Kendall County

Yorkville Christian's Danielle Bulson scored her 1,000th career point in a Mustangs' win, Plano and Sandwich girls basketball both won big at the Somonauk Tournament and Oswego East boys bowling was a winner in Wednesday's roundup.

As the deadline passed to file petitions to become a nominee for the April 1, 2025, consolidated elections, not a single contested race emerged for Plano city government.

"Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago” headed west and found that Yorkville has some of the best burgers in the state.

Two individuals, an Oswego teen and a 16-year-old male from Woodridge, have been accused of stealing several items at gunpoint at a Woodridge park after arranging to purchase the items from the victim over Snapchat, prosecutors said.

There will be a Taylor Swift bingo event, Holiday House Tours, holiday card making and more in Kendall County.

RE/MAX’s local Plano branch is ready to meet clients at its new location at 115 S. Center Street, Plano. The agency is seeking new realtors to join the growing office.

Oswego School Board President LaTonya Simelton, School Board Vice-President Eugene Gatewood, Board Secretary Jared Ploger and board member Jennifer Johnson did not file their nominating petitions by the Nov. 18 deadline. There are four seats open on the board.

Josie Larson scored 21 points, her 19th point breaking Plano’s career scoring record of 1,038 points set by Clarisa Martinez in 2014, in the Reapers' win over La Salle0-Peru.

With six Republican candidates filing petitions for four seats on the Oswego Village Board, there will be a Republican primary on Feb. 25 prior to the consolidated election on April 1.

The only contested Yorkville City Council seat is for Alderman in Ward 4.

A group of Oswego residents is looking to unite the village, Oswegoland Park District and Oswego School District 308 in order to provide improved sports facilities for local teams while at the same time generating revenues for the taxing bodies.

Kendall Grant scored 13 points and Ashley Cook 11 to lead Oswego girls basketball to a season-opening win in overtime, Hannah Treptow poured in 24 points to pace Sandwich's season-opening win and Mitchell Rodenbostel's career-high 742 series led Oswego East bowling's win.

Kendall County property transfers from May 16 to Oct. 30, 2024.

The Toys for Tots Toy Drive aims to bring holiday joy to children in need throughout the community.

As the girls basketball season tips off this week, here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

The Plano Library has many fun and exciting activities and events planned for kids and adults throughout November and December.

Mark Weinhold, D.D.S. of Sandwich has been recognized as a Diplomate by the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI) for his exceptional contributions and leadership in the field of mini dental implants.

The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Servbank will kick off the holiday season from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Oswego.

The Montgomery Beautification Committee is inviting nominations for its annual Holiday Decorations Contest, recognizing homes and businesses that brighten the village for the holiday season.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will host a dinner meeting, featuring speakers discussing election integrity, while also seeking to expand membership to support local ROTC programs.

Costco is looking at opening up shop in Yorkville.

Monday is the final day to file nominating petitions for the election. Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham, who in June announced that he will run for a second term, has filed for reelection.

The Plano Rockin’ Christmas Parade will feature a festive procession, vehicle decorating, live music, holiday treats and more, with proceeds benefiting the holiday dinners fund.

Part of a national trend, Oswego Fire Protection District is having a hard time recruiting new personnel. But officials hope that a new recruitment video narrated by actor Gary Sinise will give them a hand.

Three Oswego Library Board incumbents have filed nominating petitions to run for the April 1 consolidated election.

Candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for Sandwich mayor and the Sandwich City Council.

Dist. 308 parents and community members had the chance to provide their thoughts about the district’s curriculum, facilities and a number of other topics during a recent public forum.

Plano Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Sale, featuring Christmas decorations, greenery, nativities, snowmen, wreaths and more.

Police now have the ability to access Yorkville school security cameras in real time, but there are restrictions in place.

Oswego East junior Logan Hong, who finished 72nd at the Class 3A state tournament with a two-day score of 12-over 165, is the Record Newspapers Boys Golfer of the Year. Here is his Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Honoring Veterans Day, service members gathered in Yorkville's Chapel on the Green Sunday to once again commemorate lives dedicated to service.

There will be a dish-painting workshop, SIP and Paint Party, STEAM Drop-Off Event and more in Kendall County.

Indian Valley Theatre will present “Yes, Virginia There Is A Santa Claus – Radio Drama," bringing to life the famous 1897 editorial about a young girl’s question about Santa Claus.

A fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage Tuesday afternoon to a four-unit townhouse in the 100 block of South Concord Drive in Oswego.

After achieving the 5% threshold within their districts with two candidates in the Nov. 5 general election, the Kendall County Party remains certified as an established political party in Kendall County.

The police searched the truck Sunday and found binoculars and bolt cutters in the cab. The trailer they were hauling was stolen. Both driver and passenger had been previously granted pre-trial release.

Senior Services Associates is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 19 at the Beecher Center. The event precedes the launch of the Knights of Columbus annual food and clothing drive on Nov. 23 and 24.

The Sunday School children at Plano Methodist Church created Halloween-themed pumpkin crafts with "scary" faces.

The Oswego American Legion Post 675 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Oswego

The Kendall Area Transit will be able purchase new vehicles and make other improvements as a result of communities that use the service agreeing to increase funding to the agency.

Kendall County property transfers from July 8 to Oct. 4, 2024.

In the farm fields surrounding Yorkville, it’s another day another proposed data center. As the city recently took steps to develop three other large agricultural parcels into massive data center campuses, another 270 acres of green might transition from crop to gigabyte.

Oswego School District 308, the village of Oswego and Oswego Township Road District are looking at sharing the cost of installing a sidewalk to ensure that students can walk safely from Ogden Falls subdivision to nearby Oswego East High School.

A seat on the Oswego Village Board is proving popular enough that there will be a primary in February before the April election.

Sandwich junior Sunny Weber wasn’t taking any chances at the halfway point of the Class 2A girls cross country state race Saturday. Weber became Sandwich’s first individual state champion with a big personal-record as well. In 3A, Yorkville's Owen Horeni was an All-State 17th.

Senior Services Associates will host two free seminars that may benefit anyone dealing with medical costs on a budget.

P.H. Miller Elementary School in Plano hosted State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-38, who currently serves as the minority spokesperson for the Senate Early Childhood Education Committee, for a tour of their preschool classrooms, STEM lab, library and playground facilities.

Kendall County's sons have a long history of serving their country home and abroad.

Maggie Hill followed her aunt into the service and deployed to Kuwait for 10 months in 2014. Now Hill, a 2005 Oswego graduate, is a mentor to teens as a special education teacher at the high school and Oswego’s cheerleading coach.

Oswego American Legion Post 675 will host its annual Veteran Day Ceremony to honor all who have served our country Monday.