Batavia Lifestyle
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How a writer created his own take on 'A Christmas Story' set in his 1980s Batavia childhoodDec 21, 2021 4:30 am - Kevin Jakubowski, originally from Batavia, wanted to make a movie about growing up in the suburbs in the 1980s, with a parallel to the holiday classic "A Christmas Story...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASADec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - For over 30 years, CASA Kane County has been recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who serve as court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) and the gua...
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Waubonsee Community College receives $50K donation from community memberDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove recently received a $50,000 donation to support students enrolled in the college's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning P...
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Batavia United Way's Adopt-A-Family program brings community togetherDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Batavia United Way would like to express its sincere gratitude to over 80 sponsors who adopted 145 families, including more than 275 kids, for the 2021 holiday Adopt...
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Double Take Consignment shop opens in downtown St. CharlesDec 09, 2021 10:00 pm - The name of the store is the perfect fit. For one, the Double Take Consignment shop at 122 W. Main St. is a play on words for taking notice and making use of clothing a ...
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CASA Kane County volunteers sworn in virtuallyDec 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Eighteen volunteers were recently sworn in as officers of the court in a virtual ceremony conducted by Judge Robert Villa, a circuit judge in the civil division of the 1...
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People to be thankful for: Longtime Batavia volunteer gets things doneDec 09, 2021 5:00 am - A young girl needs a dress for her high school prom, but can't afford it. A youngster or adult could benefit greatly from having a bike, but can't afford one. A family w...
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Where to see holiday light shows in the Chicago suburbsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Feeling a little blue with it getting dark earlier? Here's one solution: Holiday light shows across the suburbs are lighting up the night almost every day of the week th...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics' donations helping children celebrate the holidaysDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - This year, physicians and employee sat Fox Valley Orthopedics kicked off their holiday season by giving to local children through the Salvation Army-Elgin, Salvation Arm...
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Things to do Dec. 8-16: C2E2, holiday light shows, fests, Pentatonix & moreDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See th...