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Batavia Access Toy Drive is Looking for a New Home
After 78 years, beloved community tradition needs donated space to continue BATAVIA, Ill. (Nov. 10, 2026) — For 78 years, the Batavia Access Toy Drive has brought joy, dignity, and hope to families across our community during the holiday season. Now, the volunteer-run program is asking for the community’s help to keep that tradition alive. The Toy Drive’s longtime home on Webster Street was demolished this fall, leaving the program without a place to store donations or hold its annual distribution. As an
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Batavia's proposed 2027 budget focuses on infrastructure, public safey, financial stability
$173.36 million plan addresses aging infrastructure and future needsBATAVIA, IL (Date Oct. 30, 2026) — The City of Batavia has released its proposed $173.36 million budget for fiscal year 2027, prioritizing aging infrastructure, public safety and essential municipal services while continuing efforts to strengthen the City’s financial position. With projected revenues of $163.58 million, the budget addresses a growing challenge: Much of Batavia's infrastructure was built during the 1980s and 1990s, leaving
