Batavia Lifestyle
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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‘An inspirational story’: Beds for Kids founder steps down after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 2:00 am - Former Batavian Daniel Sergi, founder of Beds for Kids, a fund that has purchased beds for Fox Valley children in need for more than 30 years, is stepping down.
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Kane Co. to hold low-cost vaccination, microchip clinicJun 23, 2025 5:23 pm - Kane County Animal Control will hold a low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the animal control facility in Geneva.
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Hosanna! Lutheran pastor to retire after 39 years of serviceJun 18, 2025 10:58 am - Being a pastor for a long time means John Nelson, who is retiring from Hosanna! Lutheran Church in St. Charles, has touched thousands of people through various organizations and programs, in addition to sermons at church services.
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Geneva History Museum creates interactive map of veterans’ gravesJun 11, 2025 11:20 am - There are 109 war veterans buried at Geneva’s West Side Cemetery. The Geneva History Museum has created an interactive map of their graves.
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St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voiceJun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
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Local wineries showcased at Batavia Uncorked on June 7May 30, 2025 1:39 pm - Batavia Uncorked wine festival returns for a second year on June 7 with local wines, food, and live music along the Riverwalk.
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Friends’ woodworking hobby sparks Batavia retail businessMay 28, 2025 2:36 pm - Four friends who opened a woodworking store in Batavia are celebrating their first year in business with an open house event on Saturday, May 31.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.