Batavia, Illinois is the oldest city in Kane County, founded in 1833, and is a west suburb of Chicago. Today, Batavia remains the home of over 200 varied manufacturing, research and warehousing firms and is proud of the diversity of cultures that reside there. Batavia offers beautiful views of the Fox River and offers a 45 minute commute to downtown Chicago.

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People & Lifestyle

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Known for their manufacturing and research firms, the people of Batavia are intelligent, and many residents are young professionals. With easy access to the river and beautiful summertime weather, the community of Batavia is very active and fit. Batavia has been ranked in the top 50 best places in the nation to raise kids.

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Restaurants, Shopping, & Dining

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Known for premier desserts such as chocolates, Batavia also offers casual dining. Home to our family’s own, Acquaviva Ristorante Batavia, along with many other family owned restaurants, mixed in with popular chains, your palette will be full when you leave Batavia. In Batavia there is the Wind Point Shopping mall as well as the nearby Geneva Commons.

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schools

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• Alice Gustafson School

• Grace McWayne School

• H.C. Storm School

• Hoover-Wood School

• J.B. Nelson School

• Louise White School

• Rotolo Middle School

• Batavia High School