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Halloween trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 22, 2025 8:06 am - Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31, and many communities have set trick-or-treating hours. Some towns also are hosting downtown trick-or-treating events.
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Expect road closures during Batavia’s annual Bat Fest Oct. 25Oct 20, 2025 1:55 pm - During the Batavia MainStreet Bat Fest on Oct. 25, there will be temporary road closures and traffic interruptions in the downtown area, including a complete shutdown of West Wilson Street for a brief parade.
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BatFest brings spooktacular fun to Batavia’s downtownOct 16, 2025 4:25 pm - BatFest, Batavia's Halloween celebration, takes place Oct. 25, featuring a parade, trick-or-treating, costume contests, games, music, and activities hosted by local businesses.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2025Oct 09, 2025 9:16 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for September range from graceful egrets to tenacious porcupines.
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Siblings’ fairy village attracts attention in Geneva neighborhoodOct 08, 2025 11:48 am - The Brayton siblings of Batavia have created a fairy village in their grandparents’ Geneva yard, using their imagination and creativity without digital devices. The village has attracted attention from neighbors and passers-by.
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‘Groovy’: Colorful outdoor art installations transform the Tri-CitiesOct 01, 2025 9:29 am - The Terrain Exhibitions art festival started in Oak Park and has spread to other cities, including Geneva, where residents are hosting artwork in their front yards through Nov. 15.
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Batavia Art League begins its second yearSep 30, 2025 9:34 pm - The Batavia Art League welcomes anyone interested in creating art and embraces all mediums, with past activities including watercolor, colored pencil, clay tutorials, and visiting art exhibits
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Enjoy fun fall family time at S’mores & More Oct. 4 in BataviaSep 29, 2025 7:59 pm - Sign up by Oct. 3 for the Batavia Park District event offering fall activities like hayrides, crafts, and s'mores on Saturday, Oct. 4/
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Luke Bryan and fans team up to provide 6,000 meals for hungry families in Northern IllinoisSep 26, 2025 7:10 pm - Luke Bryan's Farm Tour stop in Prairie Grove collected over 7,600 pounds of food donations for Northern Illinois Food Bank, providing over 6,000 meals to fight hunger.
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How father, son with autism bonded through riding roller coastersSep 26, 2025 2:30 am - Tom Callsen and son Thomas, who has autism, have ridden 471 different roller coasters across the United States over the past 20 years, finding joy in the physical thrill and bonding experience.