Batavia
High-tech firm looks to build second facility in Batavia
City officials hope that a high-tech firm that manufactures products used in light-emitting diodes will build a second facility in the city of energy and bring Batavia an additional $500,000 in revenues. ... Full story
Batavia educators expand their 9/11 series for kids
With the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 approaching, Cindy Rodriguez and Joyce Elliot have created a way to help children begin to understand how the country united and heroes were made on that day. ... Full story
Schmitz announces re-election bid
State Rep. Tim Schmitz, R-Batavia, Wednesday announced his intention to run for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives. ... Full story
Batavia seeks ways to pay for maintaining beautification projects
City staff this week raised the issue of a special service area to maintain downtown streetscape improvements that are being planned. ... Full story
Batavia seels ways to pay for maintaining beautification projects
City staff this week raised the issue of a special service area to maintain downtown streetscape improvements that are being planned. ... Full story
Batavia family first to get approval of backyard chicken operation
Batavia’s first family of backyard egg-laying hens has passed inspection with flying colors. ... Full story
Special tax mulled to help downtown improvements
Batavia aldermen have started to discuss whether to create a special service area to maintain improvements planned as part of a downtown streetscape plan. ... Full story
Batavia OK’s chicken coops, but few apply for permits
Any Batavia residents concerned about a huge influx of chickens after the City Council gave its approval of backyard chicken coops last month can stop worrying for now. ... Full story
Police warn Batavians of phone scam
The Batavia Police Department is warning residents to be cautious when receiving phone calls asking for donations after an apparent phone scam involving Riverain Point retirement complex. ... Full story
Batavia MainStreet brings back Green Walk
Popular demand persuaded Batavia MainStreet to bring back its Green Walk this year. ... Full story
Batavia neighbors voice priorities for park upgrades
Kevin Blahnik and his three children enjoy visiting all of Batavia Park District’s parks, including the one near their house, Saratoga Park. ... Full story
Batavia School Board looking at more cuts
Batavia school board members are looking at more cuts in the face of a projected $5 million operating deficit for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. ... Full story
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