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.

Episode Date
Beyond Randall Road: Building Community on the West Side
Aug 05, 2026
The Fermilab Physicist Saving the World's Oceans in His Free Time
Jul 23, 2026
Is Batavia a Strong Town?
Jul 09, 2026
KIDS THESE DAYS - Kim and Liz: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Jun 30, 2026
The Nine Lives of John Dryden
Jun 25, 2026
Making Room for Everyone in Ward 4
Jun 15, 2026
The Man Behind Batavia's Most Controversial Facebook Group
May 27, 2026
Batavia Boardwalk Shops: Bringing Humanity Back to Retail
May 13, 2026
How Batavia MainStreet is Crafting "Good Energy"
Apr 29, 2026
Water Street Studios: The Creative Backbone of Batavia
Apr 17, 2026
KIDS THESE DAYS: Kush and Craig: Then, Now, and What's Next
Apr 10, 2026
REVISITING: For Tom Kim, Failure is Not an Option
Apr 01, 2026
Introducing: Kids These Days
Mar 25, 2026
The Anxious Voter's Guide to Democracy In Batavia
Mar 16, 2026
LIVE: Coziness after Hearth & Hammer | Comfort at Bocaditos
Mar 04, 2026
For VSW's Hugo Saltijeral, Work Is a Gift
Feb 18, 2026
How Batavia Built a Habit of Justice (And How We Can Keep It)
Feb 04, 2026
How Batavia United Way Is Winning an Uphill Battle
Jan 21, 2026
10 Stories That Charged (and Challenged) Our Community in 2025
Jan 05, 2026
It's a Wonderful Life in Batavia!
Dec 22, 2025
How the Batavia Food Pantry Defines Our Town
Dec 09, 2025
Paula Passes the Torch
Nov 24, 2025
Two Local Icons Share Their Favorite Things About Batavia
Nov 12, 2025
Area Code: Batavia LIVE - A Spooky Season Celebration
Oct 24, 2025
A Therapist on the Human Cost of ICE in the Fox Valley
Oct 22, 2025
How Change Happens in Ward 5
Oct 06, 2025
Feeling Seen at the Batavia Popcorn Depot
Sep 22, 2025
Batavia’s Ward 1: Where Old Roots Meet New Growth
Sep 08, 2025
Cinco De Mayo Market: Bridging Cultures in Berkeley’s Historic Space
Aug 25, 2025
Arlo.Hendrix: A Batavia Mom Balances Business and Boundaries
Aug 11, 2025
Ward 3's Alice Lohman and Kevin Malone: In Dialogue with Diversity
Jul 28, 2025
Big News for Area Code: Batavia Listeners!
Jul 25, 2025
Boo Boo Days: A Celebration of Downtown Batavia's Imperfections
Jul 11, 2025
Riverside Pizza & Pub's Chris Otepka: Musician and "Utility Man"
Jun 30, 2025
History Hits Close to Home At the Depot Museum
Jun 16, 2025
Books and Belonging at the Batavia Public Library
Jun 02, 2025
Daddio's Diner: A Batavia Fixture That's Paying it Forward
May 19, 2025
2025 Boardwalk Shop Owners Bet On Batavia
May 09, 2025
Coming This Friday: Boardwalk Shops 2025
May 05, 2025
For Tom Kim, Failure is Not an Option
Apr 21, 2025
REVISITING: Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home and Making It Your Own
Apr 07, 2025
Zen Loft Collective: Transforming Solitary Struggle Into Solidarity
Mar 24, 2025
Paula's Couture Consignment: From Following to Flourishing
Mar 10, 2025
New Moon Vegan: From Conviction to Creation
Feb 24, 2025
Mayor Jeff Schielke: Living History
Feb 10, 2025
Tom Connelly: From Newcomer to Running for Mayor
Jan 27, 2025
How Your Favorite Episodes Impacted Us in 2024
Jan 13, 2025
Recapping The Year's Biggest Batavia Stories (with Tri-Cities Central's Sam Kraft)
Dec 30, 2024
Kiss The Sky: Finding Home Between the Grooves
Dec 13, 2024
Holiday Shopping, Batavia Style with Jamie Saam
Nov 29, 2024
It's Holiday Season in Batavia!
Nov 15, 2024
20 Episodes, 20 Stories: An Area Code Batavia Retrospective
Nov 01, 2024
"Becoming Neighbors" During a Time of Political Disagreement
Oct 18, 2024
Small Acts, Big Impact: CHIP IN Batavia's Formula for Belonging
Oct 04, 2024
Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church: A Historic Haven for Black Batavians
Sep 20, 2024
Bulldogs Head Coach, Dennis Piron: Belonging First, Winning Second
Sep 06, 2024
From Murals to Monuments: A Journey Through Downtown's Public Art
Aug 23, 2024
Batavia Creamery: How Small Pleasures Bring Us Together
Aug 09, 2024
Red Hive Market: A Vision of Home Too Big to Fail
Jul 26, 2024
Introducing: "Settling In"
Jul 19, 2024
Start Something Studio: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses
Jul 12, 2024
In Batavia, Flags Are Symbols of Belonging
Jun 28, 2024
The Flag Day Monument: A Local Tribute to an Evolving Symbol
Jun 14, 2024
BEI: Why Investment in Community is Good Business
May 31, 2024
The Boardwalk Shops: Nurturing Dreams and Building Community
May 17, 2024
Foltos Tonsorial Parlor: From Barber to Bridge Builder
May 03, 2024
LIVE with Sturdy Shelter Brewing: "Cheers to Community"
Apr 19, 2024
Bocaditos: Empanadas, Empathy, and Resistance
Apr 05, 2024
Beardsgaard Barbers: Cutting Through the Norms
Mar 22, 2024
Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home & Making It Your Own
Mar 08, 2024
Fernando's: Always Moving, Always Home
Feb 23, 2024
Limestone Coffee & Tea: A Story of Two Friends
Feb 09, 2024
Welcome to "Area Code: Batavia"
Jan 25, 2024