Kendall County

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train at about 9:15 p.m. Thursday in the area of Light Road and Commerce Drive in unincorporated Oswego Township.

This year's presidential election is helping fuel a surge in early voting in Kendall County.

Oswego’s goal is for the village to start receiving Lake Michigan water in the spring/summer of 2028.

Yorkville volleyball dropped a three-set match to Joliet West and Sandwich volleyball also lost its match in Thursday's roundup.

Midnight Mods' 10th Annual Boo Cruise will raise funds and donations for local Kendall County charities.

The Oswego School Board continued with its third year of student representation by welcoming two new student members and two new alternates to the board.

A Joliet police detective surrendered himself on Wednesday on charges of domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence, police said.

Oswego, Oswego East, Yorkville and Sandwich advanced golfers to sectionals at Wednesday regional meets.

Plano Methodist Church is partnering with Meals on Wheels to provide home-delivered meals to Plano residents ages 60 or above.

A variety of Halloween events in Kendall County will include attractions such as a Halloween Girls Night, the 10th Annual Boo Cruise and more.

Pouring for Pink: Breast Cancer Benefit Concert will take place from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the village’s outdoor amphitheater, Venue 1012, located at 1012 Station Drive in Oswego.

Yorkville Public Library will hold Thrifted Ghost Art, Family-Friendly Halloween Trivia and more for adults and families this October.

Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. will host its Post Party for holders of the 2024 Open Roads Summer Books.

Oswego officials hope that speed limit signs and a flashing beacon will help improve safety on Mill Road and the nearby Fox Chase Elementary School.

Montgomery's Public Works Department will provide bulk brush collection for residents for its yearly fall collection.

Yorkville High School students got a real-life civics lesson at the Yorkville City Council meeting, watching in-person as the council made plans for Rice Park's old equipment.

Colten Oakes shot a 41 to lead Sandwich golf to a dual meet win over Plano and Somonauk, Newark volleyball beat Sandwich and Plano freshman Jessel Leon set a record for aces in a match in the Reapers' win in Monday's roundup.

Montgomery will host a free, family-friendly concert by American English, featuring two food trucks.

The Kendall County Republicans had an information booth at Yorkville Hometown Days.

Plano Library will host a variety of adult and children events in October, including fall painting classes, a Care Package Drive and more.

Kendall County is working to bring focus to its local business community through a new program called Made In Kendall.

The Oswego Cemetery Walk is Thursday, Oct. 3.

The Rev. Dennis Spies' is new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Joliet. The announcement came for Pope Francis on Friday.

Inclement weather no longer necessarily means no school, and Oswego schools are adjusting their remote learning plans.

Kendall County property transfers from July 12 to Aug. 30, 2024.

Shooting victim identified

Indian Valley Theatre will present "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," featuring a tale of Ichabod Crane's mysterious encounter with the Headless Horseman.

Plano Methodist Church offers Sunday School, featuring Bible lessons, songs, activities and prayer.

The Illinois State Police is investigating a officer related shooting following an incident that started in Plano and ended in Aurora.

Yorkville School District 115 is directing more than $100,000 in federal funds to academic service including math and reading tutors, and broader science-based activities to two of the districts elementary schools.

Another piece of Yorkville may end up in the sunny Caribbean, while multiple rural expanses of unincorporated Kendall County might soon find themselves in Yorkville.

In light of the recent wave of threats aimed at schools across the area, Oswego School District 308 officials say they are committed to keeping both students and staff safe.

Star 34 Café beat out six other restaurants to take the top prize in the inaugural Best Sandwich in Sandwich contest.

Even as Oswego continues to grow, School District 308 is ready.

A DeKalb teen has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of an Oswego teen.

Plano girls golf placed fifth and Sandwich sixth at the Kishwaukee River Conference meet on Thursday, while Newark volleyball and Plano and Oswego East soccer were both winners in the roundup.

The 21st annual Trunk or Treat will feature costumes, treats, games and a contest, with donations encouraged for the Kendall County Community Food Pantry.

The Chocolate Shoppe in Plano opened in a new location, and has big plans for the future.

Sandwich's boys golf team took second at the Kishwaukee River Conference meet, while Oswego East was third, Oswego fourth and Yorkville sixth, respectively, at the Southwest Prairie Conference meet and Sandwich volleyball beat Plano.

Midwest Championship Pro Wrestling will be at the Plano American Legion this weekend.

Kendall County will feature several Halloween-themed events, such as a pumpkin decorating workshop, Monster Mash Bash and more.

Children in Yorkville may soon be playing on the community’s first-ever “inclusive playground,” designed to increase accessibility and provide a fun space for both parents and children to enjoy together.

A D308 student is facing charges after a BB gun was found in their backpack Tuesday, according to a news release.

Newark volleyball rolled past DePue, plus Plano volleyball and Oswego East soccer results in Tuesday's roundup.

Sandwich has been designated as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service.

The Oswegoland Heritage Association and Little White School Museum will host a guided walking tour of downtown Oswego on Sunday, Sept. 29.

The seventh annual Yorktoberfest will return to downtown Yorkville on Sept. 27 and 28. The popular event is put on by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville.

Jessica Ramey’s double double led Sandwich to victory over Marengo with 20 assists and 14 service points, and Plano boys golf beat Hinckley-Big Rock in a dual meet in Monday's roundup.

Sophomores and juniors helped put on a fantastic show during the Yorkville girls flag football team’s Senior Night at Campbell Field on Monday afternoon in a 40-0 win over Joliet Central

Learn about the Fox Valley region's unique Nativa American history at the Fox Valley Native American Artifact Show on Oct. 6.