Batavia Lifestyle
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Halloween happenings in the Fox ValleyOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - How do you celebrate Halloween during a pandemic? Although social distancing makes it more challenging, there are still many events throughout the suburbs that promise s...
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Be a CASA volunteer to help a child in foster careOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - CASA Kane County has been advocating for children in the foster care system for more than 32 years and has served thousands of youth struggling through the most horrific...
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Updated name, floor plan better reflect Geneva store's focusOct 16, 2020 6:00 am - Strawflower Shop has been part of the Geneva retail landscape since the early 1970s, and its iconic clock tower stands out in such a way that it should be included in an...
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'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelterOct 15, 2020 6:00 am - People are drawn to the house by an unseen force, a feeling from within that cannot be denied. They walk quietly, single file on the narrow sidewalk, eyes focused on th...
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Chicago area Ford dealers distribute 200,000 face masks, underscoring Ford's commitment to local communitiesOct 14, 2020 11:00 pm - This week, nearly 20 Chicago-area Ford dealerships are distributing 200,000 face masks to schools, nonprofits and first responders in their communities. This initiative ...
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St. Charles church holds its first drive-thru pet blessingOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church held its first St. Francis Day drive-thru blessing of animals Sunday, Oct. 4. The Rev. Stacy A. Walker, rector, said the annual event was ch...
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Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers host care package collection drive for deployed troopsOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers IL6 is collecting items for their Care Packages for Deployed Troops Collection Drive. Through Oct. 25, they are collecting items and funds...
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Monthlong festivities on tap at Big Timber Pumpkin Fest in ElginOct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Head outdoors this fall and check out the Big Timber Pumpkin Fest events in October. Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America, offers festive fall activities for famil...
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Shop local handmade goods at Artisan Collective Batavia Oct. 17Oct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 17, join the Artisan Collective Batavia for the last outdoor market this season. During these times, small businesses and entrepreneurs need your help....
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46th annual Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show goes virtualOct 12, 2020 6:00 am - When COVID-19 hit the U.S., organizers of the Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show weren't sure if they would be able to host the annual event. Fortunately, the popular Antique...