Yorkville city staff provided a closer look at the project, including what construction has already been started and what work residents of Kendall County can soon expect.

Crews will begin on Monday, May 4 and make only one pass through each neighborhood in Montgomery. They will continue until they have hit each area one time.

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

For two days Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville will be the epicenter of handcrafted artisan goods and a fun celebration of local small businesses with live music and family-friendly activities.

The projects across the 14th Congressional District, which would come under federal Community Project Funding initiative, range from protecting clean drinking water to strengthening access to quality health care in rural communities to public transit systems.

It could take a week or more – depending on weather – for the Fox River to recede to its banks but the crest could come Wednesday for parts of the river. Some parts of the Chain O' Lakes are now at major flood stage.

A pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Montgomery on April 16 has been identified as Javier Diaz, 40, of Chicago. Diaz was identified by the Kane County Coroner.

The Fox River isn't set to crest until later this week as people deal with rising waters and flooded conditions and watch to see how high it gets.

The Earth Day park cleanup and community shred events will both take place on Saturday, April 25.

Before the district comes back in November with another building bond proposal, it is surveying residents on why the $275 million bond proposal was rejected in the March primary vote.

Rep. Jed. Davis (R- Yorkville) released a statement saying “the majority of residents don’t want” data centers and that local city officials should “listen to the residents.” He called for the projects to be put on the ballot for Yorkville.

The home of a Kendall County nonprofit that specializes in giving foster kids a second chance is getting a second life itself with substantial renovations.

Signs may contain names or short messages only. Addresses, phone numbers, or political ads are strictly prohibited, the village of Montgomery said.

Emmeline Kenealy, 23, was charged following an investigation led by investigators with the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

Residents are encouraged to avoid washing laundry when flushing is performed in or near their neighborhood, as temporarily discolored water may stain laundry.

Jesus Almaraz-Rodriguez, 49, was taken into custody by the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team.

The city of Yorkville has two more large data center projects being proposed. Up for votes on Tuesday is the 540-acre Project Steel and the Meyer data center.

Unofficial final numbers show voters in Yorkville school district rejected the $275 million bond proposal by a two-to-one margin.

The purpose of flushing water mains is to clear sediment from the water lines and is essential for maintaining water quality.

Due to the heavy rainfall preceding Sunday’s snow, the Public Works Department will delay all three planned flushing weeks to allow the ground more time to dry.

With votes still being tallied, it’s looking like residents are saying no to the $275 million bond referendum from Yorkville School District 115 for new and expanded facilities.

With early voting already underway, residents are heading to the polls to cast their decision on the $275 million Yorkville School District 115 referendum. Here's what voters need to know.

Heading into the March 17 primary election, here’s what you need to know about some polling location changes this year in Kendall County.

A Kane County jury found a Montgomery man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man.

The City Council OK'd a $60,089 contract with EMA, Inc. to conduct a customer billing audit that the city hopes will reduce water that is delivered but “lost”because it is not accurately measured.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

Across Kendall County, Meals on Wheels also served 8,713 “cafe meals” in fun social settings to older adults in places like the Beecher Center in Yorkville and the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center.

The vehicle, which the library district recently acquired for about $215,000, will travel to schools, homes and other destinations.

Entering the final leg before residents decide a $275 million referendum for new school buildings, the Yorkville 115 Superintendent made his pitch to City Council calling the district’s facilities “unsustainable.”

There is a fatal neurological disease that makes deer lose their fear of humans. As the brain and central nervous system deteriorate, the deer “wastes” away.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery police and fire personnel responded to reports of kids clinging to a log in the Fox River.

The village of Montgomery recently named the recipients of its inaugural Employee Awards Program.

City Administrator Bart Olson said the last bids for the large construction project should open in the middle of March. He said after that, the city should know around 99% of the project’s official total costs.

Kishwaukee College recently named its graduates for the fall 2025 semester.

A juvenile suspect was arrested in Montgomery following a string of recent burglaries targeting businesses on the village’s east side.

St. Charles police are going in on March 8 at Ferson Creek Park and Kendall officers take the plunge on March 1 at Silver Springs.

With the launch of the Kane County Circle of Care, community leaders have brought services that address mental health, early prevention, housing, food instability and childcare together.

State funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades. Recruitment for the program is focusing on residents in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties.

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

Yorkville resident Jeanne Leifheit took first place in an annual Norwegian soup cook off at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.

The celebrity bartender event will take place at Fox Republic Brewing Co., 101 W. Hydraulic Ave. in downtown Yorkville.

Pinpoint Physical Therapy will host a lunch-and-learn on workplace ergonomics on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St.

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

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.

The single-family home located at 157 Sherman Avenue in Montgomery was sold on Jan. 13, for $375,000, or $145 per square foot.

Officer Isaiah Rodriguez was sworn in as a member of the Montgomery Police Department at the Village Board meeting on Monday.

Back in the 1800s, the selection—not to mention the quality—of the meats consumers could buy was a lot slimmer. But the constant has always been that meat has offered farmers an easier, more compact way to get their grain to market.

The new position would be shared between the Yorkville Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. The social worker would bring “specialized expertise and support" to the department.

Chad Feldotto replaces former executive director Tom Betsinger, who was charged last July with allegedly attempting to run over a person with his pickup truck in Yorkville and driving under the influence of alcohol.