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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalIndian Valley Vocational School students attend trade apprenticeship expo
More than 450 high school students from 22 high schools across Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and DuPage counties attended.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJayden Ruth sweeps sprints as Yorkville wins Red Ribbon Invite: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jayden Ruth won the 100, 200 and anchored the winning 4x100 relay to lead Yorkville to the Red Ribbon Classic title, Oswego East won the Palatine Relays…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHersey girls track edges out York at Palatine Relays
Oswego East won its third consecutive boys title at the Palatine Relays while Hersey fended off York to win the girls crown in a tightly contested battle.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville approves another $3.8 million in road construction
Moving into the height of roadway construction season, the city of Yorkville approved another $3.8 million in improvements, ranging from roadway resurfacing…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: On the lookout for pests? Up your game with growing degree days
The warmer temperatures also bring the return of insect and disease pests. How can we keep one step ahead of these unwanted visitors?
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDontrell Young wins 2 sprints as Oswego takes second at Wilcox Invite: Friday Record Newspapers sports roundup
Oswego's Dontrell Young won the 200 and 400 in record times and took second in the 100, leading the Panthers to second at their Roger Wilcox Invite, Oswego…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWine on the Fox in Oswego to kick off festival season this weekend
Wine on the Fox is presented by john greene Realtor. Proceeds from the event help offset the cost of Oswego’s annual event programming and provide community…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Middle School took temporary security measures after behavioral issue between student and faculty
Yorkville police said the campus is now open and functioning normally.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police issue traffic alert for this weekend’s Wine on the Fox festival, here’s where to park
Motorists should expect delays while traveling on U.S. Route 34 through the downtown area between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and between 11 a.m. and 6:30…
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Yorkville baseball finishes three-game sweep of Oswego: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville baseball finished off a three-game sweep of Oswego, Yorkville Christian's Phoenix Oliver tossed a complete-game one-hitter at Plano, and Oswego East…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWalmart in Montgomery closed following fire
Walmart will be closed for business in Montgomery until further notice, the village of Montgomery states in a Facebook post.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Dontrell Young, Oswego, track and field, junior
Oswego junior Dontrell Young, who won the 100 and took second in the 200 to be named Athlete of the Meet at Wheaton Warrenville South’s Red Grange…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalEastin McBroom strikes out 17, Newark baseball wins in walk-off: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Eastin McBroom struck out 17 and Shawn Seyller hit a walk-off single in Newark's 2-1 win over Earlville, Yorkville softball scored five runs in the sixth and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville first responders and students hope mock prom accident ‘shocks’ teens to avoid drunk driving
The jaws of life and a medevac helicopter emergency landing were demonstrated to Yorkville High School students to show – when it comes to drunk driving – just…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County adopts new 3-year plan for infrastructure projects, economic development
The strategic plan establishes Kendall County’s key priorities for the next several years.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew principal named to Oswego’s Hunt Club Elementary
Oswego School District 308 school board members voted to hire Ericka Garza as the next principal of Hunt Club Elementary School.
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Kendall County Board adopts new three-year strategic plan for county
The strategic plan establishes Kendall County’s key priorities for the next several years.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville residents file lawsuit against the city to halt the 1,034 acre Project Cardinal data center
Several residents have united to form a community-based organization, “Preserve Our Yorkville & Community LLC” to file lawsuits against the city of Yorkville…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJaelynn Anthony’s 3 homers, record blast power Oswego past Minooka: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jaelynn Anthony hit three home runs with a tying two-run homer and go-ahead grand slam, in the process breaking Oswego's homer record to rally the Panthers at…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKayden Corneils, Jillian Freemon help Sandwich flip the script from previous loss to Plano
Kayden Corneils had two hits and scored two runs, and Jillian Freemon had three hits, four RBIs and tossed a one-hitter in the circle, as Sandwich flipped the…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Standing up, speaking out’: 5K run by Southbank Original Barbecue raises $12,500 for CASA Kendall County
Celebrating 10 years of giving back, joggers assembled along the Fox River in downtown Yorkville, participating in a 5K run to show those experiencing child…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalEarthmover Credit Union CEO and Oswego District 308 alum touts career pathways programs
Janel Cabadas, president and CEO of Earthmover Credit Union, is an Oswego High School alumna who got her early start in finance through the student-run Panther…
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Geneva tops Yorkville volleyball: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Geneva topped Yorkville volleyball, plus Sandwich soccer results in Monday's roundup.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Frankie Pavlik, known for bullpen heat,gets key hit to power Foxes past Oswego
Yorkville senior right-hander has been bringing the heat in relief all year, not allowing a run in 10 1/3 innings as closer. On Monday, he got a key hit to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDeKalb man charged in Oswego armed robbery faces more charges
Timothy J. Rodgers, 22, of DeKalb was ordered on Monday to remain in the Kendall County jail after he allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint in Oswego on…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East hires Brian Johnson as next boys basketball coach
Brian Johnson, who previously coached for eight seasons at West Aurora and for six at Kaneland, has been hired as the next boys basketball coach at Oswego East.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWhere construction progress stands on $400M Lake Michigan water project for Kendall County communities
Yorkville city staff provided a closer look at the project, including what construction has already been started and what work residents of Kendall County can…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMontgomery schedules spring brush pickup
Crews will begin on Monday, May 4 and make only one pass through each neighborhood in Montgomery. They will continue until they have hit each area one time.
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Oswego police arrest DeKalb man for armed robbery
At approximately 3:24 a.m. Saturday, Oswego police were dispatched to the 200 block of Concord Drive South for a report of shots fired, according to a news…
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Yorkville softball wins championship of Bradley-Bourbonnais invite: Saturday Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville softball won two games Saturday to win the championship of the Bradley-Bourbonnais Invitational and Oswego East softball, Yorkville and Yorkville…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Kam Yearsley closing in on national JUCO home run record: ‘It’s crazy’
Kam Yearsley never believed he would have a season quite like his junior year at Yorkville. What he’s doing this year is unbelievable. A sophomore now at John…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Strong’ five-year financial outlook projected by Yorkville staff as city approves 2027 budget
The city of Yorkville passed a budget for fiscal year 2027 the city finance director said sets Yorkville up for a “strong” five-year financial outlook.
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2 Yorkville students are free throw state champions at annual Knights of Columbus tournament
Representing Yorkville, 12-year old Olivia Madden and 9-year old Keegan Harris each won their respective age-group at the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library youth programs running through May
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…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalAsadoras Argentinas Burgers in Oswego closes its doors
The Oswego restaurant sold gourmet Argentinian style burgers along with steak and chicken sandwiches.
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Oswego, Yorkville girls track win invites: Friday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Oswego girls track tied for the team title of its Mike Schable Invitational, Yorkville girls track won the title of the Megan Sporny Invitational at West…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County’s best bike trails for cyclists of all skill levels
Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWeekend market in Yorkville celebrates local small businesses and artisan crafters
For two days Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville will be the epicenter of handcrafted artisan goods and a fun celebration of local small businesses with live…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKankakee man charged in fatal attack in Oswego transferred to mental health facility
Darryl Lee Jr., 20, of Kankakee, has pleaded not guilty to killing a man using a hammer and knife and injuring another person on Oct. 22, 2025, at the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County eyeing improvements along Ridge Road
Kendall County Highway Departmentvwill hold an informational meeting on the project at Plainfield South High School on May 20.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano girls track wins Field of Dreams Invite: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Plano's girls track team won its Field of Dreams Invite and the boys team was second, and Oswego, Oswego East and Yorkville Christian baseball, Yorkville…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego goalkeeper Kyla Baier comes through in penalty kicks, turns away Waubonsie Valley to keep team unbeaten
Oswego goalkeeper Kyla Baier turned away all four shots she saw in penalty kicks, and Jordyn Washington scored two goals in regulation as the Panthers beat…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Township awards community grants to local nonprofits
Oswego Township distributed funding to organizations providing senior support, food assistance, and community outreach.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlans for Oswego HomeGoods store gain Village Board approval
Oswego village trustees have unanimously approved the 25,000-square-foot building proposed in the Prairie Market East shopping center at the intersection of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego restaurant in the spotlight on America’s Best Restaurants
America’s Best Restaurants is a national media firm focused on highlighting independent restaurants. America’s Best Restaurants was at the restaurant on April…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Kayla Kersting, Yorkville, softball, senior
Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting, who batted .750 (9-for-12), with three doubles, a triple, a home run, nine runs scored and seven RBIs in four wins last week…
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Jaelynn Anthony’s shutout leads Oswego to win at Plainfield North: Wednesday Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jaelynn Anthony tossed a complete-game three-hit shutout with eight strikeouts to lead Oswego softball to a win at Plainfield North, plus Sandwich baseball and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlainfield woman charged in Kendall County with criminal sexual abuse of juvenile
A Plainfield woman has been charged with multiple felonies after a police investigation alleges she engaged in sexual conduct with a minor in Yorkville.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Kite Fly and Country Market return
Two Oswego favorite spring events will be coming back this weekend to Prairie Point Community Park.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego village trustees reject plans for self-storage facility near Orchard Road
At Tuesday's Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees voted against granting a special use permit for a self-storage facility at the site. The proposal…
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Ellie Fox’s 12 K’s, Austyn Strike’s grand slam key Yorkville win: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Ellie Fox struck out 12, Austyn Strike hit a grand slam and Alyssa Muhlbach a two-run homer in a Yorkville softball win, Plano's Julian Gates homered twice in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLogan Huegel homers for second straight day, Plainfield North blasts past Oswego East
Logan Huegel homered for the second straight day, and third time in five games, and Ian Datwyler also went deep as visiting Plainfield North blasted past…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Public Library’s April and May programming for adults and kids
Something for everyone: Plano Library unveils diverse spring programming for children and adults
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFour Minooka students earn Director Awards from vocational center
Four Minooka Community High School students have earned Director Awards from the Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) in Morris for outstanding classroom…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPedestrian ID’d in fatal hit and run in Montgomery
A pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Montgomery on April 16 has been identified as Javier Diaz, 40, of Chicago. Diaz was identified by the Kane County Coroner.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: How to prepare a vegetable garden bed
Before seeds and transplants make their way into the ground, taking time to properly prepare your garden bed can set the stage for healthier plants, higher…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville advocate announces mayoral bid, says residents needs ‘falling on deaf ears’
Yorkville resident Alicia Castillo announced she is running for mayor because she sees a lack of affordable housing, minimal social services, high taxes and…
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Yorkville, Oswego baseball pick up wins in SPC West openers: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Gabe Sanders and Frankie Pavlik combined on a seven-hitter with nine strikeouts in Yorkville baseball's win over Minooka, Oswego baseball beat Bolingbrook in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSpeed, power and pitching: Oswego sophomore Adalynn Fugitt checks all the boxes in win over Oswego East
Speed is always the name of the game for Oswego sophomore Adalynn Fugitt, but her tools aren't limited to her feet. She checked all the boxes – speed, power…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMother of college student killed by drunk driver speaks at MADD event in Kendall County
A saturation patrol roll call on April 18 hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Illinois and Missouri focused on getting impaired drivers off the road.