Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ Sunday through Tuesday, April 12-14.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats have added a new abortion access measure to their agenda that would allow people with limited or no insurance to get financial assistance for abortion care in Illinois.

The event takes place Sept. 4-7 along Jackson Avenue in the city’s downtown.

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

Spring festivals are blooming across northern Illinois in April and May.

Statewide teacher vacancies decreased by 24% with less than 3,000 vacancies remaining in the state as of Oct. 1, 2025, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Chicago Bears will try to make key roster additions in the NFL draft later this month in Pittsburgh. Here is everything Bears fans need to know about the 2026 NFL draft.

Yorkville's boys volleyball team won the silver bracket of the West Aurora Invite, and Bryce Baxa slugged two home runs in a Yorkville baseball loss.

A single-family residence located at 1161 Kate Drive in Yorkville changed owner on March 19.

Professional excavators and DIY homeowners alike are encourged to call 811 to safely mark utility lines before starting a digging project.

Plano Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays.

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of March 29-April 4

The Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano recently received a boost for its youth development programs.

Plano High School’s Spring Musical “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” is April 10-12.

A property in Oswego that sold for $550,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County over the past week

Radios not only provided entertainment in that pre-internet era, but also were literally instant windows to the world’s news.

From Capitol News Illinois: Elected officials and advocates for both domestic violence survivors and immigrant rights are warning of an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence around Cook County’s Domestic Violence Courthouse, in violation of both an order fro

From Capitol News Illinois: Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals.

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

A single-family home in Plainfield that sold for $274,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Kendall County in the past week.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is one of three lawmakers proposing legislation that would address suicide rates among young people by providing more data-based training for professionals in crisis intervention fields.

Since the Illinois State Police began providing services on ​ April 1, 1922, 73 state police officers have died in the line of duty, according to the agency.

The historic theatre hosts tribute bands, comedians and more throughout the year.

A 3,313-square-foot single-family house, built in 2005, has changed hands.

With more thunderstorms in the forecast, most of northern Illinois is under a flood watch from through Saturday morning.

From Capitol News Illinois: While the state program that created them is still relatively new, Illinois' clean energy workforce hubs are struggling to convert training into employment.

From Capitol News Illinois: Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield went on strike Friday after contract negotiations failed to produce satisfactory wage increases and address other concerns.

Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at fire operations, emergency medical services, rescue techniques, equipment demonstrations and more.

From Capitol News Illinois: Frustrated Peoples Gas customers and utility watchdog advocates gathered in Daley Plaza on Wednesday to protest rising heat bills, chanting “Rate hike? No! Record profits? No!”

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Kendall County, here's what sold for $350,000 or under in the past week.

The Chicago Bears won’t receive compensatory picks for the hiring of former assistant general manager Ian Cunningham. The NFL announced the final decision Friday.

A Lee County judge set an April 15 hearing for Plano man facing several drug and domestic battery charges in Lee and Dupage counties.

Indoor spring markets continue through April and May before the outdoor markets begin to open.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson sat down with Shaw Local at the NFL’s annual meetings in Phoenix this week. In this exclusive 1-on-1 interview, he touched on various topics, including his first year, quarterback Caleb Williams, and more

Ellie Fox struck out 13 in a complete game two-hitter for Yorkville softball, plus Yorkville and Plano baseball results in Thursday's roundup.

A tornado watch issued for much of northern Illinois Thursday afternoon has been extended until 11 p.m. And a severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect until 8 p.m. for some areas, according to the National Weather Service.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is urging Congress to authorize year-round E15 gasoline sales, arguing it would stabilize fuel markets and support rural economies

“This incredible outpouring of support truly reflects the strength and compassion of our community,” said Deb Condotti, President/CEO of Easterseals Joliet Region.

Chicago Bears brass met with reporters this week in Phoenix at the NFL’s annual meetings and discussed various things, including a new stadium. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned about the Bears this week

Wags 2 Wellness, a low-cost veterinary practice, has opened a new location in Minooka after being at a Plainfleld location for more than a decade.

From Capitol News Illinois: The blame game comes after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a report that found property taxes in the state’s largest county have grown faster than inflation and wage growth over the past 30 years

Oswego East junior Katie Silva, who hit a tying home run in the seventh inning of Oswego East’s win over Ottawa, and went 3 for 4 with four runs scored and two RBIs in a win over West Aurora, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

The Bears let key defensive production walk this offseason. With the draft three weeks away, fixing a unit that wasn’t close to championship level is now the top priority, Marc Silverman writes

The single-family house located at 238 Willowwood Drive in Oswego was sold on March 16, for $525,000, or $178 per square foot.

Sandwich's Braden Behringer struck out 12 in a complete-game three-hitter, Julian Gates doubled in Justin Bishop for Plano's walk-off win in nine innings, Jax Baker and Nolan Hutchings combined on a two-hit shutout for Oswego and Yorkville softball rode a 10-run second to win.

The single-family residence located at 548 Arbor Lane in Oswego was sold on March 16, for $535,000, or $180 per square foot.

Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon on Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years

A 3,525-square-foot single-family home, built in 2007, has changed hands.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across northern Illinois on Thursday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes

The Bears say they want a new stadium open by 2030, with a final decision expected in the coming months. Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, remain in play as lawmakers negotiate key incentives