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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalUpcoming programs for kids, adults at Plano Public Library
Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMethodist church in Oswego to mark 5th anniversary
Wellspring United Methodist Church in Oswego will celebrate its fifth anniversary in February.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMegalodome Golf launches $50 million investment fund to build domed golf course in Oswego
In September 2024, Oswego village trustees unanimously approved the concept plans of Canada-based Megalodome Golf to construct four 270,000 square foot golf…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville wrestlers roll to regional title, send 12 to sectional: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Yorkville wrestling, with eight regional champions and 12 sectional qualifiers, ran away with the team title at the Class 3A Moline Regional. Sandwich was…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalUnderground construction part of the Routes 47 and 71 expansions in the Yorkville-area
The city is digging up and relocating a water main that stretches along Illinois Route 47 from the Windett Ridge subdivision out to the intersection of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano boys basketball romps past Woodstock North: Friday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Jayden Zepeda led four Plano players in double figures with 16 points in a blowout win over Woodstock North, and Newark boys basketball and Parkview Christian…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTJ Williams’ hot shooting in 26-point night sparks Bolingbrook to blowout win at Oswego East
TJ Williams made his first nine shots from the field and scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and hot-shooting Bolingbrook blew past host Oswego East…
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 LocalYorkville Police Department hires first ever full-time training coordinator
The Yorkville Police Department has hired a full-time training coordinator for the first time. He will help the department's officers meet state-mandated…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTwo people killed in an Oswego house explosion
Two people were found dead following a house explosion in Oswego on Thursday, Jan. 29.
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Two people killed in an Oswego house explosion
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 LocalNewark boys basketball beats Gardner-South Wilmington: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Reggie Chapman had 24 points, five rebounds and four assists and Cody Kulbartz 23 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks for Newark in a win over Gardner-South…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalEx-husband charged in stabbing death of Oswego woman
Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora, has been charged with felony counts of first degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville adopts $1.47 million roads project, focusing on River’s Edge and Briarwood
The 2026 Road to Better Roads project is focusing on the areas of River’s Edge and Briarwood. The city is also resurfacing and concrete patching the pavement…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Food Pantry gets federal help for building improvements
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood D-Naperville, toured the Kendall County Food Pantry in Yorkville on Monday, praising the work done there. “It can be very difficult…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Police Department hires newest officer, department now at full staffing
Cody Evans is a North Carolina native and a former U.S. Marine. He served two tours in Afghanistan.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLocal celebrity bartenders will participate in Kendall County Special Olympics fundraiser
The celebrity bartender event will take place at Fox Republic Brewing Co., 101 W. Hydraulic Ave. in downtown Yorkville.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Caleb Viscogliosi, Yorkville wrestling, senior
Yorkville senior Caleb Viscogliosi, who won the 175-pound championship at the Southwest Prairie Conference meet, helping lead the Foxes to their fifth straight…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano boys basketball wins in final seconds against Serena: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Kevin Martinez scored the game-winning basket on an assist from Alan Contreras with 4.3 seconds left as Plano won a 53-51 thriller over Serena.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville says Plano schools will benefit from millions in data center tax revenues
Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson gave a presentation earlier this month to the Plano School Board to discuss the influx of property tax dollars that…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County helping fight poverty through Community Foundation of Grundy County
This support will go directly toward car repairs for Grundy County residents who rely on their vehicles to get to work and are SNAP or Medicaid recipients.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police: Husband of woman found dead in home saw man on surveillance camera
A suspect is in custody and Oswego police are continuing their investigation, but police are not disclosing information about the suspect at this time.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville, other Kendall County-area teams set for postseason with regionals this weekend
Yorkville, coming off its fifth consecutive conference championship, is set to start the wrestling postseason this weekend along with Oswego and Oswego East…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMontgomery Chamber joins with Pinpoint Physical Therapy on lunch-and-learn seminar
Pinpoint Physical Therapy will host a lunch-and-learn on workplace ergonomics on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWoman found dead inside Oswego home, suspect in custody
Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Valentine Way early Tuesday afternoon and found a woman unresponsive, according to a news release from the Oswego…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalEthan Vahl’s 23 points pace Oswego past Romeoville: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Ethan Vahl scored 23 points to lead Oswego boys basketball past Romeoville, Joey Jakstys' 22 points paced Yorkville past Joliet Central, Oswego East lost to…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘Aggressive’ Danny Snyder, Glenbard East pull away from Yorkville Christian
Glenbard East senior Danny Snyder received his coach's message to be aggressive Tuesday night, scoring 11 of his 18 points in the decisive fourth quarter of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHot-shooting Eric Nunez scores season-high 17 points, helps Plano beat Sandwich for third time
Plano senior guard Eric Nunez, who hit 10 3-pointers in a game at Sandwich as a sophomore, hit five threes and scored a season-high 17 points on Tuesday…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMontgomery announces winners of first Employee Awards Program
Three employees were recognized during the Montgomery Village Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 26. In total, approximately 20 peer nominations were received.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County man sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder of his mother and dog
Cody Sales, 30, received 29 years on the charge of first-degree murder and an additional one year on the charge of aggravated animal cruelty.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego School Board approves attendance boundary changes for 2026-27 school year
District 308's immediate concerns are at Grande Park and Southbury elementary schools, which are approaching capacity.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDeep freeze causes mechanical issues at several Oswego District 308 buildings
On Monday, a reheat coil in an office area at Traughber Junior High in Oswego burst, leading to significant water accumulation in carpeted areas.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDon’t have a rabies tag for your pet? Get ready to pay fines in Kendall County
Kendall Animal Control said a $25 to $100 fine would be charged on the first offense.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: ‘Exploding’ trees are a rare thing
Much has been in the news lately about “exploding trees”, caused by the extreme cold temperatures. But is this something to be worried about?
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Plano Public Library’s February programs
Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego Fire Protection District sees record number of calls as area continues to grow
The majority of the calls the fire district responded to last year were medical calls. The district responded to 5,057 medical calls and 55 building fires in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego District 308 going to e-learning on Monday
The dangerous weather conditions will continue Monday with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range, the National Weather Service said.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville looks to acquire part of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course for Kennedy Road expansion
After trying for almost two years to purchase part of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course for expanding Kennedy Road, the city of Yorkville is reaching for another…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego announces winner of Oswego250 Logo Contest
The logo will be used on official Oswego250 merchandise, promotions and more
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKnights of Columbus Divine Mercy Council in Kendall holds annual free throw championship
The Knights of Columbus God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463 announces their annual Free Throw Champions
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library Youth Services Department releases its February programs
Yorkville Public Library is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curbside service is available.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDerek Zahorak leads Oswego East to bowling sectional championship: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Oswego East’s Derek Zahorak bowled the high series of 1,363, leading the Wolves to the sectional championship. That and Sandwich boys basketball beat Marengo…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDePaul commit Mason Lockett goes for 24, but New Trier overwhelms Oswego East at When Sides Collide Shootout
DePaul recruit Mason Lockett heated up after a slow start to score 24 points, but New Trier overwhelmed Oswego East 82-51 in the first of four games at the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalComing up roses: Yorkville Flower Shop debuts renovated storefront
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Yorkville Flower Shop debuted its renovated, award-winning floral shop during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business has…
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Plano Public Library’s February programs
Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County surveys community to determine 5-year health improvement plan
The Kendall County Health Department will share the results of a recent community health improvement survey at its Community Health Summit Breakfast on Jan…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSevere blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County warming centers available for those who need to get out of the cold
The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBraydon Porter rocks the rim, Yorkville slams past Minooka
Braydon Porter scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half, including a monster dunk to start the second quarter that shook the basket support, and Yorkville…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego’s Ethan Vahl gets 1,000th career point in loss to Bolingbrook: Thursday Record Newspapers roundup
Oswego sophomore Ethan Vahl scored 30 points, including his 1,000th career point, in a loss to Bolingbrook, plus Oswego East and Yorkville girls basketball…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSandwich wrestlers celebrate senior night in style with big win over Plano
Jack Forth was among the seniors Sandwich celebrated during its final dual meet of the season, a 55-19 Senior Night victory over Plano.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County State’s Attorney seeks to disqualify Yorkville alderman from representing former parks director
Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis has filed a motion to disqualify Daniel Transier from serving as the defense attorney for former Oswegoland Park…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalClosures in Kendall County caused by extreme cold Friday
Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville OKs $170 million loan for Lake Michigan water project
The city had previously received a loan of $139.2 million, but it turned out to be far less that what the city needed to cover the project as prices grew due…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville reimburses Whispering Meadows HOA $40,000 for infrastructure costs, ending 20-year saga
With $40,000 coming towards the pockets of the Whispering Meadows Homeowners Association for reimbursed maintenance costs, a 20-year ordeal in Yorkville is…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Aubrey Lamberti, Oswego East, basketball, senior
Oswego East senior Aubrey Lamberti, who scored 18 points with the game-clinching free throws in a win over Minooka, and in the process became Oswego East’s…
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Ethan Vahl’s FTs in final seconds seal Oswego’s 6th straight win: Wednesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Ethan Vahl scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and hit two clutch free throws with three seconds left as Oswego beat Metea Valley for its sixth straight…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local$250K settlement will help Yorkville prevent flooding in Whispering Meadows
After a $250,000 investment made possible by a settled lawsuit, the at-risk flood plain in Yorkville’s Whispering Meadows subdivision may finally drain…
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Oswego weighing whether to make motorists who flee police pay a $750 fee
Since 2020, there have been 33 instances in which a motorist fled from Oswego police officers during the initiation of a traffic stop.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library offers diverse adult programs through February
In this brand Books & Cooks Book Club, participants will read some great books and bring in recipes and treats to share that were inspired by the reading that…