News, articles and information about Kendall County, Illinois from Kendall County Now and Shaw Local
Grace Community Church of Yorkville may soon be receiving city water as part of an agreement involving a new subdivision’s easement acquisition for a water main extension.
Fox Valley Winery has been named by the Illinois Department of Tourism as an Illinois Made business.
Following a safety study examining three Yorkville roadway intersections, installing a roundabout is being considered to ensure one of the intersections meets federal safety measures.
Oswego village trustees unanimously approved the concept plans of Canada-based Megalodome Golf to construct four 270,000 square foot golf domes that would house the 9-hole golf course along with a practice facility.
Oswego Co-Op girls golf shot a program record round of 159 in a one-shot loss to Joliet, Yorkville tennis beat Coal City in a dual and Plano volleyball was a winner in Wednesday's roundup.
The public comment period at the Plainfield Village Board meeting on Monday was focused on debate over the village flying the Pride flag each June during Pride month. At least one person - a Yorkville resident - called for the village to fly the Christian flag instead.
State Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris is joining with State Rep. Jed Davis of Yorkville in co-hosting a pet supply drive this fall to benefit the Kendall County Animal Control.
Kendall County will feature several exciting events, including a fairgrounds Fall Fest, a fundraising concert, Hispanic Heritage Night and more.
A memorial gathering for Sean Fader will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego.
Montgomery's Annual Cemetery Walk will feature a guided tour, characters playing figures of the city's past and more.
Planned removal of several Fox River dams has led to public debate. What makes Yorkville's dam different from those facing removal?
Adrianna Larsen had eight kills and seven digs in Newark volleyball's win over Serena, Annabelle Williams shot a 36 to lead Oswego Co-Op past Yorkville and Nolan Oros shot a 39 for Sandwich golf in Tuesday's roundup.
The Best Sandwich in Sandwich Contest will make its debut during the annual Taste of Sandwich event, which will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in downtown Sandwich.
Community Nutrition Network has expanded services in recent years, but COVID-era funding may soon dry up and threaten some of those services it provides.
Sean Fader, a senior at Oswego High School, died on Sept. 13 after the car he was driving hit a tree in Oswego Township and caught fire.
In the coming weeks, two vacant silos in Oswego’s downtown will get a splash of color.
A Plano man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Kendall County Circuit Judge Jody Gleason after pleading guilty on Sept. 12, according to the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office
Newark volleyball beat Aurora Central Catholic, Yorkville tennis won a dual meet, plus more volleyball, soccer and golf results in Monday's roundup.
Oswego Police issued 59 seat belt citations as part of a Labor Day traffic safety campaign.
The annual Taste of Sandwich event will feature samples from city vendors, as well as the new Best Sandwich in Sandwich Contest.
Oswego has hired Curtis Cassidy as its incoming public works director.
The Yorkville City Council moved forward with the grant proposal for the East Hydraulic Avenue Streetscape Project.
An Oswego teen was killed after his vehicle struck a tree Friday night, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office.
Cloud 9 Cannabis held a grand opening in Oswego Sept. 13-14. It is Oswego's second dispensary.
Plans to build an outdoor cricket stadium on Oswego’s west side continue to be on hold while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determines if the village has jurisdiction over the wetlands on the property.
The Yorkville Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend, Sept. 13 and 14, with proceeds donated to the Illinois Special Olympics of Kendall County and Equine Dreams in Newark.
The department recently announced the launch of a speed watch program where residents can apply to borrow a radar unit from the Oswego Police Department free of charge for a week.
No one was injured in a house fire Thursday night in the 2400 block of Route 31 in Oswego.
Colten Oakes shot his season-best round of 39 to earn medalist honors and lead Sandwich golf to a dual win over Plano and Woodstock, Oswego East boys golf and Oswego Co-op girls golf were winners and Kayden Page scored five goals in a Sandwich soccer win in Thursday's roundup.
Millbrook United Methodist Church will host its Annual Country Breakfast with an all-you-can-eat selection of food.
A new chapter of the old rivalry that started in 1897 will take place Friday night. Here’s a dive into history and a recounting of some of those interesting Indians-Reapers matchups in years ending with “4,” viewed a decade at a time.
Oswego School District 308 will hold a public hearing later this month as it looks to modify the district’s e-learning plan.
A former Joliet police officer has pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges and a judge released him from custody after he surrendered to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The parents of 12-year old Yorkville boys Gavin Faitz and Daniel Torres said they could not be prouder of each of their son’s actions after they saved a friend from nearly drowning in a pool.
Alongside the 15th annual Jalopy Fest, Kendall County will feature the Widows Harvest music festival; a unique fundraiser open to women; and other activities.
Former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman receives another honor as Garfield Street in Oswego – the street that she grew up on – was dedicated in her name.
Led by individual race winner Sunny Weber, the Sandwich girls cross country team won the Kishwaukee River Conference preview meet. That, Newark volleyball was a winner and more in Tuesday's roundup.
A Kendall County judge ruled prosecutors’ evidence of a retired Joliet police sergeant’s alleged “bad acts” are not relevant to his official misconduct case, unless he testifies about his motive at his trial.
This is the third year of the barn sale at its current location at 5401 Route 71 in Oswego in a large red barn built in 1887. The sale – the last of the season – will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 and Sept 14 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15.
Kendall County Sheriff's Office reports an Oswego man was charged with battering a deputy after he was found unresponsive in its parking lot.
Yorkville girls golf beat Romeoville for its fourth straight dual win, Sandwich soccer tied Harvest Christian, plus Yorkville and Sandwich volleyball results in Monday's roundup.
Yorkville city council is going to be looking at the upcoming East Hydraulic Avenue Streetscape Project at its meeting Tuesday night.
Rep. Jed Davis will co-host a pet adoption event to give community members the opportunity to meet potential pets and begin the adoption process.
Kendall County property transfers from May 23 to Aug. 15, 2024.
Although a restaurant group headed by former Jimmy John’s CEO Gregg Majewski has dropped plans to redevelop the former Dairy Barn in downtown Oswego, it is keeping open the possibility of re-leasing the building in the future.
As part of the Oswego Police Department’s new speed watch program, residents can apply to borrow a radar unit from the Oswego Police Department free of charge for a week.
The Yorkville City Council will consider giving public works and parks employees a pay bump at its meeting Tuesday.
The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the concept plans for four 270,000 square foot golf domes housing a 9-hole golf course.
Newark volleyball was fourth at the Manteno Early Bird Invitational and Oswego East boys soccer beat Downers Grove South in Saturday's roundup, while Sandwich cross country on Friday won the Seneca Twilight in the Woods meet.
The 2024 girls cross country season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.