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Kendall County News - Shaw Local
Kendall County local news, information and more from Record Newspapers, part of the Shaw Local News Network. Visit us at: https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/
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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew Trader Joe’s store in Oswego set to open its doors Monday
Trader Joe's will hold a grand opening celebration for its new Oswego store at 9 a.m. on Monday. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville gets final payment of $1.77 M settlement over once-abandoned Whispering Meadows subdivision
After Kimball Hill Homes began construction on the neighborhood in 2005-2006, the developers went bankrupt in 2009, suddenly abandoning the project. This…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalIndependent Kendall County Party secures first election win
The Kendall County Party scored its first campaign win during Tuesday's election after Yorkville resident Bob Allen won the race for Kendall County treasurer…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego District 308 asks community to help prioritize projects to be funded under $317 million bond plan
The referendum dedicates 79% of funds to critical infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to HVAC systems and roof replacement. This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Oswego's Sara Gilio
Sara Gilio was the chief playmaker for Oswego volleyball last week, piling up 30 kills, 16 digs and eight aces in regional wins over Oswego East and Glenbard…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Sons of the American Legion Post 489 to hold breakfast
The next Sons of the American Legion Breakfast will be on Sunday, Nov, 8. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBachman the first-ever Kendall County Democrat elected to be county clerk
Democrat Zach Bachmann unseated longtime Republican Kendall County Clerk and Recorder Debbie Gillette in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalVoters choose to keep Jed Davis representing Illinois’ 75th State House District
With all precincts reporting in the district, Republican Jed Davis garnered 20,271 votes to Democrat Caroline McCree's 17,395 votes. Both candidates are from…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Board chairman loses bid for reelection
The Kendall County Board is comprised of 10 members who are elected from two districts, with five board members representing each district. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Clerk loses her reelection bid
With 100% of the precincts counted, Gillette, a Republican, received 22,485 votes compared to 26,263 votes for her challenger, Kendall County Board member Zach…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalVillagrana wins race for Kendall County Sheriff, according to unofficial results
With 100% of precincts counted, Richardson, a Republican, received 22,854 votes compared to 24,185 votes for retired Kendall County deputy Jose Villagrana, a…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalVoters supporting Oswego District 308 referendum by a wide margin
The District 308 referendum dedicates 79% of funds to critical infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to HVAC systems and roof replacement. This…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalGlenbard West stymies heavy-hitting Oswego to win sectional semifinal
Cara Herbert dished out 19 assists, Farryn Burridge made seven kills and three blocks and Glenbard West successfully pumped the brakes on one of the state's…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalVoters go in favor of Yorkville School District’s $159 million referendum for 2 new schools
Voters came out in support of the $159 million, zero-tax increase Yorkville School District 115 referendum on Tuesday. This episode includes AI-generated…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHere are Kendall County’s November 2026 election results
The polls have closed. Here are live November 2026 election results for Kendall County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites. This…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County seeing steady turnout on Election Day
Polling places opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego gives $21,000 grant to owner of Washington St. building to make improvements for new restaurant
Oswego village trustees approve grant for new building owner after giving $40,000 economic development incentive grant last month to Hell’s BBQ. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano veteran and student will make keynote speech at Waubonsee Community College Veterans Day observance
Waubonsee Community College's annual Veterans Day observance will feature Nathanel Welter, of Plano, a U.S. Navy veteran and president of the school's Veterans…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWhere to direct Kendall County Election Day questions; polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday
Complaints about potential violation of Illinois Election laws, including denial of voting rights, should be made to the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalArchitect appointed to Yorkville’s Police Pension Fund Board
Dean Roberts was appointed by Mayor John Purcell and approved by the City Council on Oct. 27. His term expires May 2027. This episode includes AI-generated…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalReflections: Kendall County’s own apples were once a valuable cash crop
Every autumn, it seems, our fancies turn to apples—raw, baked into pies and other pastries, dipped in caramel. Americans seem to crave them all. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego’s Little White School Museum honoring the community’s veterans with special exhibit
The Oswego museum will present “Remembering Our Veterans: The Paths They Followed” from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 12, This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHow to dispose of Halloween pumpkins in easy, eco-friendly ways
We are in peak pumpkin season, whether they are carved for jack-o’-lanterns or part of outdoor home displays. But what happens when they start to decay? This…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWaubonsee Community College to auction off kitchen and food service equipment
The community college will liquidate commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment at a live on-site auction on its Sugar Grove Campus. This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Sheriff’s Office participating in year-long traffic enforcement campaign
Deputies will focus on impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, failure to yield, disobeying traffic signals and seat belt violations. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: Cover crops for the home vegetable garden
Cover crops improve soil quality, which can lead to improved harvests while also providing benefits to the ecosystem. This episode includes AI-generated…
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Oswego’s Little White School Museum honoring the community’s veterans with special exhibit
The Oswego museum will present “Remembering Our Veterans: The Paths They Followed” from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 12, This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library adult programs for November include writing groups, computer classes
Yorkville Public Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Sheriff’s Office starts Blue Envelope Program to help communication with autistic drivers
The Blue Envelope Program provides drivers with a blue envelope to be used to store their driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville delays water rate hikes 2 more months; Lake Michigan project back to original $300M estimate
Yorkville city officials said the good news is being able to delay the rate hikes for another two months while the city considers potentially altering the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNational breakfast, lunch restaurant replacing Giordano’s in Oswego
First Watch, a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant that has nine other locations in the Chicago area, plans to move into an empty spot on U.S. Route 34. This…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWaubonsee Community College to host free Bike the Burbs event and food drive
Waubonsee Community College said all donations support The G.R.O.V.E. (Gather Resources and Offer Vital Essentials), its student food pantry. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 School Report Cards: Can Kendall County students read and do math at grade level?
This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kendall County students were considered…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHow did my Kendall County school do on the 2026 Illinois School Report Card?
Search our table to see what designation your Kendall County school received on the 2026 school report card. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNewark, Oswego volleyball claim regional titles: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
The Newark and Oswego volleyball teams added regional championships to their respective collections, and Yorkville fell short against Joliet West to close out…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSara Gilio, Hannah Herrick overwhelm Glenbard East as Oswego captures fourth straight regional title
Longtime volleyball teammates Sara Gilio and Hannah Herrick combined for 19 kills and six aces Thursday night to lead Oswego past Glenbard East 25-23, 25-7…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWinners announced in Oswegoland Park District’s Halloween decorating contest
A house at 29 Marnel Road in Montgomery was chosen by the Oswegoland Park District staff as the Most Spooktacular House among the entries. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Oswego's Hannah Herrick
After leading Oswego to a 2-1 mark and recording her 700th career kill last week, becoming the third player in school history to achieve the feat, Hannah…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHalloween trick-or-treat times for Kendall County towns
Your guide to trick-or-treating on Saturday across Kendall County communities. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNewark volleyball tops Morrison, advances to regional finals: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Newark volleyball got its sixth straight sweep to advance to a regional championship match, while Parkview Christian volleyball's season came to an end in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBlackbird Street in Oswego closed Thursday because of construction
The closure will last from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the village of Oswego said. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police, fire officials talk need for District 308 safety upgrades as part of $317 million referendum
As part of the $317 million bond proposal on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, $38 million is dedicated to improving safety and security at all 22 school…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville principal addresses school safety after student arrested for allegedly bringing gun to campus
Crisis Support Teams with trained counselors and mental health professionals will be offering services to students in both the Freshman Academy and the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano woman charged after allegedly attempting to run over someone during dispute
Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Pence Street in Plano Tuesday night for a disturbance. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Methodist Church to host free veterans’ luncheon
The soup, sandwich and dessert meal is open to veterans, their families and active military in the Plano area. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego volleyball beats Oswego East in three sets in regional semi: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Oswego volleyball turned away Oswego East in three sets in a regional semifinal and Plano lost to Sterling in Tuesday's roundup. This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville High School marching band wins 1st place at University of Illinois tournament for the first time
The Yorkville High School Marching Foxes won first place in Class 5A at the University of Illinois Marching Band Championships. This episode includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East’s historic boys soccer season ends in sectional semifinals
After setting multiple schools records and winning their second regional title, Oswego East's historic fall campaign came to end Tuesday evening, falling to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego village president faces opponent in reelection bid
Former village trustee Brian Thomas has filed to run against Ryan Kauffman in the April 2027 consolidated election This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalStudent in custody after making threat at Yorkville Freshman Academy, District 115 says
A student has been taken into custody after allegedly making a threat at the Yorkville Freshman Academy on Tuesday, according to authorities. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWorld War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday at Oswego American Legion
John Veseling Jr. served in both World War II and the Korean War and saw extensive combat action in World War II. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLilah Carlyle’s 20 aces dominate for Parkview Christian: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Lilah Carlyle racked up 20 aces and eight assists to power Parkview Christian volleyball past Hirsch, Newark volleyball swept Leland thanks to a 22-kill effort…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Methodist Church draws more than 200 to trunk-or-treat event
The event featured 20 decorated trunks offering candy, games, and festive displays and drew more than 200 attendees. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalAmelia Mosley, the coach’s daughter, thriving in her swan song at Oswego
Amelia Mosley is more than just the daughter of Oswego's head volleyball coach. She's the senior libero that's holding together a star-studded Panthers squad…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local4-H members deliver harvest thank-yous to area grain elevators
4-H members send care packages to local farmers during harvest. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: The facts on goldenod and ragweed
With the fall blooms for many of us, allergy season has also begun, and for some reason, goldenrod is often the plant that gets a bad rap as the culprit behind…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalCarter Lucas stonewalls Waubonsie Valley as Oswego East sets school wins record, wins regional title
In a Superman-esque effort, Carter Lucas made eight saves, including seven in the second half, to lift Oswego East over Waubonsie Valley 1-0 in Saturday's…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLake Michigan water line project closes part of Springdale Road in Boulder Hill for about two months
All through traffic is being detoured using Saugatuck, Wembley Road and Barnaby roads. The Waubonsie Trail is temporarily detoured via Matena Drive, Charlotte…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRace to increase traffic on several streets in Oswego Sunday morning
Oswego Police are advising motorists they may want to consider alternate routes around these areas if they are not participating in the event. This episode…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Police identify 3 more alleged victims of man filming minors undressing at Yorkville banquet hall
The Yorkville Police Department has identified 3 additional victims as part of its investigation into the unlawful recording of minors undressing at the…