Batavia Lifestyle
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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Batavia church hosts ‘Building Bridges’ photo exhibit featuring immigrant and refugee familiesApr 21, 2026 10:40 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia is hosting "Building Bridges," a photo exhibit featuring 19 photographs of immigrant and refugee families.
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First bison of the year born at FermilabApr 21, 2026 2:00 pm - The first bouncing baby bison of the season arrived Tuesday morning at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia.
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Home & garden calendar, April 21-May 2Apr 21, 2026 1:14 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like sustainable stormwater management, container garden arrangements and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales and shows.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Home & garden calendar, April 14-25Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
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Kane County seeks new ethics adviserApr 09, 2026 4:28 pm - Kane County is seeking a new ethics adviser because the current one is retiring.
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‘They’re funny at this age’: Eaglets born in nest on Fermilab propertyApr 09, 2026 4:16 pm - Bird enthusiasts are excitedly reporting sightings of eaglets throughout the Chicago area.
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57th annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet honors veteransApr 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The 57th annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet will be held on May 7, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, bringing together Christian men of all denominations for fellowship and a meal. Honor Flight Chicago representatives will be featured speakers.
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Indoor, early farmers markets blooming in the suburbs through April, MayApr 08, 2026 11:45 am - Access to the best local, seasonal produce can be found almost year-round in the suburbs thanks to great indoor and winter markets.