For the first time ever in the FORE! Yorkville Golf Outing event fundraiser for the Yorkville Educational Foundation and the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, someone hit the big hole-in-one sweepstakes. The golfer wasn't the event's only winner, more than $12K raised.

Yorkville residents recently received 20% increases on their water bills for the $100 million Lake Michigan Water sourcing project. The project is coming in way over estimates.

Visit these delicious restaurants in Yorkville and Plano on your next pizza night.

Author Melanie Holmes will highlight notable people, places and experiences across the state of Illinois at her Yorkville Library presentation.

In March, the Yorkville Police Department received an internet tip indicating that the suspect was in possession of illegal digital files. Shortly afterward, investigators executed a search warrant at his residence and evidence was collected.

Yorkville adopted an ordinance this week to fine and possibly jail the homeless persons and one resident is speaking out, saying the community needs "a humane and ethical way' to resolve issues.

The property is located in unincorporated Kendall County and is zoned for agriculture use. At their Aug. 7 meeting, Oswego planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended recommended approval of the plans upon rezoning and annexation of the land by the village.

La Michoacana Sweet Bliss, previously fan-voted one of the top 10 ice cream parlors in Kendall County, is moving out of their location in Yorkville to a larger site nearby.

Growing up with a hearing impairment, art instructor Carolyn Kyle knows the restorative value in finding community. Kyle established "Art for Everyone" with the Yorkville Public Library to offer art classes designed for those with special needs.

Yorkville approved an ordinance to fine and possibly jail the city's homeless after public safety complaints made about four homeless individuals in the past month.

Salsa Verde is inviting the community to their grand opening at their new location at 1508 N. Bridge St. at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. To celebrate the special occasion, the first 100 customers are receiving $20 gift cards.

Public homelessness could become a crime punishable with fines and possible incarceration for repeat offenders if Yorkville city council passes a new ordinance against “public camping.”

An extra $100K is needed to fully connect the Heartland Meadows subdivision to the new Bluestem Water Main project currently under construction in Yorkville.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO, specializing in takeout and delivery, is opening a new location in Yorkville later this fall.

A pickup truck driver was airlifted in critical condition following a head on crash with a semi-truck on Illinois Route 71 north of Newark in Kendall County.

This Yorkville Library program was designed as a way to help struggling readers by having them read to dogs.

To potentially generate more than $1 million extra annually for the city, Yorkville is holding a special census to document the community’s population growth. Helping out with the survey can put some extra money directly into your pockets as well.

Montgomery was transformed into Valhalla as the Sons of Norway brought back to life ancient Viking games. Replica codfish were tossed, plastic axes were heaved, yarn fjord horse heads were weaved and plastic ninja throwing stars were darted.

Bond with your little ones while exploring yoga based on children’s book favorites at Yorkville Library's Mommy and Me Yoga.

It was a National Night Out designed to bring folks together, from community members and the law enforcement who serve them, to Eli, the Yorkville Police Department therapy dog, and an in-person Sonic the Hedgehog.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told a crowd at a Joliet town hall that she’s received no response from top federal officials regarding a report of a “reckless” immigration enforcement incident in the city. 

Following some minor revisions, the Fox Haven Subdivision, proposed by developers 1115, LLC, looks set for constructing 17 residential buildings, consisting of 105 townhome units on just more than 13 acres west of Route 47 in Yorkville.

Next July 4 marks a big birthday for the United States: the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from England in 1776. Communities across northern Illinois have been turning their attention to how to mark the occasion

A 66,000 pound, $655,000 utility truck will soon be hitting the streets and sewers of Yorkville. The truck can do a little bit of everything, including prevent sewer backups.

A variety of adult and children’s books—both hardcover and paperback—as well DVDs, Blu-rays, puzzles, and audiobooks will be available at the Friends of the Yorkville Library's annual sale.

Yorkville police are hosting National Night Out festivities from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Riemenschneider Park, 600 Hayden Drive, Yorkville.

National Night Out is a nationwide, community-building campaign that promotes strong partnerships between law enforcement and the community.

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

The 2025 Kendall County Fair was held at the fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois Route 71, in Yorkville, from July 31 - Aug. 3.

A proposed development in Yorkville with 20-single family residential lots, designed for the 55-and-older crowd, is a significant step closer to shovels in the ground after the city approved a revised final plat.

After many late dedicated hours, Yorkville 115 is putting the finishing touches on their $3.9 million temporary classroom structures outside Grande Reserve Elementary School, Bristol Bay Elementary School and Autumn Creek Elementary School.

As part of the “2025 National Night Out” festivities, the Village of Montgomery Police Department is visiting nine location throughout the community between 6 and 8 p.m. on August 5.

After a record-setting season, including sending their first ever teams to Worlds Competition in Texas, the Yorkville High School VEX Robotics program is entering the upcoming school year with some re-calibrating.

Downtown Yorkville construction that began Aug. 1 is part of larger $100.2 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project

The Yorkville Public Library is offering two chances for residents to have fun and make some art this coming week.

The Kendall County Fair will take place July 31 to Aug. 3 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Route 71 in Yorkville.

While the crucial votes for the proposed 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center in Yorkville have been delayed to late August, community members cautious of the project are not waiting to make their voices heard.

The Yorkville Police Department celebrated a special milestone, achieving state accreditation for the first time in the department’s history through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

After three individuals were awarded for helping save a man who suffered cardiac arrest at the downtown boat launch in Yorkville, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District is sharing more about the incident to educate the public.

Five law enforcement officials were honored by the Yorkville Police Department following an April undercover police investigation leading to a Yorkville man being charged for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a woman.

The city of Yorkville is begrudgingly taking over the maintenance work for Cannonball Estates subdivisions following the disbandment of the homeowners association. However, residents could face higher fees.

Tyler Plank’s academic record is no less than sterling. Outside of helping Yorkville High School's robotics team to their most successful campaign, Plank achieved one of the school’s highest ever GPA with straight A’s throughout high school and dating back to grade school.

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

The Kendall County Health Department recommends the following cooling centers for those who will be active outdoors during this period of intense heat.

Plans for another data center have sprouted in Yorkville’s agriculture fields. A 130-acre data center campus is being proposed south of Corneils Road and east of Beecher Road.

With the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center scheduled for some crucial votes, Tuesday could be the night Yorkville sows the seeds for a new future, a digital manufacturing future.

The annual River Fest was held at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The day featured music, local food vendors, family activities and the cardboard boat race on the Fox River.

Whether soaring through the air or trying to remain afloat in a cardboard boat, the key phrase for Yorkville’s River Fest 2025, is "defying gravity." Events range from live country music performances, “Wicked”-themed family activities and cardboard boat races.

Yorkville's Riverfest is July 19 at Bicentennial Riverfront Park.

Yorkville Police say they have no evidence to suggest Tom Betsinger and the victim had any prior relationship or knowledge of one another prior to the altercation on July 13.