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New America 250 Mural to Celebrate Batavia's Contributions to Nation
Public invited to mural unveiling Sept. 12 at Batavia City Hall BATAVIA, Ill. – The City of Batavia and Water Street Studios Public Art Initiative will unveil a new mural celebrating Batavia’s role in American history from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave. Created by artist Marty Gniech, “Batavia’s Industrial Contributions to America” commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The mural illustrates how Batavia’s
Aurora Regional Fire Museum Receives Two Statewide Honors from Illinois Association of Museums
Aurora, IL - The Aurora Regional Fire Museum was honored earlier this week with two prestigious statewide awards from the Illinois Association of Museums during its Annual Awards Ceremony. The museum received the 2026 Small Institution of the Year Award and the 2026 Award of Super Achievement (Exhibits), recognizing its overall impact in the region as well as inspiring curiosity in their youngest visitors. The 2026 Small Institution of the Year Award recognizes the museum’s leadership, innovation, and
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
