On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.
How Change Happens in Ward 5
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Feeling Seen at the Batavia Popcorn Depot
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Batavia’s Ward 1: Where Old Roots Meet New Growth
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Cinco De Mayo Market: Bridging Cultures in Berkeley’s Historic Space
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Arlo.Hendrix: A Batavia Mom Balances Business and Boundaries
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Ward 3's Alice Lohman and Kevin Malone: In Dialogue with Diversity
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Big News for Area Code: Batavia Listeners!
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SPECIAL EVENT THIS THURSDAY: I'm Part of the Sturdy Speaker Series
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Boo Boo Days: A Celebration of Downtown Batavia's Imperfections
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Riverside Pizza & Pub's Chris Otepka: Musician and "Utility Man"
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History Hits Close to Home At the Depot Museum
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Books and Belonging at the Batavia Public Library
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Daddio's Diner: A Batavia Fixture That's Paying it Forward
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2025 Boardwalk Shop Owners Bet On Batavia
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Coming This Friday: Boardwalk Shops 2025
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For Tom Kim, Failure is Not an Option
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REVISITING: Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home and Making It Your Own
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Zen Loft Collective: Transforming Solitary Struggle Into Solidarity
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Paula's Couture Consignment: From Following to Flourishing
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New Moon Vegan: From Conviction to Creation
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Mayor Jeff Schielke: Living History
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Tom Connelly: From Newcomer to Running for Mayor
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How Your Favorite Episodes Impacted Us in 2024
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Recapping The Year's Biggest Batavia Stories (with Tri-Cities Central's Sam Kraft)
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Kiss The Sky: Finding Home Between the Grooves
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Holiday Shopping, Batavia Style with Jamie Saam
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It's Holiday Season in Batavia!
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20 Episodes, 20 Stories: An Area Code Batavia Retrospective
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"Becoming Neighbors" During a Time of Political Disagreement
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Small Acts, Big Impact: CHIP IN Batavia's Formula for Belonging
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Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church: A Historic Haven for Black Batavians
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Bulldogs Head Coach, Dennis Piron: Belonging First, Winning Second
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From Murals to Monuments: A Journey Through Downtown's Public Art
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Batavia Creamery: How Small Pleasures Bring Us Together
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Red Hive Market: A Vision of Home Too Big to Fail
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Introducing: "Settling In"
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Start Something Studio: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses
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In Batavia, Flags Are Symbols of Belonging
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The Flag Day Monument: A Local Tribute to an Evolving Symbol
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BEI: Why Investment in Community is Good Business
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Help 'Area: Code Batavia' Get Even Better
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The Boardwalk Shops: Nurturing Dreams and Building Community
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Foltos Tonsorial Parlor: From Barber to Bridge Builder
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LIVE with Sturdy Shelter Brewing: "Cheers to Community"
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Bocaditos: Empanadas, Empathy, and Resistance
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Beardsgaard Barbers: Cutting Through the Norms
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Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home & Making It Your Own
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Fernando's: Always Moving, Always Home
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Limestone Coffee & Tea: A Story of Two Friends
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Welcome to "Area Code: Batavia"
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On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.
How Change Happens in Ward 5
Area Code: Batavia