Public Safety

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...

Curbside residential brush collection is available to residents who pay the $5 monthly leaf and brush fee on their utility bill. The 2026 collection season begins in April, with s...

Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. Join us for an Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Class and learn practical steps to protect yourself, your family, ...

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

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...

Friday, Jan. 9. 2026 is National Law Enforcement Day. We recognize and thank the sworn law enforcement professionals who serve our community with dedication, professionalism, and ...

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...

It's dispersal season for coyotes; a time when young coyotes leave their parents and find their own territory and mates. That means you may see more of them as they move through n...

The Batavia Police Department took part in a Halloween traffic safety campaign to crack down on impaired driving. The campaign was part of a statewide effort with the Illinois Depa...

Looking for meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, or completed FOIA requests? Use these quick links: Past Meetings (2012–present): bataviail.gov/laserfiche ...

Throughout the year, during official recognition weeks, we’ve highlighted the outstanding accomplishments of City of Batavia staff. Thanks to their dedication and hard work, it’s ...

The City of Batavia recently approved a Master Services Agreement with Batavia DC Corporation for a proposed data center. City staff has compiled a list of questions and answers t...

As Batavia continues to recover from the June 8 microburst, we’re sharing a first look at the impact and ongoing cleanup efforts. From fallen trees to power outages, this storm hi...