Fall Wildflower Walk at the Dick Young Forest Preserve

Join us for a night of nature appreciation at the Fall Wildflower Walk 5:30 p.m., Oct. 4, Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., Batavia. Meet in the parking lot at the Main St. Entrance. All are welcome.

Beyond the Basics of Waste Reduction and Reycling

Batavia Public Library, 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia

Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan will discuss trends in waste and recycling generation in Kane County and how we all as citizens can influence those trends be refocusing on the &ldq...

Kane County Interactive Bicycle & Pedestrian App

The Kane County Division of Transportation has launched an interactive bicycle and pedestrian map app that allows users to find information in real time about trails throughout Kane County.

Share-A-Bag Program at Batavia Farmers' Market

Sponsored by the Batavia Environmental Commission and Batavia MainStreet. To learn more about Batavia's BYOB campaign to reduce non-re-usable bag use, visit bataviail.gov/byob.

Free Bicycle Repair Stations Throughout City

The five stations are located along the Fox River Trail and throughout Batavia. Locations are:

 The Fox River Trail near Hall Quarry

 Laurelwood Park at Logan Street

 The Fox River Trail near Fabyan Parkway

 Rotolo Middle S...

Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday

The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole agenda includes annexations, tree preservation, staff additions, road safety policy analysis, Carriage Crest basin project, downtown parking and more. See the complete agenda for details. The meeting begins ...

Flag Day Monument Dedication Sunday, Oct. 1

The City of Batavia and the Fox Valley Patriotic Organization will officially dedicate and grand open the Flag Day Monument, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1 at Patriot’s Park, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. The formal program begins at 2 p.m. at the Peg ...

Columbarium Sculpture Selected

The Batavia City Council, with community input, has selected artist Chad La Fever's "Eternal Flame" concept to adorn the Batavia West Cemetery Columbarium. 

In the spring of 2023, the City of Batavia had sought proposals from ar...

Construction Begins at north River and Wilson Intersection

The intersection of north River and Wilson streets will be closed beginning Thursday, Sept. 21 for construction as the street is formally converted to a one-way southbound. During construction, vehicles will be prohibited from making a right turn from Riv...

Active Transportation Commission Replaces Bicycle Commission

In order to positively impact active transportation in the community, city staff recommended a commission that encompasses bicyclists, pedestrians and public transportation. The city council voted to repeal the existing bicycle commission ordinance and re...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Study Recommends Batavia Dam Removal

Kane County Connects along with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineering Chicago reported the following:

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Chicago has released a draft report on the Fox River and is recommending the removal of nine dams from Carpentersvi...

Batavia Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

This month we are proud to celebrate the rich and diverse tapestry of Hispanic heritage in our community. There are many ways to celebrate in our community, including supporting Hispanic-owned businesses to reading books by Hispanic authors to listening t...

Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is Moving

The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be moving to a temporary location in response to the City of Batavia's upgrade of its Wastewater Treatment Plant. This move comes as the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet prepare for a trans...

River Street Parking Garage to Undergo Maintenance

The work is expected to be completed by mid-October.

50/50 Parkway Tree Program Choices Explained

The City of Batavia provided 13 varieties of tree species for the spring, summer and fall 50/50 programs this year. 

The available trees change slightly every year to encourage diversity in the city's planting efforts. That means both nat...

Wilson/Donovan Bridge Maintenance Effects Parking, Sidewalks

Wilson Street/Donovan Bridge maintenance is scheduled to begin Sept. 11. Work will be done one side at a time, beginning with the north side. The sidewalk will be closed, along with the adjacent parking spaces on the side of the bridge where the work is b...

PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY Signs Available

The signs are available at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave., the BPS101 administrative offices, 335 W. Wilson St., the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., and the Batavia Park District administrative offices, 327 W. Wilson St. 

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.

Report a Concern

Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests.

Batavia Welcomes New Logistics Center

The City of Batavia is excited to welcome the construction of Batavia Logistics Center, a new state-of-the-art logistics facility located at the southwest corner of Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway in Batavia, Illinois. 

The 543,603 square foot facili...

Thinking of Starting a Business in Batavia? See What's Available

The City of Batavia has 40 office, retail, and industrial spaces for sale or rent. Our Non-Residential Real Estate Search tool can help you find the right spot to launch your next opportunity.

Report a Concern

Use Citizen Request Tracker to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests.

Street resurfacing program 2023

If the street adjacent to your home has been selected for improvements, you will receive notice from the city.Resident Notice 2023 (PDF)

You may also view a resurfacing project map.Resurfacing Map 2023 (PDF)