The city of Batavia is using some of the money collected from the 10-cent non-reusable bag fee to purchase reusable bags for residents.
People can pick up a free jute bag while supplies last at the re.
The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet may have found a permanent home.
Batavia aldermen on Tuesday will discuss buying a 14,000-square-foot industrial building at 330-338 E. Webster St.
Hundreds of flights have already been canceled at O Hare and Midway airports as the area braces for a severe winter storm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions. Illinois DMVs closed at 1 p.m. Thursday