Batavia Submitted Content
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P.E.O. International awards loan to student through St. Charles chapterJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - The International Sisterhood of P.E.O. recently awarded Haley Niedra a loan through their Educational Loan Fund. Niedra is pursuing an Associate Degree in Applied Scien...
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Nicor Gas customers may be eligible for a $250 bill assistance grantJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Beginning Monday, Jan. 16, income-eligible Nicor Gas residential customers can apply for a grant of up to $250 a year through The Salvation Army's Shield of Caring progr...
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Hunters, meat processors, and food pantries aim to solve hungerJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein - venison - is making its way from the field ...
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Kane County funds efforts to reduce a rapid rise in drug overdosesJan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Deaths caused by drug overdoses has been labeled by federal health officials as a national epidemic. According to the Center for Disease Control, 500,000 American from 1...
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Batavia United Way campaign exceeded expectationsJan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia United Way recently announced that their year-end "Double Your Donation" campaign has exceeded all expectations and raised beyond the goal of $20,100 this ye...
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Batavia United Way names new executive directorJan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia United Way board of directors recently named Kathy Evangelista as the new executive director. Evangelista has been serving on the board since August of 2019...
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Batavia Park District invites residents to complete community-wide surveyJan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia Park District is conducting a community-wide needs assessment survey to better understand residents' opinions about its parks, facilities and programs. As p...
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Making blankets for veterans: Aurora church to host volunteers, clothing depotJan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host a nonprofit that makes fleece blankets for veterans. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, Wesley UMC will welcome Veterans Outre...
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Aurora Central Catholic students to stage original one-act plays Jan. 13-14Jan 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Aurora Central Catholic High School students will perform seven original one-act plays they wrote and are directing on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14. An 11th annual "W...
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'Music and More' series returns to Norris Cultural Arts CenterJan 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center recently announced a revival of its "Music and More in the Gallery" event series, including two music concerts and two historical portray...