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.
It's a Wonderful Life in Batavia!
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How the Batavia Food Pantry Defines Our Town
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Paula Passes the Torch
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Two Local Icons Share Their Favorite Things About Batavia
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Area Code: Batavia LIVE - A Spooky Season Celebration
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A Therapist on the Human Cost of ICE in the Fox Valley
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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.
It's a Wonderful Life in Batavia!
Area Code: Batavia