Government
Stark on climate change efforts: 'We need everyone to buy in to these measures'
The city council had a presentation on strategic plans for increasing their environmental responsibility.
City of Batavia
City of Batavia is located at 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia.
Recent News About City of Batavia
Government
Batavia council approves 4% cost-of-living increase
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Batavia Committee of the Whole voted 11 to 1 to approve a series of raises for non-collective bargained employees.
Government
Batavia committee weighs solutions to Carriage Crest flooding
At its Nov. 1 meeting, the Batavia Committee of the Whole heard from city engineer Rahat Bari, who discussed stormwater mitigation in the Carriage Crest subdivision.
Government
Batavia FD promotes four firefighters at City Council meeting
During a recent meeting, the Batavia City Council recognized four veteran firefighters who received promotions.
Government
Batavia City Council approves ordinance to charge businesses fee for single-use bags
The Batavia City Council recently approved an ordinance to impose a fee on single-use plastic bags in retailers.
Government
Batavia city council approves several financial ordinances, goes over low tax rate: 'These aren't very big towns, but they don't have any other revenues other than to tax the property'
The Batavia city council recently passed final approval on several financial ordinances and went over the city's low tax rate.
Government
Batavia's Mayor Schielke on purchase: 'We can have a ladder truck on each side of the town'
At its Dec. 5 meeting, Batavia City Council discussed the purchase option of a ladder truck for the fire department from a nearby municipality.
Government
Schielke: 'We've provided toys to needy children in Batavia since 1950'
At its Dec. 5 meeting, Batavia City Council heard from two charity drives in the city.
Government
Chanzit on ride program: 'It's a great service and I want to make sure we have a chance to promote it'
The city of Batavia renews an agreement for a transportation opportunity for residents.
Government
Batavia city council welcomes two new officers
Batavia Police Chief Shawn Mazza introduced two new probationary police officers to city council at council's Jan. 3 meeting.
Government
Batavia city administrator Newman gives council update on strategic plan
At its Jan. 3 meeting the Batavia City Council heard from city administrator Laura Newman who gave an update on where the city's strategic plan stood now that it was two-thirds of the way through its timeline.
Government
Mazza: 'These are principles that I believe are already ingrained and interwoven within what we're already doing'
Batavia Police Department publishes its new code of conduct.
Government
Batavia Chamber of Commerce, City Council announce flag design contest winner: 'Consider flying the Batavia Community Day Flag'
At their April 3 meeting, the Batavia City Council welcomed representatives from the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
Government
Schielke: 'Thank you for that legacy that you are really carrying forward in Batavia'
The Batavia city council recently recognized the achievements of a local teacher who is currently a finalist in the state's Teacher of the Year award.
Business
DuPage Policy Journal Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the DuPage Policy Journal publication area submitted 1,354 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.