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Batavia considers raising parking fines
Breaking Batavia's parking laws may soon cost drivers more. The city council is considering raising the fines for the first time in 26 years.
Volunteer: Save Batavia's fireworks
Batavia Emergency Services & Disaster Agency Capt. Mark Davis knows a thing or two about crowd control.
Batavia hopes fireworks won't be last
Just as the skies began to clear, families began to trickle into to Engstrom Park to view the annual Fourth of July Sky Concert.
Suicide Prevention Services trims hours
At a time when its services might be needed even more, Batavia-based Suicide Prevention Services is being forced to cut back on its hours.
Batavia seeks to fix downtown sidewalks
If it can, Batavia would like to get some sidewalks repaired in downtown when Wilson Street is resurfaced this summer.
Eclectibles offers 8 unique 'shops' in Batavia
Eclectibles is the kind of shop that if you see something you love, you better buy it because you may never see the same item again.
Economy saps bit of boom out of fireworks
With the economy imploding rather than exploding this year, some Fox Valley communities have dropped their traditional Fourth of July fireworks display, while others are joining in with nearby towns to share the costs.
Marmion students face felony charges for vandalism spree
AURORA – Police said six Marmion Academy students were charged with felony criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing in connection with a May 27 vandalism spree that happened at the school, 1000 Butterfield Road, that caused about $2,000 in damage.
Woman charged in cat disappearance
A woman suspected in a possible cat-napping that allegedly occurred in the 100 block of North Harrison Street was charged Monday in connection with the cat's disappearance, police said.
Nancy Highstreet of St. Charles was reading "The Cell" by Stephen King while sitting in the shade on a bench at the Batavia River Walk when she was asked 10 questions by Chronicle reporter Brenda Schory.
Woman reportedly steals neighbor's cat, drops it off in rural Illinois
Police in Batavia say they haven't decided yet whether to charge a 45-year-old woman accused of abducting her neighbor's cat and abandoning it in rural Kane County.
Windmill City ponders wind power
Restored windmills are on almost every major intersection along the Randall Road commercial corridor.
Batavia Farmers' Market opens Saturday
Batavia MainStreet kicks off its 14th annual downtown Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 27.
Suicide prevention agency to host fundraiser
When someone calls the suicide hotline at 800-784-2433, there is someone else there to answer.
Batavia set to charge more for false alarms
Automatic alarm scofflaws should prepare for penalties or have their security systems repaired.
Consolidate Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles
To the Editor: Due to the impact of the recession, I would like to suggest an innovative idea.
Batavia youngster, two adults OK after lightning struck their campground
A child and two adults from Cub Scout Pack 112 of Batavia are faring well after lighting struck their campground in Wisconsin late Thursday.
BATAVIA – City officials have enacted a sod ban during the summer as part of new water restrictions.
Get a glimpse of Batavia's best garden
Barbara Lewis stops to examine one of many hosta plants in the backyard of her Batavia home on Tuesday.
Batavia man brings new Brecht to the stage
Those who argue that the suburbs breed conformity should meet Paul Kalina. Kalina, founding member of the brilliant and insane physical comedy troupe 500 Clown, proves this old cliche wrong.
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