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"2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning.

The Batavia City Council voted Monday to annex the Moose Lodge near Route 31 from the Mooseheart Child City and School property.

A driver ignored road closure signs earlier this month on K22 and drove on concrete roadway that was poured that day with a construction crew still working on the road.

A driver ignored road closure signs and drove on concrete roadway that was poured that day with a construction crew still working on the road.

A driver ignored road closure signs and drove on concrete roadway that was poured that day with a construction crew still working on the road.

The Batavia City Council has approved a $4 million plan to replace residential lead-lined water pipes in homes throughout the city.

April is Earth Month, and a perfect time of year to bring together hundreds of people with a shared interest in conservation and sustainability in northeastern Illinois.

Learn about the environmental effects and opportunities of removing the aging Batavia dam at the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting Jan. 17.

The city council had a presentation on strategic plans for increasing their environmental responsibility.

Spoon River College recently held an Employee Appreciation dinner to honor employees.