek #BataviaIL
IRP Task Force Looking for Volunteers
The City is seeking residents interested in serving on a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Task Force.
An IRP is a comprehensive, long-term roadmap that will be used by the Batavia Municipal Electric Utility to determine how best to meet future energy demand—balancing reliability, cost, environmental regulations, and policy goals. This Task Force will play an important role in reviewing and strengthening the City’s draft IRP.
Members will:
• Analyze the draft IRP and summarize key facts, assumptions, and conclusions
• Identify gaps in information or data
• Present findings in a clear, accessible way for the public
• Evaluate how well the IRP aligns with the City’s Energy Policy, including affordability, sustainability, resilience, and adaptability
The Task Force will meet at least twice per month.
We are looking for thoughtful, engaged individuals with an interest in energy, public policy, or community planning. Technical expertise is valued but not required—just a willingness to learn and contribute. You must also be available to attend the June 9 Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 pm at the Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, for an interview by the City Council.
If you’re interested in helping shape the City’s energy future, we encourage you to apply. Fill out the application form and attach a resume at bataviail.gov/forms/1250 by Tuesday, June 2.
Thank you to the crews from Batavia’s Electric Department for their quick response and hard work restoring power following yesterday’s outage on the southwest side of Batavia.
The outage was caused by a lightning strike to a utility pole across from the main entrance to Alice Gustafson School. Crews inspected the pole, reinforced it with through bolts to prevent further splitting, and safely restored service to affected customers. The damaged pole is scheduled to be replaced later this week.
We appreciate the dedication of our electric crews, who work around the clock to keep power reliable and our community safe, especially during severe weather events.
The outage was caused by a lightning strike to a utility pole across from the main entrance to Alice Gustafson School. Crews inspected the pole, reinforced it with through bolts to prevent further splitting, and safely restored service to affected customers. The damaged pole is scheduled to be replaced later this week.
We appreciate the dedication of our electric crews, who work around the clock to keep power reliable and our community safe, especially during severe weather events.
