Plano

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.

As the deadline passed to file petitions to become a nominee for the April 1, 2025, consolidated elections, not a single contested race emerged for Plano city government.

RE/MAX’s local Plano branch is ready to meet clients at its new location at 115 S. Center Street, Plano. The agency is seeking new realtors to join the growing office.

The Plano Library has many hands-on activities throughout December for both kids and adults, including book clubs, craft classes and groups, and a homeschool family meetup.

The Plano Rockin’ Christmas Parade will feature a festive procession, vehicle decorating, live music, holiday treats and more, with proceeds benefiting the holiday dinners fund.

Plano Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Sale, featuring Christmas decorations, greenery, nativities, snowmen, wreaths and more.

The Sunday School children at Plano Methodist Church created Halloween-themed pumpkin crafts with "scary" faces.

P.H. Miller Elementary School in Plano hosted State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-38, who currently serves as the minority spokesperson for the Senate Early Childhood Education Committee, for a tour of their preschool classrooms, STEM lab, library and playground facilities.

The Plano American Legion will host be Turkey Bowling, featuring a chance to win a turkey, snacks and a cash bar.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kendall County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

Jose Juarez-Hernandez, 69, was sentenced on Oct. 25 for two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Costumed kids and their families paraded up and down Main Street for Plano’s annual “Treats on the Streets” Halloween celebration on Thursday, Oct. 24. Local businesses and organizations greeted the trick-or-treaters with booths filled with goodies and candy.

The journey to bring Microsoft and a data center to Plano continues as the city and software giant look to hire an engineering firm for the next steps.

The Plano Area Chamber of Commerce and Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of MB BouTEEque.