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The Illinois primary is March 17. Here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Batavia.
A key feature of the plaza includes restrooms — "giving our Farmers Market the public restrooms the community has long asked for."
See which candidates running for alderperson appear to have been voted into Batavia City Council in Tuesday's consolidated election.
Thomas Connelly sought to unseat Jeffery Schielke, who has served as the mayor of Batavia since 1981.
The role of mayor and six alderperson seats are up for election in Batavia's consolidated election on Tuesday.
Dustin Pieper is one of two people running for the four-year term in Batavia's 4th Ward.
Thomas Connelly, an attorney, is looking to unseat longtime Mayor Jeffery Schielke in the top role in Batavia.
Alice Lohman is running unopposed for the open four-year term in Batavia's 3rd Ward.
Kevin Malone, a mediator, is running for the two-year unexpired aldermanic term in Batavia's 3rd Ward.
Jennifer Baerren is running for reelection for the aldermanic seat in Batavia's 1st Ward.
Jim Fahrenbach, a director specialist working with data and AI, is one of two candidates running for alderperson of Batavia's 5th Ward.
City Council is considering a new ordinance that would ban the sale of synthetic cannabinoids and psychoactive drugs within Batavia.
The incoming chief's appointment will take effect on Jan. 14 following Chief Shawn Mazza's retirement after 26 years with the department.
The terms for Batavia mayor, several alderperson roles and city clerk are expiring next April.
Early voting dates, how to register and what's on the ballot. Here's what Batavia-area residents need to know on Election Day.
A Batavia couple discovered a skull in the wall while remodeling their house in 1978. Almost 50 years later, the remains were identified.
Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Batavia ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail. Here's what Batavia-area residents need to know on Election Day.
"Every eligible American deserves the chance to participate in this year's pivotal elections," the co-vice president of the group said.
Chief Shawn Mazza began his law enforcement career in 1999 in Batavia, rising through the ranks before becoming chief in 2022.
The funding will be used to transform a commercial office building into a community creation center.
The proposed budget does not include an increase in property taxes, city officials said.
"Together as a community we can restore democratic input to our publicly-owned utilities and plan for a better future," officials wrote.
Applications are being sought for three open positions within Batavia's city government.
One change made to the new commission is an increase in the number of members to nine mayoral appointments, up from five.
The state-of-the-art facility is being built in an industrial park at the southwest corner of Fabyan Parkway and Kirk Road.
The city will use the funding to address excess flow and odor control issues, according to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
The proposal for Batavia would convert the four-lane road from Fabyan Parkway to Mooseheart Road to three lanes with shoulders.
City officials will hold a public information meeting to discuss the implementation of the road diet by spring 2024.
The change to the .gov website was made to make the domain more secure and harder for malicious actors to impersonate.
City Council unanimously approved a contract with a contractor to provide crossing guards at Route 31 and Union Street through Aug. 13.
The Batavia Park District, Batavia Public Library, City of Batavia and District 101 will place signs out as part of the initiative.
The city has received an "outpouring of concern" after two bicyclists were hit about a week apart while attempting to cross Batavia Avenue.
In the role, a person would be assigned to supplement sworn police officers in enforcing laws and helping in non-criminal-related matters.
Staff is looking to hire independent contractors for certain City of Batavia public meetings, including Committee of the Whole.
Unofficial tallies show the city treasurer role will no longer be an elected one. Duties will instead go to the city's finance director.
Since the referendum failed, as unofficial tallies show, taxes will go down, according to Superintendent Lisa Hichens.