Batavia
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Batavia’s first cannabis shop celebrates ribbon-cuttingMay 13, 2026 8:56 am - There are high expectations for the first cannabis dispensary to open in Batavia.
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-23May 12, 2026 5:54 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Monet’s gardens, painting pots, and protecting the environment. Also, lists of plant sales, wildflower walks and garden walks.
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Kane County tax bill angering some residents, but it's not why you thinkMay 12, 2026 4:46 pm - Kane County’s property tax bills are drawing the ire of some residents who say the mailing looks more like campaign literature than a tax bill.
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Two DeKalb women, Melrose Park man identified as those killed in I-88 crash SundayMay 12, 2026 3:31 pm - Authorities have identified two DeKalb women and a Melrose Park man as the three people killed in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 88 near Sugar Grove.
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Kane County state’s attorney: Aurora police acted appropriately during anti-ICE school protestMay 11, 2026 6:14 pm - Aurora police officers acted within the scope of their authority and didn’t use excessive force during a February walkout protesting federal immigration tactics, the Kane County state’s attorney announced Monday.
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Coroner identifies woman found dead in her Campton Hills drivewayMay 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The Kane County coroner says a woman found dead in her Campton Hills driveway late Friday night died of cranial cerebral injuries consistent with a car versus pedestrian crash.
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3 dead in a wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora areaMay 11, 2026 3:22 pm - Three people were killed early Sunday morning during a wrong-way crash on I-88 in the Aurora area.
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St. Charles District 303 educators take top honors at 50th Kane County awards for local schoolsMay 11, 2026 1:15 pm - Educators from across Kane County recently were celebrated during the 50th Kane County Awards Banquet, with two St. Charles Unit District 303 educators taking home some of the night’s top honors.
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Fresh finds: A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 11, 2026 11:39 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.