Batavia Lifestyle
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GoFundMe page set up for families of 2 people killed in Batavia crashFeb 08, 2022 12:00 am - An online fundraiser is being conducted to aid the families of two men killed in a crash Sunday night in Batavia. The GoFundMe.com page is called "Brian and Farzin's Mem...
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Here's how you can help Afghan refugees coming to suburbsFeb 07, 2022 4:30 am - Hundreds of Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Illinois in the coming days (check out today's front page story if you haven't already). Several suburban mosques w...
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Constable: Jazz, physics and ultramarathon make 85-year-old a triple threatFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - Many of our nation's finest athletes are competing for gold at the Olympics in Beijing. Retired 85-year-old Fermilab physicist Roy Rubinstein, our nation's fastest ultra...
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A look at some of the manufacturing companies in the Tri-Cities' industrial parksFeb 04, 2022 5:00 am - If out-of-town friends asked what your community is best known for or what is "made" there, what would you tell them? Maybe a better question would be, do you know enoug...
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Despite pandemic, gym-goers find ways to work outFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Batavia resident and high school coach Kevin Jensen took advantage of a transformative period to make a transformation. Jensen admitted his weight has been an issue dati...
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Batavia Rotary donates four collapsible grocery carts to Mercy Housing Batavia ApartmentsFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Four new collapsible grocery carts, donated by the Batavia Rotary Club, were put into use for the first time on Friday, Feb. 4. The service club presented the carts whe...
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Find your thrill: Check out our list of sledding spots in the suburbsFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Cold, snowy days don't have to mean staying indoors. There are plenty of good sledding and tubing spots throughout the suburbs. Check out our list, grab your sled ... an...
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Aurora Advent Christian member remembered for dedication to denomination, university, communityFeb 01, 2022 10:00 pm - Homer Easley was remembered Jan. 28 for his dedication to the Advent Christian denomination, Aurora University and the Aurora community. The Aurora resident was a member...
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'This is a meaningful connection': New program seeks volunteer mentors for teensFeb 01, 2022 4:30 am - After years of working with CASA Kane County as a child advocate, Danielle Valkner of St. Charles saw the gaps in an overworked system, especially for kids in their teen...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)