Batavia, Illinois
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Batavia is a city mainly in Kane County and partly in DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in the Chicago metropolitan area, it was founded in 1833 and is the oldest city in Kane Count
Batavia Depot Museum
The Fox River has been of central significance to settlement and life in Batavia.
The Peace Bridge on the Fox River in Downtown Batavia
Mayor Schielke in 2016 (receiving a song about Batavia by local composer Birgit Ridderstedt)
Dan Issel
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Daniel Paul Issel is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning All-American twice en route to a school-record 25.7 po
Batavia, Illinois
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Issel with the Kentucky Colonels in the 1970s
A jersey honoring Issel hangs in Rupp Arena
In his rookie season, Dan Issel led the ABA in scoring with 29.9 points per game, and also averaged 13.2 rebounds per game.