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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJeffrey Ashley homers for second straight game, Sandwich holds on to beat Plano 12-10 in a wild, windy one
Sandwich senior catcher Jeffrey Ashley had never hit a high school homer until this week. On Wednesday he homered for the second straight game against Plano, a…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville neighbors extinguish garage fire with garden hose, fire crew said actions saved house
Residents acting quickly with a garden hose prevented a garage fire from spreading to the main house in Yorkville. The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection Chief…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Village Board approves plans for Jade Estates housing development
The majority of Oswego village trustees on Tuesday voted to approve the project. Village Trustee Karin McCarthy-Lange was the only no vote.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSecond burglary incident in Yorkville within 2 weeks at small business
A second business has been burglarized within two weeks in Yorkville. Police say their early investigation shows no indication the two incidents are related.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Sons of The American Legion holding Sunday breakfast
The Sons of The American Legion breakfast consists of biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomato juice, orange juice, milk…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Gavin Shimizu, Brody Dryden throw combined no-hitter: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville's Gavin Shimizu and Brody Dryden threw a combined no-hitter with 11 strikeouts, Newark's David Ulrich struck out 13, Plano's McKenzie Straussberger…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLocally-owned The Overstock Market in Yorkville gets ready to ‘pass on the savings’
Two longtime local friends are opening up a shopping hotspot in Yorkville promising great discounts and deals on great brand name products.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBoating restrictions in place on Fox River due to high water levels
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources put the restriction in place Monday night.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJeffrey Ashley homers, Sandwich wins slugfest with Plano: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jeffrey Ashley homered as Sandwich baseball won a 16-7 slugfest with Plano, Sandwich softball's Kayden Corneils homered, hit two doubles and drove in three in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRehab project at Selah Home, a foster care nonprofit in Yorkville, all about guaranteeing second chances
The home of a Kendall County nonprofit that specializes in giving foster kids a second chance is getting a second life itself with substantial renovations.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville church accepting donations for annual rummage sale
Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ Sunday through Tuesday, April 12-14.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Christian senior Jayden Riley named Illinois Media Class 2A First Team All-State
Yorkville Christian senior guard Jayden Riley was named to the Illinois Media Class 2A All-State First Team in voting released on Sunday. Oswego East senior…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYesteryear: Looking back at stories that captured headlines in the Record for April
Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.
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Oswego village trustees to vote on 52-unit Jade Estates development
The Oswego Village Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, or immediately following the Oswego Committee of the Whole meeting…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville volleyball wins silver bracket at West Aurora Invite: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville's boys volleyball team won the silver bracket of the West Aurora Invite, and Bryce Baxa slugged two home runs in a Yorkville baseball loss.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFox Valley YMCA celebrates Easter fun, $16,000 gift from Home Depot
The Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano recently received a boost for its youth development programs.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano High School performing ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’
Plano High School’s Spring Musical “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” is April 10-12.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHonor a loved one with sign on Montgomery bridge
Signs may contain names or short messages only. Addresses, phone numbers, or political ads are strictly prohibited, the village of Montgomery said.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMontgomery woman charged with failing to register as sex offender
Emmeline Kenealy, 23, was charged following an investigation led by investigators with the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Fire Protection District offering Citizen Fire Academy
Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at fire operations, emergency medical services, rescue techniques, equipment demonstrations and more.
Kendall County News - Shaw Local$50K in prizes, $3K toward utility bills, part of Yorkville’s national water conservation challenge
Yorkville has shined in past national competitions, placing fifth nationally in both 2022 and 2018 in their city-population category.
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Ellie Fox strikes out 13 in Yorkville softball win: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Ellie Fox struck out 13 in a complete game two-hitter for Yorkville softball, plus Yorkville and Plano baseball results in Thursday's roundup.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJoliet man accused of threatening Kendall County judge
On Dec. 15, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a threat made toward a judge, according to a news release from the Kendall County…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDriver sustains life-threatening injuries in Kendall County crash
The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Fox River Drive when it left the road and struck a tree stump.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWine vendors unveiled for Oswego’s Wine on the Fox festival
The festival will be held May 2-3 at Hudson Crossing Park. This is the 20th year of the village’s annual festival.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Katie Silva, Oswego East, softball, junior
Oswego East junior Katie Silva, who hit a tying home run in the seventh inning of Oswego East’s win over Ottawa, and went 3 for 4 with four runs scored and two…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSandwich’s Braden Behringer strikes out 12 in complete-game win: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Sandwich's Braden Behringer struck out 12 in a complete-game three-hitter, Julian Gates doubled in Justin Bishop for Plano's walk-off win in nine innings, Jax…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville police investigate attempted burglary after brick thrown through door
The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPreviewing Record Newspapers girls track and field teams
As girls track and field season heads outdoors, here are previews of teams from the Record Newspapers coverage area.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSecond building now done at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing in downtown Oswego
The new building at Adams and Jackson streets features 104 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. A two-level parking garage with 123 spaces also is part of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: Moss are resilient botanical survivors
Mosses are incredible plants that come in a range of colors beyond just green and have diverse textures.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville tables vote on 80-acre data center near Caledonia subdivision
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…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJaelynn Anthony homers, strikes out nine in Oswego softball win: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jaelynn Anthony hit a two-run homer and struck out nine in three innings of relief in an Oswego softball win, Ellie Fox struck out 11 in a Yorkville win and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026
Kendall County Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville parks continue award-winning inclusiveness mission
Sunflower Park playground in Yorkville is undergoing a massive rebuild, bringing some first-in-the-city inclusive play features designed to inspire children…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPreviewing Record Newspapers boys track and field teams
As boys track and field season heads outdoors, here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego ready to break ground on second roundabout
This will be the second roundabout on Wolfs Crossing. In 2023, the four-way intersection at Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Road was replaced with Oswego’s first…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalReflections: Oswego Township’s mood was electric 90 years ago
Radios not only provided entertainment in that pre-internet era, but also were literally instant windows to the world’s news.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFire causes substantial damage to Oswego Township garage
An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire. The Oswego Fire Protection District was dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:13 a.m. on Tuesday.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSevere thunderstorm warning for several northern Illinois counties
Winds gusts could reach 60 mph with possibility of half-dollar size hail, the National Weather Service said.
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Kayla Kersting’s 3-run homer keys Yorkville softball win: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Kayla Kersting hit a three-run homer and Alyssa Muhlbach an inside-the-park homer in a Yorkville softball win in Myrtle Beach, Drew Kleinhans had a two-run…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police announce results of St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement campaign
The department conducted the campaign from March 13-23. The Oswego Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East scores two runs in the bottom of the seventh to walk off Lemont, stays undefeated
Addyson Dunn and catcher Danielle Stone teamed up for a stellar day in the circle, and Dunn drove in the tying run and Stone the winning run in the bottom of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTrader Joe’s confirms new grocery store along U.S. Route 34 in Oswego
Last year, village trustees unanimously approved plans for a 12,500-square-foot grocery store at the site. Benderson Development Company LLC. is building the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLearn about the lost towns of Kendall County and Illinois at Oswego’s Little White School Museum
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…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWaubonsee Community College vice president recognized as a 2026 Woman of Power
The Quad County Urban League champions equal opportunities for all disadvantaged persons and people of color, including African Americans, women and disabled…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall forest district makes plans for Earth Day, nature hikes at Hoover Forest Preserve
From 1 to 3 p.m. April 22, Hoover Forest Preserve, located at 11285 W. Fox Road, Yorkville, will host a Earth Day event. Earth Day was started on April 22…
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Yorkville’s Aiden Kolkmeyer wins high jump at Illinois Indoor meet: Saturday Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville's Aiden Kolkmeyer won the high jump and Owen Horeni was second in the 1,600 at the Illinois Indoor Championships, Oswego East softball came back in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNick Czerak, new to leadoff spot, comes a hit shy of the cycle in powering Aurora Central Catholic past Plano
Aurora Central Catholic junior shortstop Nick Czerak, recently moved to the leadoff spot in the order, hit a homer, triple and double Saturday to power the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMontgomery flushing hydrants over next two weeks
Residents are encouraged to avoid washing laundry when flushing is performed in or near their neighborhood, as temporarily discolored water may stain laundry.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFrequent prescribed burns in forests help young oaks thrive, U of I study finds
Fire brings more light into forests, which is crucial for young oak tree growth, but many land managers are concerned about how non-native plants affect fire…
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Jillian Freemon strikes out 13 in Sandwich softball win: Friday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jillian Freemon struck out 13 batters in a Sandwich softball win, Austyn Strike drove in four runs in a Yorkville softball win, Adelaide Johnson had four hits…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Public Library’s upcoming programming for kids, teens, and adults
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…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local$2.43 million in improvements planned for Yorkville’s roads
The project continues the city of Yorkville's focus on improving roadways and transportation in the city's expanding subdivisions.
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Nobody wants to live in data center row’ - Residents speak out after Yorkville approves 540-acre data center
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…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East parent group donates life vests to help swim class become more inclusive
The Collaborative PE Program is designed to provide meaningful physical education experiences for students with a wide range of abilities.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Library District holds contest to name new outreach vehicle
The new outreach vehicle is expected to be on the go by this summer. The vehicle, which the library district recently acquired for about $215,000, will travel…
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Yorkville baseball a walk-off winner over Naperville North: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Justin Giese doubled and scored on Robbie Mueller’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh as Yorkville baseball was a walk-off winner, Aiden Jaquez struck…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East High School teacher fired for inappropriate communication with minor
The Oswego School District 308 board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the immediate dismissal of first-year teacher James Vassalla.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSpring rummage and bake sale coming to Yorkville church
Help local charities by donating items to Yorkville Congregational UCC's spring rummage sale on April 17-18.