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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) to Host Parent Resource Fair Feb. 19
Batavia, IL—The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network (BSPN) is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St., Batavia. The community is invited to learn about resources available for families of students from early childhood through age 22. In keeping with its mission to provide opportunities that enrich the educational experience and quality of life for students and families, BSPN has partnered with more than 40
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Prom Dress Collection and Giveaway is Back for 2026
BATAVIA — CHIP IN Batavia and the Batavia Public Library are back with their popular Prom Dress Giveaway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 and 12:30-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15. CHIP IN’s mission is to assist low income and homeless Batavia families; however, this event is open to any student from any school district, regardless of need. The goal is to ensure that all students, regardless of income status, enjoy this rite of passage and don’t miss prom due to the typically great
POLAR-PALOOZA BRINGS NATURE-INSPIRED GAMES AND WINTER FUN TO CREEK BEND
GENEVA, IL — The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to embrace winter fun at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired, arcade-style event, on Saturday, Jan. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles. Designed for all ages, Polar-Palooza features a mix of hands-on games, interactive learning stations, and winter crafts, with activities located both indoors and outdoors. Guests can move at their own pace through themed stations, earning tickets along the way that can
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Forest Preserve District Presents Polar-Palooza Winter Festival
GENEVA, IL — The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to shake off the winter blues at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired arcade experience, on Saturday, Jan. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. Guests of all ages can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. Participants will earn tickets as they play, which can be redeemed for prizes. The event features crafts, games and learning stations designed for families and friends to explore together. Visitors can sip hot
Linda Schielke Named 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year
Batavia Woman’s Club is this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Linda Schielke as the 2025 Citizen of the Year (COTY), honoring her decades of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Batavia community. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Linda on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2026: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual awards event. Additionally, the Batavia Woman’s Club is the Spirit of Batavia
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FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT INTRODUCES NEW NATURE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS
GENEVA, IL – Building on the popularity of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s, “Little Saplings” preschool series, the District is excited to introduce, “Twigs to Trees,” a new nature program designed specifically for school-age children in kindergarten through second grade. Each session of “Twigs to Trees” invites young explorers to investigate a seasonal nature theme through hands-on discovery, guided exploration and nature-based play. Led by District naturalists, participants will spend
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Learn About Winter Wildlife During a Free Nature Program Series
GENEVA, IL – Learn about local, winter wildlife during a new nature program series by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. The lineup of free programs is designed to showcase the fascinating creatures that stay active throughout Illinois’ colder months, such as Chickadees, owls, eagles, woodchucks, beavers and more. District naturalists will lead these educational adventures throughout Kane County. The Winter Wildlife Series includes: Chipper Chickadees: These little birds are easy to spot
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops 2026 Applications Open October 1
Batavia MainStreet is now accepting applications for the 2026 season of the popular and well-established Batavia Boardwalk Shops, a unique small business incubator in Downtown Batavia. Applications are due January 15, 2026.Now entering its seventh season, the program continues to be admired for fostering small business growth and drawing visitors to downtown Batavia. The 2026 season aims to elevate offerings even further, seeking businesses that will attract shoppers and enhance the downtown
Your Brand Is What It Appears to Be
Every small business is selling two things: the actual product or service, and the way people feel about it. Trust doesn’t bloom in a vacuum—it grows out of consistency, personality, and attention to visual cues. Whether it’s a logo, color scheme, font choice, or even the texture of packaging, visual branding has a way of speaking long before words ever do. For small business owners, getting this right isn’t about copying the look of larger brands—it’s about creating something that feels like it could
Boss Moves: How Adobe Acrobat Helps Women Entrepreneurs Get It Done
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