The 2026 Road to Better Roads project is focusing on the areas of River’s Edge and Briarwood. The city is also resurfacing and concrete patching the pavement in the area near Menards.

Cody Evans is a North Carolina native and a former U.S. Marine. He served two tours in Afghanistan.

Real estate news: A single-family residence located at 842 Heartland Drive in Yorkville changed owners on Jan. 16.

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

Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson gave a presentation earlier this month to the Plano School Board to discuss the influx of property tax dollars that could be coming its way.

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is seeking blood donations, especially O-negative and O-positive blood, from residents to restore hospital and patient blood supplies affected by recent winter weather.

Real estate news: The Yorkville home, built in 2005, sold for $485,000, has an interior space of 2,902 square feet

Around 2,000 protesters gathered in South Elgin to protest what they called the 'murder' of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Several politicians joined the protesters calling for accountability and justice.

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.

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

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

Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis has filed a motion to disqualify Daniel Transier from serving as the defense attorney for former Oswegoland Park District executive director Tom Betsinger because of his potential conflicts as a Yorkville City Council alderman.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Real estate news: A 2,708-square-foot single-family residence in Yorkville, built in 2019, has changed hands.

The WE Group, a women-led community empowerment collective, is hosting a special fundraising event benefiting Mutual Ground.

The single-family residence located at 413 Dover Court N in Yorkville was sold on Jan. 2, for $440,000, or $187 per square foot.

This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready at the Yorkville Public Library. Use the clues to unlock the boxes before the next group comes in. You only have 30 minutes.

A single-family home in Oswego that sold for $565,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County during the past week

Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.

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. 11-17

Reports of a possible assault involving two motorists led to an investigation by Yorkville School District 115 and the Yorkville Police Department on Jan. 15.

Kendall County is home to several coffeehouses where you'll find unique and original coffee beverages.

The land is likely to be the site of a new middle school or an elementary school, both of which are included in the $275 million plan outlined in the referendum to build new facilities to accommodate the community’s booming population.

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.

A single-family home located at 957 North Carly Circle in Yorkville changed ownership on Dec. 30, 2025.

After feedback from city officials, the developers of a proposed data center campus in Yorkville are downsizing plans to keep the warehouses further away from residential areas, including the Caledonia Subdivision.

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.

The new support group fits in with the mission of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County, which is to better the lives of veterans and their families.

Gail Force Studios in Yorkville is a professional drone services company specializing in commercial and residential aerial photography.

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

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. 4-10

Oswego Village Board voted unanimously to approve the new 20-year agreement. A boundary agreement between the two municipalities expired in 2022.

Aftermath Services, a biohazard, forensic and crime scene clean-up company that prioritizes discreet and compassionate services, is expanding with a new facility in Yorkville.

Quintin Mullen, 35, of Yorkville, was taken into custody by members of the United States Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

A 2,500-square-foot single-family house, built in 2021, has changed hands.

A Plano man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor following an attempted home invasion in Montgomery on the morning of Jan. 4.

The breakfast will be from from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville.

The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library say excitement is already building for the Annual Used Book Sale, a “highly anticipated community favorite” event.

Fire Protection District crews responded to 19 structure fires, 50 other types of fires in the Yorkville-area in 2025.