Batavia
-
Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
-
Lights, camera .... Christmas! Batavia family will compete on season premiere of ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’Dec 04, 2024 9:00 am - Batavia resident Brett Foy and his family create the Lights on Ekman display every year, and now they will have a shot at a $50,000 grand prize when they compete in the 12th season of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” premiering Thursday, Dec. 5.
-
Applications open for Kane County Board District 7 in AuroraDec 03, 2024 7:37 pm - Kane County is accepting applications for the position of Kane County Board Member for District 7 in Aurora. This vacancy is due to the resignation of former board member Monica Silva.
-
Seller’s market: High interest rates, low inventory continue to complicate suburban housing marketDec 03, 2024 11:46 am - While many economists anticipate dropping interest rates to continue into 2025 and local Realtors are hopeful for a good start to the new year, Kane County real estate professionals don’t believe the Fed’s influence is as strong as other factors and expect current market trends to continue unless new construction picks up drastically.
-
Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 14?Dec 03, 2024 6:00 am - This week’s High Five celebrates the area’s top prep football performances from championship weekend.
-
Batavia man dead after crashing car into utility pole in rural Kane CountyDec 02, 2024 8:53 am - A 48-year-old Batavia man has died from injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle crash in rural Kane County early Saturday morning.
-
Batavia council may lower proposed tax hikeDec 01, 2024 12:02 pm - Batavia residents may see a smaller tax hike than originally planned, as city council members continue to debate whether to cover expenses by increasing taxes or by dipping into reserve funds.
-
Kane County coroner looks back on 12 years of challenges, changesDec 01, 2024 8:47 am - As Kane County Coroner Rob Russell passes the baton to newly elected Monica Silva, he recalled that when he first took office 12 years ago, his tenure “started off tumultuous in the sense that the office was in chaos.”
-
New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
-
Batavia QB Vander Luitgaren ends spectacular postseason run in record fashion despite lossNov 30, 2024 10:33 pm - NORMAL - Batavia hasn’t been shy on sharing time at the quarterback position between junior Bodi Anderson and sophomore Michael Vander Luitgaren throughout the playoffs. ...