This Batavia songwriter turns strangers' stories into personal anthems
Drawing on decades of experience as a healthcare worker, Batavia songwriter Steve Cohen now writes original "personal anthems" for clients and communities — including a recent tribute to John Lewis performed in Geneva.
Batavia veterans group hands out $6K in scholarships, preps gift bags for local vets
As part of its ongoing community initiatives, Batavia's American Legion Post 504 handed out $6K in scholarships to high school grads entering medical fields and is prepping 100+ gift bags for local veterans this fall.
Golf simulator lounge proposed for vacant St. Charles retail space
A new indoor golf simulator lounge, which would also feature a remote workspace, has been proposed for a vacant Route 64 retail space on St. Charles' east side.
After nearly 20 years, Daddio's Diner in Batavia thanked the community for a great run as it announced that it's closing for good on Sept. 23 due to rising costs and an expiring lease.
New bakery brings a taste of France to St. Charles
Newly opened on W. Main St. in St. Charles, Marius French Bakery bakes its breads, pastries, and croissants from scratch overnight using ingredients imported from France — and they say business is off to a great start.
