On Dec. 15, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a threat made toward a judge, according to a news release from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Fox River Drive when it left the road and struck a tree stump.

The Oswegoland Park District will host a flashlight egg hunt at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2.

The festival will be held May 2-3 at Hudson Crossing Park. This is the 20th year of the village’s annual festival.

Oswego East junior Katie Silva, who hit a tying home run in the seventh inning of Oswego East’s win over Ottawa, and went 3 for 4 with four runs scored and two RBIs in a win over West Aurora, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

This will be the second roundabout on Wolfs Crossing. In 2023, the four-way intersection at Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Road was replaced with Oswego’s first roundabout.

Sandwich's Braden Behringer struck out 12 in a complete-game three-hitter, Julian Gates doubled in Justin Bishop for Plano's walk-off win in nine innings, Jax Baker and Nolan Hutchings combined on a two-hit shutout for Oswego and Yorkville softball rode a 10-run second to win.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

The new building at Adams and Jackson streets features 104 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. A two-level parking garage with 123 spaces also is part of the project.

Mosses are incredible plants that come in a range of colors beyond just green and have diverse textures.

The vote on the 80-acre Meyer data center is now likely to be at the next Yorkville City Council meeting. A zoning commission unanimously voted against the project before changes were made.

An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire. The Oswego Fire Protection District was dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:13 a.m. on Tuesday.

Jaelynn Anthony hit a two-run homer and struck out nine in three innings of relief in an Oswego softball win, Ellie Fox struck out 11 in a Yorkville win and four Plano baseball pitchers combined on a six-hitter in a win in Tuesday's roundup.

Kendall and Will counties are under a flood advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday

Sunflower Park playground in Yorkville is undergoing a massive rebuild, bringing some first-in-the-city inclusive play features designed to inspire children and break down barriers. The refurbished equipment is being donated to bring joy to kids across the world.

Radios not only provided entertainment in that pre-internet era, but also were literally instant windows to the world’s news.

Last year, village trustees unanimously approved plans for a 12,500-square-foot grocery store at the site. Benderson Development Company LLC. is building the store along with another building.

Kayla Kersting hit a three-run homer and Alyssa Muhlbach an inside-the-park homer in a Yorkville softball win in Myrtle Beach, Drew Kleinhans had a two-run single in Oswego's six-run fifth in a win over Joliet Catholic and Sandwich baseball and softball were both winners.

The department conducted the campaign from March 13-23. The Oswego Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners.

Museum coordinator Joe Noce will present a free program on “The Lost Village of Troy, and Other Hidden Towns in Kendall County and Illinois,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The reason for the decrease in funding is because the district has been moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 when it comes to evidence based funding. Under the system, the funds flow first to the school districts that need them the most.

The Quad County Urban League champions equal opportunities for all disadvantaged persons and people of color, including African Americans, women and disabled persons.

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The majority of Oswego District 308 School Board members on Monday voted to approve a resolution transferring the property at 61 Franklin St. to the village of Oswego.

A single-family home in Plainfield that sold for $910,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County over the past week.

Yorkville's Aiden Kolkmeyer won the high jump and Owen Horeni was second in the 1,600 at the Illinois Indoor Championships, Oswego East softball came back in the seventh to stay unbeaten and Yorkville volleyball was second at the Oswego Invite. That and more in the roundup.

A large crowd gathered to protest the Trump administration at the No Kings demonstration along U.S. Route 34 in Oswego on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Yorkville Public Library Hour is open Monday through Saturday, The library is hosting these special events in April.

Residents are encouraged to avoid washing laundry when flushing is performed in or near their neighborhood, as temporarily discolored water may stain laundry.

Fire brings more light into forests, which is crucial for young oak tree growth, but many land managers are concerned about how non-native plants affect fire intensity and young tree survival rates.

Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s ice cream plan to open in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

Jillian Freemon struck out 13 batters in a Sandwich softball win, Austyn Strike drove in four runs in a Yorkville softball win, Adelaide Johnson had four hits in a Newark softball win and more in Friday's roundup.

Plano Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays.

The project continues the city of Yorkville's focus on improving roadways and transportation in the city's expanding subdivisions.

The Oswego School District 308 board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the immediate dismissal of first-year teacher James Vassalla.

The city of Yorkville approved the 540-acre Project Steel data center, with 16, two-story warehouses. The approval came after hours of residents urging the city to slow down approval for data centers.

The Collaborative PE Program is designed to provide meaningful physical education experiences for students with a wide range of abilities.

Yorkville's Easter EGG-Stravaganza is Saturday, March 28 with sessions at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

The new outreach vehicle is expected to be on the go by this summer. The vehicle, which the library district recently acquired for about $215,000, will travel to schools, homes and other destinations.

Justin Giese doubled and scored on Robbie Mueller’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh as Yorkville baseball was a walk-off winner, Aiden Jaquez struck out 10 in an Oswego baseball win, Oswego East baseball hit three homers in a win and Oswego softball got its first win.

Help local charities by donating items to Yorkville Congregational UCC's spring rummage sale on April 17-18.

Nearly 50% of Meals on Wheels clients screen at high nutritional risk due to the compounded effects of chronic illness, medication use, food insecurity, and social isolation, according to the Illinois Department on Aging.

Originally, the HomeGoods store was to locate in the former Lowe’s Garden Center in the Prairie Market shopping center along U.S. Route 34. However, those plans fell through.

Katie Silva and Katie Maday each had three hits as Oswego East softball exploded for 18 runs to beat West Aurora, Yorkville Christian baseball put up 20 runs in a win, and Oswego and Yorkville softball lost in the last at-bat in Tuesday's roundup.

Aaron Sovern, who has been at Yorkville Christian for 13 years, started the boys basketball program there in the 2014-2015 school year and coached the Mustangs to the 2022 Class 1A state championship, is stepping down as coach and athletic director to move to Arizona.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, has appointed Kevin Hickey as its new executive director.

Jesus Almaraz-Rodriguez, 49, was taken into custody by the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team.

The Yorkville Public Library is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Curbside service is available.

The 243,500-square-foot store under construction in Plainfield is about the same size as its other stores.

The Parksmith Run development is being planned on land that at one time had housed the popular Oswego Drag Raceway, which operated from 1955 to 1979.