🚧 West Side Street & Sidewalk Work Begins Monday, Aug. 24
Road crews will begin removing the existing asphalt surface from streets scheduled for resurfacing on the City’s west side Monday, Aug. 24.
Streets will remain open, but motorists should expect flaggers, temporary lane closures and delays. Please obey construction signage, slow down and use extra caution when traveling through work zones.
Sidewalk removal work on the west side also begins Monday. Areas where sidewalk has been removed will be clearly marked and secured with traffic-control devices.
Thank you for your patience as this work gets underway.
Road crews will begin removing the existing asphalt surface from streets scheduled for resurfacing on the City’s west side Monday, Aug. 24.
Streets will remain open, but motorists should expect flaggers, temporary lane closures and delays. Please obey construction signage, slow down and use extra caution when traveling through work zones.
Sidewalk removal work on the west side also begins Monday. Areas where sidewalk has been removed will be clearly marked and secured with traffic-control devices.
Thank you for your patience as this work gets underway.
🏛️ The Batavia City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda items include:
🐱 Approval of the proposed Kitty Cocoa Cafe, a new cat cafe
🌱 A presentation on the 2025 GREEN Program
📋 Additional City business and action items
Meetings are open to the public.
👉 View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=211
Agenda items include:
🐱 Approval of the proposed Kitty Cocoa Cafe, a new cat cafe
🌱 A presentation on the 2025 GREEN Program
📋 Additional City business and action items
Meetings are open to the public.
👉 View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=211
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at City Hall.
Agenda items include discussion of the Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission's annual budget, along with other City business.
The meeting is open to the public. View the complete agenda at https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
⚡ Giving Saturday Energy! ⚡
Power up your Saturday at the Batavia Farmers' Market!
Stop by the City of Batavia Electric Department booth on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the City of Batavia tent for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep our community powered 24/7.
Meet the crews who keep the lights on, explore the specialized tools and equipment they use every day, and learn how electricity is safely delivered to homes and businesses throughout Batavia. It's a fun opportunity for kids and adults alike to get an inside look at one of the City's essential services.
⚡ See the equipment.
⚡ Meet the experts.
⚡ Ask your questions.
The Batavia Farmers' Market is from 8 a.m. to noon, North River Street.
Power up your Saturday at the Batavia Farmers' Market!
Stop by the City of Batavia Electric Department booth on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the City of Batavia tent for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep our community powered 24/7.
Meet the crews who keep the lights on, explore the specialized tools and equipment they use every day, and learn how electricity is safely delivered to homes and businesses throughout Batavia. It's a fun opportunity for kids and adults alike to get an inside look at one of the City's essential services.
⚡ See the equipment.
⚡ Meet the experts.
⚡ Ask your questions.
The Batavia Farmers' Market is from 8 a.m. to noon, North River Street.
The Batavia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in the City Council Chambers., 100 N. Island Ave.
Among the agenda items is a proclamation honoring Hall Quarry Beach managers Aidan Rydell and Noah Johnson for their courageous actions in providing lifesaving assistance to a 7-year-old girl during an emergency at the beach.
View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
Among the agenda items is a proclamation honoring Hall Quarry Beach managers Aidan Rydell and Noah Johnson for their courageous actions in providing lifesaving assistance to a 7-year-old girl during an emergency at the beach.
View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, July 28
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• A presentation by Elizabeth Rago on The Modern Domestic Woman
• Discussion on downtown planter beds
• Discussion on residential subdivision signs
Meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend. View the complete agenda and meeting materials at: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• A presentation by Elizabeth Rago on The Modern Domestic Woman
• Discussion on downtown planter beds
• Discussion on residential subdivision signs
Meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend. View the complete agenda and meeting materials at: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
Heads up, Batavia! Crews will be spot-spraying weed control treatments on select downtown sidewalks Thursday, July 23, 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.
⚡ We’re Hiring: Electric Journeyman Lineman! ⚡
Electric Journeyman Linemen — thinking about your next move?
Join a team that keeps an entire community powered year-round. The City of Batavia is seeking a skilled Journeyman Lineman to become part of our Electric Operations crew. This is your opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work while serving the community you support every day.
What we offer:
🔌 A strong, supportive crew
💼 Competitive union pay & excellent benefits
⚡ Stable, year-round municipal work
🏙️ The chance to make a real, visible impact
Requirements:
Must have a valid Electric Journeyman Lineman card to be considered.
Must live within 16 miles of Batavia corporate limits within 1 year of hire.
Valid Illinois Class A CDL.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values reliability, safety, and service—this is the role for you.
👉 Apply today and power Batavia forward! https://lnkd.in/gt5wCBmq
Electric Journeyman Linemen — thinking about your next move?
Join a team that keeps an entire community powered year-round. The City of Batavia is seeking a skilled Journeyman Lineman to become part of our Electric Operations crew. This is your opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work while serving the community you support every day.
What we offer:
🔌 A strong, supportive crew
💼 Competitive union pay & excellent benefits
⚡ Stable, year-round municipal work
🏙️ The chance to make a real, visible impact
Requirements:
Must have a valid Electric Journeyman Lineman card to be considered.
Must live within 16 miles of Batavia corporate limits within 1 year of hire.
Valid Illinois Class A CDL.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values reliability, safety, and service—this is the role for you.
👉 Apply today and power Batavia forward! https://lnkd.in/gt5wCBmq
The Batavia City Council meets Monday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda highlights include:
• Recognition of four Batavia Police officers who will receive the Department's Valor Award, the agency's highest honor, for their bravery and life-saving actions during an Aug. 16, 2025 incident.
• A special Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following the regular meeting to discuss proposed changes to the City's video gaming ordinances.
The meeting is open to the public. View the complete agendas at https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/Default.aspx.
Agenda highlights include:
• Recognition of four Batavia Police officers who will receive the Department's Valor Award, the agency's highest honor, for their bravery and life-saving actions during an Aug. 16, 2025 incident.
• A special Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following the regular meeting to discuss proposed changes to the City's video gaming ordinances.
The meeting is open to the public. View the complete agendas at https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/Default.aspx.
City Offices Closed Friday, July 3
🏛️ City of Batavia offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
🕘 Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
🎆 For Fourth of July fireworks details, visit bataviafireworks.org.
⚡ To report a power outage within the City of Batavia electric service area, call 630-454-BULB (2852).
🌳 To report a downed tree, downed wires, or other hazards, call the Batavia Police Department non-emergency line at 630-454-2500.
🎇 We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
🏛️ City of Batavia offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
🕘 Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.
🎆 For Fourth of July fireworks details, visit bataviafireworks.org.
⚡ To report a power outage within the City of Batavia electric service area, call 630-454-BULB (2852).
🌳 To report a downed tree, downed wires, or other hazards, call the Batavia Police Department non-emergency line at 630-454-2500.
🎇 We wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
🌿 Stop by the City of Batavia booth at the Farmers' Market this Saturday and meet members of the Batavia Environmental Commission.
Learn about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and other ways to help protect Batavia's natural environment. Commission members will be available to answer questions, share resources, and talk about local environmental initiatives happening in our community.
Visit us on North River Street from 8 a.m. to noon and discover how small actions can make a big difference in keeping Batavia beautiful for generations to come.
Learn about sustainability, conservation, recycling, and other ways to help protect Batavia's natural environment. Commission members will be available to answer questions, share resources, and talk about local environmental initiatives happening in our community.
Visit us on North River Street from 8 a.m. to noon and discover how small actions can make a big difference in keeping Batavia beautiful for generations to come.
⛈️ Storms and dangerous weather are expected Wednesday. Now is a good time to know how to report problems and where to get reliable information if severe weather impacts Batavia.
⚡ Report Power Outages
If you are a Batavia Electric customer and experience a power outage, call 630-454-BULB (2852).
📞 Please do not email City staff to report outages.
🌳 Report Downed Trees, Wires, or Other Hazards
During regular business hours, contact the Public Works Department, 630-454-2300; after hours, call the Police Department non-emergency number at 630-454-2500.
📞 Please do not email City staff to report downed trees, wires, or other hazards.
📲 Stay Informed During the Storm
The City posts updates simultaneously on all official communication channels:
• City of Batavia Facebook: facebook.com/BataviaILgov
• City website: bataviail.gov
• City of Batavia App (available for Apple and Android devices)
The City of Batavia App also allows users to enable push notifications for important updates.
🚨 Sign Up for Alert Batavia / CodeRED
Alert Batavia (CodeRED) is the City's emergency notification system. Alerts are location-based and sent only to affected areas during emergency situations.
Examples include:
• Criminal activity alerts
• Evacuations
• Boil advisories
• Missing persons or children
• Planned power outages
• Extended, widespread power outages
To register:
📱 Text ALERTBATAVIA to 24639
🌐 Sign up online at: accountportal.onsolve.net/bataviaalerts
💡 About Power Restoration
The City of Batavia Electric Division responds to outages affecting Batavia Electric customers within City limits. Some residents within Batavia receive electric service from ComEd and should report outages directly to ComEd.
After severe weather, crews begin assessing damage and restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. For safety reasons, bucket trucks cannot be used until sustained winds are below 30 mph. Restoration efforts and damage assessments often occur simultaneously so crews can restore service as quickly as conditions allow.
Stay weather aware, avoid downed wires, and monitor official City communication channels for updates throughout the storm.
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.
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
