Local business and city leaders gathered in Batavia Wednesday to celebrate a local bakery and café’s induction into a state program that recognizes businesses offering destination-worthy products.

From fluffy glazed rings to old-school cake donuts, these small-town Illinois bakeries prove the best treats come from local ...

A short stroll from the Fox River, the Batavia Boardwalk Shops have made waves with the look and feel of a tiny beach town. Shoppers stroll the boardwalk, lined with uniform vendor huts and patio ...