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Kane County grand jury indictments for the week of Oct. 17, 2023
Enjoy holiday fun and live music this weekend in Kane County.
Each holiday season, the Batavia United Way works in collaboration with the Batavia Public School District and other community organizations to organize the Adopt-A-Family program.
Abalos had a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to lift Batavia to a 44-41 win over Wheaton North on Dec. 9. Abalos was selected Athlete of the Week by readers in an online vote. Chronicle sports reporter Jacob Bartelson caught up with Abalos to discuss his season and more.
Gary Michaels and Alexander Buhler were sworn in by Mayor Jeff Schielke at the Dec. 4 Batavia City Council meeting.
The Batavia Park District hosted a Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Shannon Hall on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 in Batavia.
Longstanding Kane County community mental health center TriCity Family Services has been awarded a $25,000 grant through Kohl’s National Giveback Institute.
Robin Barraza took the oath of office for Batavia 7th Ward Alderman from Mayor Jeff Schielke at the Dec. 4 Batavia City Council meeting.
Holiday-themed events happening in Kane County this weekend
Residents are being asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy, or to make a financial donation, in order to ensure a happy holiday season for Batavia families.
Kane County Republican candidates who have filed nominating papers as of Dec. 1.
Democrats who filed in Kane County for the March 19, 2024 primary and the Nov. 5, 2024 general election.
Dave and Marge Brown are the 2023 Batavia Citizens of the Year.
Batavia candle shop Illuminate Space has been included as one of 48 small businesses in the Illinois Office of Tourism’s Illinois Made Program.
The Batavia Ministerial Association invited the public to its third annual Songs & Lights Community Christmas Service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Peg Bond Center.