Joey Weslo

The Plano American Legion held Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Walkway and at Little Rock Cemetery in Plano on May 26.

Assembled Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District crews who trained under Assistant Chief Fairfield and the younger crew members who would continue feeling his presence on the training grounds, applauded the plaque inscribed, “Timothy Fairfield Memorial Training Center.”

Celebrating the synergy between the community and Yorkville’s businesses, more than 80 competitors laced up their bowling shoes, hitting the alleys with a few of their spare friends. Sixteen teams joined the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce at Pinz Entertainment Center.

There was foam. Lots and lots of foam.

The runway is being set with expression and empowerment taking center-stage for Batavia’s celebration of Pride Month. Showcasing the business community’s advocacy for diversity, a fashion show is taking place 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 27.

Jessica Wathen, school director of Yorkville’s new The Children’s Courtyard, knows how to celebrate a ribbon-cutting – with alpacas, ice cream and face painting. The school offers infant care, preschool and before and after school programs for up to 170 kids.

Bristol Kendall Fire Chief Jeremy Messersmith, Lieutenant Brandon Fairfield and his kids, reveal the dedication of the department's new training facility.

While developers of the large townhome proposal setting designs on the former site of Parfection Park did not receive endorsement from the Yorkville School District 115, they are borrowing the high school’s nickname. The "Fox Haven Subdivisions" is set for July 22 final approval.

Sometimes for that one special event, you need a venue you can customize to fit your tailor needs. Owners Earl and Stephanie Holmes celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Blank SL8 Events, a multi-purpose venue for everything from birthday parties to wedding and baby showers.

To ensure students are provided the smoothest path forward, Yorkville School District 115 is completely replacing the Yorkville Middle School parking lot, and sealcoating the district’s remaining parking lots.

With some water leaking in the educational wings of Yorkville Middle School, the district is targeting its 17-year old roof for a more than half-million dollar restoration.

The 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest is designed to help young students develop an appreciation for nature, while contextualizing society’s harmony with the environment. This year’s theme was “Trees Plant a Cooler Future.”

Plano Mayor Mike Rennels signed a proclamation designating May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month.’ The proclamation celebrated the 38 years of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. and the more than 353,000 registered motorcyclists in the state.

Students at the Grande Reserve Elementary School lined-up the hallways, cheering and high-fiving the Yorkville High School seniors as they marched throughout the school to applause.

A transformation is coming to downtown Yorkville. The city hopes a newly state-awarded near $3 million grant helps spurs a revitalization of the ‘Hydraulic District’s’ businesses and recreational areas.