Virtually every day, the effects of the big lake to our east are brought home to us, even though for those of us out here in the Fox River Valley it is often only through news videos and weather maps on our television screens that we realize what’s happening.

Residents can nominate their property or someone else’s by submitting the property address online at montgomeryil.org.

The Oswego Fire Protection District and the Oswego Police Department hosted a safety campus open house on Oct. 11, 2025.

The enhanced traffic enforcement efforts were part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program. The campaign took place between Oct. 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025.

The Yorkville Public Library has unveiled a slate of fall programs for October.

Here's a look at adult programs offered at the Plano Library in October.

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its spring rummage and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25.

Yorkville Public Library is located at 902 Game Farm Road, Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for October.

Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features well-known songs such as “Tomorrow.”

School districts still don’t know what the screenings will look like, how they will be implemented and where their funding will come from.

The Oswegoland Park District was created in a March referendum 75 years ago. The landmark Little White School Museum was completed on its present site at Jackson and Polk streets 175 years ago last spring.

The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H clubs will host hands-on activities and provide opportunities for families to meet staff and volunteer leaders.

Yorktoberfest was two days of fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family down at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday and Sunday. The event was put on by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville.

But while water parks are fun, they don’t offer the thrills of rollercoasters and other rides that people travel some fair distances to enjoy. At the turn of the century, though, Kendall County residents didn’t have to drive for hours to enjoy amusement rides.

The factor being assigned is for 2025 taxes, payable in 2026. Last year’s equalization factor also was 1.0000.

Learn about some of Oswego’s early school history and explore the locations and heritage of the community’s old town schools on the “Oswego History Tour – Back to School” on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Edith Farnsworth House will welcome the public for a weekend of food, community and creativity with two fall events scheduled for Oct. 11–12.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. is hosting its post party for those who have 2025 Open Roads Summer Books on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, coleslaw and homemade pies.

Screenings are designed to identify risk factors for serious health problems, including plaque buildup in arteries, cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, and kidney and thyroid function.

Pastor DJ Freemyer has been appointed interim pastor at Plano Methodist Church following the transfer of longtime pastor Steve Saunders to North Carolina in May.

This workshop will explore recent changes in financial aid that may impact how much parents will pay for college and how they can adjust to these shifts.

Earthmover Credit Union, the Village of Montgomery and state Rep. Matt Hanson are partnering to offer residents a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is partnering with Woody’s Apple Orchard in Plano throughout September to mark Hunger Action Month.

The free event, which will take place rain or shine, allows children to get an up-close look at police cars, fire trucks and other vehicles while learning about the professionals who serve their community.

This immersive installation debuts Saturday, Sept. 6 with an exhibition opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Farnsworth Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.

The The First Lutheran Church of Plano event is open to the public and will allow residents to safely destroy sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft and fraud.

The former Boulder Hill Stock Farm—purchased from the Bereman family in 1955 – transformed into the Boulder Hill subdivision and today the unincorporated community is home to more than 9,000 residents.

Yorkville celebrated the last holiday weekend of summer with its annual Hometown Days festival, held over Labor Day weekend, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31, at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville.

According to an investigation by the Illinois State Police, the motorcyclist was traveling south on Illinois Route 47 and hit a semi-trailer truck that was traveling north on Route 47.

A variety of adult and children’s books—both hardcover and paperback—as well DVDs, Blu-rays, puzzles, and audiobooks will be available at the Friends of the Yorkville Library's annual sale.

Residents can take a step back in time this month during the “Oswego History Tour – Downtown,” beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.

Jim Pilmer will serve as grand marshal of the Montgomery Fest Parade on Sunday, Aug. 17. He is a longtime public servant and former executive director of the Fox Valley Park District.

This Yorkville Library program was designed as a way to help struggling readers by having them read to dogs.

Plans are to open the restaurant by the end of August. The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce plans to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22.

Bond with your little ones while exploring yoga based on children’s book favorites at Yorkville Library's Mommy and Me Yoga.

The recent rescue of cats from a hoarding case has greatly increased the number of cats Kendall County Animal Control has available for adoption. The agency usually has between 20 and 25 adoptable cats.

The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is developing a 10-year Destination Development Plan, and resident input is seen as essential to the process.

People liked Joel Matteson. In fact, the early Kendall County pioneer was so likable that he was eventually elected governor of Illinois, only (like so many future Illinois governors) to be disgraced after leaving office.

Starting immediately, the Little White School Museum in Oswego has changed its Friday hours.

National Night Out is a nationwide, community-building campaign that promotes strong partnerships between law enforcement and the community.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

The 2025 Kendall County Fair was held at the fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois Route 71, in Yorkville, from July 31 - Aug. 3.

A 2-year-old boy was killed Wednesday when a car crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego. Village President Ryan Kauffman shared the link to the GoFundMe page set up for the family.

Open Roads ABATE was one of many sponsors of the Midsummer Showdown in Sandwich.

Plano Library has released its schedule of community events to be held from late July through the first half of August.

Registration is now open for fall outdoor children's programs at the Kendall County Forest Preserve District.

Plano Library has released its schedule of adult programs to be held from late July through the first half of August.

The Kendall County Health Department recommends the following cooling centers for those who will be active outdoors during this period of intense heat.