Batavia Submitted Content
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums in BataviaJan 26, 2026 10:58 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums for contested Kane County races and for Illinois Senate District 33 and Congressional District 11.
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Norwegian National League offering scholarshipsJan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network hosts annual Resource Fair Feb. 19Jan 14, 2026 9:21 pm - The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Feb. 19. It showcases recreational opportunities, therapy providers, consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support specialists from over 40 community organizations.
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League of Women Voters partners with library for voter registration driveJan 14, 2026 8:48 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is partnering with the St. Charles Public Library to host a voter registration event on Sunday, Jan. 25.
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Tickets on sale for Downtown Batavia’s inaugural Step into Spring: Wine WalkJan 14, 2026 5:59 pm - Batavia MainStreet's new spring event, Step into Spring: Wine Walk, offers a self-guided wine tasting tour through downtown shops and businesses on March 21.
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Fox Valley Astronomical Society presents Extraordinary Leadership AwardJan 12, 2026 8:54 pm - The Fox Valley Astronomical Society recently awarded Mark Christensen with an Extraordinary Leadership Award.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners learn about native plants in Michigan’s U.P.Jan 12, 2026 7:04 pm - On Jan. 20, naturalist Pam Otto will give a virtual presentation on the native plants found in the wooded wonderland of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she owns 40 acres of land.
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Kane County receives $75k grant to train 2,000 residents in mental health first aidJan 11, 2026 8:33 pm - Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association are offering Mental Health First Aid training to teach residents how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
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$3 million in scholarship funds available for Fox Valley studentsJan 07, 2026 11:11 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's Scholarship Program offers over 500 community-sourced scholarship funds worth over $3 million for Fox Valley residents to attend college, graduate school, or trade school.
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Batavia Wrestling Club to host sold-out Batavia Classic tournament Jan. 11Jan 07, 2026 12:39 pm - The Batavia Classic is a major wrestling event hosted by the Batavia Wrestling Club, featuring over 1,200 registered athletes from 45 clubs and a waitlist of 300 more wrestlers.