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Sturdy Shelter Brewing Opens Long Awaited Riverside Deck!
Batavia, IL, August 11, 2026. Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia, IL, is hosting a ribbon cutting of their long-awaited riverside deck on Wednesday, August 12, 4:30 pm at 10 S. Shumway in Batavia! The deck features cedar posts and black trim and railings with cable, which duplicates the indoor aesthetic.. Adirondack chairs and table seating for 40 provide a dog-friendly outdoor space with open riverviews. Designed by Oppermann Architects and built by 212 Degree Construction. Sturdy Shelter Brewing which
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City of Batavia Begins Historic District Exterior Building Condition Assessment
BATAVIA, Ill. – (July 27, 2026) The City of Batavia will begin an Exterior Building Condition Assessment of approximately 75 historic properties within the Batavia Historic District in late July as part of the City's ongoing commitment to preserving its historic downtown. Funded through the City's 2026 Budget, the assessment will document the exterior condition of designated historic buildings, identify visible maintenance concerns, and provide information to help guide future preservation and maintenance
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kristen Winter as it's new Membership and Engagement Coordinator.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kristen Winter as its new Membership and Engagement Coordinator.Kristen brings more than 20 years of experience in customer service, account management, and supporting local businesses. She has a passion for building relationships and delivering exceptional service. In 2025, Kristen made the intentional decision to transition from a corporate career to pursue work that creates a meaningful impact in the local community.In her new role, Kristen will focus
Batavia Public School District 101 Board of Education Welcomes Two New Members
Batavia Public School District 101 is pleased to welcome Tara Gray and Patrick Ryan as the newest members of the Board of Education. The appointments fill two vacancies created following the resignations of former Board members in May. Tara Gray was sworn into office during the Board's regular meeting on June 23, 2026, while Patrick Ryan took the oath of office during a Special Board of Education Meeting on July 13, 2026. "We are grateful to everyone who expressed interest in serving our community
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Batavia Police Officers Receive Valor Awards
Department's Highest Honor for Heroic Actions During August 2025 Critical Incident BATAVIA, IL (July 20, 2026) — The City of Batavia and the Batavia Police Department have awarded the Department's highest honor, the Valor Award, to Sergeant Michelle Langston, Sergeant Bryan Lorden, Officer David Saad, and Officer Alexander Buhler for their extraordinary courage and lifesaving actions during a critical incident on Aug. 16, 2025. The Valor Award is presented to Batavia Police Department members who
Community Dinner Table Returns August 30
BATAVIA, IL – Batavia United Way invites the community to pull up a chair for Community Dinner Table on Sunday, August 30, an unforgettable evening where great food, local flavor, and community come together to fight food insecurity in Batavia.This year's event embraces a relaxed coastal theme, featuring a delicious Caribbean-inspired meal of Caribbean jerk chicken and shrimp (mildly seasoned), all the fixings, and dessert, prepared by local restaurant partners. Guests will also enjoy live music, raffles, a
RUSTY RODEO RETURNS TO HELP ROUND UP INVASIVE CRAYFISH
GENEVA, IL – Grab your dip net and get ready to wade into the water! The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to take part in the 8th Annual Rusty Rodeo, a free, family-friendly event focused on removing invasive Rusty Crayfish from local waterways.The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 15, at two locations along the Fox River: North Aurora Island Park, 4 E. State St., North Aurora, and Mt. St. Mary’s Park, 79 Prairie St., St. Charles. During the event,
Open Fishing Clinics Offered at Oakhurst Forest Preserve
GENEVA, IL — The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to enjoy evenings of fishing fun during upcoming Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve. Offered in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban and Community Fishing Program, the free clinics will teach participants basic angling skills, including casting, knot tying and fish identification. Instructors will also demonstrate ethical angling practices. Participants may
Register by June 30 for Early-Bird Rate at Kane Forest Preserve Foundation Golf Outing
GENEVA, IL — Golfers are invited to enjoy a day on the course while supporting local forest preserves at the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation’s annual Golf Outing, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Hughes Creek Golf Course in Elburn. Teams that register by June 30, can take advantage of the early-bird rate of $450 per foursome. Beginning July 1, the team registration fee will increase to $500. The outing will begin with a light breakfast sponsored by Chick-Fil-A Elgin, followed by 18 holes of golf, lunch and a
Master Woodworker Showcases ''Wood Weaving'' Charcuterie Boards at 48th Annual Holmstad Bazaar
Annual Bazaar to Feature Handcrafted Creations Supporting Benevolent Care, Scholarships, and Resident programs Batavia, IL: Covenant Living at the Holmstad resident David Anderson has spent more than a decade shaping the community’s wood shop into a hub of craftsmanship, creativity, and camaraderie. Anderson and his wife, Merrie, moved to The Holmstad upon retirement, and he quickly became an integral part of the resident‑run wood shop by serving as its manager for the past 12 years. This year,
Tri-Cities Chambers Launch “Tri-Cities Canstruction”
A Large-Scale Design Competition Using Canned Food to Fight Hunger Open to the public, this event takes place at Waubonsee Community College’s Academic and Professional Center in Sugar Grove February 2027 BATAVIA, IL, GENEVA, IL, and ST. CHARLES, IL — The Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles Chambers of Commerce are proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Tri-Cities Canstruction, a large-scale community design competition that combines creativity, engineering, architecture, and philanthropy to fight
Your Brand Is What It Appears to Be
Every small business is selling two things: the actual product or service, and the way people feel about it. Trust doesn’t bloom in a vacuum—it grows out of consistency, personality, and attention to visual cues. Whether it’s a logo, color scheme, font choice, or even the texture of packaging, visual branding has a way of speaking long before words ever do. For small business owners, getting this right isn’t about copying the look of larger brands—it’s about creating something that feels like it could
Boss Moves: How Adobe Acrobat Helps Women Entrepreneurs Get It Done
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