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Batavia is a city on the Fox River in Kane County, about 35 miles west of downtown Chicago. Incorporated in 1872, it is the oldest city in Kane County. Known as 'The Windmill City' for its 19th-century windmill manufacturing heritage, Batavia has a population of about 26,700 and is served by Batavia USD 101.

Population26,730
Median Home$358,000
Area10.65 sq mi
TIF Districts4

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Feb 24Committee of the WholeVideoFeb 17Batavia Public School BoardVideoJan 20Batavia Public School BoardVideo

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Mar 2CityCity Council7:00 PMMar 3CityBoard of Police and Fire Commissioners9:00 AMMar 4CityPlan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals7:00 PMMar 7CityIndoor Market9:00 AMMar 9CityBatavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission7:00 PMMar 10CitySafe Routes to School Sidewalk Project: Rotolo Middle School5:00 PMMar 10CityCommittee of the Whole7:00 PMMar 11CityBatavia Environmental Commission7:00 PM

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NewsFEB 20, 2026

Suburban chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients indicted on 76 counts

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NewsDEC 25, 2025

Driver crashes into suburban Rosati's after picking up Christmas Eve order

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NewsNOV 25, 2025

‘Vile': Family sues suburban chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients

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