The Batavia Fire Department is proud to recognize two outstanding members as Co-Firefighters of the Year at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Fire Chief Craig Hanson honored Jacob Canada and Daniel Johnston, recipients selected by their peers for their exceptional service, leadership, and dedication.
Jacob Canada consistently demonstrates courage, professionalism, and a commitment to growth. Known for taking initiative on every call, mentoring fellow firefighters, and continually working to improve his skills, Jacob exemplifies what it means to serve. His leadership and selfless service have earned him the prestigious Battalion Chief Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year Award.
Daniel Johnston’s journey with the department reflects deep dedication from paid-on-call firefighter to paramedic to full-time firefighter/paramedic. His leadership was critical during a chaotic active shooter incident, where he helped ensure the safety of both his crew and multiple patients and civilians. Dan’s determination and commitment to others have also earned him the Battalion Chief Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year Award.
Please join us in congratulating both Jacob and Daniel for this well-deserved honor and for their continued service to the Batavia community.
Fire Chief Craig Hanson honored Jacob Canada and Daniel Johnston, recipients selected by their peers for their exceptional service, leadership, and dedication.
Jacob Canada consistently demonstrates courage, professionalism, and a commitment to growth. Known for taking initiative on every call, mentoring fellow firefighters, and continually working to improve his skills, Jacob exemplifies what it means to serve. His leadership and selfless service have earned him the prestigious Battalion Chief Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year Award.
Daniel Johnston’s journey with the department reflects deep dedication from paid-on-call firefighter to paramedic to full-time firefighter/paramedic. His leadership was critical during a chaotic active shooter incident, where he helped ensure the safety of both his crew and multiple patients and civilians. Dan’s determination and commitment to others have also earned him the Battalion Chief Randy Zies Firefighter of the Year Award.
Please join us in congratulating both Jacob and Daniel for this well-deserved honor and for their continued service to the Batavia community.
🚒 In honor of International Firefighters Day May 4, we’re sharing a few fun facts about the Batavia Fire Department:
Did you know…
• Firefighters are expected to be en route to an incident within two minutes of dispatch.
• The department has specialized teams for water rescue, technical rescue, and fire investigation.
• Batavia Fire Department's longes serving firefighter, Ron Konen, retired this year after serving 49 years!
• Firefighters spend at least a third of the year at the station, so it truly becomes a second home. They even chip in for meals and eat together like family.
We’re grateful for our Batavia firefighters—thank you for all you do!
The Batavia City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda items include Fire Department Employee and Community Annual Recognition Awards, approval of a charter for the Integrated Resource Plan Task Force, and more.
View the full agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
🚧 You may notice a new vehicle driving your streets. Here’s what it’s doing.
The City is using IrisPRO Pave, a specialized road assessment tool, to evaluate the condition of local streets. Equipped with cameras and sensors, the vehicle collects data on pavement conditions such as cracks, wear, and surface quality. This helps us identify areas that may need maintenance or repair.
Why it matters:
Regular pavement assessments help keep roads safe, smooth, and reliable. By identifying issues early, we can make smarter, more cost-effective repairs and avoid larger, more expensive problems down the road.
What to expect:
The IrisPRO Pave operates like a normal vehicle and will not disrupt traffic or your daily routine.
What happens next:
The data collected will guide future street maintenance and improvement plans. This helps us prioritize repairs where they’re needed most.
This is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, high-quality roadways across the community.
The City is using IrisPRO Pave, a specialized road assessment tool, to evaluate the condition of local streets. Equipped with cameras and sensors, the vehicle collects data on pavement conditions such as cracks, wear, and surface quality. This helps us identify areas that may need maintenance or repair.
Why it matters:
Regular pavement assessments help keep roads safe, smooth, and reliable. By identifying issues early, we can make smarter, more cost-effective repairs and avoid larger, more expensive problems down the road.
What to expect:
The IrisPRO Pave operates like a normal vehicle and will not disrupt traffic or your daily routine.
What happens next:
The data collected will guide future street maintenance and improvement plans. This helps us prioritize repairs where they’re needed most.
This is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, high-quality roadways across the community.
Batavia City Council’s Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Tri-City Ambulance
• Batavia Access Toy Drive
• Expansion of a vehicle telematics and operations platform
• Approval of a charter for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Task Force
The meeting is open to the public.
View the full agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
Agenda highlights include:
• Tri-City Ambulance
• Batavia Access Toy Drive
• Expansion of a vehicle telematics and operations platform
• Approval of a charter for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Task Force
The meeting is open to the public.
View the full agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
🌳 Celebrate Arbor Day in Batavia! 🌳
Join us as Batavia celebrates Arbor Day on Friday, April 24 with a ceremonial tree planting at 12:30 p.m. at 209 S. River Street in the riverside park. Stop by, enjoy the outdoors, and help us recognize the importance of our community’s urban forest.
This year, we’re also excited to share that Batavia was awarded a Chicago Region Trees Initiative Tool Kit Grant, helping strengthen our efforts to care for and grow our tree canopy for generations to come.
As a municipality, we’re committed to enhancing quality of life through responsible urban forest management. That work is supported by our dedicated Environmental Commission and Tree Commission, who partner with City staff and elected officials to promote sustainability and ensure new developments meet tree preservation and planting standards.
Thanks to this grant, our team received a wide range of tools—including shovels, pruners, loppers, soil probes, and more—that will support our annual tree planting efforts and ongoing maintenance programs for seasons to come.
🌱 We hope to see you Friday as we plant another tree and continue building a greener Batavia together!
A big night for Batavia’s public safety team on Monday 👏
New and promoted personnel were sworn in, and outstanding service by staff and community members was recognized.
Oaths of Office:
• Probationary Police Officer Logan Parry
• Probationary Police Officer Briana Chacon
• Fire Lieutenant Christina Roberts
2025 Police Employee & Community Annual Recognition Awards:
• Joseph M. Burke Award for Professionalism – Joanne Spitz
• Civilian Employee of the Year – Rebecca Lambert
• Frederick Behner Award – Detective Austin Robinson
• Robert A. Popeck Police Officer of the Year – David Saad
• Kane County Chiefs of Police Association Officer of the Year – Detective Bryce Renninger
Congratulations to all on these well-deserved honors!
New and promoted personnel were sworn in, and outstanding service by staff and community members was recognized.
Oaths of Office:
• Probationary Police Officer Logan Parry
• Probationary Police Officer Briana Chacon
• Fire Lieutenant Christina Roberts
2025 Police Employee & Community Annual Recognition Awards:
• Joseph M. Burke Award for Professionalism – Joanne Spitz
• Civilian Employee of the Year – Rebecca Lambert
• Frederick Behner Award – Detective Austin Robinson
• Robert A. Popeck Police Officer of the Year – David Saad
• Kane County Chiefs of Police Association Officer of the Year – Detective Bryce Renninger
Congratulations to all on these well-deserved honors!
The Batavia City Council meets Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Oath of office for two probationary police officers
• Oath of office for Fire Lieutenant Christina Roberts
• Presentation of the Police Employee and Community Annual Recognition Awards
• Presentation of the 2025 Batavia Police Department Annual Report
The meeting is open to the public.
View the full agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=203
Citywide fire hydrant flushing will begin Monday, April 13, as part of the City’s annual water system maintenance program.
Hydrant flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are operating properly for fire protection. Residents may notice temporary drops in water pressure or discolored water during flushing activities. If discoloration occurs, run cold water for a few minutes until it clears.
Signs will be posted in neighborhoods to notify residents when flushing is occurring in their area.
We appreciate your patience as crews complete this important work. Visit bataviail.gov for updates and additional information.
Hydrant flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are operating properly for fire protection. Residents may notice temporary drops in water pressure or discolored water during flushing activities. If discoloration occurs, run cold water for a few minutes until it clears.
Signs will be posted in neighborhoods to notify residents when flushing is occurring in their area.
We appreciate your patience as crews complete this important work. Visit bataviail.gov for updates and additional information.
The Batavia City Council recently recognized two outstanding members of our community.
Congratulations to Batavia Fire Department Lieutenant Greg Stoffel on his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Batavia. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our community safe.
Council also honored Batavia High School student Kai Enos for winning the IHSA Boys Class 2A State Wrestling Championship, an incredible achievement.
Thank you both for representing Batavia with excellence.
Congratulations to Batavia Fire Department Lieutenant Greg Stoffel on his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Batavia. Thank you for your commitment to keeping our community safe.
Council also honored Batavia High School student Kai Enos for winning the IHSA Boys Class 2A State Wrestling Championship, an incredible achievement.
Thank you both for representing Batavia with excellence.
City of Batavia offices will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of the Spring Holiday.
If you need assistance during this time, please contact the Batavia Police Department non-emergency line at 630-454-2500.
City offices will reopen during normal business hours on Monday.
Please note: The week of April 6–10 is not a refuse and recycling collection holiday week. Collection will occur on your normal scheduled day.
🏛️ Batavia Committee of the Whole Meeting – March 24
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Avenue.
Agenda highlights include:
• Safe Routes to School sidewalk project (Willow & Bluestem Lanes)
• State housing bill discussion
• Energy task force update
Meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed.
🔗 View the full agenda: https://bataviail.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/meeting/document/250
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Avenue.
Agenda highlights include:
• Safe Routes to School sidewalk project (Willow & Bluestem Lanes)
• State housing bill discussion
• Energy task force update
Meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed.
🔗 View the full agenda: https://bataviail.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/meeting/document/250
Following the regular Batavia City Council meeting on Monday, March 16, the City Council’s Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss public comments on Batavia’s preliminary Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
The meeting will take place in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave., and is open to the public.
The IRP helps guide Batavia’s long-term energy planning, including considerations around reliability, costs, and future energy resources. Residents interested in Batavia’s energy future are encouraged to attend.
For a meeting agenda, visit: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=349
The meeting will take place in City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave., and is open to the public.
The IRP helps guide Batavia’s long-term energy planning, including considerations around reliability, costs, and future energy resources. Residents interested in Batavia’s energy future are encouraged to attend.
For a meeting agenda, visit: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=349
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 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.
🚀 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 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.
🚗❄️ **Holiday Overnight Parking Update for Batavia Residents** ❄️🚗
Overnight parking will be allowed on Batavia streets from the night of Dec. 24th through the morning of Dec. 28th. 🎄✨
Please note: overnight parking restrictions will resume on the evening of Dec. 28th.
However, if there is a forecast of 2 or more inches of snow at any time, parking on the roadway will be prohibited to ensure safe snow removal. ❄️🚫
Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season! 🌟🎉
Overnight parking will be allowed on Batavia streets from the night of Dec. 24th through the morning of Dec. 28th. 🎄✨
Please note: overnight parking restrictions will resume on the evening of Dec. 28th.
However, if there is a forecast of 2 or more inches of snow at any time, parking on the roadway will be prohibited to ensure safe snow removal. ❄️🚫
Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season! 🌟🎉
❄️ Extreme Cold Alert – Warming Center Available ❄️
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Advisory for dangerously cold wind chills this evening through early Monday morning, December 15. Wind chills are expected to dip below zero, and exposed skin can develop frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.
To help keep residents safe, the City of Batavia has opened a Temporary Warming Center for elderly residents, families with young children, and other vulnerable individuals.
📍 Warming Center Location:
Batavia Police Department
100 N. Island Ave.
Please check in at the front desk upon arrival.
ℹ️ Please note: The Warming Center does not provide sleeping accommodations, hygiene or washing facilities, or food storage.
Extreme cold can be especially dangerous for seniors, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, limit time outdoors, and dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves.
📞 Questions? Call the Batavia Police Department at 630-454-2500.
Stay warm and stay safe, Batavia.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Advisory for dangerously cold wind chills this evening through early Monday morning, December 15. Wind chills are expected to dip below zero, and exposed skin can develop frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.
To help keep residents safe, the City of Batavia has opened a Temporary Warming Center for elderly residents, families with young children, and other vulnerable individuals.
📍 Warming Center Location:
Batavia Police Department
100 N. Island Ave.
Please check in at the front desk upon arrival.
ℹ️ Please note: The Warming Center does not provide sleeping accommodations, hygiene or washing facilities, or food storage.
Extreme cold can be especially dangerous for seniors, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, limit time outdoors, and dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves.
📞 Questions? Call the Batavia Police Department at 630-454-2500.
Stay warm and stay safe, Batavia.
