Batavia
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‘More like giant pingpong’: Indoor pickleball facility to open in Batavia this monthDec 06, 2024 12:20 pm - America’s fastest-growing sport gets a foothold in Batavia with a new indoor facility set to open along Randall Road.
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After the state football finals, is it time to have a private-public school sports discussion?Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - After last week’s dominance by private schools in the IHSA championship football games, it’s time to have a difficult discussion.
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Spread holiday cheer with CASA Kane County’s gift drive for kids in foster careDec 05, 2024 9:41 pm - CASA Kane County needs your help to ensure every child in foster care receives a gift this holiday season.
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Girls basketball: Batavia heats up in second half against Lake ParkDec 04, 2024 10:35 pm - Batavia struggled on offense in the first half of its DuKane Conference opener against Lake Park Wednesday night, but the Bulldogs’ tenacious defense kept the team in the...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.