Joey Weslo

The city of Yorkville is laying the groundwork for the complicated process of hiring contractors needed to pull off the high-powered engineering data centers need.

Celebrated as one of St. Charles’ most transformative figures, Edward J. Baker is receiving an honorary street sign, mirroring several famous buildings across town carrying his famous surname. Any resident can nominate an honorary street sign. Here's how.

The Plano Police Department responded around 1:58 p.m. on Saturday to Emily G. Johns School to reports of around 10 people “yelling and fighting” during the game.

While the menu includes everything from BBQ rib tips, chicken fajitas and crispy gyro melts, Baba's is known for its Philly-style steaks and lemonade.

Fox Bluff Vacation Cottage and RV Resort, formerly known as the Hide-A-Way Lakes Campground, is at the center of a new city boundary agreement between Yorkville and Oswego.

Bunker Road near La Fox in Kane County is closing March 2 as construction crews install a new bridge. A detour could affect those using the Metra commuter lot.

Once an improbable sighting, wild swans have returned to the Fox River Valley and across Kane County. Local environmental efforts over the decades have helped the resurgence.

Following a traffic crash at a busy intersection in St. Charles, the police say the roadways are once again open after being temporarily shut down during the clean-up and investigation.

The city of St. Charles is accepting applications for grants up to $20,000 for residents’ urgent home repair needs. The program assists income-qualified homeowners with critical home repairs and improvements such as roof, window, heating, plumbing and electrical repairs.

As Yorkville enters its third straight year of “aggressively” replacing water mains throughout town, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming work and which roadways will be affected.

A new, state-of-the-art shelter system is helping Kane County authorities be better prepared during emergency, rescue and response efforts. The shelter, which holds several patient beds, serves like a local MASH tent.

A water main has ruptured in the downtown area of St. Charles backing up traffic while the city works on repairs.

Across Kendall County, Meals on Wheels also served 8,713 “cafe meals” in fun social settings to older adults in places like the Beecher Center in Yorkville and the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center.

Focusing on the needs of senior citizens, the city of St. Charles is reactivating a special commission to improve health, housing, transportation, social engagement and quality of life for seniors. The city is seeking applicants to join the advisory committee.

Yorkville city administrator Bart Olson said as the city has grown, the tax burden has shifted from commercial and industrial to residential. “Which isn’t good, that’s not something we want," he said.