Yorkville

After nearly a decade of planning following the decision to transition to a more sustainable water source, the Yorkville City Council at their Oct. 8 meeting unanimously approved multiple measures to fully set the project to bring Lake Michigan water to Yorkville in motion.

Oswego's Nash Vegas recently opened, bringing a Nashville-themed experience to Kendall County.

Here's a list of some of northern Illinois' best sports bars for watching your favorite team.

Owners Matt Gocmen, and his wife Hannah, are opening Yolkville in the former location Silver Dollars Restaurant.

Yorkville City Council will look at upcoming development projects and the tax levy at Tuesday's meeting.

The Yorkville Chamber of Commerce is urging caution after two incidents of people falsely claiming to be associated with the chamber last week.

The Kendall County Historical Society's annual Halloween at the Lyon Farm and Village will feature trick-or-treating, a costume parade, food and more.

Parkview Christian Academy, a private school in Yorkville, is threatening litigation against a proposed cannabis dispensary, arguing under 500 feet from its school is too close.

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ is accepting donations for its fall rummage and bake sale, with proceeds benefiting church programs and local charities.

The Yorkville Sons of The American Legion will host a breakfast fundraiser with a large buffet of food.

Oswego’s goal is for the village to start receiving Lake Michigan water in the spring/summer of 2028.

A Joliet police detective surrendered himself on Wednesday on charges of domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, police said.

A variety of Halloween events in Kendall County will include attractions such as a Halloween Girls Night, the 10th Annual Boo Cruise and more.

Yorkville Public Library will hold Thrifted Ghost Art, Family-Friendly Halloween Trivia and more for adults and families this October.

Yorkville High School students got a real-life civics lesson at the Yorkville City Council meeting, watching in-person as the council made plans for Rice Park's old equipment.

The Kendall County Republicans had an information booth at Yorkville Hometown Days.

Yorktoberfest was held at Riverfront Park Sept. 27-28, 2024 in Yorkville.

The Oswego Cemetery Walk is Thursday, Oct. 3.

Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.

Yorkville School District 115 is directing more than $100,000 in federal funds to academic service including math and reading tutors, and broader science-based activities to two of the districts elementary schools.

Another piece of Yorkville may end up in the sunny Caribbean, while multiple rural expanses of unincorporated Kendall County might soon find themselves in Yorkville.

Yorkville's Yorktober Fest, Ottawa's Scarecrow Festival and Harvest of the Acorn Moon Festival in Aurora are all happening this weekend, Sept. 27-29.

A Yorkville man was picked up on burglary charges after police responded to an alarm.

Here's a look at some of the new restaurants that have opened in northern Illinois in 2024.

Shops in McHenry, Kane, DeKalb counties and throughout northern Illinois are participating in the Vintage Shop Hop, a self-guided road trip tour.

Kendall County will feature several Halloween-themed events, such as a pumpkin decorating workshop, Monster Mash Bash and more.

Children in Yorkville may soon be playing on the community’s first-ever “inclusive playground,” designed to increase accessibility and provide a fun space for both parents and children to enjoy together.

The seventh annual Yorktoberfest returns Sept. 27-28 to Riverfront Park East in downtown Yorkville.

Learn about the Fox Valley region's unique Nativa American history at the Fox Valley Native American Artifact Show on Oct. 6.

State Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris is joining with State Rep. Jed Davis of Yorkville in co-hosting a pet supply drive this fall to benefit the Kendall County Animal Control.

Following a safety study examining three Yorkville roadway intersections, installing a roundabout is being considered to ensure one of the intersections meets federal safety measures.

Grace Community Church of Yorkville may soon be receiving city water as part of an agreement involving a new subdivision’s easement acquisition for a water main extension.

Werk Force Brewing Co. in Plainfield creates a new stein each fall, with the latest edition to debut at Werktoberfest from Sept. 19-22.

Kendall County will feature several exciting events, including a fairgrounds Fall Fest, a fundraising concert, Hispanic Heritage Night and more.

Planned removal of several Fox River dams has led to public debate. What makes Yorkville's dam different from those facing removal?

Community Nutrition Network has expanded services in recent years, but COVID-era funding may soon dry up and threaten some of those services it provides.

The Yorkville City Council moved forward with the grant proposal for the East Hydraulic Avenue Streetscape Project.

The Yorkville Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend, Sept. 13 and 14, with proceeds donated to the Illinois Special Olympics of Kendall County and Equine Dreams in Newark.

The parents of 12-year old Yorkville boys Gavin Faitz and Daniel Torres said they could not be prouder of each of their son’s actions after they saved a friend from nearly drowning in a pool.

Alongside the 15th annual Jalopy Fest, Kendall County will feature the Widows Harvest music festival; a unique fundraiser open to women; and other activities.

A Kendall County judge ruled prosecutors’ evidence of a retired Joliet police sergeant’s alleged “bad acts” are not relevant to his official misconduct case, unless he testifies about his motive at his trial.

Yorkville city council is going to be looking at the upcoming East Hydraulic Avenue Streetscape Project at its meeting Tuesday night.

Rep. Jed Davis will co-host a pet adoption event to give community members the opportunity to meet potential pets and begin the adoption process.

Here are the La Salle County marriage licenses from Aug. 16 through Aug. 30, 2024.

The Yorkville City Council will consider giving public works and parks employees a pay bump at its meeting Tuesday.

A look back at the headlines Record readers saw in decades past.

Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection Department welcomed five new full-time firefighters in a special swearing-in ceremony.

Kelly Leigh Miller is leading a book reading at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at at the Yorkville Public Library.

A motorist who died in a Saturday police pursuit near Sheridan died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the La Salle County Coroner’s Office disclosed in a Tuesday news release.

Using a memorial fund from community donations, the department budgeted around $4,000 to update the monument, including improving the honor walkway and adding more inscribed bricks. They will also redo the lighting to shine both upon the flagpole and the monument’s helmet.