Jayden Riley hit a tie-breaking jumper with 46 seconds left and four free throws in the final minute to cap a 28-point night, sending Yorkville Christian past Pontiac 50-44 in the Class 2A Seneca Sectional semifinal.

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.

Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin had recommended the fee to improve roadway safety. The $750 is based on the cost the police department incurs to investigate these cases.

Learn how to identify and tap maple trees at the Maple Sugaring event at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Waa Kee Sha Park in Oswego.

The Little White School Museum presents a multimedia history lecture on two of the Oswegoland Park District’s premiere natural areas, Saw Wee Kee and Waa Kee Sha parks.

The Oswegoland Park District acquired the long-vacant Esporta Fitness center along U.S. Route 34 to expand its indoor recreational and aquatic programming.

The sun is rising a bit earlier each morning, and setting a bit later each evening. Frosty mornings are still common, but there are fewer of them in March, and the cold snaps aren’t quite as cold nor do they last as long.

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.

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

The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library's book sale will feature gently used books, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and puzzles.

From Capitol News Illinois: State Sen. Sue Rezin is hoping the uproar over road funding will create unity among downstate politicians as they seek solutions. “Downstate needs to be made whole,” Rezin said. “We need to be made whole because we have crumbling roads and bridges.”

Those attending the Oswego Hometown Expo on Feb. 29 at Oswego High School learned about local businesses and organizations, but also had the chance to see residents' artistic talents.

Kendall County Law Enforcement participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois at Silver Springs State Park on Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 in Yorkville.

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.

Donors may access the telethon in person and through the Easterseals Joliet Region website. Service areas include Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties.

The Plano Public Library has announced its upcoming programming for families and adults.

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A single-family home in Yorkville that sold for $444,000 ranks as one of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County during the past week

Yorkville Public Library is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curbside service is available.

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.

Yorkville Christian boys basketball rolled past Chicago Christian to a Class 2A regional title, Oswego Co-Op's Owen Lippoldt qualified for the state swim finals in two events and anchored a relay finalist and Oswego East's Ella Cooper is still alive at the state wrestling meet.

Neuqua Valley star sophomore scored 20 of his 36 points in the second half as the Wildcats pulled away from an eight-point halftime lead to beat Oswego East 80-51 in the Class 4A Neuqua Valley Regional final, the Wildcats avenging their only loss of the season.

Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.

Oswego School District 308 Superintendent Andalib Khelghati said the district is committed to protecting the health and safety of students.

Yorkville sophomore Lauryn Trotter got her competitive start in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu. As a wrestler she made Fargo Nationals in 2024. Now, after an injury-shortened freshman year, Trotter is headed to the IHSA state meet this weekend.

The Oswego Public Library will present the radio play "D.O.A." at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.

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.

Yorkville Christian senior Jayden Riley, who scored 45 points and handed out seven assists in a win over Freeport, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

The 90-page lawsuit, which seeks damages of more than $50,000, was filed by Chicago-based Disparti Law Group on behalf of four former Oswego High School students.

Joey Jakstys scored 21 points as Yorkville upset Naperville North in a regional semifinal, and Plano, Yorkville Christian, Newark and Parkview Christian also won regional games in Wednesday's roundup.

For the second time this season, Plainfield East and Oswego needed to extend their game to double-overtime to reach an outcome. The Bengals kept their season going, escaping the Class 4A Oswego Regional semifinals with a 68-65 victory.

Dshaun Bolden scored 10 of his 16 points in the third quarter and had the go-ahead basket in the fourth, and Zayn Manalodi and the Wolves' pressure defense picked it up in the second half to rally past Downers Grove North 50-41 in the Class 4A Neuqua Valley Regional semifinal.

Every certified Health Department has a three-to-five-year Community Health Improvement Plan, which outlines how the Health Department and community will address top health priorities.

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.

A Joliet police officer who was under investigation by an outside law firm has been recommended for termination.

Oswego School Board members on Monday heard the details of what the transfer of the property to the village of Oswego would involve.

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.

The vehicle, which the library district recently acquired for about $215,000, will travel to schools, homes and other destinations.

Authorities have identified a 75-year old woman who died in a house fire in Minooka on Monday. The investigation by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office remains ongoing.

City records show Joliet tallied $838,018 in legal costs to fight lawsuits from the former mayor that failed in court, as well as a lawsuit from former City Council member that remains ongoing.

Griffin Somlock hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left to send Sandwich past Stillman Valley and Reggie Chapman scored 19 points to lead Newark past LaMoille in regional quarterfinals on Monday.

The Sandwich Park District would like to invite anyone interested in gardening or anyone who just wants to “think Spring” to come to the 18th annual spring gardening workshop.

Yorkville Police increased enforcement in the area, including on semitrailers on residential streets.

Entering the final leg before residents decide a $275 million referendum for new school buildings, the Yorkville 115 Superintendent made his pitch to City Council calling the district’s facilities “unsustainable.”

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, right here in Kendall County we’ll be celebrating a little quieter, but celebrating nonetheless our small corner of northern Illinois’ 185th birthday.

We get a real treat here during winter with the birds that use the Midwest for their wintering grounds.

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Millbrook United Methodist Church will hosts its annual all-you-can-eat country breakfast and homemade bakery.

The Community Solar program allows the village to subscribe to a remote solar energy project instead of installing panels onsite. Village trustees unanimously passed a resolution approving solar agreements with Solstice Power Technologies.