Three employees were recognized during the Montgomery Village Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 26. In total, approximately 20 peer nominations were received.

Cody Sales, 30, received 29 years on the charge of first-degree murder and an additional one year on the charge of aggravated animal cruelty.

A business manager for Tischler’s Market in Plainfield has been charged with theft after the owner of the business discovered voided cash transactions totaling about $92,709.

District 308's immediate concerns are at Grande Park and Southbury elementary schools, which are approaching capacity.

On Monday, a reheat coil in an office area at Traughber Junior High in Oswego burst, leading to significant water accumulation in carpeted areas.

A Sandwich man was charged after police alleged he exposed himself to a child two days before Christmas, according to DeKalb County court records.

After trying for almost two years to purchase part of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course for expanding Kennedy Road, the city of Yorkville is reaching for another club in its bag – eminent domain.

The majority of the calls the fire district responded to last year were medical calls. The district responded to 5,057 medical calls and 55 building fires in 2025.

Kendall Animal Control said a $25 to $100 fine would be charged on the first offense.

Much has been in the news lately about “exploding trees”, caused by the extreme cold temperatures. But is this something to be worried about?

The Kendall County Health Department maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

The dangerous weather conditions will continue Monday with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range, the National Weather Service said.

The logo will be used on official Oswego250 merchandise, promotions and more

The Knights of Columbus God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463 announces their annual Free Throw Champions

Yorkville Public Library is open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curbside service is available.

Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 18-24

A single-family home in Oswego that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County during the past week

DePaul recruit Mason Lockett heated up after a slow start to score 24 points, but New Trier overwhelmed Oswego East 82-51 in the first of four games at the When Sides Collide Shootout on Saturday at Benet.

Oswego East’s Derek Zahorak bowled the high series of 1,363, leading the Wolves to the sectional championship. That and Sandwich boys basketball beat Marengo in Saturday's roundup.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Yorkville Flower Shop debuted its renovated, award-winning floral shop during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business has served the community for 25 years.

Since 2020, there have been 33 instances in which a motorist fled from Oswego police officers during the initiation of a traffic stop.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has announced millions of federal dollars secured for three projects in the 14th District: A Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation building in Shabbona, a food pantry in La Salle and a health center in Mendota.

Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.

PrairieFest will take place Father’s Day weekend, June 18-21, at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.

The Kendall County Health Department will share the results of a recent community health improvement survey at its Community Health Summit Breakfast on Jan. 29. Registration for the event is full.

Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

Oswego sophomore Ethan Vahl scored 30 points, including his 1,000th career point, in a loss to Bolingbrook, plus Oswego East and Yorkville girls basketball results in Thursday's roundup.

Braydon Porter scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half, including a monster dunk to start the second quarter that shook the basket support, and Yorkville went on to a 54-30 win over Minooka in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

Jack Forth was among the seniors Sandwich celebrated during its final dual meet of the season, a 55-19 Senior Night victory over Plano.

Several lawmakers from Illinois vowed to oppose a spending bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that nevertheless passed on Thursday with a 220-207 vote in the House.

The city had previously received a loan of $139.2 million, but it turned out to be far less that what the city needed to cover the project as prices grew due to contracting issues.

With $40,000 coming towards the pockets of the Whispering Meadows Homeowners Association for reimbursed maintenance costs, a 20-year ordeal in Yorkville is coming to a close. Overall, the city has received $1.56 million in settlements from the developers.

Pinz in Yorkville will host an evening of stand up comedy and the Sandwich Opera House welcomes Bad Momz of Comedy, both events are Saturday, Jan. 24.

Oswego East senior Aubrey Lamberti, who scored 18 points with the game-clinching free throws in a win over Minooka, and in the process became Oswego East’s all-time leading scorer, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Voters will decide on the March 17 primary ballot whether to grant the district's request for issuing $275 million in bonds to build new schools and expanded facilities to meet the demands of the district’s growing population.

Ethan Vahl scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and hit two clutch free throws with three seconds left as Oswego beat Metea Valley for its sixth straight win and Nick Michalek scored 14 as Sandwich edged Woodstock North in Wednesday's roundup.

In this brand Books & Cooks Book Club, participants will read some great books and bring in recipes and treats to share that were inspired by the reading that month.

January is Radon Action Month and Illinois health departments are raising awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation.

A fire alarm was activated around 10:38 a.m. at Yorkville Middle School triggered by the steam from the ruptured pipe. Students evacuated the building immediately, according to Yorkville School District 115.

The project should be substantially completed by Feb. 5, architect Alex Lopez from Performance Services told Oswego School Board members during their Jan. 12 board meeting.

Yorkville girls basketball and Newark boys basketball dropped games on Tuesday.

Lily Kozenko's fourth-quarter 3 proved a backbreaker as Plano's girls basketball team topped archrival Sandwich Tuesday night.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation.

The Kendall County Employee of the Year Award Program honors outstanding employees who consistently go above and beyond in their work and service to the community.

Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites you to share your stories and help preserve the community’s priceless local history and heritage.

The longtime Oswegoland Park District employee started in his new position on Jan. 5.

One of four Mustangs in double figures, Payton Wallin's 25-point night led a red hot Yorkville Christian squad past Parkview Christian on Monday.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood welcomed 14th District constituents to her new DeKalb office this weekend.

Landowners and operators looking to enhance their property through conservation practices are encouraged to apply for the Partners for Conservation cost-share program.