Articles filed under Batavia
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GreenFields of Geneva helping seniors navigate technology
Oct 17, 2020 12:34 AM - Looking for tech support for residents of GreenFields of Geneva, life enrichment manager Karen Tomko sent out a plea on Facebook. Karen's friend and neighbor, Tia Duval, quickly offered up her expertise. Seven months later, Tia continues to go to GreenFields weekly, to share her technological skills and knowledge with the residents. -
Flint credits a strong team with getting the best out of Batavia's Cast Aluminum Solutions
Oct 16, 2020 11:44 AM - When Mike Flint and private-equity firm LV2 Equity Partners took over Cast Aluminum Solutions 10 years ago, the Batavia company was foundering. Today it's thriving. -
Updated name, floor plan better reflect Geneva store's focus
Oct 16, 2020 6:00 AM - Geneva's iconic Strawflower Shop is changing its name to Geneva Design House by Strawflower, as well as updating its floor plan, a move the owners say better reflects the business's focus on home decor and design.
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Bicyclist injured in Batavia hit-and-runOct 15, 2020 7:33 PM - Authorities are looking for an SUV driver who struck a bicyclist and then fled Wednesday night in Batavia, according to a Thursday news release. Police responded to the 400 block of South River Street at 9:46 p.m. after the crash.
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Four seats up for election on Batavia library boardOct 15, 2020 5:51 PM - Four seats on the Batavia Public Library District board will be up for election in the spring of 2021. Residents of the library district interested in running for the board may pick up an election packet at the library's checkout desk.
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Chicago area Ford dealers distribute 200,000 face masks, underscoring Ford's commitment to local communities
Oct 15, 2020 5:40 PM - This week, nearly 20 Chicago-area Ford dealerships are distributing 200,000 face masks to schools, nonprofits and first responders in their communities. This initiative is part of a commitment by Ford and its philanthropic arm, the Ford Motor Company Fund, to manufacture and distribute 100 million masks to nonprofits, schools, veterans and other communities facing shortages of personal protective equipment. The disposable, medical-grade face masks, manufactured by our Ford and UAW partners, are reaching Chicago area schools as they start opening, area food pantries as they continue supporting unprecedented need and our police and fire stations as they continue operating on the front lines of the pandemic. -
'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelter
Oct 15, 2020 6:28 AM - "Halloween is so much fun for us," says Zachary Sage. "We want to see all the smiles on the kids' faces." Zachary and Andrea Sage, proprietors of the "Midnight on Morton" house in Batavia, have been elaborately decorating their yard for Halloween for several years. This is the second year they're asking for donations for Animal House Shelter in Huntley. -
Batavia police plan to start wearing body camerasOct 14, 2020 8:32 PM - Batavia police will start wearing body cameras as soon as they can get them.
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Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers host care package collection drive for deployed troops
Oct 14, 2020 4:32 PM - Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers IL6 is collecting items for their Care Packages for Deployed Troops Collection Drive. -
St. Charles church holds its first drive-thru pet blessing
Oct 14, 2020 11:06 AM - St. Charles Episcopal Church held its first St. Francis Day drive-thru blessing of animals Sunday, Oct. 4.
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