The Oswego Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement campaign from July 8 to Aug. 1. The campaign was part of a statewide effort aiming to reduce highway fatalities and injuries associated with speeding.

ComEd reported nearly 74,000 customers across northeastern Illinois were without power Sunday morning.

Author Melanie Holmes will highlight notable people, places and experiences across the state of Illinois at her Yorkville Library presentation.

Lt. Gov. Stratton led a panel discussion in Joliet on how Trump policy is affecting women's health.

At Medicare 101, Cindy Fields will give an overview of Medicare coverage, a review of Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans.

A major crash in Joliet involved a smashed passenger vehicle and an overturned semitrailer in the city’s far west side.

In March, the Yorkville Police Department received an internet tip indicating that the suspect was in possession of illegal digital files. Shortly afterward, investigators executed a search warrant at his residence and evidence was collected.

The 2025 boys golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team's starters will make their preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field on Sunday night. Here are four storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears hosted the Buffalo Bills on Friday at Halas Hall for their second joint practice of the preseason. Here are four of the biggest takeaways from Friday's practice.

At 3:33 p.m. Thursday, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Plainfield Road and Schlapp Road.

Several northern Illinois counties have struggled in the past two years to regulate area rodeos after an animal rights group captured multiple videos of animal abuse at the events. The advocacy group's footage shows animals being hit in the face, tripped and prodded.

Oswego Co-op sophomore Alli Wiertel fired a course record 59 at Whitetail Ridge to win the Plainfield North Invite and the team took second, while Oswego East was first and Oswego second at the Panther Stableford in Thursday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

Marquette Management provides property management for more than 14,000 units across eight states. Emblem Oswego is located at 2000 Emblem Circle.

Ted Dabrowski is joined by DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick in the race. Mendrick called Medicaid cuts signed by President Donald Trump “unsustainable,” but said he believes the president is doing a good job overall

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter told reporters Thursday that he'll be able to be a more dominant players in defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's defense. Here's how.

The 2025 girls golf season gets underway this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

Enjoy a beer & cheese pairing workshop at Fox Republic Brewing, live music in Oswego and Yorkville this weekend!

The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery is hosting a free Day at the Farm event Aug. 17.

Column: How are you honoring your community and the businesses in it? writes Beth Lynch, the Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce's new executive director.

The Grundy County Chamber announced Wednesday that Gilted Edge Winery, 9396 Plattville Road in Newark, is joining the chamber.

By the end of the year, I need Caleb to clearly show that the Bears have a franchise quarterback going forward, Marc Silverman writes

Households must be at or below 60% of the state median income to receive a benefit from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides one-time benefits to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has had a knack for being in the right place at the right time throughout his career. Here's how that could help quarterback Caleb Williams this season.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced Wednesday that quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the team’s starters will play in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. The Bears will host the Bills on Sunday night at Soldier Field.

Montgomery Fest,the annual three-day event, will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17.

The Chicago Bears continued their preseason by hosting a joint practice and their preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins this past week. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break it all down.

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers

Enjoy live entertainment, carnival, fireworks and more!

With schools across Illinois preparing to open for the new year, the Illinois State Police are reminding motorists to obey school zone speed limits, stop for buses and avoid distracted driving.

Dontrell Young does admit that the thought to give up football briefly crossed his mind – but the speedy Oswego junior safety and three-time state track medalist is back on the field after a meniscus tear cost him all but two games last fall.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will enter an important next step in his development this week as the team prepares for a joint practice and game against the Buffalo Bills.

A pickup truck driver was airlifted in critical condition following a head on crash with a semi-truck on Illinois Route 71 north of Newark in Kendall County.

No Republican candidates have publicly announced they’re running for three statewide offices and just two have announced plans to run for governor as Gov. JB Pritzker seeks a third term.

Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like and learn about Kendall County’s rural heritage at a Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm on Aug. 17.

This Yorkville Library program was designed as a way to help struggling readers by having them read to dogs.

The building that formerly housed longtime Oswego restaurant Danelli’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria for almost 40 years has moved another step toward reopening.

First Lutheran Church in Plano will be holding a free food pantry for all of those in need in the community on Friday, Aug. 15.

The Chicago Bears started its preseason schedule against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Soldier Field with a 24-24 tie. Here are five of the biggest takeaways from Sunday's preseason opener.

When planning a shady retreat, pay close attention to the existing soil conditions. Choosing these local beauties not only bolsters regional biodiversity but should also be a priority over introducing non-native species.

Open Roads ABATE had a booth at the Millington Car Show at Last Chance Saloon in Millington on July 13.

Illinois residents could pay hundreds more for their marketplace insurance plans in 2026, said U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, to dozens of constituents Saturday.

Montgomery was transformed into Valhalla as the Sons of Norway brought back to life ancient Viking games. Replica codfish were tossed, plastic axes were heaved, yarn fjord horse heads were weaved and plastic ninja throwing stars were darted.

You can help Kendall County families to keep their children clean, dry and healthy by participating in the community diaper drive at the Plano Library.

A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and sentence play out

The Cubs have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball this summer, and 'Locked On Cubs' podcast partners Matt Cozzi and Sam Olbur, both of whom grew up in the Chicago suburbs, have kept fans up to date after every game

The Chicago Bears will open their preseason schedule against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are four storylines to watch.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited with dozens of constituents Saturday at East Aurora High School as part of her August touring town hall, where she addressed questions on topics from health insurance to the Israel-Hamas War.

Nicor Gas is proposing a rate increase of over 9%, which it says it needs to keep up infrastructure. Advocates and customers shared opinions at a recent public hearing in Elgin.

Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren reaffirmed the team's commitment to building a new enclosed stadium in Arlington Heights on Friday. Warren also said the stadium is designed and the team hopes to move ground this year.