It’s impossible to enter any cemetery in Kendall County and not find the graves of veterans of virtually every war in the nation’s history, from the American Revolutionary Warright up through modern Mideast wars.

Encryption of police radio channels will ensure that real-time law enforcement communications are accessible only to authorized personnel.

Like it or not, there are a few gardening chores left before shutting down for the year and starting to plan next year.

The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run is Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Norway Temperance Hall located just down the block from the Norsk Museum at 3656 E. 2631st St. in Norway, has cleared the first hurdle for national recognition.

Kendall County volunteer and Oswego resident Tom Kopacz earned a 2025 Outstanding Illinois Master Gardener Award.

This collection program is complimentary to Montgomery residents, allowing for easy removal of fall leaves throughout the season.

Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members participated in the 22nd annual Trunk or Treat event held at the Plano Methodist Church in Plano.

Food pantries across northern Illinois have already been anticipating an increase in demand as a result of almost $200 billion in cuts in the next 10 years to the SNAP program.

Halloween spirit was in the air as the Fox Valley Family YMCA West Branch held its 12th annual Trick or Trunk on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in Sandwich.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

Medical sharps are any objects with sharp edges that can penetrate skin, such as needles, syringes, and scalpels, and require special disposal to prevent injury and disease transmission.

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Services Department has released its November programming schedule.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The book run consisted of 56 businesses of bike dealers, bars/grills, and places of interest.

Virtually every day, the effects of the big lake to our east are brought home to us, even though for those of us out here in the Fox River Valley it is often only through news videos and weather maps on our television screens that we realize what’s happening.

Residents can nominate their property or someone else’s by submitting the property address online at montgomeryil.org.

The Oswego Fire Protection District and the Oswego Police Department hosted a safety campus open house on Oct. 11, 2025.

The enhanced traffic enforcement efforts were part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program. The campaign took place between Oct. 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025.

The Yorkville Public Library has unveiled a slate of fall programs for October.

Here's a look at adult programs offered at the Plano Library in October.

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its spring rummage and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25.

Yorkville Public Library is located at 902 Game Farm Road, Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for October.

Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, “Annie” won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and features well-known songs such as “Tomorrow.”

School districts still don’t know what the screenings will look like, how they will be implemented and where their funding will come from.

The Oswegoland Park District was created in a March referendum 75 years ago. The landmark Little White School Museum was completed on its present site at Jackson and Polk streets 175 years ago last spring.

The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H clubs will host hands-on activities and provide opportunities for families to meet staff and volunteer leaders.

Yorktoberfest was two days of fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family down at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday and Sunday. The event was put on by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville.

But while water parks are fun, they don’t offer the thrills of rollercoasters and other rides that people travel some fair distances to enjoy. At the turn of the century, though, Kendall County residents didn’t have to drive for hours to enjoy amusement rides.

The factor being assigned is for 2025 taxes, payable in 2026. Last year’s equalization factor also was 1.0000.

Learn about some of Oswego’s early school history and explore the locations and heritage of the community’s old town schools on the “Oswego History Tour – Back to School” on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Edith Farnsworth House will welcome the public for a weekend of food, community and creativity with two fall events scheduled for Oct. 11–12.

Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. is hosting its post party for those who have 2025 Open Roads Summer Books on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, coleslaw and homemade pies.

Screenings are designed to identify risk factors for serious health problems, including plaque buildup in arteries, cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, and kidney and thyroid function.

Pastor DJ Freemyer has been appointed interim pastor at Plano Methodist Church following the transfer of longtime pastor Steve Saunders to North Carolina in May.

This workshop will explore recent changes in financial aid that may impact how much parents will pay for college and how they can adjust to these shifts.

Earthmover Credit Union, the Village of Montgomery and state Rep. Matt Hanson are partnering to offer residents a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is partnering with Woody’s Apple Orchard in Plano throughout September to mark Hunger Action Month.

The free event, which will take place rain or shine, allows children to get an up-close look at police cars, fire trucks and other vehicles while learning about the professionals who serve their community.

This immersive installation debuts Saturday, Sept. 6 with an exhibition opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Farnsworth Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.

The The First Lutheran Church of Plano event is open to the public and will allow residents to safely destroy sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft and fraud.

The former Boulder Hill Stock Farm—purchased from the Bereman family in 1955 – transformed into the Boulder Hill subdivision and today the unincorporated community is home to more than 9,000 residents.

Yorkville celebrated the last holiday weekend of summer with its annual Hometown Days festival, held over Labor Day weekend, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31, at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville.

According to an investigation by the Illinois State Police, the motorcyclist was traveling south on Illinois Route 47 and hit a semi-trailer truck that was traveling north on Route 47.

A variety of adult and children’s books—both hardcover and paperback—as well DVDs, Blu-rays, puzzles, and audiobooks will be available at the Friends of the Yorkville Library's annual sale.

Residents can take a step back in time this month during the “Oswego History Tour – Downtown,” beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.

Jim Pilmer will serve as grand marshal of the Montgomery Fest Parade on Sunday, Aug. 17. He is a longtime public servant and former executive director of the Fox Valley Park District.

This Yorkville Library program was designed as a way to help struggling readers by having them read to dogs.

Plans are to open the restaurant by the end of August. The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce plans to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22.