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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
Alongside the 15th annual Jalopy Fest, Kendall County will feature the Widows Harvest music festival; a unique fundraiser open to women; and other activities.
The Plano Library has many fun and exciting activities and events planned for kids and adults this month.
A Plano man was charged with possession of child sexual abuse images following an investigation by the Plano Police Department and the FBI Chicago Field Office, according to a Plano Police news release.
Find an apple orchard in and around Geneva, Oswego, Plano, Woodstock, Plainfield, Aurora, Yorkville, McHenry, Union, La Salle, Mt. Morris and Rock Falls.
An abundance of carnivals and festivals is headed to Kendall County, including Woody's Orchard Fall Festival in Plano, and a Fall Carnival in Oswego during Labor Day weekend.
The new $16 million east branch will be built on 26 acres at the intersection of of Galena Road and Cannonball Trail in Bristol. The 59,700 square-foot facility is set to open its doors to the community in late 2025.
There is a variety of festivals for all ages, a clay workshop and more coming up in Kendall County.
The first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at Community Unit School District 88 in Plano.
Plano High School is hosting an open house event on Thursday. Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
“The Beauty in Planting” won first place in the 15-18 age bracket in the state treasurer’s Cream of the Crop photo contest, an annual photography competition that showcases Illinois agriculture.
The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at noon Aug. 27 at the site of the future facility at 1520 Cannonball Trail in Bristol.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is hosting an extra-special National Night Out on Aug. 6 from 5:00 pm. - 8:30 p.m. at their office, 1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville.
A Plano man accused of defrauding a DeKalb bank using multiple high school students’ bank accounts was released from DeKalb County Jail Tuesday after a judge’s ruling.
A 20-year-old Plano man faces potentially decades in prison after police say he defrauded a DeKalb bank by depositing fake checks into other people’s accounts and then quickly withdrawing the funds, DeKalb County court records show.
Jazz in July, featuring the acclaimed Yorkville Big Band, takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Farnsworth House in Plano.
Soapy Roads of Lombard will provide an introduction to natural soap-making in Soap Making 101 at the Plano Library.
Plano Library will host a Local Author Fair with book readings, speakers, refreshments and more.
The Yorkville River Fest will feature family activities, live country music, beer tasting and more.
The area, most of its land area not even surveyed by the U.S. Government to enable it to be legally sold, would eventually include nine surveyed townships, each consisting of 36 sections of (nominally) 360 acres each
Free Plano food pantry will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at 200 N. Center St.
The public is invited to attend these open house events, held through the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club's Brunch on the Farm will include a variety of specialty foods, drinks and more.
Starting Sunday, June 1, and ending Wednesday, July 31, reading enthusiasts can earn prizes based on how much they read at the Plano Community District Library.
Coaches and administrators recognized the Plano School District Unified Track and Field Team for their achievements in May.
Seward, however, was never a nativist. After his brief fling with the anti-Masonic movement, he seems to have become an extremely tolerant person for his day.
Oswego’s Fourth of July Fireworks display will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park on Thursday July 4. Rain date is July 5.
Plano American Legion will host the First Annual Family Fun Picnic with burgers, hot dogs, table service and more.
Summer is heating up. Here is where you can go to cool off this weekend in Kendall County
The updated guide and website showcase Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.
Plano American Legion Post 395 has an upcoming Family Fun Picnic planned with activities for both children and adults.
Plano recognized Juneteenth with a celebration at Emily G. John School in Plano on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Juneteenth commemorates the day when the last enslaved people in the country were informed of their freedom. In February 2021, Plano made history by becoming the first community in Illinois to adopt Juneteenth as an official holiday.
A Plano man was cited for leaving the scene of a crash and driving while his license was revoked after DeKalb County sheriff’s deputies found an unoccupied vehicle on the train tracks north of Somonauk, officials said.
Plano’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration will take place June 15 at Emily G. Johns School, 430 Mitchell Drive, Plano.
Meals on Wheels and Community Nutrition Network provide special menu options for ages 60 and up at select restaurants.
Teen drivers will get priority treatment every Saturday this summer at select DMVs across Illinois, including in Addison, Aurora, Bathalto, Belvidere, Bridgeview, Chicago West, Des Plaines, Elgin, Joliet, Lake Zurich, Plano and St. Charles.
Plano schools will provide free breakfast bags to individuals 18 and under.
Several ceremonies, parades and events are planned throughout Kendall County on Memorial Day.
Plano School District 88 has named a new superintendent following the recent announcement that superintendent Tony Baker is going on a medical leave of absence.
Plano School Superintendent Tony Baker will go on a medical leave of absence until his resignation from the district on June 30, 2025.
Plano police officers responding to a report of an armed threat Tuesday at Plano High School did not find any evidence of a gun but continue to investigate the matter.
Meals on Wheels will celebrate its Dine Around Town partnership with two grand-opening buffets.
Plano High School hosted a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 at the school on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Plano's Memorial Day Ceremonies will include a parade and more.
Events celebrating Mother's Day, along with other special programs, will be held in Kendall County this weekend.
Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post located at 510 E. Dearborn St. in Plano. The event is open to the public and all are invited.
The Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano has seen its membership increase 13.8% since 2022.
The Legion will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 and a Family Fun Picnic on Saturday, June 29.
Kendall County will be home to Ripped Jeans' new album release party and the annual Wine on the Fox tasting festival.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in support of over 353,000 registered motorcyclists in Illinois. .