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Coming up on the Batavia Patch calendar: Fox Valley Brass Band presents "Brassy and Bright"

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Coffee in hand, Batavia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Batavia police found during their Thanksgiving traffic crackdown
  • How Batavia’s latest $1.88M home sale reshapes your neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Fox Valley Brass Band presents "Brassy and Bright" and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very cold, with a high of 8 and low of 2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 27, low: 16.
  • Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Batavia police report 38 traffic stops, 37 citations during holiday patrol (shawlocal.com) — Batavia police stopped 38 drivers and issued 37 citations during a Thanksgiving traffic safety campaign focused on speeding, seat belts, distraction, and impaired driving. The department says the results show its commitment to safety and urges residents to buckle up and always plan a sober ride.
   

• Single-family home sells for $1.88 million in Batavia (shawlocal.com) — A luxury single-family home at 931 Lusted Lane in Batavia sold on November 26 for $1.88 million, highlighting a strong local high-end housing market. Several nearby Batavia properties also closed this year for close to or above $1 million, suggesting continued demand for large, upscale homes in town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I always forget how fun it is to shop at some of these places;
    American Science & Surplus, Blicks, Cocoon, Coffee Drop Shop, and Kiss the Sky. Where else is great place to gift shop that isn’t a massive… (Nextdoor Historic Downtown Batavia)
  • Hello, our house has a plumbing emergency—the main drain is blocked and we can't use water.
    Do you happen to know anyone in the neighborhood who works as a plumber, or a good local company we can call? Our house on Fabyan Pkwy Batavia (Nextdoor Highlands)
  • Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Batavia. Apply here.
  • Portillo's posted a job opening for Team Member - $15.25/hr. in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Aurora

  • Single-family home in North Aurora sells for $632,000 (shawlocal.com)

St. Charles

  • Verlo Mattress in St. Charles and Yorkville Offers In-Home Mattress Comfort Adjustments (shawlocal.com)
  • Kane County Forest Preserve District plans Polar-Palooza in St. Charles (chicagotribune.com)
  • Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North's Lelanie Posada, girls basketball, junior (shawlocal.com)

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Ok Batavia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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