Yorkville City Council

The only contested Yorkville City Council seat is for Alderman in Ward 4.

In the farm fields surrounding Yorkville, it’s another day another proposed data center. As the city recently took steps to develop three other large agricultural parcels into massive data center campuses, another 270 acres of green might transition from crop to gigabyte.

Two housing developments are in the works in the Yorkville area. One plans for a senior living community, and another consists of more than 100 townhomes and duplexes.

Yorkville following city officials progressing next year’s road programs and construction plans, including the new $30 million+ Public Works and Parks facility.

Yorkville is bumping up its contribution to a county-wide transit service to more than $30,000 this year.

To increase better development of businesses along Route 47 in Yorkville, an old, undersized watermain is being removed and replaced.

A public hearing is in the wings after City Council approved the 2024 tax levy that is expected to save Yorkville homeowners on their next property bill. Citizens can voice their opinions on how the community’s tax dollars are being used at the Nov. 12 City Council meeting.

A combination of the full house and the passionate testimonies of several public speakers triumphed in convincing the Yorkville Planing and Zoning Commission on Oct. 9 to decline approval of a cannabis dispensary at a proposed location under 500 feet from a school.

After nearly a decade of planning following the decision to transition to a more sustainable water source, the Yorkville City Council at their Oct. 8 meeting unanimously approved multiple measures to fully set the project to bring Lake Michigan water to Yorkville in motion.

Yorkville City Council will look at upcoming development projects and the tax levy at Tuesday's meeting.

Parkview Christian Academy, a private school in Yorkville, is threatening litigation against a proposed cannabis dispensary, arguing under 500 feet from its school is too close.

Yorkville High School students got a real-life civics lesson at the Yorkville City Council meeting, watching in-person as the council made plans for Rice Park's old equipment.

Another piece of Yorkville may end up in the sunny Caribbean, while multiple rural expanses of unincorporated Kendall County might soon find themselves in Yorkville.

Children in Yorkville may soon be playing on the community’s first-ever “inclusive playground,” designed to increase accessibility and provide a fun space for both parents and children to enjoy together.

Following a safety study examining three Yorkville roadway intersections, installing a roundabout is being considered to ensure one of the intersections meets federal safety measures.

Grace Community Church of Yorkville may soon be receiving city water as part of an agreement involving a new subdivision’s easement acquisition for a water main extension.

The Yorkville City Council moved forward with the grant proposal for the East Hydraulic Avenue Streetscape Project.

Yorkville city council is going to be looking at the upcoming East Hydraulic Avenue Streetscape Project at its meeting Tuesday night.

The Yorkville City Council will consider giving public works and parks employees a pay bump at its meeting Tuesday.

Yorkville is looking into a special census to measure how much the city has grown since 2020. Increased population could impact tax distribution and redistricting.

Yorkville is looking to quiet downtown by making downtown railroad tracks quiet zones.

Yorkville is taking steps to source water from Lake Michigan, preparing to meet the needs of a growing population and counter the effects of climate change.

The Yorkville Economic Development Committee unanimously approved a 23-acre solar farm ahead of a Sept. 11 public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Continuing the downtown ‘Hydraulic District’s’ make-over, the Yorkville City Council is exploring a grant to create a one-way, decorative street containing walking and bike paths to help revitalize the area.

The Yorkville City Council unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning of 286-acres of unincorporated farmland. Their action at the Aug. 13 City Council meeting paves the way for the construction of two large data center campuses.

The July 23 Yorkville City Council meeting featured a contentious public hearing regarding the City’s plans to annex and rezone two separate large areas of unincorporated Bristol to develop massive data center campuses.

The Yorkville City Council on July 23 approved the acquisition of temporary construction and permanent easements for the watermain and sewer extensions necessary for the approved CyrusOne data center project.

During the July 9 Yorkville City Council meeting, the Council took a large step towards breaking ground on a 228 acre data center campus with Texas-based developer CyrusOne.

Yorkville City Council voted in favor with all those in attendance on July 9 to approve the project planning components from the Lakota Group on the revitalization of Yorkville’s downtown Hydraulic District.

Yorkville American Legion Auxiliary President Diane Dillow knows all too well the sacrifices that members of the military make.

Yorkville, along with Oswego and Montgomery, have joined the DuPage Water Commission and will take part in the pipeline project to bring lake water to the three communities.

The Yorkville City Council voted to approve a purchase agreement for an 8-acre parcel owned by the city for the development of senior housing and commercial real estate.

The chain convenience store and fuel station will open at northeast corner of routes 47 and 71 early in 2025.

The 5-megawatt facility will occupy a 54-acre site on the east side of Cannonball Trail along the north side of the BNSF Railway.

City continues efforts to reduce treated water loss rate to less than 10%

Developer cuts the project in half, gaining council support

Is a safer route over the four-lane highway or under the Fox River bridge?

Over the four-lane highway or under the Fox River bridge?

Pipeline will connect city with DuPage Water Commission system

The $3.5 million project includes a water main to connect the well with the treatment plant.

The proposal is part of a larger plan for a Unified Development Ordinance, designed to combine traditional zoning and subdivision regulations along with other city requirements into a single document.

City to host Aug. 31 open house for residents.

The Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police bestowed the award on Ketchmark during its 37th annual Respect for Law Banquet on July 14.

“It’s satisfying to see the closure of a case,” Detective Matt Ketchmark said.

The Yorkville City Council on Aug. 8 approved an agreement with the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, which is donating a portion of its property to the city for the park site.

In addition to the playground and shelter, the city will install electrical outlets, trash cans and dumpster pads.

Yorkville Congregational Church is donating a portion of the property for Countryside Pavilion Park.

City Council approves new well for Bright Farms on divided vote.

Council declines to take vote on solar farm plan in Bristol Ridge.

Looking at a $127 million price tag for the Lake Michigan water project, Yorkville city officials have been turning to every financial option available.