Residents whose homes or property were damaged during the July 3–4, 2026, storms are encouraged to complete the Kane County Office of Emergency Management's storm damage self-asses...

The City of Batavia has released its 2025 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report), providing residents with information about the quality of Batavia's drinking wat...

The City of Batavia contracts with Groot to provide recycling and refuse collection to Batavia residents. July 1 marks the beginning of year four of a five year contract and rates...

Construction work on Main Street between south Van Nortwick Avenue and Evergreen Drive begins Monday, June 22. Delays expected. Please avoid the area if possible.

The City of Batavia has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking 29 consecutive years of national recognition for its commitmen...

The Batavia Farmers’ Market offers more than fresh produce and local vendors this season. Residents are invited to visit the City of Batavia tent throughout the summer and fall to...

The City of Batavia will be performing preventative maintenance on two City bridges beginning June 9: 🔹 Wilson Street/Donovan Bridge over the Fox River 🔹 Deerpath Road Bridge ove...

To support or Roll Smart: Know the Code. Ride the Road. campaign, we've also launched a new kid-friendly website, written with adults in mind, too, to help everyone better understa...

Batavia residents can once again add a new tree to their neighborhood through the City’s Parkway Tree Program, an annual initiative that supports community reforestation and a hea...

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 B...

The Batavia Police Department has completed a traffic crash assessment of the Randall Road corridor following two fatal crashes in February and March 2026. The review analyzed da...

The Batavia Police Department is participating in the Blue Envelope Autism Hero Project, an initiative designed to support individuals with autism, cognitive disabilities, communi...

As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to take a quick look around your home and catch small issues before they turn into bigger repairs. A few easy things to check: ✔ Gutt...

2025 Accomplishments for the Batavia Strategic Plan (2024-2028) In 2025, Batavia made significant progress on its Strategic Plan, enhancing community infrastructure and services....

The Batavia City Council has approved construction of the River Street Plaza, a new public gathering space designed to enhance downtown activity and create a welcoming place for r...

We’re proud to share that Batavia has been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to ma...

As winter temperatures drop, the risk of frozen pipes increases—especially in unheated or poorly insulated areas like basements, attics, crawl spaces, and exterior walls. A frozen...

The City of Batavia and the Batavia Public Library have opened four new Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at the Batavia Public Library, now available for public use. The...

The City of Batavia has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Tax Levy, outlining a strategic financial plan designed to maintain and improve high-quality police, fire...

Kane County residents may recycle paint and home coatings, through a new program offering 16 retail drop-off sites in and near the county. The program accepts all types of house ...