Changes coming to refuse sticker program

MainStreet's Boardwalk Shops open May 12

The popular Batavia Boardwalk Shops will open their 2023 season May 12 with nine new vendors and one pop-up shop space. Check out the complete lineup.

Mayor Schielke Weekly Address March 20, 2022

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke's weekly message includes condolences to the family of former Batavia firefighter Greg Bradley.

Early Voting at Batavia City Hall for Kane County Residents

For complete election details, please visit the Kane County Clerk website.

Water testing for PFAS in advance of EPA new standards

The EPA has announced a new proposal to establish national standards for PFAS in drinking water. If finalized, the EPA’s proposal would regulate six different Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. In anticipation of the EPA’s ...

BATAVIA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES UPDATED BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN

The Batavia City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt the plan which was developed with the assistance of the Active Transportation Alliance and Ride Illinois. The 62-page plan reflects the results of a working group comprised of city staff, members ...

Batavia city clerk and city treasurer referendums explained

The City of Batavia has placed two referendums on the ballot for the Consolidated Election on April 4, 2023.   The questions are:

Shall the elected office of the City Clerk of the City of Batavia be abolished and the duties of the City Clerk be as...

We're hiring seasonal workers

Looking for summer work? Our Street Division and Public Properties and Services Division is hiring public works seasonal staff. Apply today!

Call for cemetery sculpture proposals

The City of Batavia is seeking proposals from artists to create a public artwork to adorn the new columbarium at Batavia’s west cemetery along Illinois Route 31.

According to city officials, the sculpture work will become a woven part of the fabr...

FAQs about Batavia's upcoming single-use bag fees

Batavia City Council approved an ordinance implementing a retail single-use bag fee, beginning July 1, 2023. Find out what the fees is, what bags are included, and other details.

Heat complaints

The City of Batavia follows the International Property Maintenance Code which orders every owner and operator of any building that rents dwellings – from rooms to houses, must furnish heat, no less than 68 degrees, to its occupants from Oct. 15-...

City Hall Renovations and Recycling Drop off changes

While the Batavia Municipal Government Center (City Hall and the Batavia Police Department) at 100 N. Island Ave. is under construction, recycling bins for batteries and lightbulbs, as well as pop tops, masks, or eyeglass donation boxes, will not be avail...

2023 Water & Sewer Rate Increase Explained

To accomplish these goals, in December 2022, the Batavia City Council approved a 3% rate increase for water usage and an 8% sanitary sewer rate increase. The capital improvement projects these rate increases will help fund include the Prairie Street water...