Batavia Business
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Service, workforce cuts possible after voters spurn Kane’s $51 million sales tax requestApr 04, 2025 8:56 am - Kane County Board members are reacting to voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed county sales tax increase, with some saying that spending cuts may be necessary.
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Batavia jewelry shop celebrates 20 yearsApr 01, 2025 11:44 am - K. Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar is celebrating 20 years of serving Batavia and surrounding communities with live music, entertainment, contests and discounts during a special anniversary event Saturday, April 5..
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The Biz Week That Was: Pickleball saves big boxes, anxiety over auto tariffs, and townhouses at Bell WorksMar 29, 2025 1:50 pm - How pickleball is revitalizing vacant big-box spaces across suburbs The rise of e-commerce has reshaped the retail landscape, leaving big vacancies in dozens of shop...
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Batavia adding 55 more surveillance cameras downtownMar 27, 2025 1:27 pm - A few more eyes in the sky will watch Batavia more closely this summer as the city doubles its current surveillance measures this spring. But who will be monitoring on the other end is up in the air.
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How pickleball is revitalizing vacant big-box spaces across suburbsMar 26, 2025 9:13 am - When big-box stores like Toys R Us or Buy Buy Baby close, they leave behind tens of thousands of empty square feet — spaces that can be difficult to fill. One unlikely contender —pickleball — is breathing new life into these cavernous retail spaces.
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Board game-themed restaurant in downtown Batavia gets OK from commissionMar 12, 2025 7:47 am - Batavia gamers could soon have a place downtown to grab a bite or enjoy a cocktail while challenging their friends to games of wit and strategy.
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Kane County Chair makes pitch for $51 million sales tax referendumMar 06, 2025 11:39 am - Kane County voters will consider a 0.75% retail sales tax increase on the April 1 ballot, a request from the county intended to bring in $51 million in revenue to support public safety.
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Batavia deciding how to spend $200K from single-use bag taxFeb 24, 2025 12:17 pm - After generating nearly $200,000 from its single-use bag tax last year, the city of Batavia is deciding how to use those funds, which are designated for green initiatives in 2025.
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Got yolk? Skyrocketing egg prices hit restaurants and consumers alikeFeb 15, 2025 1:46 pm - The soaring price of eggs is hitting suburban restaurant owners with egg-centric menus hard. Some are trying not to pass on the cost to diners but are not sure how long they can hold out.