A Yorkville resident near the planned data center filed a lawsuit claiming the project will negatively affect property values and quality of life.

There’s still time left to donate to Kendall Area Transit’s “Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser,” helping “open doors for those who are simply unable to afford transportation.”The fundraiser runs through Dec.31.

On Dec. 18, the pantry served 622 families as part of its Christmas distribution.

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

Here are some of the top images we captured from news and events that happened across Kendall County in 2025

The Plano Methodist Church collected over 125 items to be donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry.

All in need are welcome to visit the pantry location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N. Center St.

The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

The Plano confectioner's holiday-themed candies include peppermint bark, mint chocolate bars, chocolate shaped Santas and more.

Faces and vehicles were lit up for the 2025 Plano Rockin’ Christmas on Dec. 5. Community members were serenaded by students performing in the Plano Middle School Jazz Band and the Emily G Johns Band.

Operation Jesus volunteers will personally deliver the care packages to homeless individuals in downtown Chicago on Christmas morning.

The Plano Methodist Church will host its 29th annual cookie walk from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Dec. 13.

More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Celebrations in Montgomery, Oswego, Plano and Sandwich will help you get into the holiday spirit Friday through Sunday.

Plano’s annual Rockin’ Christmas celebration returns with holiday activities downtown.

The Plano Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27.

A fully engulfed outbuilding in the rural countryside lit up the Yorkville-area early morning darkness on Nov. 26.

Every year community members gather in Montgomery to run for a cause. This year, the Montgomery River Run led to a $2,000 donation being presented to to CASA of Kendall County.

The Bristol Kendall Fire District responded around 2:40 p.m. to a structure fire in the 5000 block of Danielle Lane.

Congregation members packed a total of 60 boxes—all filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items.

Winter is coming. The Plano Police Department issued some guidance on how to avoid parking fines following snowfall.

Ninety students will be filling the Plano High School auditorium with the sounds of the season, with the show having a Renaissance theme.

Every Thanksgiving, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District receives a spike of calls related to house fires breaking out from preparing the feast.

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.

The sale will be from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 and feature a variety of Christmas decorations.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.