Batavia
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Vote to protect public safetyMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - There’s still time for voters to support the sheriff, state’s attorney, coroner, public defender, court services, juvenile justice center, county jail and many other depa...
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Batavia adding 55 more surveillance cameras downtownMar 27, 2025 1:27 pm - A few more eyes in the sky will watch Batavia more closely this summer as the city doubles its current surveillance measures this spring. But who will be monitoring on the other end is up in the air.
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Police: Armed man tried to break into Batavia homeMar 26, 2025 5:39 pm - Batavia police arrested a man early Tuesday after they say he pounded on a door and tried to enter another person’s house while armed with a box cutter.
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How pickleball is revitalizing vacant big-box spaces across suburbsMar 26, 2025 9:13 am - When big-box stores like Toys R Us or Buy Buy Baby close, they leave behind tens of thousands of empty square feet — spaces that can be difficult to fill. One unlikely contender —pickleball — is breathing new life into these cavernous retail spaces.
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Batavia parks forums seek input for new master planMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - The Batavia Park District is having community forums Tuesday and Wednesday to receive input for its master plan.
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Kane County announces Election Day complaint hotlineMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser will have a hotline April 1 to handle complaints about the consolidated election.
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Batavia plans to upgrade Peace Bridge this summer with new rampMar 24, 2025 12:33 pm - Batavia Riverwalk pedestrians and cyclists will have an easier time accessing the Peace Bridge next year with a new ramp.
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CASA Kane County to host annual Hands Around the Courthouse on April 10Mar 24, 2025 11:03 am - CASA Kane County will host its annual Hands Around the Courthouse next month during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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County needs funds from referendumMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - We urge you to support the Kane County referendum to approve a 0.75% sales tax for public safety. This tax does not apply to daily necessities like food or prescription m...
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Batavia High School computer science program awarded for championing female diversityMar 22, 2025 5:29 pm - Batavia High School’s AP Computer Science Principles is earning a diversity award for achieving a high female participation rate.