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🌱 Patch AM: What transportation priorities is Batavia’s advisory commission tackling this year?
Make time for Hollywood Casino Aurora Table Games Job Fair on the Batavia Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What transportation priorities is Batavia’s advisory commission tackling this year?
Also on today's calendar: Hollywood Casino Aurora Table Games Job Fair and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 47 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: A bit of snow, temps: high: 33, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met Jan. 12 (kanecountyreporter.com) — Batavia’s Active Transportation Advisory Commission has outlined a full agenda, including top-priority projects, an e-mobility ordinance update, and high-visibility crosswalk safety. Members will also coordinate Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6, 2026, and discuss a Batavia High School student liaison and the 2026 activity calendar, shaping how residents walk, bike, and roll around town.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia
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★ Featured events ★
- Hollywood Casino Aurora Table Games Job Fair
49 W Galena Blvd, Aurora
9:00 am
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Winter Chorus Concert
Grace McWayne Elementary School , 3501 Hapner Way , Batavia
7:00 pm - EC Community Open House
Alice Gustafson Elem School Batavia, IL 60510
6:00 pm - Aaron Putnam Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Luis J. Gomez Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Special Event: Luis J. Gomez
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Luis J. Gomez Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House
1078 E Wilson St , Batavia
9:00 am - Luis J. Gomez Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Adam Gilbert Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Special Event: Adam Gilbert Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Josh Wolf Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Thursday January 22
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💬 Chatter
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- 🗣️ PEOPLE OF AURORA 🗣️
“I’ve lived in Aurora since 1988. I’ve been a member [at the Eola Center] since 2009. This particular place right here, it’s 'Eola Community Center'… (Nextdoor ) - Greetings, and welcome to a new year of News You Can Peruse from Strong Towns Batavia!
This weeks shockingly short edition covers just a few brief updates from the Chamber of Commerce as well as a proposed Public Art mural project for… (Nextdoor Fourth Ward Batavia)
- Quanta US, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Batavia. Apply here.
- Sandvik posted a job opening for Quality Control Inspector in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.
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