Yorkville

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.

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

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.

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.

Park District Executive Director Update

Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Tom Betsinger faces multiple felony charges including attempted reckless homicide after allegedly attempting to run over a person.

Major construction work is happening along Illinois Routes 47 and 71 in Yorkville. Here is an update those two projects.

After helping save the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest at the downtown boat launch in Yorkville, three people have received special accommodations from the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District.

Following a traffic study conducted to reduce speeding through the downtown, the Yorkville Police Department is warning commuters not to make their morning rush hour so rushed.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some new faces will be greeting students at Yorkville School District 115, including a new principal at Circle Center Grade School and an assistant principal at Grande Reserve Elementary

This July, as summer travelers hit the roadways in larger numbers, law enforcement authorities are cracking down on speeders with increased patrols across Kendall County.

Wela Financial is now opened at 1419 Cannonball Trail in Yorkville.

Fifty-three years after the “Pine Village massacre,” in which Carl Reimann shot dead two patrons and three restaurant workers, the niece of one of the victims is campaigning against Reimann being fully released from parole.

The Limelight Theatre Company is owned and operated by the Oswegoland Park District. It's upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” is a celebration of its 25th year.

Local tech expert Steve Goodwin will help older adults with their computer, tablet or smartphone issues at the Yorkville Public Library.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was transported to Loyola University Medical Center on Thursday following a crash along U.S. Route 34 in Oswego.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

This upcoming school year, a new director of security will be serving Yorkville School District 115. Waldemar Alvarez previously served 25 years in law enforcement and federal service.

After an overnight burglary involving an unknown offender at the Exquisite Skillet Pancake House in Plano, the police are asking anyone with information to contact authorities.

A firework ignited a house in Montgomery on the Fourth of July, with flames crawling up the home’s side.

A proposed solar farm just outside Yorkville city limits is stirring debate on how close to roadways the solar arrays should be allowed. The 37-acre solar farm would be located north of Corneils Road.

Psychological Thriller Book Club meets Wednesday evenings at the Yorkville Public Library. This new book club focuses on psychological thrillers, mysteries and suspenseful stories.

Yorkville Public Library has announced its schedule of programs for July 2025.

Lunch Bunch meets at noon Wednesday, July 9 at the Yorkville Public Library.

Gathering with family and friends at the Montgomery Village Hall, the Volunteer of the Year Recognition was about sharing a special moment to give back to the seven individuals and one nonprofit who have provided so much to the community.

Yorkville celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade and community festival on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Yorkville.

Dabblers: Adult Painting Class for Beginners will be held at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Yorkville Public Library.

Every Fourth of July, the pride of Yorkville battles sweltering heat, donning their trademark red and white attire, marching to the tune of patriotic fervor. Playing an indelible part in thousands of people’s traditions, the Yorkville Community Band has grown to record size.

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Kendall County:

Illinois school districts are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration abruptly froze more than $6 billion in federal education grants nationwide, including an estimated $240 million intended for Illinois K-12 schools.

It’s been 70 years since four Yorkville senior girl scouts went door to door collecting donations to bring back the Yorkville Independence Day parade and fireworks that have since helped shape the community’s identity over the past seven decades. Two sisters remember the days.

Firefighters responded to a barn engulfed in flames over the weekend in Yorkville. First indications suggested the fire started from a propane tank explosion.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

After helping inspire the Child Abuse Notice Act, Colleen Murphy, of Yorkville, has been consulting for months with the Illinois Dep. Of Children Services, designing children-appropriate posters for placement in businesses and places frequented by kids.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

The playground at Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville could be undergoing a more than $100,000 makeover with all new inclusive play areas.

Yorkville is saying goodbye to the underground aquifer that served the community for generations. Yorkville City Council has approved around 20% annual average water bill increases over the next five years.

Yorkville Public Library’s Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for July.

The Yorkville Police Department welcomed a new officer into their family. Bret Johnson, a lifelong resident of Plainfield, took the oath of office during the city council meeting on June 24.

At the public hearing for the 502-acre Project Steel data center development’s annexation, Mayor John Purcell wanted to make sure a portion of the revenue is guaranteed to the Yorkville School District 115.

It just became more expensive to build residential developments in Yorkville. To help the Yorkville School District 115 cover rising student-care costs, the city council approved a 40% increase in residential transition fees.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?