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And check out The Nativity of Our Lord on the Batavia Patch calendar

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Hey there, Batavia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Batavia man charged after reporting he killed his wife
  • Where to get free naloxone in Batavia right now
  • How many Batavia patients may be affected by hidden‑camera allegations?

Also on today's calendar: The Nativity of Our Lord and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Rather cloudy, afternoon mist, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds and fog, temps: high: 43, low: 39.
  • Friday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman Found Dead After Man Tells Dispatchers He Killed Wife: Batavia Police (patch.com) — Batavia police say a local man called 911 to report he had killed his wife, leading officers to an apartment on Church Street where they found her fatally injured despite life-saving efforts. The 37-year-old suspect is now charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is being held in Kane County. Authorities, including the Major Crimes Task Force, continue investigating and are asking Batavia residents with information to contact police.
   

2. Health workers urge public to carry naloxone during holidays: ‘One dose can save a life' (shawlocal.com) — Batavia residents can now pick up free naloxone at several local spots, including the Batavia Public Library and two Wilson Street businesses, as part of a Kane County holiday safety push. Health officials stress that the easy-to-use nasal spray can quickly reverse opioid overdoses and is available without a prescription at more than 100 locations countywide, with a map posted online.
   

3. Chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients faces lawsuits and felony charges (ktvo.com) — Batavia residents should know that a local chiropractor is facing multiple felony charges and civil lawsuits after prosecutors say hidden cameras were found in his Batavia office. Two women have sued, and authorities believe many more patients may be affected. The doctor remains jailed in Kane County, with a January 8 court date, while lawmakers weigh tighter rules on cameras in private businesses.
   

4. Two-bedroom home sells in Batavia for $520,000 (shawlocal.com) — A two-bedroom, 2,170-square-foot home at 249 Trudy Court in Batavia sold on Dec. 1 for $520,000, or $240 per square foot. The story also highlights several other recent single-family home sales in Batavia, giving residents a quick snapshot of current neighborhood prices and property sizes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve - Village Offices Closed
    Winfield Calendar , 27W465 Jewell Road , Winfield
    8:00 am
  • Christmas Eve Service at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
    St. Andrew's Lutheran Church , 155 N. Prince Crossing Rd. , West Chicago
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday December 25
  • Christmas Day - Village Offices Closed
    Winfield Calendar , 27W465 Jewell Road , Winfield
    8:00 am
  • Yoga - Advocate Outpatient Center South Elgin
    Advocate Outpatient Center , 486B S Randall Rd , South Elgin
    12:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Pullman, Media Event
    Valley Model Railroad , 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave , Chicago
    10:00 am
  • Block Party: Life Size Games (All Ages)
    Geneva Public Library District - Quiet Corner
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

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