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For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Batavia have you covered.

BATAVIA, IL — Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Whether your choice is a traditional holiday meal with gourmet sides and an impressive wine list, a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in Batavia will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Among local restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:

WindMill Grille and Pizzeria is offering Thanksgiving dinners to-go, with packages ranging from $140 to $199, plus the option to add various sides. Daddio's Diner is also offering a pick-up menu, with choices of turkey, chicken parmesan, meatloaf, lasagna and tossed salad. New Moon Vegan will be open from 8-10 a.m. for pre-order pickups.

Multiple chain restaurants will also be open. Many fast-food restaurants and coffee shops are also open to serve those on the go. Hours may be limited, so it’s a good idea to call ahead or verify online that your location is open. Some chain eateries open Thanksgiving Day in the Chicagoland area include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining

Reservations are recommended or required at the following fine-dining and upscale casual establishments:

Capital Grille: Restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: A prix fixe menu will be available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian steakhouse is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a holiday menu that includes new and traditional favorites.

McCormick & Schmick’s: The restaurant is offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast in addition to its regular menu.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving dinner. Hours may vary by location.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Most restaurants open early at 11 a.m. with a prix fixe menu, though hours may vary by location.

STK Steakhouse: In addition to its regular menu of award-winning steaks, this restaurant, known for DJs, high-end service and curated experiences, will also offer a special Thanksgiving turkey dinner.

Seasons 52: The traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes all the sides; check for local hours.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and will serve a three-course Thanksgiving meal, in addition to signature menu items.

Casual Dining

Applebee’s: Select restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.

Cracker Barrel: Restaurants will be open regular hours.

Denny’s: Most restaurants will be open, but there may be local exceptions and others operating limited hours.

Golden Corral: Thanksgiving meal specialties are found with the regular fare at the all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch or dinner buffets. The restaurant also offers full holiday meals to go.

IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.

Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu; check your local restaurant for hours.

Ruby Tuesday: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

TGI Fridays: The chain will offer special holiday menu items, though it's best to confirm with your local restaurant for specific hours and offerings

Waffle House: Restaurants will be open 24 hours a day, and Thanksgiving is no exception.

Yard House: Restaurants will be open, but check for local hours.

Fast Food And Coffee

Arby’s: Most stores are open, but may be operating at reduced hours.

Domino’s: Most locations are open for carry-out and delivery.

Dunkin’: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary by location.

McDonald’s: Most restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Popeye’s: Restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Chicago chiropractor arrested: A local chiropractor, David Hanson, faces serious charges, including child pornography and illegal recording. Prosecutors allege he secretly videotaped over 180 unclothed patients, including minors, using hidden cameras. He is also accused of possessing and distributing child sex abuse material. Hanson, a Batavia resident and father of two, previously focused on family and pediatric care.

Chicago chiropractor arrested: A chiropractor from Chicago’s western suburbs has been charged with multiple child pornography and illegal recording counts after allegedly secretly videotaping his patients, including minors, while they were unclothed.

Chiropractor David Hanson, 43, who operated Hanson Family Chiropractic in Kane County, was arrested and charged on Thursday, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Hanson faces multiple felony counts, including five counts of producing child pornography, three of disseminating, and two of possessing it, as reported by CBS.

He also faces a charge of making an unauthorized video recording of a minor “through or under the clothes.”

Victims at Hanson Family Chiropractic mostly female, prosecutors say

Prosecutors said Hanson made video recordings of more than 180 of his patients when they were naked. The victims were mostly female and ranged in age from young children to adults, authorities said.

According to prosecutors, Hanson used hidden cameras surreptitiously placed throughout his Hanson Family Chiropractic office to make the recordings without patients’ knowledge or consent.

Separate from the recordings prosecutors said he made, Hanson was also found to have possessed and disseminated multiple videos containing child sex abuse material, prosecutors said.

Who is David Hanson, Hanson Family chiropractic Doctor?

David Hanson is a chiropractor from Batavia, Illinois, and the founder of Hanson Family Chiropractic. Before entering the healthcare field, Hanson worked in the business world but later decided to pursue a more hands-on career focused on helping others. Inspired by his own positive experience with chiropractic care, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences.

Hanson also pursued advanced training, including certification in the Webster Technique for pregnant women and Pediatric Certification for children.

According to the clinic’s webpage, a lifelong Batavia resident, Dr. Hanson grew up in the area, attended Aurora Christian High School, and later settled there with his wife, Kristen, and their two sons. Outside of work, he was known for his involvement in local community life and outdoor family activities.

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A suburban chiropractor has been accused of illegally videotaping dozens of patients as they undressed using hidden cameras in his office, authorities said, and now they're searching for more potential victims.

Chiropractor David Hanson, the owner of Hanson Family Chiropractic in Batavia, faces numerous counts of producing, disseminating and possessing child pornography and unauthorized video recording of a minor, the Kane County State's Attorney's office said Thursday.

The state's attorney's office said an investigation found Hanson videotaped more than 180 patients as they undressed or unclothed using hidden cameras "secretly placed throughout his chiropractic office."

The victims, who were mostly female, range in age from children to adults.

"Many of the recordings appear to be taken from a red light room used for red light and near-infrared light therapy," a release from the Kane County State's Attorney's office stated.

According to its website, Hanson Family Chiropractic was voted Kane County’s "best chiropractor." Hanson, who was born and raised in Batavia, says on the site he received his doctor of chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences before becoming certified in pediatrics and the Webster Technique for pregnant women.

Kane County State's Attorney Jaime Mosser told NBC Chicago that Hanson "knew he was doing wrong" and "he knew how to hide it."

"That’s not a person we want in our community," Mosser said. "Someone like this, who has no concern for the people he’s supposed to help, can’t be trusted in our community.”

Hanson's home and chiropractic office, located at 1928 West Wilson Street, were searched Wednesday and Hanson was arrested later that night.

In addition to the video recordings, officials alleged Hanson was also found to be in possession of and disseminating multiple videos containing child sexual abuse material, but those videos were not related to his chiropractic practice.

Authorities are now searching for more potential victims associated with Hanson's chiropractic practice.

Anyone who believes they or a minor in their care were victimized, or those who may have additional information on the case, are asked to call (630) 444-3322 or email [email protected].

Hanson appeared in court Thursday and was ordered detained while his case was pending. His next court date is scheduled for Nov. 10.

Hanson Family Chiropractic did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago's inquiries.

Illinois Made honorees are selected for exemplifying what makes "Illinois an incredible destination for residents and visitors alike."

BATAVIA, IL — New Moon Vegan, a small-batch bakery and cafe in downtown Batavia, is one of the small businesses that make "Illinois an incredible destination for residents and visitors alike," the Illinois Office of Tourism determined.

New Moon Vegan was inducted into Gov. JB Pritzker's Illinois Made Program in November. Honorees are selected yearly for exemplifying the authentic experiences and innovative products that make Illinois special, Batavia MainStreet said in a news release.

Located at 119 S. Batavia Ave., the bakery offers 100 percent plant-based pastries, breads and savory treats that are made fresh daily using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.

Inspired by their Italian-American roots from Staten Island, New York, couple Jo Colagiacomi and Jay Weichun opened their brick-and-mortar in 2023 after graduating from Batavia MainStreet's Boardwalk Shops incubator program in 2021.

"New Moon Vegan embodies what makes downtown Batavia special — innovation, creativity, and a deep commitment to community," Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, said in a statement. "Jo and Jay have created more than a bakery. They've built a warm, welcoming space that draws visitors from across Illinois and showcases the incredible talent growing right here in Batavia."

The cafe is vegan and attracts many vegan and dairy-free guests, but a significant portion of their regulars are non-vegans who patronize for the quality and flavor of the pastries, according to the news release.

"Watching New Moon Vegan grow from a Boardwalk Shop to an Illinois Made honoree has been inspiring," Desler said. "Jo and Jay have created something truly special, and we are honored to celebrate this milestone with them."

New Moon Vegan is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

BATAVIA, IL — Heading out to a patch or field to pick the best or biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a seasonal activity blending nature, tradition and community, and there are several places around Batavia to create lasting memories with family and friends.

Many pumpkin patches and fields offer complementary activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin is also a good way to support the local farmers who grow them.

Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Batavia. Here are a few of our favorites:

Keep in mind that carving and baking pumpkins aren’t the same. The former are grown in fields to be large, more vibrantly colored, and relatively hollow. The watery flesh doesn’t have the same flavor found in baking pumpkins, which tend to be smaller, have thicker, harder-to-carve walls and sweeter flesh. For those, you’ll probably need to head to the grocery store.

Pumpkins for carving should appear sturdy and clean. Remember, this is the pumpkin that will be front and center on the porch for the Halloween season. Here are some tips for carving a perfect jack-o’-lantern from Warren Nash on YouTube, who shows a step-by-step process to make the perfect carve.

Pumpkin carving kits will go a long way in getting what you need. They typically include saws, a scooper, a drill and multiple patterns.

If you're looking for the items individually around the house, here's what you could use:

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