🌳 Help grow Batavia’s urban forest!
The City of Batavia is accepting 2025 Parkway Tree Requests.
Thanks to funding from the Non-Reusable Bag Fee, residents can purchase a high-quality, locally grown tree at a discounted rate — planting and mulch included!
Key details:
🌿One tree per address, due to high demand.
🌿Species selected to thrive in Batavia parkways.
🌿City will ensure proper spacing and utility clearance.
Submit your request online or by mail. Eligible residents will receive confirmation with their assigned species.
🌿 View available trees and request a parkway tree at bataviail.gov/parkwaytrees.
The City of Batavia is accepting 2025 Parkway Tree Requests.
Thanks to funding from the Non-Reusable Bag Fee, residents can purchase a high-quality, locally grown tree at a discounted rate — planting and mulch included!
Key details:
🌿One tree per address, due to high demand.
🌿Species selected to thrive in Batavia parkways.
🌿City will ensure proper spacing and utility clearance.
Submit your request online or by mail. Eligible residents will receive confirmation with their assigned species.
🌿 View available trees and request a parkway tree at bataviail.gov/parkwaytrees.
🎶 Concerts in the Park with the Batavia Community Band!
Enjoy live music by the river this fall!
📅 Sunday, Sept. 7 • 3–4 PM
📅 Sunday, Oct. 5 • 3–4 PM
📍 Peg Bond Center, Batavia Riverwalk
(Rain location: Batavia City Hall Council Chambers)
Bring a chair, blanket, or just sit on the grass and enjoy marches, Broadway tunes, and a touch of patriotic music—perfect for all ages!
The concerts are free, and donations to support new music are always welcome. 🎺 Directed by John Heath.
More info: bataviacommunityband@gmail.com
bataviail.gov/page/batavia-community-band
Enjoy live music by the river this fall!
📅 Sunday, Sept. 7 • 3–4 PM
📅 Sunday, Oct. 5 • 3–4 PM
📍 Peg Bond Center, Batavia Riverwalk
(Rain location: Batavia City Hall Council Chambers)
Bring a chair, blanket, or just sit on the grass and enjoy marches, Broadway tunes, and a touch of patriotic music—perfect for all ages!
The concerts are free, and donations to support new music are always welcome. 🎺 Directed by John Heath.
More info: bataviacommunityband@gmail.com
bataviail.gov/page/batavia-community-band
City Council Meets Monday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m
The Batavia City Council will meet in City Council Chambers (100 N. Island Ave.). Agenda highlights include:
• ⚡ Approval of the Municipal Electric Utility Energy Policy
• 👮 Oath of office for Officer Meghan Gregory
• 🏭 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project update
• 🏘️ Batavia MainStreet update
Full agenda here: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
The Batavia City Council will meet in City Council Chambers (100 N. Island Ave.). Agenda highlights include:
• ⚡ Approval of the Municipal Electric Utility Energy Policy
• 👮 Oath of office for Officer Meghan Gregory
• 🏭 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project update
• 🏘️ Batavia MainStreet update
Full agenda here: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
🚧 Temporary Fox River Trail Detour 🚧
Starting Wednesday, July 30, a section of the Fox River Trail will be closed for sewer work—from Water and Main streets (north) to Union Street and Pamarco Drive (south).
🚴♀️ Trail users: Please follow posted detour signs to navigate safely around the closure.
📅 Work is expected to be completed by August 8.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Starting Wednesday, July 30, a section of the Fox River Trail will be closed for sewer work—from Water and Main streets (north) to Union Street and Pamarco Drive (south).
🚴♀️ Trail users: Please follow posted detour signs to navigate safely around the closure.
📅 Work is expected to be completed by August 8.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
📅 Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
🕖 7 p.m. | Tuesday, July 29
📍 City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Additional costs for Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements
• Environmental study on south Batavia Ave. properties
• Discussion on the City’s energy policy
• Council committee structure
• Project status updates
The meeting is open to the public. View the full agenda here at our new agenda center! 👉 https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=104
🕖 7 p.m. | Tuesday, July 29
📍 City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Additional costs for Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements
• Environmental study on south Batavia Ave. properties
• Discussion on the City’s energy policy
• Council committee structure
• Project status updates
The meeting is open to the public. View the full agenda here at our new agenda center! 👉 https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=104
🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
UPDATE: Main Street will remain closed between VanNortwick Street and Feece Drive for emergency watermain repairs for at least one more day .
🔹 Main Street traffic will be detoured to Wilson Street.
🔹 Please follow posted detour signs to safely navigate the area.
🔹 Repairs are expected to take two days, with steel plates temporarily covering the site once work is complete.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while crews complete this critical work.
🌟 Community Dinner Table Tickets On Sale Now! 🌟
Join Batavia United Way for the 2025 Community Dinner Table — Sunday, Sept. 7 at 4PM in downtown Batavia!
🍗 Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired feast featuring local favorites: oven-roasted Greek chicken, roasted potatoes, refreshing salads, and Portillo’s famous chocolate cake 🍰—all while supporting a great cause.
🥂 Your $65 ticket includes:
🍋 Lemonade from Raising Cane’s
🍻 Craft brews from Sturdy Shelter
🍹 A specialty cocktail from Whiskey Acres
🍒 Fruited Berliner Weisse from Energy City Brewing
All beverages are generously donated by United Way's amazing partners.
🎟️ Seating is limited and this event will sell out—grab your tickets now:
👉 bataviaunitedway.org/community-dinner-table
Let’s share a meal, support small businesses, and come together for community and connection. 💛
(Photo credit: Katie O'Brien Photography)
Join Batavia United Way for the 2025 Community Dinner Table — Sunday, Sept. 7 at 4PM in downtown Batavia!
🍗 Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired feast featuring local favorites: oven-roasted Greek chicken, roasted potatoes, refreshing salads, and Portillo’s famous chocolate cake 🍰—all while supporting a great cause.
🥂 Your $65 ticket includes:
🍋 Lemonade from Raising Cane’s
🍻 Craft brews from Sturdy Shelter
🍹 A specialty cocktail from Whiskey Acres
🍒 Fruited Berliner Weisse from Energy City Brewing
All beverages are generously donated by United Way's amazing partners.
🎟️ Seating is limited and this event will sell out—grab your tickets now:
👉 bataviaunitedway.org/community-dinner-table
Let’s share a meal, support small businesses, and come together for community and connection. 💛
(Photo credit: Katie O'Brien Photography)
🔌 Exciting News for Woodland Hills 🔌
Batavia Electric is planning electric system upgrades in your neighborhood. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026 and will include installing underground conduit and power facilities within rights-of-way and electric easements.
✅ Benefits include:
Replacing 50-year-old overhead lines with underground systems
Improved service reliability
Fewer outages caused by trees and wildlife
Better access for maintenance and emergency crews
No service interruptions are expected during this design phase.
📅 Join Us for an Open House:
🗓 Date: May 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510
Meet the project team, learn more, and get your questions answered.
For details, contact the Electric Department at 📞 630-454-2350.
