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June 08, 2025
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‘School’s Out Beach Party’ a hit with Yorkville kids, parents

‘School’s Out Beach Party’ a hit with Yorkville kids, parents

There was foam. Lots and lots of foam.

By Joey Weslo●
June 07, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Final approval for townhome development at former Parfection Park in Yorkville set for July 22

Final approval for townhome development at former Parfection Park in Yorkville set for July 22

While developers of the large townhome proposal setting designs on the former site of Parfection Park did not receive endorsement from the Yorkville School District 115, they are borrowing the high school’s nickname. The "Fox Haven Subdivisions" is set for July 22 final approval.

By Joey Weslo●
June 06, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Finances, teacher residency program among topics discussed at Oswego schools community breakfast

Finances, teacher residency program among topics discussed at Oswego schools community breakfast

Oswego School District 308's second annual CommUNITY in Education Breakfast was held on June 3 at Traughber Junior High School in Oswego.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 05, 2025 at 3:23 pm CDT

‘School’s Out Beach Party’ a hit with Yorkville kids, parents

‘School’s Out Beach Party’ a hit with Yorkville kids, parents

There was foam. Lots and lots of foam.

By Joey Weslo●
June 07, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Final approval for townhome development at former Parfection Park in Yorkville set for July 22

Final approval for townhome development at former Parfection Park in Yorkville set for July 22

While developers of the large townhome proposal setting designs on the former site of Parfection Park did not receive endorsement from the Yorkville School District 115, they are borrowing the high school’s nickname. The "Fox Haven Subdivisions" is set for July 22 final approval.

By Joey Weslo●
June 06, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Finances, teacher residency program among topics discussed at Oswego schools community breakfast

Finances, teacher residency program among topics discussed at Oswego schools community breakfast

Oswego School District 308's second annual CommUNITY in Education Breakfast was held on June 3 at Traughber Junior High School in Oswego.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 05, 2025 at 3:23 pm CDT

Yorkville awarded $3 million to spur downtown revitalization for businesses and recreation

Yorkville awarded $3 million to spur downtown revitalization for businesses and recreation

A transformation is coming to downtown Yorkville. The city hopes a newly state-awarded near $3 million grant helps spurs a revitalization of the ‘Hydraulic District’s’ businesses and recreational areas.

By Joey Weslo●
June 01, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Underwood at Joliet town hall: ‘We need to raise our voices and fight back’ against GOP budget cuts

Underwood at Joliet town hall: ‘We need to raise our voices and fight back’ against GOP budget cuts

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 31, 2025 at 6:10 pm CDT

Ticketing begins right away as Yorkville bans heavy trucks from Kylyns Ridge, Cannonball Estates

Ticketing begins right away as Yorkville bans heavy trucks from Kylyns Ridge, Cannonball Estates

Yorkville is about to start cracking-down and ticketing heavy trucks giving residents safety concerns on their neighborhood streets. To alleviate safety concerns, the city council approved an 8-ton weight limit on the streets in Kylyns Ridge and Cannonball Estates.

By Joey Weslo●
May 31, 2025 at 2:00 am CDT

Proposed 130-acre Christie Property project pulled out of Yorkville

Proposed 130-acre Christie Property project pulled out of Yorkville

Following significant opposition from community members and the Yorkville School District 115, the developers of the “Christie Property” townhome subdivision plan in Yorkville have withdrawn their plans.

By Joey Weslo●
May 30, 2025 at 5:20 pm CDT
‘Wheel of Fortune’ champion honored by Yorkville mayor with certificate of recognition

‘Wheel of Fortune’ champion honored by Yorkville mayor with certificate of recognition

Yorkville resident’s Becky Lenski’s wheel of fortune just keeps on spinning. After winning a trip to Costa Rica and more than $73,000 on the Wheel of Fortune earlier this spring, Lenski faced an even more daunting presenter than Ryan Seacrest, Yorkville Mayor John Purcell.

By Joey Weslo●
May 30, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Longtime Oswego police commissioner honored for his efforts

Longtime Oswego police commissioner honored for his efforts

During the May 27 Oswego Village Board meeting, Ron Elvin was honored for the 10 years he served on the Police Commission.

By Eric Schelkopf●
May 29, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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