43-533: The Kane County Cougars are a professional baseball team located in Geneva, Illinois , and are members of the American Association of Professional Baseball , an official Partner League of Major League Baseball (MLB). They play their home games at Northwestern Medicine Field . From 1991 to 2020, they were members of Minor League Baseball 's Midwest League . The Midwest League came to Kane County in 1991 when
86-517: A custom grinding mill . Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories is a NVLAP accredited acoustical testing agency founded by Wallace Clement Sabine in 1918. The acoustical laboratory building was funded and built by Colonel George Fabyan on his vast Riverbank Estate in Geneva, IL. In the facility's early days, It also housed a cryptology team that worked to decipher codes from the works of Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, and enemy military communications. It
129-510: A federal government-sponsored high-energy physics laboratory, where both the bottom quark and the top quark were first detected, is located just east of the city limits. Batavia is part of a vernacular region known as the Tri-City area , along with St. Charles and Geneva , all western suburbs of similar size and relative socioeconomic condition. Batavia was settled in 1833 by Christopher Payne and his family. Originally called Big Woods for
172-465: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.59% were non-families. 23.97% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.52% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 2.71. The city's age distribution consisted of 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
215-801: A member of the MLB Draft League before joining the American Association, an independent MLB Partner League. The team has led the American Association in attendance since joining in 2021, and led all MLB Partner Leagues in 2022. The team's mascots are Ozzie T. Cougar and his sister Annie T. Cougar. Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Manager Coaches [REDACTED] Disabled list ‡ Inactive list § Suspended list Roster updated August 27, 2024 Transactions Notable franchise alumni include: Also see Category: Kane County Cougars players . Geneva, Illinois Geneva
258-567: A part of the Chicago metropolitan area , Geneva has a station on the Union Pacific West Line of the Metra commuter rail system; it provides frequent service to downtown Chicago , 36 miles (58 km) away, and extends west to Elburn . As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 21,495 people, 7,865 households, and 5,927 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city
301-496: A power plant in southern Batavia and added a branch to the city in 1902. The Campana Factory was built in 1936 to manufacture cosmetics for The Campana Company , particularly Italian Balm, the nation's best-selling hand lotion at the time. Batavia is located on the Fox River at 41°50′56″N 88°18′30″W / 41.84889°N 88.30833°W / 41.84889; -88.30833 (41.8488583, −88.3084400). According to
344-661: A sanitarium for women. Mrs. Lincoln was released four months later on September 11, 1875. In the late 19th century, Batavia was a major manufacturer of the Conestoga wagons used in the country's westward expansion. Into the early 20th century, most of the windmill operated water pumps in use by America's farms were made at one of three windmill manufacturing companies in Batavia. Many of the limestone buildings of these factories remain in use as government and commercial offices, and storefronts. The Aurora Elgin and Chicago Railway constructed
387-655: A stage, which stands 68 feet (21 m) tall, sits upon the onetime estate of Colonel George Fabyan , but is now part of the Kane County Forest Preserve District. On June 4, 1979, the windmill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Dutch Mill. The following year, the windmill was selected to be on a U.S. postage stamp , as part of a series of five windmills in a stamp booklet called "Windmills USA". It origininitiallyted as
430-449: Is a city in and the county seat of Kane County , Illinois , United States . It is located on the western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census , the population was 21,393. Geneva is part of a tri-city area , located between St. Charles and Batavia . The area experienced rapid population growth from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s as the Chicago suburbs spread to
473-615: 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 County. Per the 2020 census , the population was 26,098. During the latter part of the 19th century, Batavia, home to six American-style windmill manufacturing companies, became known as "The Windmill City". Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory ,
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#1732851027224516-483: Is a part of Illinois' 11th Congressional District , represented by Democrat Bill Foster . From 2013 to 2023, it was part of the 14th Congressional District , which was represented by Randy Hultgren and later Lauren Underwood . Linda Holmes , Karina Villa , Barbara Hernandez , Matt Hanson , and Maura Hirschauer —all Democrats—represent parts of Batavia in the Illinois General Assembly . Batavia
559-440: Is governed by a 14-member city council. There are seven wards in the city, and each ward elects two aldermen. The mayor chairs the city council and is elected citywide every four years. Jeffery Schielke has been Mayor of Batavia since 1981. Batavia is served by Batavia Public School District No. 101 . The district currently consists of six K–5 elementary schools, one 6–8 middle school, and Batavia High School . Small pockets of
602-520: Is no direct evidence that Lincoln, Taylor, or Davis visited the future site of Batavia, there are writings by Lincoln that refer to "Head of the Big Woods", Batavia's original name. The city was incorporated on July 27, 1872. After the death of her husband, Mary Todd Lincoln was an involuntary resident of the Batavia Institute on May 20, 1875. At the time the institute was known as Bellevue Place,
645-636: Is served by Batavia Public Library District, which was founded in April 1881 as a township library; the first Board of Library Trustees was elected in April 1882. It converted to a district library in June 1975. The library serves most of Batavia Township, Kane County, Illinois and portions of Winfield Township, DuPage County, Illinois , Geneva Township, Kane County, Illinois , and Blackberry Township, Kane County, Illinois . Its current facility opened in January 2002. Batavia
688-424: Is water. Geneva was first settled in the 1830s on an important route from Chicago . Daniel Shaw Haight was the first European settler in Geneva. Haight sold his claim in 1835 to James and Charity Herrington, who were influential in the creation of the town of Geneva. A local's connections with Col. Richard Hamilton, a prominent Cook County politician, led to the naming of Geneva as county seat in 1836. The town
731-652: The Chicago White Sox , was the stadium organist for selected Cougar home games until her retirement after the 2015 season. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the Cougars' season was cancelled along with the rest of Minor League Baseball . Later that year, the team was cut from the Midwest League and affiliated baseball as part of Major League Baseball 's reorganization of the minor leagues. The team considered becoming
774-708: The Midwest League , Major League Baseball removed their affiliation status during the nationwide minor league reorganization. The Cougars joined the American Association of Professional Baseball . In 2015 the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League moved to Geneva from Bensenville, Illinois and played at Fox Valley Ice Arena . In 2023, the Steel franchise was purchased by the Wirtz Corporation ,
817-666: The Mission Revival style. The house was owned by Henry Bond Fargo , a prominent local businessman who brought several early industries to Geneva. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2008. Geneva has been home to the Kane County Cougars since 1991 when the Wausau Timbers relocated from Wausau, Wisconsin . The Cougars currently play at Northwestern Medicine Field . Originally members of
860-694: The Wausau Timbers relocated to Geneva, IL . The Wausau (1975–1990) Midwest League franchise was previously based in Decatur, Illinois (1952–1974). The team has been known as the Cougars since moving to Kane County. They were affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles in 1991 and 1992, with the Florida Marlins from 1993 to 2002, the Oakland Athletics from 2003 until 2010, the Kansas City Royals for
903-449: The poverty line , including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. Aldi, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Aldi Süd , has its headquarters in Batavia. Fermilab is located just outside the town borders and serves as employment for many of the town's residents. According to the City's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Batavia
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#1732851027224946-502: The 1850s. In 2013, it was nominated by Bloomberg Businessweek as the best place to raise a kid in Illinois. Geneva is located at 41°53'9" North, 88°18'42" West (41.885722, −88.311771), 36 miles (58 km) west of downtown Chicago. According to the 2010 census, Geneva has a total area of 9.994 square miles (25.88 km ), of which 9.75 square miles (25.25 km ) (or 97.56%) is land and 0.244 square miles (0.63 km ) (or 2.44%)
989-541: The 2011 and 2012 seasons, and the Chicago Cubs for the 2013 and 2014 seasons before affiliating with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015. As a Marlins farm team, some key contributors to the 2003 World Series championship team played in Kane County on their way to the big leagues. Miguel Cabrera has had a notable career and 2003 Series MVP Josh Beckett played for the Cougars in 2000, while Dontrelle Willis had
1032-530: The 2021 census gazetteer files, Batavia has a total area of 10.84 square miles (28.08 km ), of which 10.65 square miles (27.58 km ) (or 98.28%) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km ) (or 1.72%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 26,098 people, 9,728 households, and 6,947 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,408.45 inhabitants per square mile (929.91/km ). There were 10,381 housing units at an average density of 958.01 per square mile (369.89/km ). The racial makeup of
1075-680: The Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve along the Fox River, near the old Sacred Heart Monastery . The shrine dates back to 1925 when a piece of the land along the river was sold to the Society of Jesus . The shrine is also known as the Geneva Grotto . The beautiful mosaics on the sides of the shrine hold Latin writing saying Ignem veni mittere , which translates to "I have come to bring fire" as well as Ego sum lux mundi, meaning "I am
1118-405: The average family size was 3.31. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. As of 2011, the median income for a household in
1161-515: The city was $ 95,467. Males had a median income of $ 65,103 versus $ 38,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 42,995. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those ages 65 and older. Geneva School District 304 includes the following schools: Academia and science Arts Business Media Politics Sports Batavia, Illinois Batavia ( / b ə ˈ t eɪ v i ə / )
1204-401: The city was 84.23% White , 2.48% African American , 0.24% Native American , 2.28% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 3.25% from other races , and 7.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.17% of the population. There were 9,728 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.70% were married couples living together, 6.31% had
1247-427: The city. The population density was 2,321.4 inhabitants per square mile (896.3/km ). There were 6,895 housing units at an average density of 820.2 per square mile (316.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.50% White , 1.02% African American , 0.06% Native American , 1.25% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.58% from other races , and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of
1290-402: The league's best winning percentage and earned run average in 2002. The Cougars play their home games at Northwestern Medicine Field, built in 1991. The franchise attendance record of 523,222 was set in 2001. The Cougars are perennially among the league leaders in attendance. On July 20, 2013, the Cougars became the first Class A team to attract 10 million fans. Nancy Faust , after 40 years with
1333-531: The light of the world". The mosaics also house artwork of three arches that depict heaven and earth, a crucifix crossed by two swords, and a lighthouse. The Latin phrases are references to the New Testament. Jesus uses the phrases to describe himself, embodying both the beginning and end. The altar is inscribed with the letters "IHS", referencing the first three letters of Jesus in Greek. The shrine has frequently been
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1376-441: The median income for a household in the city was $ 93,588. Males had a median income of $ 65,103 versus $ 38,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 42,995. About 3.7% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 and older. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,515 people, 6,718 households, and 5,186 families residing in
1419-557: The owners of the Chicago Blackhawks . Geneva is served by Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dupage Airport (DPA). The city also benefits from highways running through the city, including State Routes 25 , 31 , 38 with easy access to Interstate 88 . Geneva is also served by the Pace bus system run by Chicago's suburbs. The following bus routes run through this city: As
1462-407: The population. There were 6,718 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and
1505-464: The victim of vandals, who have damaged part of the stone structure. On October 21, 2014, vandals threw white paint on the stone walls and mosaics. They then proceeded to use spray paint to create symbols on the walls. Part of the stone structure was also damaged, leaving broken pieces of stone on the ground. Elizabeth Place, or the Henry Bond Fargo House, is a historic residence in Geneva, in
1548-667: The west. Geneva is a popular tourist destination with its scenic location along the Fox River and numerous shops and restaurants. There is an extensive bike trail system in Geneva, including portions of the Fox River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path . Geneva has an active historical society, the Geneva History Center, located in downtown Geneva, and the Fabyan Windmill , an old Dutch windmill dating back to
1591-517: The wild growth throughout the settlement, the town was renamed by local judge and former Congressman Isaac Wilson in 1840 after his former home of Batavia, New York . Because Judge Wilson owned the majority of the town, he was given permission to rename it. Batavia's settlement was delayed one year by the Black Hawk War , in which Abraham Lincoln was a citizen soldier, and Zachary Taylor and Jefferson Davis were Army officers. Although there
1634-409: Was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 97,995, and the median income for a family was $ 123,247. Males had a median income of $ 69,895 versus $ 39,602 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 46,134. About 3.6% of families and 5.9% of the population were below
1677-437: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 33% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. As of 2011,
1720-529: Was 94.80% White , 0.5% African American , 0.1% Native American , 2.20% Asian , 1.20% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.90% of the population. There were 8,278 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who
1763-577: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 2003. The Fabyan Villa Museum houses photographs, the Fabyans' personal artifact collections, and a limited number of original furnishings, sharing the Riverbank story with the public. The Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine is a stone and mosaic religious Chapel located in Geneva. It sits next to the Kane County Government Center in
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1806-466: Was particularly noted for its flux of Swedish immigrants, who comprised half the population by 1900. Geneva was connected to other Fox Valley communities a year later through the Aurora, Elgin and Fox River Electric Company . The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working Dutch windmill dating from the 1850s located in Geneva, just north of Batavia, off Route 25 . The five- story wooden smock mill with
1849-792: Was platted a year later and was probably named after Geneva, New York . Before the name Geneva was chosen, the names LaFox, Big Spring, and Herrington's Ford were used. A courthouse and jail were among the first major works. Geneva was incorporated as a village in 1867. While its site as a county seat attracted attention, the village's location on the Fox River provided the most economic opportunities. Early goods manufactured in Geneva included cheese, butter, milled grains, and packed meat. The railroad connection in 1853 provided increased industry demand; by 1900, Appleton Manufacturing, Howell Foundry, Bennet Milling Co., and Pope Glucose Co. became major employers. This resulted in major civic improvement projects such as pumping stations and water mains in 1896. Geneva
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