The Plano Public Library invites residents to help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness on Saturday morning, Sept. 13.

Oswego has announced the dates for the village’s final brush collection and first leaf pickup.

You won’t want to miss the Waa Kee Sha History Hike set for Saturday, Oct. 11, starting at 10 a.m. at the park, 4700 Reservation Road, Oswego.

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its spring rummage and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25.

Yorkville took another step forward before groundbreaking on its transformative $4. 3 million downtown revitalization project. A music stage, an events plaza, and renovated businesses and walkways are all part of the vision for a rejuvenated downtown district.

Milkweed is not only the preferred food of the Monarch caterpillar, but it is the ONLY food it will eat. One can easily see that many milkweed plants are needed for her 300 to 500 eggs and caterpillars.

The District Salon Suites celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.

To address “mobility, safety and accessibility” concerns, the city of Yorkville is considering applying for a state grant to help fund gaps in sidewalks near Autumn Creek Elementary School.

The Fall Fox Fest is Sunday, Oct. 5 in downtown Oswego.

The Yorkville Public Library has unveiled a slate of fall programs for October.

Fox Fall Fest is organized by the Oswego Chamber of Commerce and Oswego Downtown Association.

Children can collect goodies from decorated car trunks featuring friendly ghosts, good witches and pumpkins at the Plano Methodist Church's Halloween fun.

The Fox Valley Native American Artifact Show is returning to Yorkville on Sunday, Oct. 5. The show is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Admission is free and members of the public are encouraged to bring their own Native American artifacts. A food truck will be on-site.

Following weeks of resident feedback, the Yorkville city council is drawing amendments for the homeless-fining, or “public camping” ordinance. The amended ordinance is being voted on next city council meeting. No alderman has currently spoken in favor of full repeal.

Residents can nominate their property or someone else’s by submitting the property address online at montgomeryil.org.

School District 115 filed an application with the city of Yorkville to annex and rezone the property. The district is also requesting to rezone 45 acres of land it already owns on the high school property.

Yorkville Public Library is located at 902 Game Farm Road, Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for October.

Multiple vehicles in the garage were found to be engulfed in flames, according to the Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District.

A Montgomery man was sentenced this week to 16 years in prison for a 2024 carjacking in the drive-thru of an Aurora Dunkin’.

Newark volleyball beat Rosary and Oswego East soccer beat Plainfield East in Thursday's roundup.

What astonished her most while observing chimpanzees in Tanzania in 1960 was the deep empathy they expressed. After her death at age 91, Jane Goodall’s environmental and conservation legacy resounds far beyond the wildlife she dedicated her life to protect.

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

Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features well-known songs such as “Tomorrow.”

To celebrate their grand opening, the owners of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Yorkville are hosting a fundraiser for Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer nonprofit. You can also receive free cakes for a year.

Oswego East senior Zach Johnson, who shot a 3-under par 69 to win the Southwest Prairie Conference tournament championship, leading Oswego East to the team title, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Joshua Welge.

School districts still don’t know what the screenings will look like, how they will be implemented and where their funding will come from.

Two people from Plano and a man from Aurora have been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into an alleged chicken fighting ring in Kendall County.

Sandwich senior Kai Kern made a par putt in a three-way playoff hole for two spots, advancing to next week’s sectional meet. That, plus volleyball, soccer and tennis results in Wednesday's roundup.

Oswego East senior Zach Johnson shot a 3-under par 68 for second place individually, and the Wolves as a team placed second at the Class 3A Plainfield Central Regional to advance to sectionals. Oswego advanced with a third-place finish and Plainfield North qualified for golfers.

The Oswegoland Park District was created in a March referendum 75 years ago. The landmark Little White School Museum was completed on its present site at Jackson and Polk streets 175 years ago last spring.

The Kendall County Health Department started the survey in mid-July. Department officials are hoping to get as many people as possible to answer the survey in order to get a good, diverse mix of people.

More than 100 public and private colleges and universities will be represented at WCC's College Night, offering attendees the chance to ask questions and get valuable guidance on their college journey,

The Oswego Cemetery Walk is set for Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Oswego Township Cemetery. This year’s “ghosts” include the “ghosts” of several Oswego historical figures, including Civil War era residents.

In addition, School District 308 students have the opportunity to make items for the craft shows hosted by Creations by Pathways. Spooky Shoppe will be held on Thursday.

A Joliet man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with first-degree murder following a 2020 drive-by shooting in Boulder Hill that left two people dead.

Led by medalist Alli Wiertel, who shot a 5-under par 65, the Oswego Co-Op girls golf team won its third straight regional title. That and more in Tuesday's roundup.

A crowd of over 100 Minooka residents filled the community room at Minooka Village Hall Wednesday night to ask questions of Equinix, a company with plans to build a data center on Holt Road near Ridge Road.

Andrew Tangen, president of the IACVAC Board of Directors, said Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit has repeatedly shown to be the top voice in the Illinois General Assembly.

Explore the spooky side of Kendall County at upcoming programs in October.

Newark volleyball beat Sandwich, and Sandwich's boys golf won a meet with Plano and Newark in Monday's roundup.

It’s time again to drag your bulk trash items out to the curb. Groot Amnesty Week is Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 across Yorkville. If you miss it, you will have to wait until next spring for the next white goods and bulk pickup.

The Roasted Rooster restaurant won the second annual best sandwich contest for its fried chicken and homemade waffle sandwich.

The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H clubs will host hands-on activities and provide opportunities for families to meet staff and volunteer leaders.

Oswego Homecoming Week

Yorkville is updating their fines for mowing vacant lots and property’s in violation of letting their weeds and grass grow more than 8 inches in height.

Oswego Co-Op's Alli Wiertel shot a 63 to win Naperville North's Rosie Invite, leading the team to second place, and Yorkville girls and boys cross country swept the Rock River Run titles in Saturday's roundup.

The joint open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Oswego Fire Protection District’s Station 1, 3511 Woolley Road, Oswego, and the Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road, Oswego. Both buildings are located next to each other.

Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. is hosting its post party for those who have 2025 Open Roads Summer Books on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Yorktoberfest was two days of fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family down at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday and Sunday. The event was put on by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville.

The church will be serving an all-you-can-eat meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy and pancakes.