Batavia Lifestyle
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100-foot journey from dishwasher to executive director for suburban Mexican American manMay 16, 2022 5:00 am - At 16, like most teenagers who want to look cool, Julio Macias was eager to buy a car, for which his Mexican American immigrant parents predictably said he'd have to wor...
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Good News Sunday: Meet the Naperville 18-year-old who is the youngest American woman to summit Mount EverestMay 15, 2022 7:20 am - Good News Sunday: Meet the Naperville 18-year-old who is the youngest American woman to summit Mount Everest
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Creative Sewing & Quilting in Geneva marks 25 years as a hot spot for quiltersMay 13, 2022 6:00 am - Not many businesses have an interior adorned with colorful quilts showcasing butterflies, flowers, a chart of the ABCs, or the St. Joseph Lighthouse along the Great Lake...
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Get your garden ready: Here's a list of upcoming plant sales throughout the suburbsMay 12, 2022 6:01 am - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to ...
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Top teacher: Batavia teacher connects with students through real-world applicationsMay 10, 2022 6:00 am - Dave Crawley admits he was a bit of a clown as a student. Today, though, he spends his days at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia sparking students' imaginations through th...
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'It was straight out of a movie': Local men recognized by Kane County for heroic effortsMay 10, 2022 1:00 am - March was a month for heroism in Kane County as three area residents put their safety on the line to assist sheriff's deputies during two incidents, including one an off...
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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh celebrates Earth Day with Adopt-A-HighwayMay 08, 2022 11:00 pm - Earth Day on April 22 is believed to be the most widely celebrated secular holiday in the world and highlights the importance of environmental sustainability and prosper...
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Suburban Skyview: Batavia's Peace Bridge spreads joyful messageMay 07, 2022 1:00 am - The pedestrian and bicycle bridge also known as the Peace Bridge in downtown Batavia was transformed in 2008 by Craig Foltos, owner of Foltos Tonsorial Parlor barbershop...
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Popular West Chicago Garden Club plant sale is back May 21May 06, 2022 11:00 pm - After two years of COVID cancellations, gardeners will be happy to know that the West Chicago Garden Club plant sale is back. The popular plant sale began in 1999 and w...
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AID hosting its first Summer Stroll and Roll fundraiser in effort to keep vital programs goingMay 06, 2022 6:00 am - AID hosting its first Summer Stroll and Roll fundraiser in effort to keep vital programs going