Kendall County

Freshman Nathan Tunt struck out 11 to lead Plano baseball past Earlville, Newark baseball lost to Somonauk to settle for a share of the Little Ten title and Oswego East and Newark softball won big in Thursday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

The Plano 88 board appointed Mike Jernigan to fill a two-year term that was left vacant after no candidate ran for it during the April 1 consolidated election.

Deputies responded to the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m. following reports of an armed robbery at Lovers Playground in Oswego Township, according to a news release from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

Several parks and green spaces throughout Yorkville have been paid for with fees charged to residential developers. Here’s a closer look at the city’s ‘land cash funds,’ how they work, and where they benefit. The Grande Reserve subdivision will generate over $900K.

PrairieFest will take place from June 12-15 at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.

The District Salon Suites, will occupy the nearly 4,000 square foot building, located at 201 W. Hydraulic Street. The building was purchased by The Williams Group in September 2024.

At the May 6 Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees unanimously approved an ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $24.3 million in general obligation bonds to generate the necessary $20 million in project costs expected this year.

Yorkville baseball and Plano softball were both walk-off winners, Oswego East softball rode an eight-run second inning to a win and Oswego softball won big in Wednesday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

The city is closing Boombah Boulevard on Thursday, May 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A detour has been designated, taking drivers along Corneils Road to Route 47.

An agreement has been jockeyed between developers of a solar farm in Yorkville and an adjacent horse racing training business, sending the 20-acre project off and running. The horses run tracks directly south of the proposed Beecher Road Solar LLC solar farm development.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a plant sale, acrylic painting class and special anniversary presentation.

At the May 12 Oswego School Board, board members voted unanimously to accept Bourbon Tile & Marble’s bid of $67,030 for the project.

Oswego girls soccer beat Joliet West to clinch the first conference championship in program history, Aubriella Garz hit two of Oswego softball's four homers in a win, Oswego East baseball beat Yorkville in extras and more in Tuesday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

Community members are invited to attend the Plano Food Pantry on Friday, May 16, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Girls flag football will be offered at both Oswego High School and Oswego East High School. The Illinois High School Association introduced girls flag football as an IHSA State Series starting in the 2024-25 school year.

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for severe weather across northern Illinois Thursday that could bring with it destructive hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

Staffers argue while a baseball field would be lost, the new site would provided greater usefulness for the Timber Ridge subdivision, with a fully accessible park, and playground with complete amenities, including a new park shelter.

At their May 8 meeting, Oswego planning and zoning commissioners recommended rezoning the property from General Manufacturing District to Regional Business District.

Yorkville, Oswego and Sandwich softball were all big winners and Sandwich baseball rode a complete-game shutout to a 1-0 win in Monday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

The app will allow the parks department to send smartphone push notifications to keep residents updated on breaking weather patterns, scheduling changes and updates on live-events.

At their May 8 meeting, commissioners recommended against rezoning the land from agricultural to residential use upon annexation to the village.

Family-owned and operated business Lion Concrete is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Members of Open Roads Chapter ABATE of IL, Inc. attended the Freedom and Awareness Rally in Springfield on May 4. 

With both the Yorkville School District and the city in periods of flux, their relationship is ever-evolving. City officials are considering waiving a $21,000 water connection fee for the school district’s temporary ‘pole barn classrooms’ that are currently under construction.

The improvements the owners of My Sister’s Lil Doughnut Shop plan to make – which also include installing safety bollards – are estimated to cost $15,550.

14 years ago when Jim McCormack was studying theology in the shadow of the Vatican in Rome, he never thought he’d live to see an American pope. Upon learning the new pope emanates from the ‘Windy City,’ McCormack, a Vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Yorkville, said he is thrilled.

Sandwich's boys track team won the Genoa-Kingston Invite, Plano freshman Nathan Tunt threw a no-hitter in his third start and Yorkville Christian baseball split two games in Saturday's roundup.

The Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists welcomed community members and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce for a tour of their Yorkville practice.

The “Benefit for Keagyn” fundraiser, for the Yorkville Intermediate School student, is happening from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the St. George Citizen Club, 667 Sheridan Street, Aurora.

“The safety of our students and school staff is our highest priority,” Montgomery Police chief Phil Smith said in the release. “We commend the school staff and administrators for their immediate response and cooperation.”

The memorial, presented by the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation, features the photos of every Illinois service member who gave their life in combat operations after 9/11.

Firefighters responded at 2:19 p.m. to the 7800 block of Galena Road. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was seen coming from a shed, piles of wood and a wooden fence, according to the release.

Yorkville Christian's Nolan Hooper struck out 16 in a one-hitter, Yorkville boys track won the Bill Jackson Invite at Lockport and Plano baseball and Sandwich, Newark, Yorkville and Oswego East softball were winners in Friday's Record Newspapers sports roundup.

Oswego village trustees unanimously voted to approve preliminary plans for the development during their May 6 meeting.

Plainfield police investigation into the March 24 fire at the Larry's Diner building led to the arrest this week of two 14-yea-olds.

The recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Awards will be honored and receive recognition by the Village of Montgomery Board, at the Monday, June 23 meeting at Village Hall.

The new building, being built on a vacant lot at Adams and Jackson streets, will feature 104 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. A two-level parking garage is part of the plans.

Newark softball scored three runs in the sixth and three in the seventh to rally for a win at Coal City, Oswego East baseball finished off a sweep of Bolingbrook and Plano baseball and Oswego, Oswego East, Sandwich and Yorkville softball were all winners in Thursday's roundup.

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

To keep up with inflation, rates are increasing for the Yorkville-Bristol Sanitation District for both residential and non-residential wastewater bills.

The city is kicking off the summer season with its Margaritas En Mayo fiesta on Thursday, May 22. The event features family-fun activities and live music, running from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Yorkville and Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue.

Get outside enjoy festivals in Kendall County this spring.

Yorkville High School hosted their prom on May 03.

Brian Long had strong mentors growing up in his cross country coach and Spanish teacher. He’s taken their inspiration and run with it. Long is in his second school year at Sandwich as cross country and track coach. Long also is one of three multilingual teachers in the district.

Clarissa Cooper did not envision a career in teaching growing up, and she did not necessarily expect it to be in her hometown. Yorkville is sure happy to have her. The 2016 graduate is in her fourth full school year as a teacher and coach at her alma mater.

Rachelle Koenig and James Cooper won election to the board along with Jennifer Hughes, who had been the village’s public works director. In addition, incumbent trustee Karen Novy, a Democrat who was appointed to the Oswego Village Board in July 2023, also won in the election.

“Anytime we can bring people into our school to share things, the kids and the community benefit so much from it,” Shelley Schmidt said.

Karvelius has been at Oswego School District 308’s Murphy Junior High School since it first opened in 2012. Prior to that, she worked at Traughber Junior High School for a year.

In Jeff Janssen’s 7th grade classroom at Yorkville Middle School, students are challenged to use what they learn about conduction and insulation properties to engineer temperature control devices.

Joan Mundsinger's first teaching job with District 308 was teaching fifth grade at East View School.