Kendall County Board

Kendall County is working to bring focus to its local business community through a new program called Made In Kendall.

Kendall County Forest Preserve is moving ahead with plans to connect the Hoover and Fox River Bluffs preserves.

Former Kendall County Board Chairman John Shaw was honored at the Aug. 20 Kendall County Board meeting for his many contributions.

Kendall County Board members want to improve the air quality at the Kendall County Animal Control facility.

Two Kendall County Kendall County Board members recognized Pride Month at a recent board meeting while another board member voiced frustration that the board no longer passes proclamations recognizing different groups of people.

The centerpiece of the project is a new office building for the clerk, recorder and elections offices.

Roger Matile has dedicated his life to preserving the history of Kendall County.

More than 1,900 homes in Kendall County are considered unserved or underserved with internet access.

Here are unofficial results for the 2024 March primary for the Kendall County Board, circuit court clerk and local legislative races.

What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Diane Selmer: Property Taxes need to be lowered and provide broadband for the entire county

Question: What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Answer: Insufficient internet access, property taxes, and transparency are the top issues Kendall County faces today

Question: What local road and bridge projects should be a priority to get done in the county? Answer: State and local roads that need complete rebuild are Rt 47 North, Rt 30 all through the county. Oswego Wolf Road needs to be done NOW.

What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? "We have uncontrolled population growth due to unrestricted housing development by contractors that are using our “Green” space without thinking of the consequences."

Question: What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Scott Gengler: Taxes: Work with state legislators to help lesson the burden on the property owners.

Jamal Williams, a candidate for Kendall County Board District 1 in the March primary election, answered these questions from the Shaw Local News Network.

Question: What challenges is the region facing in terms of attracting business and tourism? Answer: We can do more to promote our County Forest Preserves. Read Todd Milliron's full questionnaire here.

The Kendall County Board on Tuesday approved six change orders for the $9.4 million Fox Street Campus expansion project.

Kendall County Undersheriff Bobby Richardson anticipates that by April, all Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies will be taking their squad cars home with them.

Plans for Kendall County to construct is own broadband system have taken another step forward.

Todd Volker brings business consulting experience to post.

Newark High School teacher Joe Steffen has kept his students up-to-date with the latest on bio-technology and modern farming practices.

Future Farmers of America degree requires rigorous course of study

County Board members are expected to approve the final budget document at their Nov. 7 meeting. The budget year starts Dec. 1.

Board plans to make cuts to balance the budget

Christina Burns has been named the new administrator for Kendall County.

The project includes a multi-use trail, reconfigured parking area, access improvements and the Subat Nature Center pavilion.

Commission approves $219,000 design contract with Kluber Architects and Engineers of Aurora.

The County Board approved a settlement agreement on July 18 that hands Milliron a legal victory without acknowledging any error or wrong-doing on its part.

Action comes in the wake of a vicious dog attack that occurred in Yorkville earlier this year.

New ordinance allows six hens on single-family residential lots of less than one acre.

Numerous area municipalities including Yorkville, Oswego and Plano, allow residents to keep backyard chickens, so many residents of unincorporated Boulder Hill have long assumed that they enjoyed the same privilege.

County Board approves $9.4 million in construction bids

A demolition claw ripped apart a downtown Yorkville building on June 22, making way for expansion of the Kendall County office campus.

The deadline for applicants is June 23.

Tearing down the annex building is the first phase of the $10 million campus expansion project.

Retired fire chief is known as the local historian.

Yorkville student is runner-up in regional contest

Todd Milliron challenges method used by county board to stagger term lengths.

The Kendall County Board approved a $55,000 contract to raze the small frame structure,

Cattle dog mixed breed puppies are up for adaption.

Kendall administrator takes post with village of Sugar Grove.

A week after suffering statewide losses at the ballot box, Illinois Republicans already are facing another potentially daunting prospect looming two years from now: former President Donald Trump’s third bid for the White House.

Democrat Lauren Underwood of Naperville has won reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press.

Asked if he would support Kendall County joining the RTA as a condition to obtain Metra commuter rail service for the county, candidate Todd Milliron said: "Only if there is an RTA tax referendum vote and the majority votes for Metra train service to Kendall County."

Asked if there is fat in the Kendall County budget, Marta Keane, a candidate for a county board seat in District 1 said, "While there is some fat in the County budget, the vast majority of the funds are dedicated to provided services our residents and businesses need."

Kendall County Young Republicans Chairman Gabriella Shanahan of Joliet edged out Oswego Township Truste Diane Selmer for the final nomination slot.

Kendall County Board member Brian DeBolt of Plano was the top vote-getter in the GOP primary for a seat on the Kendall County Board from District 1.

Asked about property taxes, Kendall County Board candidate Jason Peterson wrote, "First, I would go over the budget with a fine tooth comb to better understand our deficits. I’d promote a more common sense approach to spending." Read the full questionnaire here.

The candidates also expressed a variety of opinions when asked by the Record Newspapers in a questionnaire if they believe there is fat in the county budget

The candidates in the June 28 party primary election, also voiced differing opinions when asked if they would support the county joining the Regional Transportation Authority as a condition for obtaining Metra service.