Plano Library offers free programs for kids and adults through June

This lawsuit is taking aim at the 540-acre Project Steel and its 16 two-story warehouses to be built over a 20-year construction period along the Eldamain Road corridor in Yorkville.

The Family First Housing Act would allow owner-occupied residential properties to contain one accessory dwelling unit for a qualifying parent of the homeowner or the homeowner’s spouse.

The Plano Public Library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

A single-family home in Yorkville that sold for $516,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County during the past week.

Building off last month’s turnout, Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville is once again transforming into the epicenter of artisan craft goods and support for local small businesses.

A single-family home located at 12556 Woodview Street in Plano changed ownership on May 12.

The event boasted more than 50 bowlers across 13 competing teams, coming together to celebrate the camaraderie between the Yorkville business community and to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday.

With food prices rising, local food pantries say they are 'deeply concerned' about changes to SNAP that could strip around 150,000 statewide from their monthly food assistance. L

Sycamore, Kaneland, Genoa-Kingston, Sandwich, St. Viator, Plano, Crystal Lake South, Dixon, Rochelle, and Carmel are among the teams that took part in the Class 2A girls track sectional Friday at Genoa-kingston High School.

The annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser will take place from 5 a.m to noon Friday.

As we head into road travel season, here’s a brief glance at the construction work that could cause backups along Illinois Route 71 and Illinois Route 47 in the Kendall and Grundy counties region.

Yorkville Mayor John Purcell recognized the 39th year of service for the organization with an official proclamation. Purcell said its members have “contributed extensive volunteers and money to charitable organizations.”

Illinois law prohibits the use of electric scooters unless they are authorized by a local ordinance. The law also sets statewide regulations for communities that do allow the use of e-scooters, including age requirements.

During a Friday status hearing before Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer, attorneys for both sides said they need an extension until May 22 to see how the new lawsuit impacts the settlement negotiations.

The township includes the city of Plano and the eastern edge of Sandwich. It also contains the unincorporated community of Little Rock.

The crews responded about 11:02 a.m. May 2 to the 1800 block of Candleberry Lane. No one was injured in the fire.

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

The strategic plan establishes Kendall County’s key priorities for the next several years.

Several residents have united to form a community-based organization, “Preserve Our Yorkville & Community LLC” to file lawsuits against the city of Yorkville to halt data center construction.

A single-family home in Plano that sold for $640,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County over the past week.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

For two days Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville will be the epicenter of handcrafted artisan goods and a fun celebration of local small businesses with live music and family-friendly activities.

Yorkville resident Alicia Castillo announced she is running for mayor because she sees a lack of affordable housing, minimal social services, high taxes and low employment opportunities.

The Homegrown Spring Market is from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m on Saturday at the Fox Republic Brewing Co. in Yorkville.

Yorkville Mayor John Purcell indicated there’s “no more appetite” from the City Council for data center proposals outside of what’s already been approved.

Many true Revolutionary War heroes participated in the better-known events of the war, but others fought in areas far from the glory of the battles along the Atlantic coast in the 13 original colonies.

Before the district comes back in November with another building bond proposal, it is surveying residents on why the $275 million bond proposal was rejected in the March primary vote.

The developers, Yorkville Nexus V LLC, Green Door Capital, requested the vote be tabled to the April 28 meeting, according to the city.

Rep. Jed. Davis (R- Yorkville) released a statement saying “the majority of residents don’t want” data centers and that local city officials should “listen to the residents.” He called for the projects to be put on the ballot for Yorkville.

Residents acting quickly with a garden hose prevented a garage fire from spreading to the main house in Yorkville. The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection Chief praised their quick actions.

The home of a Kendall County nonprofit that specializes in giving foster kids a second chance is getting a second life itself with substantial renovations.

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

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.

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.

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

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

The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling south on Fox River Drive when it left the road and struck a tree stump.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

The vote on the 80-acre Meyer data center is now likely to be at the next Yorkville City Council meeting. A zoning commission unanimously voted against the project before changes were made.

Museum coordinator Joe Noce will present a free program on “The Lost Village of Troy, and Other Hidden Towns in Kendall County and Illinois,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The 2,904-square-foot Plano home, built in 2005, was sold for $370,000, or $127 per square foot

The Quad County Urban League champions equal opportunities for all disadvantaged persons and people of color, including African Americans, women and disabled persons.

The city of Yorkville approved the 540-acre Project Steel data center, with 16, two-story warehouses. The approval came after hours of residents urging the city to slow down approval for data centers.

Jesus Almaraz-Rodriguez, 49, was taken into custody by the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team.

The city of Yorkville has two more large data center projects being proposed. Up for votes on Tuesday is the 540-acre Project Steel and the Meyer data center.

Kids scrambled across downtown Plano, collecting plastic eggs with treasurers from local businesses

One of the first lessons we learn, or should learn, as young adults is that the only thing that remains constant in life is change.

A resident’s lawsuit filed against the city of Yorkville to halt the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center is heading closer to a settlement. The final agreement between the attorneys is subject to approval by City Council.