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The Plano Community School District recently honored 11 exceptional high school students who each were named State Scholars for their stellar academic work.
A Plano man has been arrested on charges of being in possession and disseminating child sexual abuse images.
The Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, which provides services dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation from locations like the Beecher Center in Yorkville, is joining a nation-wide campaign to energize fundraising and volunteers.
Charles Schneider: I believe in local control to determine use of cell phones and technology in the classroom and at school. It is best addressed as a school handbook procedure or school policy.
Juneteenth commemorates the day when the last enslaved people in the country were informed of their freedom.
Sheila Schimandle-Tricarico on a top issue for the district: Transparency - I do not believe that our stakeholders are informed of important information or allowed to be involved in expressing their opinion with a response
Plano High School recently recognized 31 outstanding students at a recent board meeting.
The City of Plano is reinvesting in their downtown with changes they hope will benefit generations to come.
Chris Shue joins the Fox Valley Family YMCA after serving as the CEO of a social services agency in Chicago.
Little Rock Township is hosting a Senior Spring Fling Luncheon at 11 a.m. on March 25 at the Plano Middle School Cafeteria, 804 South Hale Street.
For adventurous community members, both The Chocolate Shoppe and Ultimate Dance on the Move in Plano and the Yorkville area, it’s all about pushing yourself outside your boundaries to unleash your inner-creativity. A building improvement program is helping them up their flair.
Plano School District 88 will accept online kindergarten registrations starting March 15, with in-person assistance available on March 20.
The Made in Kendall recognition is a program of the Kendall County Economic Development Office with the goal of promoting manufacturing and supporting manufacturers and makers in Kendall County.
The upcoming Open Roads ABATE meeting will feature legislature updates, event updates and more.
The Plano Methodist Church Fellowship Team hosted a fun-filled “Bowl for Fun” event at Plano Hometown Lanes.
Plano Library will host several book clubs, Easter events and more for both children and adults this February and March.
All over Plano, workers have been removing and replacing more than 8,060 square feet of concrete sidewalk. The total program, which will complete this construction season, costs the city $175,355.
Marine veteran Steven Olesky, owner of Planet Pizza in Plano, is opening the area's first arcade to give back to the community that’s embraced him by creating a space where children can take their imaginations to infinity and beyond.
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. is hosting its 13th annual pool tournament and chili cook-off.
Plano American Legion will host a Super Bowl Party with food, raffles and more.
The Plano Police Department is purchasing 10 Tasers the department says are key for de-escalating situations.
Plano Library will host several book clubs, craft events and more in mid-to-late February.
A near tragic moment has inspired a donation to the Plano Police Department of medical devices that just may save someone’s life.
A Plano man has been charged with aggravated domestic battery after allegedly stabbing a family member in the back with a kitchen knife during an argument.
The Plano Area and Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the reopening and new location of Main Street Merchants with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Plano Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Postal Plus to the community.
Several Kendall County school districts have canceled classes or moved to e-learning Tuesday following predictions of extreme cold weather.
Save three lives with Plano Library's blood drive.
Plano's fifth annual Juneteenth celebration has been cancelled.
To help the most vulnerable among us during the cold winter months, the First Lutheran Church of Plano is collecting care packages, called “Blessing Bags,” for the local homeless.
The Plano Methodist Church collected hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for the Kendall County Community Food Pantry.
The Plano Library will host several painting and craft events, book clubs and more in January.
Continuing a list of completed school facility upgrades and future renovations, the Plano School District 88 approved its 2024 tax levy that will have property owners seeing a 2.78% increase over last year’s school portion of their property bills.
Open Roads ABATE assisted in the Plano Rockin' Christmas event and parade.
Here's a listing of some local retailers in northern Illinois that offer one-of-a-kind shopping experiences.
After hosting the 8th annual Shop with a Cop event with the Plano Police Department and local schoolchildren, Chief Norman Allison knows there is a reciprocity of joy spread when one acts out of generosity.
Shaylan Preston, 30, was sentenced on Nov. 15 as part of a negotiated plea agreement for the 2022 incident.
Plano residents can expect to see a decrease in the city portion of the property tax bill.
The enduring heart of Plano was on display at the Plano Rockin’ Christmas celebration, a fitting tribute to one of the community’s sons taken too soon, whose life and living legacy remains a testament to generosity and giving.
The 28th annual Cookie Walk at Plano Methodist Church will offer a variety of holiday cookies and candy for $9 per pound.
From comics to chocolate, silly socks and edgy fashion looks there is sure to be something for everyone on your list.
Plano's first responders will be on site at the 22nd annual Rockin' Christmas event collecting donations for local families in need.
The owners of Trendy Finds gift shop and boutique in Plano do their best to make sure their store is living up to its name.
The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum has a challenge to draw people to tiny Union. Its new director, replacing someone who left after a new months, aims for new programs.
Plano Methodist Church and the Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored local veterans and their families with a meal of soups, sandwiches and desserts.
Plano's Rockin' Christmas activities on Friday, Dec. 6, include live music, a parade, refreshments, window decorating and more.
Plano Methodist Church will host a Christmas Sale with Christmas decorations available for purchase.
Holiday celebrations in Oswego, Yorkville and Plano are right around the corner as the holiday season draws near.
Tickets are now available for Plano High School's annual madrigal show, featuring refreshments and a variety of ticket options.
Two candidates have filed for the Plano Library trustee positions on the ballot during the consolidated elections on April, 1, 2025.