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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego reaches new 20-year boundary agreement with Yorkville
Oswego Village Board voted unanimously to approve the new 20-year agreement. A boundary agreement between the two municipalities expired in 2022.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalParkview Christian girls basketball routs Plano, improves to 16-1: Thursday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Tessa New scored 14 points, and Rhen Staudacher added 11 as Parkview Christian girls basketball routed Plano to improve to 16-1, Oswego wrestling won its dual…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local‘It should never have happened’– Local Democrats call for investigation after fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit of Oswego called the shooting of Renee Nicole Good a profound failure of accountability and a moment that demands national action…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Public Library January programming for families and adults
Writers group, book clubs, art programs and more offered at Plano Public Library for various ages.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police make 2 drug-related arrests during holiday traffic enforcement campaign
From Dec. 12 through Jan. 5, officers focused on removing impaired drivers from the road and ensuring that motorists were properly buckled.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalRecord Newspapers Athlete of the Week: Dillon Griffin, Oswego, wrestling, senior
Oswego senior Dillon Griffin, who won the 144-pound championship at the Ed Ewoldt Invitational, helping lead Oswego to third place as a team, is the Record…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County Sheriff’s Office releases results of most recent traffic safety campaign
The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign took place from Dec. 12 to Jan. 5 in collaboration with state and local law enforcement…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKankakee man charged in fatal attack at Oswego Chick-fil-A restaurant found unfit to stand trial
Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason on Tuesday made the decision after reading a doctor’s evaluation of Darryl Lee Jr., 19, who is charged with killing a man…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFreshman Kiana Ogulei’s big fourth-quarter shots send Yorkville Christian past Plano
Freshman guard Kiana Ogulei, like everyone in the gym Wednesday at Plano, had a cold start shooting. But Ogulei had three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall Area Transit to provide more than 300 additional rides because of successful fundraiser
Kendall Area Transit provides scheduled transportation services to any individual with a focus on seniors, individuals with disabilities and those otherwise…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOpening of Oswego senior living facility delayed as contractors fight over payments
Legal issues have prevented the project – which is about 90% complete – from moving forward. The complex, located next to Oswego Village Hall, features 142…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMinooka Students earn December Director Awards from the Grundy Area Vocational Center
Seven Minooka Community High School students were recently presented with Director Awards for their outstanding performance in class.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalACES Academy in Montgomery hosting National School Choice Week program
ACES Academy is receiving national recognition for its work with parents in better understand the learning options available for their children, the school…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalAurora man charged for cocaine possession following months-long drug investigation
An Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after being arrested as part of a narcotics investigation involving state and Kendall County police.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano man charged with 3 felonies after attempted home invasion in Montgomery
A Plano man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor following an attempted home invasion in Montgomery on the morning of Jan. 4.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalJoey Jakstys’ 19 points pace Yorkville to win at Plainfield East: Tuesday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Joey Jakstys scored 19 points to pace Yorkville to a win at Plainfield East, and Oswego East and Oswego boys basketball and Yorkville and Oswego East girls…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswegoland Park District names new executive director
Chad Feldotto replaces former executive director Tom Betsinger, who was charged last July with allegedly attempting to run over a person with his pickup truck…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew support group starting for Kendall County veterans and service members
The new support group fits in with the mission of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County, which is to better the lives of veterans and their…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville police seek social worker to field increasing mental health, domestic and juvenile cases
The new position would be shared between the Yorkville Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. The social worker would bring “specialized…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalAmerican Legion hosts breakfast fundraiser in Yorkville
The breakfast will be from from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew-look Oswego co-op gymnastics lineup still has high hopes for the season
Oswego Co-op gymnastic's lineup has changed significantly from last season's team that finished fifth in the state, but there are still numerous reasons to be…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library needs donations for book sale
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library say excitement is already building for the Annual Used Book Sale, a “highly anticipated community favorite” event.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBristol Kendall Fire Protection District breaks its record for most service calls
Fire Protection District crews responded to 19 structure fires, 50 other types of fires in the Yorkville-area in 2025.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWomen volunteers needed for English literacy program in Aurora
Aurora's Dominican Literacy Center needs women volunteer tutors.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego grants variance to allow downtown building owner to paint rest of brick building
According to the village’s Unified Development Ordinance, painting brick, limestone or other natural stone is prohibited so that the materials retain their…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego School District 308 approves facility needs plan going into new year
The long-range facility plan is broken down into three phases: facility condition assessment, educational alignment and long-range facility planning.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: Give your pollinator garden a boost with native keystone species
Native plants not only help support pollinators but also filter out pollutants, help build healthy soils, and mitigate flooding.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego police urge businesses with video gaming machines to add security measures
This past June, four men were charged in connection with a series of Oswego burglaries that occurred in 2024.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego District 308 seeks state grant to help pay for $200,000 flooring project
The Operations Department proposes to replace flooring in the gyms at Lakewood Creek and The Wheatland elementary schools as well as the second-floor hallway…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLawsuit against Yorkville to halt 1,037-acre data center likely heading for settlement
A Yorkville resident near the planned data center filed a lawsuit claiming the project will negatively affect property values and quality of life.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalCould the site of Yorkville Dist. 115’s proposed new school also house a new fire station?
In moving the Yorkville school district’s application for annexation and rezoning of three parcels totaling around 155-acres forward, it was revealed one of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalReflections: The six flags that have flown over Illinois and the Fox River Valley
Now days, we take it for granted that the United States flag belongs in front of our schools, post offices, and other public structures—not to mention in front…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East’s Ella Cooper wins at 145 in inaugural Break the Silence home tourney
Without the right mindset, Oswego East’s Ella Cooper wouldn’t be winning wrestling tournaments. She won the 145-pound title during Saturday’s inaugural Break…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Caleb Viscogliosi has future in football, but his wrestling coaches are glad he’s back on the mat
Yorkville senior Caleb Viscogliosi will play football at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville next year, but he wasn’t sure he was going to wrestle this…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Caleb Viscogliosi has future in football, but his wrestling coaches are glad he’s back on the mat
Yorkville senior Caleb Viscogliosi will play football at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville next year, but he wasn’t sure he was going to wrestle this…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew communications system for Kendall County Jail inmates launching this month
Inmates will have access to wall-mounted phones and secure handheld tablets capable of a large range of functions including phone calls, video visitation…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County’s pizza parlors serve up delights to devour
Visit these delicious restaurants in Yorkville and Plano on your next pizza night.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano Library announces winter programs
The Plano Public Library has announced its upcoming January programming for families and adults.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMix of 60 townhomes, condos proposed along Route 31 near Fox River in Oswego
Naperville-based Property Addon submitted the concept plan for the property, which is directly adjacent to the Fox River to the east. Plan commissioners to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego boys wrestlers third at Wheaton’s Ed Ewoldt Invite: Saturday’s Record Newspapers sports roundup
Oswego's boys wrestlers took third at Wheaton Warrenville South's Ed Ewoldt Invite, Yorkville girls basketball beat Sycamore, Oswego boys basketball lost in…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYesteryear: Looking back at stories that captured headlines in the Record for January
Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBecky Lenski, Wheel of Fortune winner
What is it like to win on Wheel of Fortune? Becky Lenski, a Yorkville mother who recently won big, spoke with Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo about her…