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June 25, 2025
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Kendall County Board member calls for county to recognize Pride Month

Kendall County Board member calls for county to recognize Pride Month

Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Kendall County Board member Brooke Shanley is disappointed the board has yet to adopt a resolution recognizing Pride Month.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 24, 2025 at 12:15 pm CDT

Yorkville reviewing stormwater basins to prevent flooding

Yorkville reviewing stormwater basins to prevent flooding

To prevent nature from returning flooding to the town’s streets and properties, the city of Yorkville conducts annual inspections of the stormwater basins, identifying areas where extra care is required.

By Joey Weslo●
June 24, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville slated for more than $100K in playground upgrades

Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville slated for more than $100K in playground upgrades

The playground at Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville could be undergoing a more than $100,000 makeover with all new inclusive play areas.

By Joey Weslo●
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Kendall County Board member calls for county to recognize Pride Month

Kendall County Board member calls for county to recognize Pride Month

Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Kendall County Board member Brooke Shanley is disappointed the board has yet to adopt a resolution recognizing Pride Month.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 24, 2025 at 12:15 pm CDT

Yorkville reviewing stormwater basins to prevent flooding

Yorkville reviewing stormwater basins to prevent flooding

To prevent nature from returning flooding to the town’s streets and properties, the city of Yorkville conducts annual inspections of the stormwater basins, identifying areas where extra care is required.

By Joey Weslo●
June 24, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville slated for more than $100K in playground upgrades

Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville slated for more than $100K in playground upgrades

The playground at Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville could be undergoing a more than $100,000 makeover with all new inclusive play areas.

By Joey Weslo●
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Underwood seeks federal funding for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation office

Underwood seeks federal funding for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation office

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is seeking federal funding for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to build a government office on tribal land, according to a news release from her office.

By Camden Lazenby●
June 22, 2025 at 4:00 am CDT

‘I worry about stuff flying off trucks’ – Yorkville alderman says rough downtown rail tracks are a danger

‘I worry about stuff flying off trucks’ – Yorkville alderman says rough downtown rail tracks are a danger

With residents raising concerns about the rough condition of Yorkville’s downtown railroad tracks causing safety concerns and potentially damaging their vehicles, an alderman is asking the city to take action.

By Joey Weslo●
June 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Oswego District 308 shows district pride at PrairieFest Parade

Oswego District 308 shows district pride at PrairieFest Parade

Four members of the SD 308 Board of Education led the district’s group of walkers,

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 21, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

With special census back on, Yorkville may see extra $1 million in revenues by next year

With special census back on, Yorkville may see extra $1 million in revenues by next year

After the White House put Yorkville’s special census on hold, the population counting survey is finally back on, potentially generating more than $1 million extra annually for the city.

By Joey Weslo●
June 20, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Safely securing Yorkville’s new standpipe water tower costs extra $700K

Safely securing Yorkville’s new standpipe water tower costs extra $700K

A massive 1.5 million-gallon standpipe water tower is being constructed on the south side of Yorkville, only one problem, the site’s weak soil foundation is causing the city a $700,000 headache.

By Joey Weslo●
June 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Oswego to increase water tap-on fees for new residential developments

Oswego to increase water tap-on fees for new residential developments

The village of Oswego's current residential water tap-on fee is $2,200 per unit for all housing types. That rate might go up.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 19, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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