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Batavia has a special to Flag Day because the man credited with founding the event, Bernard Cigrand, lived in Batavia in the early 20th century. The city's Flag Day ceremony Sunday, June 14, 2026, included music, displays of flags throughout American history, newly installed bricks and plaques and an America 250 “human flag” demonstration.











Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region in the past week. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Kane County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $300,000 or under.