Joey Weslo

Two incumbents look poised to retain their seats on the Batavia District 101 board while welcoming two new faces.

Batavia mayor Jeff Schielke looks headed for a twelfth term in office.

Unofficial election results have Joseph Rand and Julie Hart taking seats on the Yorkville school board.

Yorkville has shined in past competitions, placing fifth nationally in both 2022 and 2018 in their city-population category.

Both sites are located in unincorporated Kendall County and currently used for agricultural purposes, meaning the city needs to annex and rezone them.

For some, inspiring passage of state legislation would be enough, but for Yorkville’s Colleen Murphy rest won’t come until she’s helped inspire a movement. She foresees her campaign to encourage sharing experiences of child sexual abuse becoming the next "Me Too" movement.

Montgomery is hosting a public open house to discuss the details of the upcoming road resurfacing construction project on Monday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Drive.

The services Beyond Physio provides include physical therapy, recovery, performance, wellness services, and specialized pregnancy and postpartum rehab.

Alleviating traffic congestion exiting the Bristol Bay subdivision took another step forward with the Yorkville city council approving a much-requested roadway with access to Route 47.

Yorkville’s new $30 million public works and park maintenance facility just became more expensive thanks to federal tariffs. The facility will be located within the Yorkville Business Center.

The upcoming 2025-26 budget proposal is another chance to assess the overall financial health of Yorkville stretching into the next five years with several potential threats lurking in the national economy. Public hearing scheduled for March 25.

Concrete is being poured at Fox Valley Family YMCA's $16 million new East Branch facility in Bristol, and investments are being made at their Plano and Sandwich locations. With the expanding services, they are keeping a close eye on federal uncertainties.

To promote sustainability, Yorkville is encouraging residents to participate in a national water conservation challenge. In past years, the National Mayor’s Challenge shined a spotlight on the Yorkville community, with the city placing 5th nationally in both 2022 and 2018.

The city’s largest ever manufacturing warehouse undertaking is being eyed with a 1,037 data center campus, with 14 warehouses.

The Yorkville Knights of Columbus and the Yorkville American Legion are hosting a Lenten Fish Fry on every Friday during Lent at the Yorkville American Legion Hal.