Batavia Lifestyle
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United Methodist men gather in Batavia to celebrate Advent, reflect on faithDec 11, 2024 12:03 pm - Prairie Central District United Methodist Men held an Advent celebration for area congregations, with worship, speakers, and a sermon by Rev. Melissa Meyers on finding comfort in "The Coming of the Son.“
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Bells are ringing once again at Kane County grocery stores, which means the season of giving has begunDec 09, 2024 1:29 pm - Bells have started ringing outside local grocery stores in Kane County, a jolly reminder to hopefully incite generosity until Christmas Eve.
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How a Batavia leukemia survivor’s dreams of motherhood came trueDec 08, 2024 7:45 am - The day before she was supposed to start IVF treatment, a Batavia woman was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, she had two battles to fight: survival and the challenging road to motherhood.
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‘More like giant pingpong’: Indoor pickleball facility to open in Batavia this monthDec 06, 2024 12:20 pm - America’s fastest-growing sport gets a foothold in Batavia with a new indoor facility set to open along Randall Road.
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
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Kane County Animal Control updates rabies tag feesNov 29, 2024 7:21 pm - Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kane County Animal Control will update its 1-year and 3-year rabies tag fees for non-neutered animals owned by individuals 65 years of age and older to $10.
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Whooping cough surging in Kane CountyNov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
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13 Aurora area faith communities join in ‘Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship’Nov 25, 2024 9:50 pm - Christians, Jews, Muslims and 10 other faith communities spanning Kane and Kendall counties came together Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Suburban Skyview: Artwork brightens old Batavia building along Fox RiverNov 24, 2024 6:50 am - New nature-themed murals decorate boarded windows on the Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center building in Batavia.