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Good morning Batavia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Batavia fare in recent state football title games?
  • How Fermilab’s new quantum partnership could boost Batavia’s scientific profile

Also on today's calendar: A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Some brightening and cold, with a high of 25 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 26, low: 0.
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 6 and low of -8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois State High School recent football State champions (thevoice.us) — Batavia football fans can see how the Bulldogs stacked up in recent state title games, including this year’s 7A championship loss to Chicago Mt. Carmel. The roundup lists Illinois high school football state champions from 1A to 8A over the past several seasons, giving context on how Batavia’s appearances compare with other top programs statewide.
   

• NIU joins national quantum research effort led by Fermilab (niu.edu) — Batavia gets a nod as Fermilab’s home base in a new national quantum research partnership that includes Northern Illinois University. With DOE renewing $125 million for Fermilab’s SQMS Center, NIU will send students and researchers to collaborate frequently in Batavia, strengthening the region’s role in cutting‑edge quantum computing and workforce development.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members work year round to promote diabetes awareness; explaining diabetes, common warning signs, treatments (thevoice.us)

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