Batavia
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Judge changes mind, orders child sex abuse defendant be detained pretrialMay 01, 2025 4:53 pm - A Kane County judge changed his mind Thursday and ordered that a Montgomery man charged with child sex crimes be detained pretrial.
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners plant sale supports wildflower sanctuary, local projectsApr 30, 2025 1:03 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Plants include natives, perennials, shrubs, and trees, sourced from members' gardens.
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Batavia plans to continue collecting grocery tax, despite state repealApr 30, 2025 8:46 am - Batavia is among hundreds of municipalities in Illinois considering whether to create a local grocery tax in response to the state’s decision to eliminate the current one after 2025.
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Girls soccer: Batavia wins rivalry matchup on Tri-Cities Night; STC schools play to a drawApr 29, 2025 10:21 pm - The end of the first half Tuesday couldn’t have gone better for Batavia. After entering the final minutes of the half down a goal to Geneva, the Bulldogs found two goals ...
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Kane County Fair board awards two 4-H student scholarshipsApr 29, 2025 5:37 pm - The Kane County Fair board of directors has awarded scholarships of $3,000 each to Samuel Haviland of Elgin and Autumn Kriegel of Hampshire
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Batavia VFW Post 1197 hosting Veterans Benefits Fair and Memorial Day ceremony in MayApr 28, 2025 11:49 am - The Batavia Overseas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1197 is hosting two events in May aimed at honoring veterans and providing essential resources.
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Despite pause on new biking funds, area projects keep rollingApr 28, 2025 11:37 am - Due to the potential impact of executive orders on biking infrastructure projects, six northeastern Illinois counties are developing separate safety action plans aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
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Batavia to spend more than $3 million on Peace Bridge ramp projectApr 27, 2025 11:30 am - Batavia City Council members have approved more than $3 million in contracts for the construction of the Peace Bridge ramp and related electrical work. The new ramp is expected to be open next spring.
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Former Cook County deputy running for Kane County sheriffApr 25, 2025 8:30 pm - Lou Santoyo of Elburn announced Thursday he is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary for Kane County sheriff.