Kendall County

The Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ will host its spring rummage and bake sale on April 11 and 12.

Construction began on Feb. 17 at the northeast corner of Routes 47 and 71. A public hearing for its proposed signage is scheduled for April 9.

Plano's Jason Phillips struck out 14 in a one-hit shutout, and Oswego and Yorkville baseball and Plano soccer were also victorious in Thursday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

With all precincts reported, the Plano School District 88 board is poised to maintain its president, while welcoming back a familiar face and embracing a new one.

Improvements will include a comprehensive update of both cardio machines and weight training equipment.

The newly rechristened Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is working to expand its services with added volunteers and funding. It also asks supporters to reach out to legislators at the state and federal level.

On April 1, the restaurant opened its new sit down restaurant at 11 S. Madison St. in downtown Oswego.

Gabe Sanders struck out seven and allowed one run on four hits over six strong innings and Bodhi Harrison homered as Yorkville baseball notched its first win of the season.

A Joliet Junior College board trustee has appeared to have survived her reelection bid after fellow trustees censured her 15 times since 2024 and released a report a month before the election that claimed she harassed the college president.

Plainfield Village President John F. Argoudelis and Crest Hill Mayor Raymond Soliman each won another term based on the unofficial results from Tuesday’s election.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham, who is seeking a second term, face two opponents in Tuesday’s election – 4th Ward Alderman Rick Whitecotton, whose term expires in April, and aircraft mechanic Colton Otto.

Michael Beese, 37, of Naperville, was the only person in the vehicle and was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries received in the crash, according to Oswego police.

Eight candidates ran for four seats open on the board.

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

Six candidates ran for three four-year terms and two candidates ran for a two-year term in the election.

Nolan Hooper fired a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts for Yorkville Christian, Newark's Eastin McBroom struck out 11 in a two-hit shutout plus Sandwich baseball results in Tuesday's roundup.

With the Kendall County polls closed at 7 p.m., all that’s left is the counting. While the votes are being tabulated, here is what we’re most looking forward to learning tonight.

Voters this week in Kendall County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

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.

Bri Clark had the game-winning hit as Plano softball scored three in the eighth to beat Mendota 16-15 in Plano's home opener, Aubriella Garza struck out 10 and homered in an Oswego softball win, Newark softball won big and Joliet Catholic handed Oswego baseball its first loss.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up distracted driving enforcement efforts across the state.

This spring, Kendall County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The Sandwich Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign.

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.

A Joliet man was accidentally shot in the foot while an acquaintance was cleaning a gun, police said. 

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.

At noon April 12, Oswego’s Little White School Museum will show the video “The Legend of The Fox."

The city of Sandwich has applied for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loans to help finance an estimated $17.2 million in improvements to its aging water system.

A Will County judge has denied an emergency motion from a Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees candidate who wanted to prevent a trustee from casting votes on the board under the claim that he was “illegally appointed.”

Yorkville's Courtney Clabough was third in the Class 3A shot put and Oswego's Bo Breed was third in the Class 3A 800-meter run at the Illinois Top Times meet at Illinois Wesleyan, leading area medalists.

Open Roads ABATE of IL Chapter had five representatives – Sam Mataya, Diana Rebechini, Tracey Supan, Cliff Oleson and Linda Oleson – attend Legislative Day in Springfield on March 19 in Springfield. They met with elected officials and shared motorcycle issues with them. 

Modern life poses a lot of problems, but finding clothes to wear usually isn’t one of them. Provided you’ve got the cash, of course.

A Plainfield resident is in stable condition after suffering injuries from smoke inhalation and burns in an accidental fire that damaged a garage.

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.

Montgomery police are investigating a possible shooting in the area of the Route 30 bridge on Friday.

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign.

Helping prepare students for the future by expanding digital skills, career exploration and college readiness is one of the goals in the Oswego School District 308’s new three-year strategic plan.

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.

Sandwich softball scored eight runs in the seventh inning to beat Somonauk for its first win of the season, Oswego baseball scored seven in the first to beat Naperville North to improve to 6-0, plus Sandwich, Yorkville and Yorkville Christian baseball in Thursday's roundup.

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.

Voters with election questions, such as voting times, voter registration issues, or polling place locations should consult the Kendall County Clerk & Recorder’s website.

The Oswego Police Department is investigating the armed robbery of a FedEx driver Wednesday afternoon.

Yorkville and Oswego softball both went 4-0 in their trip to Alabama, and Sandwich baseball earned its first win of the season in Wednesday's roundup.

The sexual assaults allegedly occurred in both unincorporated Kendall County and Aurora, according to a news release from the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Oswego senior and Iowa softball recruit Kiyah Chavez, who took second place at 155 pounds to become the school's first wrestling state medalist, is the Record Newspapers Girls Wrestler of the Year.

Eight candidates are running for four seats open on the board.

As you browse the seed aisle, a colorful packet announcing a “wildflower mix” catches your eye. This would be an easy way to add more flowers to your yard! Or would it?

Joliet Junior College’s president reported he’s been subjected to harassing behavior from two members of the Board of Trustees and the hostility of one of those trustees caused him to feel unsafe.

The popular food truck, which serves Mexican cuisine, has been in business for the past several years. This will be the food truck’s first sit down restaurant.