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Lightning Smashes Through Roof of Batavia Home, Starts Fire on Ekman Drive

Firefighters battle a house house fire caused when lightning smashed through the roof of a home shortly after noon Wednesday, May 22.
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Improv-able Cause! Long Form Improv Show!

4034 Fox Valley …
May 24, 11:00 am

Memorial Day Weekend Tent Event: 50-90% Off Outdoor Designer Furniture

Divine Consign
May 24, 6:00 pm

Panera Bread BINGO Night

154 W Wilson St
May 24, 7:00 pm

Wordplay at Water Street

Water Street Studios