Jonah Nink

A new retirement community is coming to Yorkville after the city council approved plans for the development during its November 28 meeting.

The Geneva City Council approved the $58,654.12 purchase of two X10 Unmanned Aerial Systems drones for the Geneva Police and Public Works during its Nov. 20 meeting.

Geneva native and veteran Sal Dazzo co-owns successful Gun Barrel Coffee company in Batavia.

The Batavia School Board voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement to create a tax increment financing district for a new Aurora casino during the October 24 board meeting.

The Batavia School Board voted to adopt a $130 million tentative budget for the 2024 school year during its September 19 meeting.

The food pantry’s original location will be demolished as part of the city’s $136 million wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project.

The Batavia school board’s tentative 2024-2025 budget is expected to have a surplus of just over $2 million.

The City Council, Mayor Jeff Schielke also recognized fire crews on Aug. 21 for assisting with other recent emergencies in Batavia.

The Batavia Committee of the Whole voted to approve a conditional use car sales permit for a luxury car purchaser during the Aug. 8 meeting.

The Batavia City Council voted to approve a $13.5 million plan to replace the Fox River dam in downtown Batavia during its Aug. 7 meeting.

Batavia may make some changes to its permit fees after the City Council voted Monday to hire an outside consultant to reevaluate its permit processes.

The Batavia City Council voted to annex the Moose Lodge near Route 31 from Mooseheart during its July 3 meeting.

Grainology Brewstillery will build an almost 10,000 sq. ft. brewery, distillery and taproom in downtown Batavia.

The city has contracted with Aurora company to provide crossing guards during Hall Quarry Beach open hours.

The Batavia City Council appointed Dustin Pieper to be the new 4th Ward alderman, replacing former Alderman Tom Connelly, who was reelected in April but resigned in May.