Report Of Potential Gunshot Was Likely Resident Attempting To Distract Wildlife: Batavia Police

As a precaution, two schools were directed Wednesday morning to "enact internal protocols to safeguard their students and faculty."

Driver Cited In Connection With Randall Road Crash That Hospitalized 3: Batavia Police

Three people were hospitalized, including one who was seriously injured, after the crash at Randall Road and McKee Street, police said.

Extrication Required After 2 Cars Crash At Randall Road, McKee Street: Batavia PD

A passenger of one of the cars remains hospitalized for "advanced medical treatment," police said.

Kids Offered Candy By 2 Driving White Jeep: Batavia Police

A man and a woman in a white Jeep SUV offered candy to children before a parent yelled at them, and they fled, police said.

Man Charged In Connection With Batavia Smoke Shop Burglary: PD

Batavia police provided an update about the burglary that occurred at All Da Smokes, located on Wilson Street.

Burglary Reported At Batavia Smoke Shop

Police were dispatched to All Da Smokes Monday night in Batavia.

Batavia Residential Burglary 'Does Not Appear To Be A Random Act': Police

Investigators are still determining what was taken in the residential burglary.

Batavia Couple To Be Recognized For Contribution To Library, People With Disabilities

The Batavia residents are the 10th recipients of the Batavia Public Library's Library Leader award.

Car Stolen, Others Burglarized In Tanglewood Subdivision Are 'Likely Connected': Batavia Police

The burglaries occurred early Thursday morning, Batavia police said.

Man Dead In Batavia After Firing At Police, Who Shot Back, Authorities Say

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office said it had not yet been determined whether a law enforcement officer's shot killed the man.

Drunken Batavia Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase After Fleeing Crash: State's Attorney

The Batavia man's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.

Batavia Police Release Results Of Independence Day Safety Campaign

See how many tickets Batavia police issued for seat belt and other driving violations during the 4th of July enforcement.

Batavia Police Up Enforcement For 3 Weeks Surrounding 4th Of July Holiday

The Fourth of July enforcement campaign in Batavia is placing special emphasis on unbuckled and impaired drivers, officials said.

Batavia Police Reveal Citations Issued In Memorial Day Campaign

See which citations Batavia officers issued during the enforcement period, which lasted from May 16-27.

Man In Ski Mask Leads Police On Chase From Batavia To Chicago: Kane County Sheriff

The Chicago man got law enforcement's attention as he was driving "at a high rate of speed" on Washington Street in Batavia, officials said.

Women, Kids Held Hostage In Batavia Apartment; GA Man Arrested: PD

Officers were originally told the suspect may be armed, but they did not find any guns after searching the apartment, officials said.

'Senior Assassin Game' Prompts Warning From Batavia Police

Police said there have been instances where the community mistakes the teens’ water and Nerf guns for real weapons.

Batavia Man Attempts To Invade Home While Carrying Box Cutter: PD

The 25-year-old "caused significant damage" to the residence's front door and railing while attempting to enter the home, officials said.

Financial Adviser Used Clients' Money For Travel, Jewelry: Feds

The Batavia man, 62, was indicted on six federal charges of wire fraud in connection to a scheme that lasted from 2021 to 2023.

Truck Driver Cited For Early February Crash With Pedestrian: BPD

A pedestrian was hospitalized after a crash on Feb. 4 at the intersection of North Kirk Road and East Wilson Street.

Child, 8, Hit By Car Near Wilson Street, Kirk Road: Batavia Police

The child, who had been crossing Kirk Road outside of the crosswalk, was conscious and speaking with first responders after the crash.

Semi Strikes Pedestrian At Kirk Road, Wilson Street: Batavia PD

The pedestrian was hospitalized and in stable condition as of Tuesday night, Batavia police said.

Batavia Liquor Store Burglarized: Police

The burglar smashed the front door and stole numerous products from Liquor & Tobacco, Batavia police said.

Armed Robber Steals Money, Lotto Tickets From Speedway: Batavia PD

The suspect fled the gas station after he presented a handgun and demanded money and lottery tickets from the store clerk, police said.

Reports Of Car Burglaries In 2024 Down From Prior Year: Kane Sheriff

The Kane County Sheriff's Office took 22 fewer reports of car burglaries in 2024 compared to 2023, officials said.

Airbags Didn't Deploy In Crash That Killed Batavia Man: Kane Sheriff

The Batavia man, 48, was the only one in the car when it veered off the road "for unknown reasons" and crashed into a utility pole Nov. 30.

Man Stabs Woman In Car, Knife Found In Nearby Leaves: Batavia PD

Batavia police are investigating the Friday incident as armed violence and aggravated domestic battery.

Black Sedan Not Related To Child Luring Incident: Batavia PD

Two kids, who said a man hiding within a bunch of trees tried to lure them with candy, mentioned a black sedan in their report to police.

Man Offers Kids Free Candy At Park: Batavia Police

Police are investigating a "suspicious incident" in which they say a man hid in a cluster of trees and called out to children near a school.

Shots Fired On Randall Road, Gun Recovered: Batavia Police

The 911 caller reported hearing a man and a woman arguing, followed by a possible gunshot. Police found a gun at the scene.

Gas Leak On South Raddant Road Causes Street Closures In Batavia

Batavia officials are asking locals to avoid a segment of South Raddant Road due to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon.

2 Threats Of School Violence Investigated; Teen Charged: Batavia PD

The threats, which police said were unrelated, were made by a student at Batavia High School and another at Rotolo Middle School.

Fatal DUI Nets 8-Year Sentence For North Aurora Man

Jeffrey Smith, 61, of West Chicago was killed in the May 2023 crash in Batavia.

Batavia Man Convicted For DUI In 2022 Crash With Squad Car: SA

The man, 60, "narrowly missed" a police officer standing outside of the squad car he crashed into on Christmas Eve in 2022, police said.

Car Crashes Into Batavia House, Driver Charged With DUI: Police

The driver, of Aurora, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after striking a house in the 300 block of Pine Street.

Man Jumps Into Fox River To Save Dog, Both Rescued: Batavia Police

Police found the St. Charles man clutching his dog while hugging a concrete wall on the east bank of the Fox River.

Aldi Sued By Parents Alleging Baby Food Contained Toxic Metals

A lawsuit alleges teething wafers and munchers by Aldi brand Little Journey contained dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals.

Foam In Mahoney Creek Poses No Health Risks: City

"The likelihood of health issues from exposure to contaminants in the soil ... was low, with adverse health effects unlikely," staff said.

Batavia Woman Cited In 2023 Hit-And-Run That Killed Wheaton Woman

She was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the crash from over a year ago that killed a 31-year-old Wheaton woman.

'Suspicious Person' Prompts Batavia Schools Lockdown: Police

Police responded to a person dressed in all black carrying an unknown object at Big Woods Park.