The Latest Breaking News from Batavia

Tiny crystals from a 17th-century shipwreck hold secrets of a global supply chain at the dawn of capitalism

Few episodes occupy a darker place in maritime history than the wreck of the Batavia.

The Conversation · Jul 29

CDMOs: The Tool That Turns A Hope Into A Cure

Technology is allowing for the development of promising therapeutics in small labs, especially for rare and orphan diseases that are often overlooked by large drugmakers.

International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024

Brooke Carlson’s dazzling 39-point performance helps Batavia advance to championship game

The explosive guard scored 13 of her 39 points in the third quarter in Batavia’s 72-61 victory over Fremd at the Morton Christmas Tournament — four off her career high.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023

State playoff pairings first impressions: A fun first round, Prairie Ridge’s bad luck and Public League dreams

The first round provides some major punch, especially in Class 7A which features two sensational first-round games, St. Rita at Mount Carmel and Brother Rice at Batavia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 6

The top remains stable and three teams make season debuts: Naperville Central, Lincoln-Way West and Morris.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023

Previewing Week 2’s top high school football games

It’s a loaded weekend with several matchups between ranked teams.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2023

No. 2 Lincoln-Way East opens as Class 8A favorite

Lincoln-Way East opens the season Thursday with an intriguing showdown against Kenwood, one of the best teams in the Public League, at Gately.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

No. 3 Batavia reloads with ‘state title potential’

The Bulldogs return quarterback Ryan Boe and 10 other starters back from the team that lost to Mount Carmel in the Class 7A state championship game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023

Previewing five of the best games of the upcoming high school football season

Prep football fans don’t have to wait long to see one of the best matchups of the season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 14

Thirteen games are in the books....and it looks like we expected it to back in August.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022