Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Batavia, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Batavia, IL and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 1.1 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 1.3 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
815 N RANDALL RD 1.7 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
1188 E STATE ST STE D 2.7 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
2853 KIRK RD 3.1 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 3.3 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 3.3 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 3.6 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
309 WALNUT ST 4.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
13641 S ROUTE 59 4.8 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
525 TYLER RD STE J 5.0 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
3310 W Main St, 5.2 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 5.2 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 5.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
1870 W GALENA BLVD 6.5 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 6.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
151 S LINCOLN AVE 6.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
1971 Gowdy Road 7.0 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
3052 WEBER DR 7.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 8.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
1955 RANDI DR 8.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 8.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
2000 OGDEN AVE 8.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 8.6 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
1851 DOUGLAS RD 9.0 miles
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 10.3 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 10.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
801 S WASHINGTON ST 10.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 11.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 11.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 11.6 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 11.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 12.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1190 S NAPER BLVD 12.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
6701 US HIGHWAY 34 12.2 miles
OSWEGO, IL 60543
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 12.9 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 13.2 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 13.5 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 13.5 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
701 WINTHROP AVE 13.8 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
113 W LAKE ST 13.9 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 14.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 14.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 14.1 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 14.1 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 14.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 14.5 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
24600 W 127TH ST 14.8 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
1122 W VETERANS PKWY 15.0 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1100 W VETERANS PKWY 15.0 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 15.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
726 S WEBER RD 15.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 15.2 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
484 W Boughton Rd, 15.2 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 15.4 miles
Yorkville, IL 60560
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 15.5 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 15.8 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 16.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
7530 WOODWARD AVE 16.0 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 16.1 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
1339 W LAKE ST 16.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 16.2 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
1555 BARRINGTON RD 16.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
480 QUADRANGLE DR 16.5 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
3333 BEVERLY RD 16.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
639 W NORTH AVE 16.6 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
519 S ROSELLE RD 16.7 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 16.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 16.9 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 17.0 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
2334A W HIGGINS RD 17.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1113 Fairview Ave, 17.3 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
303 W LAKE ST 17.3 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
361 W GOLF RD 17.9 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
18W125 RODGERS CT 18.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 18.4 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 18.5 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 18.7 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
7421 S CASS AVE 18.7 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 18.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 19.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
321 W LAKE ST STE C 19.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 19.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 19.6 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
On-Site ONLY 19.6 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 19.7 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
565 N YORK ST 19.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 20.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 20.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1240 IL ROUTE 83 20.5 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
13332 Village Green Dr, 20.6 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
11 E PLEASANT AVE 20.8 miles
SANDWICH, IL 60548
4949 EUCLID AVE 21.1 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
ONSITE ONLY 21.1 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
2450 WOLF RD STE I 21.2 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
2306 ESSINGTON RD 21.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1830 JARVIS AVE 21.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
12151 REGENCY PKWY 21.7 miles
HUNTLEY, IL 60142
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 21.7 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
371 West Northwest Highway 21.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
1 E COUNTYLINE RD 21.9 miles
SANDWICH, IL 60548
1545 HICKS RD 22.1 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 22.1 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 22.2 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 22.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
630 PLAZA DR STE 8 22.2 miles
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
16101 WEBER RD 22.3 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 22.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2111 MIDLANDS CT STE 201 22.3 miles
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
3244 Sycamore Rd., Unit B 22.4 miles
DeKalb, IL 60115
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 22.4 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1000 S HAMILTON ST 22.4 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
2496 DEKALB AVE 22.4 miles
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 22.4 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 22.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 22.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
9 HEALTH SERVICES DR 22.5 miles
DEKALB, IL 60115
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 22.6 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 22.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
125 N LA GRANGE RD 22.9 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
117 S COOK ST STE 306 22.9 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 22.9 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
10137 GRAND AVE 23.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
2615 HARRISON ST 23.0 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 23.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 23.1 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
750 ESSINGTON RD 23.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
337 W. Northwest Highway, 23.1 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
4200 MANNHEIM RD 23.1 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
16221 W 159th St 23.2 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
6170 JOLIET RD 23.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
12172 S IL ROUTE 47 112 23.4 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
1060 S ELMHURST RD 23.4 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
10350 Haligus Rd 23.5 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
800 N LARKIN AVE 23.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
Fitness Department, 23.7 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
2380 S ELMHURST RD 23.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 24.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
330 MADISON ST STE B2 24.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 24.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
333 MADISON ST 24.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 24.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 24.1 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 24.2 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
32 UNO CIR 24.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
9532 EAGLE WAY 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
1214 Brownwood Ste B 24.5 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
1314 HOUBOLT RD 24.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1360 HOUBOLT RD 24.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
14330 S WILL COOK RD 24.9 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
770 E Dundee Rd 24.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 24.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.
Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Batavia, IL testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.
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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available
Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.
Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.
The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.
Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.
The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.
A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.
In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.
US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Additional DOT services include:
- -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
- -DOT Supervisor Training
- -MVR Reports
- -DOT Drug Policy Development
- -DOT Physicals
- -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing
Our Batavia, IL testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Batavia, IL drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.
Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Batavia, IL testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Batavia, IL and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.
On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.
Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.
Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.
DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.
Types of Tests Conducted
- Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
- Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
- Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
- Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.
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Local Area Info: Batavia, Illinois
Batavia is a city in DuPage and Kane Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. A suburb of Chicago, it was founded in 1833 and is the oldest city in Kane County. 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, a federal government-sponsored high-energy physics laboratory, where both the bottom quark and the top quark were first detected, is located in the city.
Batavia was first settled in 1833 by Christopher Payne and his family. Originally called Big Woods for 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 the city.
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 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," which was Batavia's original name from its first settler, Christopher Payne. The city was incorporated on July 27, 1872.