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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSuspect in Oswego murder placed tracking device on victim’s car weeks before killing, court records state
Ryan Dodd of Aurora has been charged with felony counts of first degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking.
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Suspect in Oswego murder placed tracking device on victim’s car weeks before killing, court records state
Ryan Dodd of Aurora has been charged with felony counts of first degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego man pleads guilty in federal court to hacking Snapchat accounts to steal, sell nude photos
He posed as a representative of Snap Inc. and texted more than 4,500 victims requesting their Snapchat access codes. When about 570 women provided those codes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDesiree Merritt’s huge 17-point second quarter sends Oswego East past Oswego
Senior guard Desiree Merritt scored 17 of her 24 points in a huge second quarter, sending Oswego East past visiting Oswego 54-25.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalEthan Vahl’s 30 points pace Oswego to 20th win: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Ethan Vahl had 30 points and 11 rebounds to pace Oswego to its 20th win, Newark boys basketball won to set up a showdown Friday for the Little Ten Conference…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County celebrates completion of $9.9 million renovation of government building
Improvements to the Kendall County building include additional offices and meeting rooms, ADA accessibility upgrades, improved public navigation and enhanced…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: Native shrubs for winter interest
Shrubs with colorful stems, interesting seed pods, or textured bark can also add depth and create a stunning winter display.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville ready to vote on annexing, rezoning 106 acres for proposed new school
With a vote tonight, the Yorkville School District 115 could be one step closer to building a new school on a 106-acre property west of the current high school…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlans brewing for a new coffee shop in Oswego
At the Feb. 5 Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission, commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the plans, which will now go the Oswego Village Board…
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Oswego man pleads guilty in Boston federal court to hacking Snapchat accounts to steal, sell nude photos
He posed as a representative of Snap Inc. and texted more than 4,500 victims requesting their Snapchat access codes. When approximately 570 women provided…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPayton Wallin’s 32 points pace Yorkville Christian past Bishop Mac: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Payton Wallin poured in 32 points to lead Yorkville Christian past Bishop McNamara and Jadyn Long's 21 points led Plano to a two-point win over Seneca in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLake Michigan water, downtown improvements top priorities for Oswego’s new strategic plan
Goals to improve the village’s downtown include developing a downtown streetscape plan and making the downtown more accessible and friendlier to foot traffic.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew law expands free battery recycling options statewide
The law requires companies that sell batteries or products with batteries to pay into a battery stewardship organization to cover the costs of the statewide…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalCourting love birds: Kendall County forest preserve offering Valentine’s Day stroll, campfire
Learn about the courtship behaviors of birds at the Subat Forest Preserve in Kendall County.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMeat, vegetables, canned goods among offerings at free Plano food pick-up
The Plano Food Pantry is offering free food pick-up on Feb. 20 at the First Lutheran Church in Plano.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPool tournament and chili cook-off benefits Open Roads ABATE
Proceeds benefit Open Roads ABATE Chapter for further safety and education projects.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego, with Ethan Vahl honored for 1,000-point milestone, keeps on rolling with win over Yorkville
On a night when sophomore Ethan Vahl was honored for recently scoring his 1,000th career point, Oswego kept on rolling, scoring the game's first 10 points and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Lauryn Trotter wins regional, leads sectional qualifiers: Saturday Record Newspaper sports roundup
Yorkville sophomore Lauryn Trotter won a regional title and two other Foxes and two Sandwich wrestlers advanced to sectionals, Oswego East girls basketball got…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMacie Jones’ big shots help Yorkville, down to six healthy players, rally for win at Oswego
Macie Jones hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and another three during a pivotal second-half run, and Yorkville – down to six active players with four injured – rallied…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 Election Questionnaire: Ernie Marcelain, Illinois State Senate, District 38
Ernie Marcelain on fixing school funding: I feel individual property taxes that the counties impose are way out of control. We need to revise the PTELL to make…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East, Oswego boys basketball get wins: Friday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Dshaun Bolden's 19 points led Oswego East past Yorkville, Niko Jurkovic scored 15 in Oswego's win and Newark lost the third-place game of the Little Ten…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Christian, on Tray Alford’s shot in final seconds, wins thriller over Christ the King
Tray Alford rolled in a runner in the final seconds, lifting Yorkville Christian to a thrilling 70-69 win over visiting Christ the King on Friday.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego High School students walk out of class to protest actions of ICE agents
Students from Oswego High School walked out of the school shortly before noon Friday, many of them held signs condemning the actions of ICE.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville library book sale will feature a raffle, too
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library's book sale will feature gently used books, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and puzzles.
Kendall County News - Shaw Local15th Communities vs. Cancer event on Feb. 7 at Oswego High School
The 15th Communities vs. Cancer event hosted by Oswego and Yorkville will be held Feb. 7 at Oswego High School. The event starts at 9 a.m. and attendees are…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDistrict 308 addresses rumors of student walkout at Oswego high schools
District 308 Superintendent Andalib Khelghati said neither the district administration or any high school administration or staff has organized, sanctioned or…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville fire causes $40,000 in damage to car and garage
The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded around 6:58 am on Feb. 5 to the 2100 block of Whitekirk Lane.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalIMSA tops Newark in Little Ten tournament semifinals: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
IMSA topped Newark boys basketball in the Little Ten Tournament semifinals, Oswego East girls basketball edged Yorkville and Oswego gymnastics was second at…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNo one injured after ‘slow-moving’ train crashes into semi-trailer in Plano
The Plano Police Department responded around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday to 2623 Eldamain Road.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJuvenile arrested following string of burglaries in Montgomery
A juvenile suspect was arrested in Montgomery following a string of recent burglaries targeting businesses on the village’s east side.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFollow the story walk red ribbons in Yorkville for chance to win raffle
The Yorkville Public Library, Yorkville School District 115, and the Yorkville Education Foundation are running a raffle for readers who are willing to take…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 Election Questionnaire: Caroline McCree, State Representative, 75th District
Caroline McCree on top priorities: Regulation for data centers to protect residents, expanding services available through the county health departments or…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalVillage names winner of Oswego logo contest for America’s 250th
The contest is part of a series of activities the village is organizing to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Tessa New, Parkview Christian, basketball, sophomore
Parkview Christian sophomore Tessa New, who averaged 16.5 points and 7.8 rebounds in four wins as the Falcons improved to 23-2 on the season, is the Record…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego’s Little White School Museum presents the history of Fermilab
This presentation by Fermilab archivist Valerie J. Higgins will give participants a brief overview of the lab’s fascinating history from its founding in 1967…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJayden Riley’s 31 rallies Yorkville Christian at game in Milwaukee: Wednesday Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jayden Riley scored 25 of his 31 points in the second half and Tray Alford his 1,000th career point as Yorkville Christian rallied past Joliet Catholic at…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWhy a Yorkville playground earned a prestigious state award
The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department was recognized by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association for its installation of Rotary Park, a…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Danielle Turner, back now after missing most of last year with patella injury, seeks state return
Yorkville senior Danielle Turner was a state wrestling qualifier as a sophomore, but missed most of last year with a displaced patella, returning to come up a…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 Election Questionnaire: Jared Ploger, State Representative, District 84
Jared Ploger: My three priorities are rooted in affordability: 1) Living Wages, 2) Affordable housing, 3) Fully Funding our education system, including our…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 Election Questionnaire: Saba Haider, State Representative, District 84
Saba Haider: As a small business owner myself, I am committed to fostering economic growth by supporting local businesses, helping families thrive through job…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalReflections: Illinois’ colonial history began a century before the Revolutionary War
While we’ll be celebrating Kendall County’s 185th birthday this year and the nation’s 250th birthday, we ought to also keep in mind that by 1776, Illinois had…
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Judge had ordered ex-husband charged in Oswego woman’s death to pay emergency child support
Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora, was arrested on Jan. 29 after Ashley A. Stewart, 41, was found stabbed to death in her home on Valentine Way in Oswego on Jan. 27.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHow sweet it is: Chocolate Walk for Charity returns to downtown Oswego
This year’s event benefits Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that helps provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America…
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Nicole Warbinski’s career-high 20 points help key Oswego East win: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Nicole Warbinski scored a career-high 20 points and Aubrey Lamberti also scored 20 in an Oswego East win, Ethan Taxis scored 21 in a Plano win, Ethan Vahl 17…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMissouri man charged with 21 felony counts after Oswego police investigation into sexual assault of child
Duane E. Joslin, 74, of Sikeston, Missouri, is charged with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault, three counts of criminal sexual assault and 15…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDriver airlifted to hospital after semi-truck rolls over in Kendall County
A driver was airlifted to a hospital after being trapped inside a semi-truck that rolled over near U.S. Route 52 and Lisbon Road in Kendall County.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBlackberry Oaks Golf Course says agreement near on land sale to Yorkville
As part of the Kennedy Road expansion, the city of Yorkville has tried to acquire 30 feet along the front edge of the club house area.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East varsity scholastic bowl team wins conference
The team was 20-0 this year, beating Romeoville and Bolingbrook in the final two playoff games, according to the team’s coach.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: Microgreens are a big deal
There are a variety of plants that can be eaten as microgreens, and each one will add a slightly different flavor to your meals. One good choice includes…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew Oswegoland Park District director to hold meet-and-greet
The longtime Oswegoland Park District employee started in his new position on Jan. 5.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTessa New’s 24 points pace Parkview Christian past H-BR: Monday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Tessa New had 24 points, eight rebounds, seven steals and five assists, and Rhen Staudacher added 16 points and 10 rebounds as Parkview Christian girls…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2026 Election Questionnaire: Jim Marter, U.S. House of Representatives, 14th District
Do you believe any conduct of the current administration needs to be investigated? James Marter: None, but we should Investigate the Fraud perpetuated on the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew Dunkin’ drive-thru opens in Oswego
In 2024, village trustees approved the project’s plans, which include an 800-square-foot drive-thru kiosk and seven parking spots for employees.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville resident wins annual super soup cook off
Yorkville resident Jeanne Leifheit took first place in an annual Norwegian soup cook off at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalUniversity of Illinois Extension explores invasive wildlife threats
Free webinar examines how invasive species threaten Illinois ecosystems
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University of Illinois Extension explores invasive wildlife threats
Free webinar examines how invasive species threaten Illinois ecosystems
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYesteryear: Looking back at stories that captured headlines in the Record for February
Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalState Rep. Davis holding blood drive at Yorkville office
This event is hosted in partnership with the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTwo people killed in an Oswego house explosion identified
At 5:02 p.m. Thursday, the Oswego Fire Protection District was ispatched to the 200 block of Fox Chase Drive North for a reported house explosion with reports…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDonations slow during winter, says Kendall County Community Food Pantry
The bitter winter months can be a challenging time for families to get by. Following the holiday rush, food pantries often see a dip in donations just when…