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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library summer programs for kids
Curbside service is available for those not wishing to enter the library. The library will be closed on May 25.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville State. Rep. Jed Davis files senior housing bill that ‘strengthens families’
The Family First Housing Act would allow owner-occupied residential properties to contain one accessory dwelling unit for a qualifying parent of the homeowner…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRep. Hanson from Montgomery backs series of bills designed to cut costs for Illinoisans
The five proposed cost-cutting measures have already passed both the Illinois House and Senate.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNorsk Museum opens 2026 season with Taste of Norway Breakfast, cultural day
The Norsk Museum opens its 2026 season Saturday, June 6, with the Taste of Norway Breakfast and a full day of cultural celebration rooted in the community’s…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHere’s when Oswegoland Park District pools, splash pad open for the season
The Oswegoland Park District operates three aquatic facilities - the Civic Center in Oswego, Winrock Pool in Montgomery and the Splash Pad in Oswego.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalReflections: How tiny Platteville got its own National Guard armory
As we get ready to observe Memorial Day during the nation’s 250th anniversary year, it might be a good time recall a bit of unique Kendall County military…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFarmers markets ready to return to Kendall County region
Communities in Kendall and DeKalb counties will be opening their farmers markets for the season.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Grady Phillips wins tennis singles sectional title: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville senior Grady Phillips won a singles sectional championship, Newark softball won a regional title and Yorkville, Newark and Yorkville Christian…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSandwich’s Sunny Weber bounces back from loss in 3,200-meter race, secures Class 2A 1,600 title to cap career
After coming just short of defending her 3,200-meter title, Sandwich senior Sunny Weber bounced back to win the Class 2A 1,600, capping off her high school…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJordyn Washington’s two goals send Oswego past Neuqua Valley to first regional title in program history
Jordyn Washington scored two goals, one in each half, to lead Oswego to a 2-1 victory over Neuqua Valley in the Class 3A Oswego Regional final on Saturday to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRisk of hantavirus low in Will, Kankakee, Kendall counties
Hantaviruses are a group of zoonotic viruses that infect rodents. The rodent transmits the virus to humans through their urine, droppings, saliva or – less…
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Yorkville Public Library summer programs for kids
Curbside service is available for those not wishing to enter the library. The library will be closed on May 25.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWhen and where to observe Memorial Day in Kendall County
The Yorkville American Legion invites area residents to attend its annual Memorial Day service at 11:30 a.m. Monday
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSandwich’s Sunny Weber advances to 1,600 finals at IHSA state track: Friday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Sandwich senior Sunny Weber advanced to the state finals in the Class 2A 1,600-meter run, Yorkville softball won a wild one over Wheaton Warrenville South to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Memorial Day Parade to impact downtown traffic Monday
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from the Old Traughber Jr. High School near the intersection of Washington Street and U.S. Route 71 in Oswego and go…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPurdue recruit Jaelynn Anthony tosses shutout, pitches Oswego past Benet to third straight IHSA regional title
Purdue recruit Jaelynn Anthony struck out seven and also induced 12 ground ball outs, pitching Oswego past Benet 5-0 in the Class 4A Oswego Regional final to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County looks to improve safety, traffic flow along Ridge Road at Caton Farm
There are approximately 38 accidents per year on Ridge Road in the five-mile stretch from Caton Farm Road to Plainfield Road, the Kendall County Highway…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMakers Market returns to Yorkville for 2-day celebration of artisan crafts and supporting local businesses
Building off last month’s turnout, Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville is once again transforming into the epicenter of artisan craft goods and support for…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOne person critical, two seriously injured following 5-vehicle “chain-reaction” crash in Kendall County
One person suffered life-threatening injuries, and two others suffered serious injuries that were not life threatening in a five-vehicle traffic crash on…
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Here’s when Oswegoland Park District pools, splash pad open for the season
The Oswegoland Park District operates three aquatic facilities - the Civic Center in Oswego, Winrock Pool in Montgomery and the Splash Pad in Oswego.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville baseball finishes sweep of Bolingbrook: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville baseball finished off a three-game sweep of Bolingbrook and Plano baseball was also a winner Thursday.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego bass fishing makes history, reels in three straight tournament championships, qualifies for state
Ryan Stork estimates that he started fishing when he was around 3 years old. The Oswego junior is now part of a bass fishing team that’s better than ever…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Her service really has been inspiring’- Kendall County names Citizen of the Year
Robyn Vickers was presented the award during the May 19 Kendall County Board meeting after board members approved a resolution naming her this year’s Kendall…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalValley View School District leader named next principal of Oswego’s Traughber Junior High
The Oswego School Board approved hiring Adam Hurder at an annual base salary of $145,000.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPrime riverfront building in downtown Yorkville gearing up for redevelopment plans
Yorkville city officials shed some light on a potential Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance plan to spur redevelopment of the Greiter Building, located…
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Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Grady Phillips, Yorkville, tennis, senior
Yorkville senior Grady Phillips, who won the No. 1 singles championship at the Southwest Prairie Conference tennis meet and has an 18-2 record on the season…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSandwich defending distance double champ Sunny Weber set for last state meet: I’m trying to take this all in’
Sandwich senior and Duke commit Sunny Weber, a three-time state track champion and six-time state track medalist, is set to defend her 3,200 and 1,600 titles…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 Kendall County girls track and field qualifiers for IHSA State Finals
The IHSA girls track and field state finals take place Thursday-Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Here is the full list of state…
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Yorkville boys track and field wins sectional championship: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville boys track and field won the Moline Sectional with Aiden Kolkmeyer winning three events and Owen Horeni and Jayden Ruth two, Lindsay Ingemunson's hat…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFreshman Anna Herrmann’s hat trick, go-ahead assist sends Oswego East past Waubonsie Valley to regional final
Oswego East freshman Anna Herrmann recorded a hat trick with three goals, giving her 28 on the season, and assisted Olivia Hamilton's go-ahead goal as the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Sheriff’s Office warns residents to be aware of package scam
Scammers use your name and address to create fake online reviews for products, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. Inside or on the package may…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswegoland Park District’s new fitness facility will not charge membership fee
Ogden Point will have three multi-purpose gyms (basketball, volleyball, pickleball), five racquetball courts, a spin room, a group fitness room, a four-lane…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTake a guided tour of Oswego’s Farmington Lakes Park and learn about its history
The Oswegoland Heritage Association and the Little White School Museum will host a “Hafenrichter History Hike at Farmington Lake” at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego’s Jeff Blanton calls his 1,000th sports broadcast: ‘It means a lot’
Mild, modest and understated, Jeff Blanton would never be the kind of person to call attention to himself. He’s simply the voice in the booth. Blanton’s been…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego, Yorkville softball win regional semifinals: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Oswego, Newark and Yorkville softball won regional semifinals, Yorkville's Gabe Sanders struck out 12 in a complete-game shutout and Oswego, Oswego East and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMadison Moore, Wheaton North hold off big Oswego East comeback, advance to regional final
Madison Moore – relieved by freshman Erin Johnson in the fifth inning – came back in during the sixth and retired the last six outs of the game, as 12th-seeded…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local5 Oswego District 308 schools damaged by weather, mechanical failures
Along with the damage from Monday’s storms, a backed-up air handler at Boulder Hill Elementary School failed Tuesday morning, causing a significant leak that…
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State Rep. Davis of Yorkville launches summer reading program
Students from kindergarten through fifth grade may participate by reading eight or more books before Aug. 14.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSections of Yorkville’s Riverfront Park will be closed this summer for brick replacement
The first phase of brick replacement work is focusing on the area around Riverfront Park’s main shelter. Each phase is expected to take several weeks.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office participating in Memorial Day traffic enforcement campaign
Officers and sheriff’s deputies are conducting high-visibility enforcement day and night, focusing on seat belt violations. Motorists who fail to buckle up can…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalParkview Christian baseball beats Newark: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Christian Mulder struck out 10 in helping power Parkview Christian baseball past Newark, plus Oswego and Oswego East baseball, Plano soccer and Oswego lacrosse…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘They risk their lives every day’ - Oswego residents get an up close look at what it means to be a firefighter
As part of the six-week Oswego Fire Protection District’s Citizen Fire Academy, the Oswego resident learned the challengers firefighters face.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East H.S. Quiz Bowl Team heads to national championship
Oswego East High School's quiz bowl team won a conference title and earned a spot among 320 teams competing for the national championship in Atlanta on May 22.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSandwich plans Memorial Day services
The Sandwich community will come together on Monday, Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTwo chickens die in fire, one of 2 Saturday in Yorkville
Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded to two fires Saturday, one at 5:16 p.m. and the other at 10:58 p.m.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalCheck out the spring programs at Yorkville Public Library
The Yorkville Public Library is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Curbside service is available.
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Strikes, Spares & Star-Spangled Style,’ 5th annual SociaBowl hosted by Yorkville Chamber
The event boasted more than 50 bowlers across 13 competing teams, coming together to celebrate the camaraderie between the Yorkville business community and to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKayden Corneils homers twice, drives in 6 to power Sandwich win: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Kayden Corneils homered twice and drove in six runs and Abigail Johnson also went deep twice to power Sandwich softball past Newark, Alyssa Muhlbach had four…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Public Library’s May programming for adults and kids
Something for everyone: Plano Library unveils diverse spring programming for children and adults
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Lines are longer than ever’ –SNAP changes putting more pressure on local food pantries
With food prices rising, local food pantries say they are 'deeply concerned' about changes to SNAP that could strip around 150,000 statewide from their monthly…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police raise nearly $9,000 for Special Olympics Illinois
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults…
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Oswego baseball scores four in seventh to rally past Kaneland: Friday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jackson Dietz doubled in Graham Schwab with the go-ahead run as Oswego baseball scored four in the seventh to rally to a win at Kaneland, and Newark and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMontgomery names winners of Arbor Day poster contest
The winners were honored at the Montgomery Village Board meeting on May 11 and received certificates of recognition and special prizes for their contributions.
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Bella Rosauer’s perfect game powers Yorkville to outright SPC title: Thursday Record Newspapers sports roundup
Bella Rosauer struck out 11 in a four-inning perfect game as Yorkville softball clinched the outright Southwest Prairie Conference title, Oswego East softball…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDylan Doogs, Oswego ride eight-run inning, hold off Oswego East rally to win series finale: ‘Kind of a relief’
Oswego sent 12 batters to the plate in an eight-run fourth inning and then held off a late Oswego East rally for a 9-7 win to salvage the final of the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHere’s what construction is slated for IL Routes 71 and 47 in Kendall County
As we head into road travel season, here’s a brief glance at the construction work that could cause backups along Illinois Route 71 and Illinois Route 47 in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Extension holding annual plant sale this weekend
Pick out quality plants and take advantage of free advice from trained master gardeners with University of Illinois Extension events and services.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville revamps school resource officer role, including in rapid law enforcement situations
The Yorkville Police Department currently provides one full-time school resource officer to cover the school district, based mostly at Yorkville High School.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Bailey Brummel, Sandwich, soccer, sophomore
Sandwich sophomore Bailey Brummel, who recorded a hat trick with three goals in Sandwich’s 3-2 win over Plano, the first win in program history, is the Record…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHere are IHSA playoff baseball pairings for Kendall County-area teams
The IHSA has released the baseball playoff schedule. Here are pairings for Kendall County-area teams.