Batavia

Anderson Humane has announced that its 10th annual Walk4Animals & 5K fundraiser will take place Sept. 28 in Batavia.

Several suburban towns will host National Night Out events on Tuesday to bring together the men and women in blue with the communities they serve.

Batavia City Council members approved a service agreement to provide energy for a $500 million, 120,000-square-foot data center on the vacant industrial park lot.

The Vanguard Gifted Academy, an independent school in Batavia, announced Amy Trujillo as the next Head of School.

The Batavia Public Library’s “Sundays On Stage” series is a free, five-part season full of musical and theatrical performances with monthly events.

The Batavia Depot Museum is showcasing the animals who have come to define life in the community. To celebrate the exhibit, “Unconditional Love: Batavia’s Best Friends Through History,” a public reception is being held 6 p.m. on Aug. 8.

The St. Charles Arts Council will hold its second weeklong Plein Air Event from Aug. 18-24.

A new grocery store plans to replace Berkeley Finer Foods in a shopping center on the east side of Batavia.

The Batavia Academy of Dance Competitive Team won first place at the Bloom National Dance Championships held in June in Wilmette.

Column: The Batavia Police Department is reporting a recent increase in bicycle thefts throughout the city. In most cases, the stolen bikes were left unlocked and unattended, writes Lori Botterman.

After completing $5.9 million in renovations, the Batavia Park District is inviting the community to tour the new Patrick J. Callahan Community Center during a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting event on August 9.

Support Over Stigma, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families facing mental health or service-related challenges is celebrating a ribbon-cutting and networking event on July 29 in St. Charles.

Cocktails in the Park is set for Saturday, July 26 at Appleton Park.

Lisa Ann Walter is known for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on ABC’s smash hit “Abbott Elementary."

This year’s Mediterranean-inspired meal features oven-roasted chicken with Greek lemon sauces, roasted potatoes, and refreshing salads, all sourced from local restaurants.

If you drive too fast through Batavia, you might want to lighten up on the gas pedal: Police are increasing their patrols for speeders through July 31.

Batavia police made 57 traffic stops and issued 56 citations during a statewide traffic safety campaign from June 20 through July 4.

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners recently awarded a scholarship to Batavia High School graduate Abigail Ingersoll to support her college education and personal growth.

Column: Are you stuck in a reading rut? Find free options for digital reading, listening and viewing through your Batavia Public Library card, writes Kristen Zambo.

The Batavia Rotary Club has partnered with the Miami Shores Rotary Club to restore abandoned bicycles and distribute them to residents in Miami who lack access to reliable transportation.

Batavia Mainstreet and Sturdy Shelter Brewing have collaborated to host the Sturdy Speaker Series through September 2025 in the brewery at 10 S. Shumway Ave.

Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo sat down for a chat with Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, to learn more about this year’s featured artisans

Batavia residents can apply to receive a free energy audit through the city's GREEN Program. The application deadline to participate in the first group is Wednesday.

Batavia MainStreet hosted Boo Boo Days July 11 to July 13, featuring vintage storefront advertisements, retro cocktail specials, sidewalk bargains, ran in tandem with Batavia Park District’s Windmill City Festival.

The Batavia United Way board of directors recently awarded $140,000 in Community Impact Grants to 21 nonprofit and service-based organizations.

Batavia MainStreet will host its annual Cocktails in the Park fundraiser to support downtown businesses, promote tourism and area support initiatives.

Images from the annual Batavia Windmill City Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Here’s what’s happening in Batavia in August: The city will host a town hall to talk utilities on Aug. 4 as watering restrictions remain in effect for summer. And an inaugural trunk sale to benefit the 2026 Batavia Fireworks Show is Aug. 9.

Enjoy live music, carnival, golf challenge, scavenger hunt and much more. The festival runs from July 11-13.

Comedians scheduled to appear include Susan Rice, Matt Friend, Tacarra Williams and more.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

The event is a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival weekend July 11-13.

With nostalgic waves rolling back the decades, Boo Boo Days is returning to Batavia, immersing visitors in the 1950’s and 1960’s sidewalk sales that evolved to embody the spirit of the community. The event runs July 11-13.

A terrified little dog was about to run into traffic on South Kirk Road in Batavia near Fermilab, when a trio of Good Samaritans rescued him.

The ‘"Passport to Downtown Batavia" shopping promotion and fundraiser is July 26, sponsored by Qui Travel, Travel a Latte and the Batavia Woman’s Club.

The Batavia and Geneva Knights of Columbus Council 2191 will hold its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise awareness and funds people with intellectual disabilities.

Summer along the Fox River is in full swing, with festivals, concerts, art shows and sporting events lighting up every town. Batavia's Fourth of July Sky Concert is Friday. Then check out Windmill City Festival, Christmas in July, Chamber Eats and more, writes Shirley Mott.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

The 37th annual car raffle hosted by Rotary Club of Batavia is underway through November for community members to support local projects and organizations.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

You don't have to fight city traffic to enjoy a day at the beach in northern Illinois.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

The festival will begin at 2:30 p.m. July 5 on River Street in downtown Batavia.

The Batavia Police Department and Kane County Emergency Management are hosting a free, hands-on emergency and disaster preparedness class for kids.

The Blackberry Polo Club will host “A Wop Bop A Loo Bop!” fundraiser in July to benefit the Marquee Youth Stage.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Your local library card can get you access to all kinds of eBooks, movies and more in the digiverse.

Groot will pick up garbage early in Batavia.

This season's performances include “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” "Buried Child" and "Miracle on 34th Street."