A Lee County judge set an April 15 hearing for Plano man facing several drug and domestic battery charges in Lee and Dupage counties.

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

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

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.

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

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 2,904-square-foot Plano home, built in 2005, was sold for $370,000, or $127 per square foot

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

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 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.

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

The city of Yorkville has two more large data center projects being proposed. Up for votes on Tuesday is the 540-acre Project Steel and the Meyer data center.

Kids scrambled across downtown Plano, collecting plastic eggs with treasurers from local businesses

One of the first lessons we learn, or should learn, as young adults is that the only thing that remains constant in life is change.

A resident’s lawsuit filed against the city of Yorkville to halt the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center is heading closer to a settlement. The final agreement between the attorneys is subject to approval by City Council.

The 2026 season opens on Wednesday, March 25, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Kendall Area Transit Dial-a-ride transportation is available from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Heading into the March 17 primary election, here’s what you need to know about some polling location changes this year in Kendall County.

The Yorkville City Council voted at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday in favor of a 1,037-acre project the city says will redefine the town’s future.

The Friends of the Plano Library Book Sale will be held Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, March 28.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

The Plano Police Department responded around 1:58 p.m. on Saturday to Emily G. Johns School to reports of around 10 people “yelling and fighting” during the game.

While the menu includes everything from BBQ rib tips, chicken fajitas and crispy gyro melts, Baba's is known for its Philly-style steaks and lemonade.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

Kendall County Law Enforcement participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois at Silver Springs State Park on Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 in Yorkville.

The Plano Public Library has announced its upcoming programming for families and adults.

Across Kendall County, Meals on Wheels also served 8,713 “cafe meals” in fun social settings to older adults in places like the Beecher Center in Yorkville and the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center.

Yorkville city administrator Bart Olson said as the city has grown, the tax burden has shifted from commercial and industrial to residential. “Which isn’t good, that’s not something we want," he said.

Authorities have identified a 75-year old woman who died in a house fire in Minooka on Monday. The investigation by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office remains ongoing.

Entering the final leg before residents decide a $275 million referendum for new school buildings, the Yorkville 115 Superintendent made his pitch to City Council calling the district’s facilities “unsustainable.”

There is a fatal neurological disease that makes deer lose their fear of humans. As the brain and central nervous system deteriorate, the deer “wastes” away.

The workshop will allow participants to explore the science of flight by designing and testing a simple paper helicopter in a hands-on wind tunnel.

Plano police were called to Mugshots Sports Bar & Grill on Saturday evening for a report of a disturbance.

The developers of the CyrusOne data center have reduced the plan to eight warehouses totaling 2.1 million square feet and downsized the substation by half its original size.

The Reds Baseball Academy in Yorkville celebrated the grand opening of the new “state-of-the-art” training facility they hope will lead to some grand slams. The facility offers baseball and softball training, clinics, cage and turf rents, and winter programs.

Learn about the courtship behaviors of birds at the Subat Forest Preserve in Kendall County.

The Plano Food Pantry is offering free food pick-up on Feb. 20 at the First Lutheran Church in Plano.

Proceeds benefit Open Roads ABATE Chapter for further safety and education projects.

Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.

The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded around 6:58 am on Feb. 5 to the 2100 block of Whitekirk Lane.

The Plano Police Department responded around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday to 2623 Eldamain Road.

St. Charles police are going in on March 8 at Ferson Creek Park and Kendall officers take the plunge on March 1 at Silver Springs.

State funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades. Recruitment for the program is focusing on residents in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties.

The city is digging up and relocating a water main that stretches along Illinois Route 47 from the Windett Ridge subdivision out to the intersection of Illinois Route 71 and Route 47.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

The bitter winter months can be a challenging time for families to get by. Following the holiday rush, food pantries often see a dip in donations just when folks need it most. At the Kendall County Community Food Pantry in Yorkville, staff says families need consistent donations.

Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson gave a presentation earlier this month to the Plano School Board to discuss the influx of property tax dollars that could be coming its way.

Around 2,000 protesters gathered in South Elgin to protest what they called the 'murder' of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Several politicians joined the protesters calling for accountability and justice.

The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Yorkville Flower Shop debuted its renovated, award-winning floral shop during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business has served the community for 25 years.