Batavia Lifestyle
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Toiletries drive makes Aurora police officer a hero to domestic violence shelterJul 17, 2021 1:00 am - In comic books, costumed heroes perform superhuman feats to save people. But Aurora police Officer William Whitfield helps by making sure people escaping domestic violen...
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Batavia's Barnwood & Beeswax marketplace now carrying The Chocolate Shoppe creationsJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Last week, my “chocolate radar” went up last week when sensing that Batavia suddenly entered the sweets game with The Chocolate Shoppe display in the Barnwood & Beeswax ...
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Music, food and more at Cocktails in the Park in Batavia July 31Jul 15, 2021 1:00 am - After the COVID-19 pandemic forced Cocktails in the Park into individual backyards last year, the 2021 event is back with an in-person celebration taking place at Applet...
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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympi...
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Festivals: Kane County Fair, Naper Nights, Taste of Summer & moreJul 14, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Thursday, July 15; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 16-17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Kane County Fai...
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Slipping and sliding: Kane County Fair opens up despite rain in St. CharlesJul 14, 2021 1:00 am - Amid the smell of giant corn dogs and funnel cakes, hundreds of people lined up to get their ride tickets on the first day of the Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Shortl...
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Ride4Animals Poker Run on July 18 to benefit Anderson HumaneJul 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Hop on and ride to support Anderson Humane as part of the 2021 Anderson's Ride4Animals Poker Run on Sunday, July 18. This event will provide much needed financial suppo...
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Canceled last year, the Kane County Fair returns with all the fan favoritesJul 13, 2021 6:00 am - The Kane County Fair, canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, is back this year, and organizers are promising big-fair fun with a small-town feel. The 152nd fair kicks off...
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16 inductees to be named to Hall of Honor at Batavia High School Sept. 23Jul 11, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 23, Batavia Unit District 101 will welcome sixteen inductees into its BPS101 Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. In a typical year, the Hall of Hono...
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St. Charles Women's Club awards two scholarshipsJul 11, 2021 11:00 pm - At their year-end celebration on Monday, June 14, the St. Charles Women's Club awarded two annual Sherry Costello Memorial Scholarships. The female high school senior r...