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Working – and Still Falling Short: 3 in 8 Workers in Illinois’ Most Common Jobs Struggle to Get By
New research zeroes in on households living paycheck to paycheck, yet often with income that’s too high for assistance BATAVIA, ILLINOIS – In 2023, 37% of workers in Illinois’ 20 most common jobs lived in households that couldn’t afford basics, according to new data from Batavia United Way, Fox Valley United Way, and their research partner United For ALICE. These workers – the backbone of every community – include personal care aides, cashiers, cooks, waiters/waitresses, and fast food/counter
Batavia Chamber awards 'Citizen of the Year,' also honors Peace Bridge and Batavia MainStreet
Bob Hubbard commended for work with CASA Kane County and Batavia Rotary Club Article by Joey Weslo, Shaw Media Bob Hubbard was named Citizen of the Year award given during the Batavia Chamber of Commerce's Inspire Celebration Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Revelry 675 in Batavia. (Photo by Sandy Bressner)With gratitude measured by the number of lives touched, Batavia gave a standing ovation to Bob Hubbard for all the lives he’s helped lift up. While being honored as Batavia’s 2024
