The mission of BATV is to educate, entertain, celebrate, engage and inspire the community through programming that enhances the quality of life for all. BATV (Batavia Access Television, Inc.) is a not-for-profit community television station that serves the communities of the Fox Valley area. Through community television, residents have a source for local news, sports and government action. With experienced staff, volunteers, and interns, BATV has taped over 1,000 hours of events over the past year. BATV can be viewed across the globe, streaming online on our website (www.BATV.us), on AT&T U-verse across Northern Illinois (Ch. 99), and in Batavia on Comcast (Chs. 10 & 17).
Batavia MainStreet is a not-for-profit, community-based organization devoted to enhancing downtown Batavia's identity as the heart of the community through dedicated volunteer efforts. Our vision is to help create a unique and vital downtown that embraces history, celebrates the arts, preserves our natural environment and promotes quality events to instill a 'sense of place' in our community.
The Batavia Public Library houses a collection of more than 195,000 items and offers entertaining and education programs for all ages throughout the year. Library services include Wi-Fi, computers, text reference service, access to major reference databases, an online homework help service, Notary service, voter registration, and a public fax machine.
"Located just one hour west of Chicago, the DeKalb, Illinois area offers beautiful scenery, rich culture, historic landmarks, classic entertainment and convenient meeting establishments."
The Downtown St. Charles Partnership, a volunteer-driven, 501c3 Main Street organization, carries out its mission by supporting historic building preservation, recruiting new businesses, supporting business development and retention, ensuring communication between business and property owners and local government, and marketing and promoting Downtown St. Charles.~ Through these efforts, Downtown St. Charles is a place where businesses can thrive and residents can enjoy a high quality of life.
The Elburn Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer driven organization committed to serving local businesses and helping to foster a spirit of community in the Elburn area. Active participation in the chamber network facilitates personal and professional relationships through face to face contact. We provide opportunities for members to promote their businesses, share ideas and to meet other business leaders.
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County works to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County. The District was formed in 1925 with the mission to acquire, hold and maintain lands and to restore, restock, protect and preserve open space for the education, recreation and pleasure of our citizens.
Meet Fox Valley Repertory - the largest professional, nonprofit theater in the Fox Valley area. In residence at Pheasant Run Resort since 2004, they offer a year-round season of plays, musicals and performing arts academy classes that inspire you to laugh, reflect, and reconnect to moments in your life.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization, is made up of business, industry professionals and individuals that support an ongoing program of economic and community development. Chamber members are presented with numerous forums and vehicles to promote their businesses, network with other businesses, develop new business and help shape the direction of commerce and industry in Geneva.
The Geneva History Center is an independent non-profit organization located in the heart of Geneva's downtown district on historic Third Street. The museum is free and open to the public featuring two exhibition galleries, educational programs, archival research, special events, as well as collections and a Museum Store with unique Geneva items.
The mission of the Geneva Park District is to provide recreational programs, facilities, and open space that will enhance the quality of life for residents of all age groups and abilities. Each year the Geneva Park District provides over 3,300 programs and events for toddlers, youth, teens, adults and seniors. Take time and enjoy our award-winning facilities today. Discover the fun, visit www.genevaparks.org
"The McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau was incorporated in 2005 as a 501(c)(6) non profit corporation in the State of Illinois with the mission to create economic growth for and to develop and promote McHenry County by effectively marketing the region as a preferred convention and visitors destination as well as enhancing the visitor's experience."
Since its founding in 1978, the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center has provided a world-class visual and performing arts venue for the enjoyment of the residents of the Fox Valley and Northern Illinois. The Norris, a generous gift to the Fox Valley from the Norris Foundation, includes an exceptional art exhibition gallery and a 1,000-seat theater with the stage area, acoustics, lighting and mechanicals to host the most elaborate performances. For more information, please visit www.NorrisCulturalArts.com.
"The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official tourism bureau for the Rockford Region, providing information on area accommodations, events, attractions, restaurants, and special packages and deals. Visitors can build an itinerary and book a hotel room directly from our website, and both visitors and area residents can visit our site for a comprehensive guide on things to do in the Rockford area. From museums to golf courses, gardens to theatres, the Rockford Region has something for everyone!"
The Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the City of St. Charles, Villages of Campton Hills and Elburn, and the Townships of St. Charles and Campton as a destination for leisure visitors, meetings, conventions, motorcoach trips and sports events. Greater St. Charles boasts 2402 guest rooms at 12 unique hotel properties, including Pheasant Run Resort, the Q Center and the historic Hotel Baker; 11 tournament quality sports venues; three expo centers; a county fairgrounds; four live theaters; 25+ attractions including paddlewheel boats, museums and historic buildings; and a myriad of restaurants.
The St. Charles Heritage Center is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization consisting of historic archives and The St. Charles History Museum. The Center serves citizens and the community by collecting, preserving and presenting local and regional history. The History Museum Houses the exhibit hall, the Anderson Research Room, photo & research archives, Museum Gift Shop, administrative offices and the storage-preservation repository for the Center's collections. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
The Park District has served St. Charles area residents since 1911. With more than 1,400 acres of park land, people of all ages and ability levels can enjoy leisurely walks, running, bicycling, golfing, picnicking, boating, fishing, skating, soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, and more! Experience the joy of learning and sharing, the thrill of adventure and discovery, and the pride of accomplishment at Park District facilities. People of all ages are encouraged to enjoy their local parks and participate in a multitude of Park District recreation programs. Opportunities include spending quality time with family and friends≠, being creative with arts & crafts, wandering the wetlands and prairies, visiting unique places on trips, competing in sports, joining a fitness class or educational program, mini-golf or golfing along the Fox River, and exploring the many wonders nature provides.
The St. Charles Public Library is an award winning Library. Google has recognized us as a favorite place based on the popularity of our website in Google searches. For the fifth year, we have been ranked in the top ten in our population category in the HAPLR ranking for excellent library service as well as being one of only seven Illinois public libraries named as one of "America's Star Libraries" in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service.
The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization that provides a forum to support businesses by fostering relationships and creating opportunities through which our members can add value to the community. We are committed to the fact that business and industry working together can build a stronger sense of community.
Sugar Grove Library is a unique resource providing open access to a variety of materials that foster opportunities for learning. We are the heart of our community supporting democracy, citizenship, and cultural growth. We are a place to meet up with friends in our cafe, by chance, or at a program. We offer meeting room spaces, escape in our Quiet Reading Room, and classes in our Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center. We provide a lab filled with computers, free WiFi, distance printing, copiers, and more. Call 630.466.4686 or visit to learn more 125 S. Municipal Dr, Sugar Grove or www.sugargrove.lib.il.us
A former windmill factory at 160 South Water Street in Batavia was beautifully restored in 2009 and is now home to Water Street Studios - unique in it's combination of fine art gallery, classrooms, and artist studios. A first and only for the Fox River valley area, Water Street Studios provides the community opportunities to engage in quality art instruction, to tour working artist studios, to view juried art shows, and to purchase original artwork. WSS hosts many weekend special events.
