Joey Weslo

Staffers argue while a baseball field would be lost, the new site would provided greater usefulness for the Timber Ridge subdivision, with a fully accessible park, and playground with complete amenities, including a new park shelter.

The app will allow the parks department to send smartphone push notifications to keep residents updated on breaking weather patterns, scheduling changes and updates on live-events.

With both the Yorkville School District and the city in periods of flux, their relationship is ever-evolving. City officials are considering waiving a $21,000 water connection fee for the school district’s temporary ‘pole barn classrooms’ that are currently under construction.

14 years ago when Jim McCormack was studying theology in the shadow of the Vatican in Rome, he never thought he’d live to see an American pope. Upon learning the new pope emanates from the ‘Windy City,’ McCormack, a Vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Yorkville, said he is thrilled.

The Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists welcomed community members and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce for a tour of their Yorkville practice.

The “Benefit for Keagyn” fundraiser, for the Yorkville Intermediate School student, is happening from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the St. George Citizen Club, 667 Sheridan Street, Aurora.

“The safety of our students and school staff is our highest priority,” Montgomery Police chief Phil Smith said in the release. “We commend the school staff and administrators for their immediate response and cooperation.”

Firefighters responded at 2:19 p.m. to the 7800 block of Galena Road. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was seen coming from a shed, piles of wood and a wooden fence, according to the release.

Designed to be used as a Mother’s Day gift, locally grown hanging baskets are available for $30.

The recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Awards will be honored and receive recognition by the Village of Montgomery Board, at the Monday, June 23 meeting at Village Hall.

To keep up with inflation, rates are increasing for the Yorkville-Bristol Sanitation District for both residential and non-residential wastewater bills.

The city is kicking off the summer season with its Margaritas En Mayo fiesta on Thursday, May 22. The event features family-fun activities and live music, running from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Yorkville and Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue.

Yorkville High School hosted their prom on May 03.

For five decades, Gary Johnson’s passion for science has ignited a catalyst of wonder within generations of students in his classroom. Johnson currently teaches biology, chemistry, and physics to 9-12 graders at Parkview Christian Academy.

“Anytime we can bring people into our school to share things, the kids and the community benefit so much from it,” Shelley Schmidt said.