The fifth accused sex trafficker, charged after a July 2023 sweep in St. Charles, appeared in court today and received a continuance until May 2.

To mark the anniversary, the museum is hosting an exhibit about itself. “The Museum a Community Built: Batavia Depot Museum Celebrates 50 Years” is scheduled to run through July 20.

Calling it “an incredible miracle,” the family of Karen Schepers issued a statement Wednesday thanking all those involved in finding their loved one, who had been missing since 1983. Divers uncovered her remains and her Class of 1977 Sycamore High School tassel.

The Batavia City Council will likely be welcoming some new faces beginning next term, according to unofficial results.

Two incumbents look poised to retain their seats on the Batavia District 101 board while welcoming two new faces.

“I believe that no individual truly ever owns a minor league baseball team,” former Cougars owner Bob Froelich said. “The team belongs to the community"