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Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Kam Yearsley, after record JUCO season, commits to national champion Oklahoma
Former Yorkville baseball star Kam Yearsley, who enjoyed a record-breaking season for JUCO John A. Logan College in downstate Carterville this spring, has made…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County residents encouraged to report storm damage for possible county-wide disaster relief
The Kendall County Emergency Management Agency is offering a self-reporting tool for residents to determine if the area reaches the threshold necessary for…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDowntown Farmers Market in Yorkville continues today
The market runs from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 25 at Riverfront Park, 201 E. Hydraulic St., and seeks to become the epicenter of supporting local…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville Public Library adult programs feature career help, colonial crafts, game groups
Free Special Events at the Yorkville Library in July range from job training and resume help to colonial quilting bees and needle arts workshops.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego starts Blue Envelope Program to improve communication between law enforcement, those on autism scale
The initiative is designed to enhance communication and promote safer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism spectrum or…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalEthan Vahl, Oswego build off 22-win season with big summer
Led by Ethan Vahl, Oswego boys basketball enjoyed a resurgent 22-win season this past winter. Now, with Vahl and Graham Schwab among top players back and…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPlano man charged with criminal sexual assault of adult and juvenile
Kevin Koehler, 49, is charged with four felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFire damages Plano garage
The side of a garage was left charred, but fire crews were able to douse a fire in Plano before it spread to the rest of a home.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYesteryear: Looking back at stories that captured headlines in the Record for July
Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFire crews help people escape homes near Plano as floodwaters endanger homes
As storm waters continued rising, first responders were able to help residents safely escape their homes south of Plano in Kendall County.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTrader Joe’s plans to open Oswego store by year’s end
Trader Joe’s confirmed earlier this year that it is building a new store at U.S. Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego, next to Delta Sonic.
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Yorkville Public Library adult programs feature career help, colonial crafts, game groups
Free Special Events at the Yorkville Library in July range from job training and resume help to colonial quilting bees and needle arts workshops.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDowntown Social restaurant celebrates opening in Yorkville
Offering “trendy bites on social nights,” Downtown Social celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25 in Yorkville hosted by the Yorkville Area Chamber of…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWoman killed after tree falls on camper trailer in Kendall County during storm Saturday
The woman was the sole person inside the trailer at the time the tree fell, according to a news release from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalExpected stormy weather pushes back start time for Oswego250 celebration
Prairie Point Park is located at 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s Grande Reserve subdivision expanding, adding 154 townhomes
The Yorkville City Council approved a final plat for 154 new town homes on 20-acre site in the subdivision. A total of 76 town homes are on unit 10B and 78…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville says IDNR changing water loss rate for Lake Michigan project, construction making problem worse
Reducing water loss is a key requirement by the Illinois Department Of Natural Resources before the city can connect water lines to complete the $224.4 million…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFirst Kendall County mosquito batch to test positive for West Nile virus
West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or rash.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNew childcare facility opens in Yorkville
A new childcare facility for children ages 2 to 6 opened in Yorkville, striving to be a “nurturing space” where kids can “grow and learn.” The business offers…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County offers many ways to celebrate America’s 250th, including a savenger hunt
The countywide initiative Kendall250 is designed to honor our nation’s past while highlighting the people, places and stories that have shaped our local…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalReflections: Almost time to celebrate Independence Day; where’s your anvil?
Around the Fox Valley, there will be no lack of celebrations, from old-time traditional ones like Yorkville’s, which is to be updated with a spectacular drone…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville says subdivision’s HOA was improperly formed while collecting dues, urges residents to form new one
The city of Yorkville said it was discovered Cannonball Estates HOA was formed improperly for years before disbanding. The city is encouraging residents to…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFreddie’s Off The Chain restaurant, Asadoras Argentinas Burgers no longer teaming up
A partnership between Freddie’s Off The Chain restaurant in downtown Oswego and the chefs of the recently closed Asadoras Argentinas Burgers in Oswego has…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDown the Garden Path: What did colonists plant in their gardens?
The colonists had to eat. They had to figure out what to grow and how to grow food. And the soil of New England especially was hard and rocky compared to the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalAmidst lawsuit, Yorkville’s updated Comprehensive Plan charts new industrial path for city
Yorkville's updated Comprehensive Plan paves the way for development of farmland into industrial and commercial projects, including for data centers, solar…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHow Graham Martinson emerged as Yorkville’s third star alongside Braydon Porter and Joey Jakstys
Necessity forced Graham Martinson's pull-up from JV to varsity last summer, but Yorkville's 6-foot-3 sweet shooter stuck. Now he's part of a junior-heavy…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalMcHenry man charged with sexual assault of minor in Yorkville
A man from McHenry is facing multiple felonies related to the sexual assault of a minor in Yorkville earlier this year, Yorkville Police Department said,
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego museum celebrates nation’s 250th birthday with flag exhibit
The exhibit at Oswego's Little White School Museum will feature a huge variety of flags and banners from the museum’s collections including U.S. Flags, World…
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Trader Joe’s set to open Oswego store by year’s end
Trader Joe’s confirmed earlier this year that it is building a new store at U.S. Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego, next to Delta Sonic.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalBeat the heat at Oswegoland Park District pools this week
The Oswegoland Park District operates three aquatic facilities - the Civic Center in Oswego, Winrock Pool in Montgomery and the Splash Pad in Oswego.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPolice say Yorkville man arrested after found wearing body armor, making threats
A Yorkville man is facing multiple charges for allegedly making threats to harm people while wearing body armor and carrying a firearm.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County cooling centers available Monday to get out of the extreme heat
The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of cooling centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego District 308 purchases 1,400 new Chromebooks for coming school year
The Oswego School Board recently approved procuring 1,400 Chromebooks at a cost of $485,656 as part of a three-year lease agreement.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalNewark FFA chapter earns 11 major awards at state convention
The Newark FFA chapter attended the three-day event June 9-11 alongside more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalThe UPS Store in Yorkville celebrates grand re-opening and expansion
The locally-owned business is located at 1905 Marketview Drive in Yorkville.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalWhere to catch Fourth of July fireworks and festivities in Kendall County
From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here's how Kendall County is celebrating this Fourth of July as America marks its 250th…
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Oswego police, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office participating in Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Oswego Police Department and Kendall County Sheriff’s Office are working to get impaired drivers off the roads…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalLifelong resident of Yorkville retires from city service after more than 30 years
The city of Yorkville announced the retirement of John Sleezer who has served the community for more than three decades.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalPatriotic concert performance to be held at Yorkville Public Library Saturday
The Misty River Music Makers, a women’s a cappella barbershop chorus that has performed across the Fox Valley for more than four decades, is performing a…
Kendall County News - Shaw Local2-day celebration of artisan crafts and local businesses along downtown Yorkville riverfront
Yorkville is once again hosting a Makers Market to showcase artisan craft goods this weekend in Riverfront Park.
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Could Yorkville hike water rates even higher? City awaiting total costs of Lake Michigan project
After approving 20% annual water rate hikes for 5 consecutive years, Yorkville is considering even steeper rate hikes. It all comes down to incoming…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalState Rep. Kifowit hosting annual recycle and shred day on Saturday
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the parking lot of State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s district office in Aurora.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalAurora man charged for alleged secret video recordings inside Kendall County residence
Laureano I. Mora-Diaz, 37, was taken into custody Thursday by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego creating special service areas as backup if homeowner’s associations disband
For new subdivisions, the village of Oswego establishes special service areas that can cover the costs to maintain common areas including landscaping…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego gas station sells $1.3 million winning lottery ticket to Chicago area resident
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at the Oswego BP, located at 2791 U.S. Route 34
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalYorkville’s downtown bridge closed off for brick pathway work, part of larger walkway and plaza project
The popular downtown bridge at Riverfront Park in Yorkville will be periodically closed this week as city staff completes brick pathways improvements along the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalDevelopers agree to re-phase Project Cardinal data center in Yorkville in settlement with resident
A settlement has been reached with resident John Bryan who sued the city of Yorkville and the developers in an attempt to halt construction of the project.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego OKs financial aid package for upscale fish and steak restaurant downtown
At Tuesday’s Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees approved providing up to $340,000 in direct financial assistance along with a $300,000 loan.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalTonight’s Montgomery concert with Wayne Messmer postponed to July 1
Concert goers in Montgomery will have to wait a little longer to hear the legendary Wayne Messmer for the village’s America 250 Celebration Concert in the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalSchaefer’s Greenhouses celebrates 100 years of being rooted in Montgomery
The community is invited to Schaefer’s Greenhouses’ 100th Anniversary Celebration on beginning 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHere is the 2026 Record Newspapers All-Area baseball team
Led by Oswego East's Jacsen Tucker and Dominic Battista, Yorkville's Kal Arntzen and Gabe Sanders and more, here is the 2026 Record Newspapers All-Area…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego East junior Jacsen Tucker is the Record Newspapers baseball Player of the Year
Oswego East junior Jacsen Tucker, who set program records for single-season and career home runs as one of the state's top prospects, is the Record Newspapers…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalCold Stone Creamery returns to Oswego
The ice cream chain had previously been located at 2980 U.S. Route 34 in Oswego.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalKendall County house built in the 1860s designated historic landmark
The Gaylord House is the second locally designated historic landmark in unincorporated Kendall County.
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Another cannabis company makes pitch to Yorkville, previous companies rejected by city
After previous bids at opening the first cannabis shop in Yorkville failed, a new company is taking aim touting the tax revenues it expects to generate for the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalHere is the 2026 Record Newspapers All-Area softball team
Here is the 2026 Record Newspapers All-Area softball team.
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalOswego’s Jaelynn Anthony is the Record Newspapers softball Player of the Year
Oswego's Jaelynn Anthony, who led the Panthers to their third straight state trophy this spring and rewrote the program record book along the way, is the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalFormer Yorkville alderman for Seaver Tarulis dies
Former Yorkville alderman, Seaver Tarulis has died at 84. After retiring from City Council last year, Tarulis reflected on a career of public service and the…
Kendall County News - Shaw LocalState Sen. Linda Holmes to retire at end of term in January
Her district includes Kendall, Kane, DuPage and Will counties.
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Oswego School Dist. 308 eyeing partnership with Aurora University
Aurora University approached Dist. 308 officials last fall with a proposal for a direct admit program.