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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is centrally located at 106 W. Wilson Street. Established in 1953, it continues to be a driving force behind corporate, industrial and commercial development within the community. New residents and business interests seeking information and assistance about any area of the city are welcomed throughout the year. The Chamber helps bring events to the community such as business expositions, the Chamber Leadership Symposium, Citizen of the Year and Ole Awards Banquet, Business After Hours events, Chamber Golf Outing, Windmill City Festival, seminars and networking opportunities. The Chamber provides a variety of services to help businesses remain competitive in today’s marketplace.
Batavia is a city with a comprehensive plan for growth, preparing its residents for life in the 21st century. In spite of rapid growth over the past 10 years, Batavia has maintained its small town, friendly atmosphere and first name basis for residents. Batavia is nestled quietly alongside the banks of the Fox River and is easily accessible via Interstate 88, State Road 25 east of the Fox River and State Route 31 west of the River. Batavia is currently at 27,300 permanent residents with the potential of reaching 30,000.
The city’s high quality of life was recently acknowledged in CNNMoney.com’s Best Small Towns in America 2009. Batavia ranked #56, with such features as its old-town feel, convenient location, community events and range of businesses.
A mayor, city clerk, city attorney and 14 aldermen, elected to staggered four-year terms, govern Batavia. Batavia’s city government stands head and shoulders above any city of its size in Illinois regarding the quality and professionalism of the service it provides to its residents and visitors, while keeping the tax base for the residents to a minimum.
In 1856, the U.S. Wind Engine & Pump Company, a windmill manufacturing company, moved from Connecticut to Batavia. The move was prompted by the inability to profitably sell American style windmills in the east. Batavia was a growing, vibrant and established community with an abundance of natural resources and a ready-made labor market. The fit was perfect. Other windmill manufacturers arrived in the 1880s, making Batavia the “Windmill Capital of the World.” Times grew tough during WWII because of the need for raw metal and the advancement of technology. Soon after, the factories saw their demise. Today, restored historic windmills may be seen on display at the Government Center located on the corner of Houston and Island Avenue, along the Riverwalk and throughout the city.
Shopping throughout the community, while not concentrated in the downtown area, is a pleasant experience. From the east side to the west side you find shops to cater to your every need. You will find a wide variety of goods nestled along the Fox River, conveniently located downtown and in specially developed major shopping centers on Randall Road.
Batavia’s pride is nowhere more evident than in the well-tended, well-cared-for homes found throughout the city. In tree-lined residential neighborhoods on both sides of the river, you will find competitively priced homes, with a median home price of $278,500. With everything from old-style Victorian homes to modern, luxurious estates, homebuyers will certainly find something that suits their taste and budget. Batavia also has competitively-priced apartment and condominium complexes on each side of the river with some overlooking the Riverwalk and river itself.
Batavia Public School District 101 offers eight facilities to guide the youth of community: six elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. More than 6,300 students enrolled in the district experience everything from traditional classroom settings to more technologically interactive experiences. Batavia is noted throughout the region as a progressive and effective system available to Illinois residents and should be one of the first calls by the new resident with children. In addition, a number of private and parochial schools are available, including a renowned Montessori school, several faith-based educational institutions for students from preschool through elementary school and three Catholic and one Christian high school in neighboring Aurora.
The Batavia Public Library is a gathering place for people of all ages. The library offers educational and entertaining programs year-round for everyone from tiny tots to lifelong learners. In addition to print and audiovisual materials, the library offers a wireless network, Internet access, reference databases and computer classes. A quiet reading room with fireplace, study rooms, community meeting rooms and a coffee shop provide comfort and convenience.
Batavia churches offer residents a choice of faith experiences and serve as a visible reminder of the traditional faith, which helped establish Batavia and make it the vibrant community it is today.
The Riverwalk is one of the jewels of the Batavia Park District. The Batavia Riverwalk is located on a 12-acre peninsula adjacent to the Depot Museum complex. Surrounded on both sides by water, the Riverwalk is a beautiful respite. It was created over an eight-year period through the cooperative efforts of the City of Batavia, the park district and a dedicated group of community members using volunteer labor and donated material and services. The crown jewel of the Riverwalk is the South Plaza and newly expanded Peg Bond center, which hosts art shows, musical performances and community races.
Spanning approximately 350 acres and encompassing 39 sites, the Batavia Park District takes pride in its ability to serve the 27,300 residents of Batavia. Whether protecting natural resources or providing unique recreational opportunities, the park district offers a multitude of quality programs for the entire community.
The Batavia parks offer a full range of recreation equipment including playgrounds and tot lots, basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and pavilions, softball and soccer fields, jogging and bike trails, a winter-time ice rink and cross country-ski trails, and summer-time swimming and fishing.
The city’s primary swimming facility, Hall Quarry Beach, occupies a former stone quarry owned by the park district. It features a sand bottom swimming area covering 60,000 square feet that incorporates concrete “islands,” slides and a diving area. There is a playground and plenty of picnic tables. Keep the fun times rolling with the skate and bike parks constructed at 411 South River Street. The parks, featuring a variety of ramps, rails, pipes and other amenities, are a place for skateboarders and bikers to show their stuff.
The rich history of the city’s past is housed in the Depot Museum, a cooperative effort between the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Historical Society. Step back in time to 1854 with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad passenger depot. Batavia’s past comes alive through exhibits detailing the history of rail transportation, manufacturing of windmills, agriculture, banking, commerce, education and a brief stay by Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, at Bellevue Place in Batavia. This community is proud of its historic past.
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Automotive - Sales Automotive - Service Business Education Employment Financial Fitness/Healthclub Health Legal Library Office Supply Real Estate Recreation Restaurants Retail/Shopping Senior Services Travel Worship
Automotive - Sales
Haggerty Ford Jack Emerson
330 E. Roosevelt Road West Chicago, IL
60185 630-231-3200
Fax: 630-231-3210 www.haggertyford.com
Automotive - Service
Park & Sons Auto Repair, Inc. Kiho Park
403 E. Wilson St. Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-8799
Fax: 630-879-9956 [email protected]
Automotive - Service
Kevin's Transport Nia Manisco
1451 E. Lathem St. Batavia, IL
60510 630-562-9150
Automotive - Service
Clyde's Body Shop Collision Repair Clyde Hopkins 580 S. River St.
Batavia, IL 60510
630-879-6266 Fax: 630-879-1699
Business
Sign A Rama Herb Richter
115 S. Batavia Axe. Batavia, IL
60510 630-406-1888
Fax: 630-406-1810 [email protected]
www.signsbatavia.com
Business
VWR International, LLC Paul Motylinski
800 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL
60510 630-386-5886
Fax: 484-881-7077 [email protected]
www.vwr.com
Education
Music Matters School of Music Jeffrey Matters
222 E. Wilson St. Batavia, IL
60510 630-406-8742
Fax: 630-406-8235 [email protected] www.musicmattersschool.com
Education
Annunciation BVM Catholic Elementary School Karen Wollwert
1840 Church Road Aurora, IL
60505 630-851-4300
Fax: 630-851-4316 [email protected]
www.annunciationbvm.org
Education
Waubonsee Community College Debby Wilmelmi
Rt 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL
60554 630-455-2411
Fax: 630-466-4942 [email protected]
www.waubonsee.edu
Employment
Hipp Temporary Staffing, Inc. Warren E. Magnuson
111 N. Water St. Batavia, IL
60510
Financial
Olsen's Accounting Tax Service Elle Olsen
19 N. River Street Batavia, IL
60510 630-406-9052
Fax: 630-406-9042
Fitness/Healthclub
Wituk Martial Arts Mark Wituk
115 State Street Batavia, IL
60510 630-632-6805
Fax: 630-879-6467 [email protected]
www.witukmartialarts.com
Health
Dr. Ronald A. Murphy, DMD Dr. Ron Murphy
150 W. Houston Street Suite 102
Batavia, IL 60510
630-879-7642 Fax: 630-879-3598
Legal
Drendel & Jansons Law Group Kevin G. Drendel 111 Flinn Street
Batavia, IL 60510
630-406-5440 Fax: 630-406-6179
[email protected] www.batavialaw.com
Library
Batavia Public Library Michele Martzel
10 South Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-1393
Fax: 630-879-9118 [email protected]
www.bataviapubliclibrary.org
Office Supply
Cartridge World Kevin Buesse
821 N. Randall Rd. Batavia, IL
60510 630-406-3575
Fax: 630-406-3577 [email protected]
www.cartridgeworldusa.com
Real Estate
Kettley Realtors - Carmen Briggs, Broker Manager Carmen Briggs
125 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-9555
Fax: 630-879-9570 [email protected] www.kettleyhomes.com
Recreation
Batavia Park District Allison Sohr
327 W. Wilson Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-5235 x 2017 Fax: 630-879-9537
[email protected] www.bataviaparks.org
Recreation
St. Andrews Golf & Country Club Michelle Bockrath
2241 Route 59 West Chicago, IL
60185 630-231-3100
Fax: 630-231-6952 [email protected]
www.standrewsgc.com
Restaurants
Dimples Donuts Linda Chao
328 East Wilson Ave. Batavia, IL
60510
630-406-0303 [email protected]
Retail/Shopping
Prairie Shop Quilts Bonita Deering
1911 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL
60510 630-406-0237
Fax: 630-406-0926 [email protected] www.prairieshopquilts.com
Senior Services
The Holmstad Kathy Viney
700 W. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-4088
Fax: 630-879-1153 [email protected]
www.covenantretirement.org
Travel
Batavia Custom Travel, Inc. Cindy Rapley
232 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-2930
Fax: 630-879-2985 [email protected] www.bataviacustomtravel.com
Worship
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School Lori St. Vincent
950 Hart Rd. Batavia, IL
60510 630-879-7163
Fax: 630-879-7614 [email protected]
www.immanuelbatavia.org
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