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Batavia's Windmill City Fest Offers a New Lineup of Music plus Food and Fun Activities
Article by Abbey Mondi, Batavia Park District BATAVIA – Summer's hottest event is back, with even more new and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. Windmill City Festival is a weekend filled with musical entertainment, a carnival, activities, a beer tent and amazing food.The free family festival is organized by Batavia Park District, City of Batavia and The Depot Museum starting Friday, July 11 and running through Sunday, July 13.Enjoy the many beloved activities Windmill City Fest has to offer,
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BATAVIA LAUNCHES ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FUNDED BY SINGLE-USE BAG FEE
BATAVIA, IL. (June 13) — Applications open June 16, 2025, for Batavia’s new Grants for Residential Energy Efficiency in Neighborhoods -- GREEN Program, which offers selected residents free home energy audits and grants for eco-friendly home upgrades funded entirely by the City’s 10-cent single-use bag fee. Residents must apply by July 18 to be considered for the first round of up to 25 free home energy audits and improvements. Applicants must be in good standing with the City and meet all eligibility
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ROAD CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR McKEE STREET AND VAN NORTWICK AVENUE DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
BATAVIA, IL – The City of Batavia is notifying residents and motorists of upcoming road closures related to a critical infrastructure improvement project tied to the Pulte Ashton Ridge Development. Beginning May 27, full road reconstruction and watermain replacement will take place on portions of McKee Street and Van Nortwick Avenue, requiring both streets to be closed to through traffic for the duration of the work. The project is expected to conclude in early August. This City-directed project involves
