Batavia
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Kane County Fair returns with live music, rodeos and demolition derbyJul 09, 2025 5:07 pm - The 156th Kane County Fair is a big fun-fair with a small town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands like the Hillbilly Rockstarz, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H contests, outdoor kids events, and the popular Classic Car Show.
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Good Samaritans credited with saving runaway dog in BataviaJul 09, 2025 10:06 am - A trio of good Samaritans are being credited with saving a dog that was darting into traffic on the night of July 4 in Batavia.
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Brother Chimp Brewing bringing award-winning beers to new St. Charles taproom this fallJul 08, 2025 2:14 pm - Brother Chimp Brewing is opening a new taproom in St. Charles this fall. The North Aurora brewery won a gold medal in the 2024 World Beer Cup.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners awards scholarship to Batavia High graduateJul 07, 2025 6:10 pm - Abigail Ingersoll, a Batavia High graduate, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to support her further education in environmental research or horticulture at Iowa State University.
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Support local charities and win big with Batavia Rotary Club’s 37th annual raffleJul 07, 2025 1:48 pm - The Rotary Club of Batavia is hosting its 37th annual charity raffle, offering a grand prize of $50,000 or a new Ford vehicle worth up to $50,000, along with nine additional $500 prizes.
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Chicago area receives $139M in grants to fund bike paths, walking trailsJul 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Illinois has allocated $139.2 million for biking and walking infrastructure projects over the next four years.
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Kane County voters asked to confirm clerk’s office has up-to-date infoJul 07, 2025 10:40 am - The Kane County Clerk’s Office has mailed out voter registration cards to all registered voters in the county and is asking them to inspect the cards for anything inaccurate or outdated.
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Batavia’s Windmill City Fest offers a new lineup of music plus food and fun activitiesJul 06, 2025 10:46 pm - Windmill City Fest on July 11-13 offers musical entertainment from seven local bands, a carnival, a beer tent, and food options from various vendors.
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Two riders ejected from their motorcycle following Friday crash in Pingree GroveJul 05, 2025 1:12 pm - Two riders were ejected from their motorcycle after they were struck by a vehicle Friday in the vicinity of routes 72 and 47 in Pingree Grove.
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Your guide to Fourth of July paradesJul 03, 2025 4:46 pm - Find parade times and routes for 30 Independence Day parades in the suburbs.