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A neighbor to the 1,037-acre Project Cardinal data center in Yorkville is suing the city claiming the project will negatively impact the residential area.
A Sandwich man traveling to Yorkville was charged with four felonies related to indecent solicitation of a child.
Nominations still being accepted through Dec. 15 for Made In Kendall 2026.
What began as burning leaves on a windy autumn day, ended in a fence and garage catching fire with an estimated $45,000 in damages in Yorkville.
Kendall County communities are ready to help you get into the holiday spirit. Yorkville is first up this weekend with its holiday parade.
Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored local veterans and their families.
Community Cares and Oswego School District 308 come together to help those in need with a coat drive and a list of food pantries in the area.
The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said their spirit lives on in her zero-waste market with eco-friendly products.
Plano Library is collecting items to help people who are experience homelessness. A program at the library helps turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The sale will be from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 and feature a variety of Christmas decorations.
The highly anticipated members-only shopping warehouse is already creating a large footprint in the Yorkville community.
Community members are invited to sponsor a gift card to provide a holiday meal for families in need — $30 for a family of four or $50 for a family of six.
Shoppers are expected to line-up for the grand opening beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 12. The new location is at at 825 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville.
Several businesses and organizations handed out treats to more than 600 children in the community.
The meal is provided by members from the Plano Methodist Church and the Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395.
Plano Methodist Church gathered for a community work day and First Lutheran Church will be holding a food pantry for the community.
Twenty-one years after retiring from the Navy Nurse Corps, Priscilia Laubscher, of Oswego, continues touting the teamwork and communication skills necessary to thrive under challenging situations.
Marine veteran Tom Bulin, of Oswego, said what most people forget about the Vietnam War is that most of the fighters on both sides were very young.
A new historical marker designated by the National Parks Service, stands testament to the courage and moral conviction the early Congregational and Baptist Church members in Kendall County displayed repudiating slavery.
The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run is Saturday, Nov. 8.
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members participated in the 22nd annual Trunk or Treat event held at the Plano Methodist Church in Plano.
The Yorkville Police Department is directing travelers to use the detour route from Illinois Route 71 to Orchard Road to U.S. Route 34 to navigate around the downtown area.
Yorkville police say an easy way to help you identify a fraudulent email is to check the sending address. All official emails coming from the city end with @yorkville.il.us.
Ed Perry of Montgomery said he and his neighbors had no idea the Halloween haunted house experience they started six years ago would become an annual tradition.
Use this guide for trick-or-treat times in Kendall County.
A representative from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s office on Tuesday will assist constituents in navigating issues they face with any state or federal agency or program at Plano Library.
A 74-year old male bicyclist in Plano was taken to the hospital following a crash with an oncoming vehicle on Oct. 26.
Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.
A 35-year old woman from Plano was transported to Rush Copley Medical Center for medical treatment following a crash between her e-bike and an oncoming vehicle.
Around 160 costumed children and their families enjoyed some Halloween fun at the 22nd Annual Trunk or Treat event at the Plano Methodist Church on Oct. 12.
A fundraiser is being held from 4-9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Culver’s located at 1745 Marketview Drive, Yorkville.
From youth basketball to adult volleyball, the Fox Valley Family YMCA is rolling out a wide range of fall athletic programs for all ages.
Just in-time for the turkey-rush, the brand new Costco in Yorkville will be celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 12.
Hundreds of children and close to 100 businesses are expected for this year’s Biz Boo! festivities hosted annually by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Take Back the Night, held to raise awareness and promote prevention of domestic violence, was hosted by Mutual Ground in partnership with law enforcement agencies across Kendall County.
The fire crews responded at 12:56 p.m. on Oct. 12 to the area of Illinois Route 47 and Caton Farm Road in Yorkville.
The Plano Food Pantry is offering free food pick-up on Oct. 17 at the First Lutheran Church in Plano.
Here's a look at adult programs offered at the Plano Library in October.
Vincent A. Williams, 32, of Plano, was taken into custody on Oct. 7 by the Plano police.
With graduating college students nationwide struggling to find adequate employment, the keywords during ‘College Night’ at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove was “adaptability” and “accessibility.” More than 100 public and private colleges networked with students.
The Plano Methodist Church is participating in this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts conducted between Oct. 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025.
Twenty-one Plano High School juniors and seniors were commended by the board for their mentorship program for freshman and sophomore students.
The Plano Public Library invites residents to help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness on Saturday morning, Sept. 13.
Children can collect goodies from decorated car trunks featuring friendly ghosts, good witches and pumpkins at the Plano Methodist Church's Halloween fun.
The Fox Valley Native American Artifact Show is returning to Yorkville on Sunday, Oct. 5. The show is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Admission is free and members of the public are encouraged to bring their own Native American artifacts. A food truck will be on-site.
Multiple vehicles in the garage were found to be engulfed in flames, according to the Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District.
What astonished her most while observing chimpanzees in Tanzania in 1960 was the deep empathy they expressed. After her death at age 91, Jane Goodall’s environmental and conservation legacy resounds far beyond the wildlife she dedicated her life to protect.
To celebrate their grand opening, the owners of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Yorkville are hosting a fundraiser for Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer nonprofit. You can also receive free cakes for a year.
Two people from Plano and a man from Aurora have been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into an alleged chicken fighting ring in Kendall County.