Batavia
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Bowl season was kind to area football playersJan 15, 2026 6:26 pm - It was another strong bowl season for local football players.
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Campaign launched to provide information on battery disposal sites, safetyJan 15, 2026 5:51 pm - In light of a new Illinois law expanding access to safely dispose of batteries, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation has launched a battery safety campaign to make it as easy as possible to find disposal sites.
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Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowedJan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network hosts annual Resource Fair Feb. 19Jan 14, 2026 9:21 pm - The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Feb. 19. It showcases recreational opportunities, therapy providers, consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support specialists from over 40 community organizations.
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League of Women Voters partners with library for voter registration driveJan 14, 2026 8:48 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is partnering with the St. Charles Public Library to host a voter registration event on Sunday, Jan. 25.
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Tickets on sale for Downtown Batavia’s inaugural Step into Spring: Wine WalkJan 14, 2026 5:59 pm - Batavia MainStreet's new spring event, Step into Spring: Wine Walk, offers a self-guided wine tasting tour through downtown shops and businesses on March 21.
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Painting brick buildings a popular trend, but not with preservationistsJan 14, 2026 4:00 am - Painting over brick is way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a downtown streetscape a new look, but historic preservationists advise against it.
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Girls basketball: Maine South locks down on defense, stymies BataviaJan 13, 2026 9:19 pm - Maine South entered Tuesday night’s nonconference clash with visiting Batavia intent on shoring up a defense that allowed 50 or more points in back to back games. In the ...
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Congressional candidates to meet in four forumsJan 13, 2026 8:47 pm - Candidates in two largely suburban congressional districts will debate the issues facing the nation in upcoming public forums.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 18-24Jan 13, 2026 5:53 pm - Gardening events, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, including garden club meetings, orchid shows, and classes on topics like pruning, beekeeping, and soil health.