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Area Code: Batavia

Area Code Audio
Batavia, Illinois
Batavia
Batavia, United States
Batavia High School
Community
Batavia Public Schools
Bocaditos
Meadowcrafters
League Of Women Voters
Fermilab
Batavia United Way
Latino Community
Water Street Studios
Small Business
Rotary Club Of Batavia
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Fox River
Daddio's
Halloween
Prairie State Energy

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.

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Latest Episodes

Just in time for spooky season, Batavia is facing one of the scariest prospects of all: the possibility of downtown businesses slowly dying.

These days, it's been hard to walk around downtown without being haunted by empty storefronts. There's no su... more

Most know Leah Leman as a co-owner of Limestone Coffee & Tea. But for six years, she's been balancing that with her role as alderperson for Ward 2, which Leah describes as Batavia's "introverted ward." And as a self-proclaimed introvert herself, Leah... more

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This week, Alexa and Richard spend time talking about gambling in Batavia - how it helps small business - and how it hurts. Then, they revisit what has become quite the hot topic in Batavia: the proposed TAP Text A Physician service. Richard sits dow... more

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Here is the latest episode of Kids These Days, a podcast made in collaboration with Batavia Public Schools that I think listeners to this podcast will love.

New episodes will release every month on this feed, but to get them the day they drop, subsc... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Roussel
Founder of Batavia ArtBar
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Episode: ArtBar Is Leading Batavia's Unpretentious Art Movement
Chris Prunckle
Founder of Batavia ArtBar
ArtBar Batavia
Episode: ArtBar Is Leading Batavia's Unpretentious Art Movement
Scott Beltran
Owner and head chef of Daddio's
Daddio's (Restaurant)
Episode: ReVisiting: Daddio's Diner
Abby Beck
Vice President of Advancement at the Conservation Foundation; fifth-generation Batavian
Conservation Foundation
Episode: Live on the River!
Marcus Jansen
Plant and nature enthusiast; works for Pan American Seed of Ball Horticultural Company
Pan American Seed / Ball Horticultural Company
Episode: Live on the River!
Stephanie Gilbert
Plant and nature advocate; associated with Meadowcrafters
Meadowcrafters
Episode: Live on the River!
Brian Hunter
Co-owner of 212° Construction Group; deck project contributor
212° Construction Group
Episode: Live on the River!
Chris Kruver
Co-owner of 212° Construction Group; deck project contributor
212° Construction Group
Episode: Live on the River!
Melissa Monno
Owner of Sidecar Supper Club
Sidecar Supper Club
Episode: Sidecar Supper Club: A Home for Restless People

Hosts

Richard Clark
Host of Area Code Batavia; involved in community-focused conversations about Batavia's life and belonging
Tom Kim
School superintendent hosting conversations; co-host or guest-host on episodes about belonging, education, and youth perspectives

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great show!

    I love listening to this podcast to stay connected and informed on all things Batavia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kcmjax323
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing

    Best podcast for ANYBODY who lives in Batavia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh tyken
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners likely value approachable discussions that spotlight local voices and real-world impact.
Evidence of a strong local connection; listeners appreciate focus on Batavia's people and places.
Episodes are praised for balancing practical civic topics with human-interest stories.

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ReVisiting: Daddio's Diner
Q: How did you handle the pandemic closure and keep your staff afloat?
We leaned on the community, used personal funds strategically, and did whatever we could to keep people employed and the menus going, even during the tough period.
ReVisiting: Daddio's Diner
Q: What does ownership feel like differently from working for someone else?
Owning a place means you're responsible for everything, but it also gives you the freedom to shape the culture and daily experience for your customers.
ReVisiting: Daddio's Diner
Q: What was the moment you decided to start Daddio's?
We always wanted a diner, and after opportunities opened, we took the leap; it felt like the right time to turn a dream into a neighborhood staple.
How the Batavia Food Pantry Defines Our Town
Q: What have you learned about belonging in Batavia through this work?
Belonging is rooted in a community that actively supports one another; Batavia's identity as a caring town has historical roots and continues to drive local collaboration and resilience, especially during crises like the SNAP changes and COVID.
How the Batavia Food Pantry Defines Our Town
Q: What role did the Community Project Funding Grant play in your relocation?
The grant provided critical funding to purchase and renovate a new space, making the move feasible and enabling a modern facility aligned with our mission, which would not have been possible without that support.

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What is Area Code: Batavia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two-way, community-centered conversations about belonging in a small Illinois town. Episodes center on Batavia's local businesses, schools, governance, history, and civic life, with guests ranging from aldermen and superintendents to shop owners, nonprofit leaders, educators, and residents shaping everyday town culture. The show often weaves practical policy discussions (zoning, housing, sidewalks) with human-interest angles about belonging, mentorship, and the role of local institutions in shaping a welcoming, livable community. A notable pattern is the mix of practical civics with intimate personal stories, making it approachable for listeners who want to understand how small-town dynamics influence daily life and opportunities for involv... more

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1. Lindsey Roussel
2. Chris Prunckle
3. Scott Beltran
4. Abby Beck
5. Marcus Jansen
6. Stephanie Gilbert
7. Brian Hunter
8. Chris Kruver

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