Yorkville adopted an ordinance this week to fine and possibly jail the homeless persons and one resident is speaking out, saying the community needs "a humane and ethical way' to resolve issues.

Yorkville approved an ordinance to fine and possibly jail the city's homeless after public safety complaints made about four homeless individuals in the past month.

Salsa Verde is inviting the community to their grand opening at their new location at 1508 N. Bridge St. at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. To celebrate the special occasion, the first 100 customers are receiving $20 gift cards.

Public homelessness could become a crime punishable with fines and possible incarceration for repeat offenders if Yorkville city council passes a new ordinance against “public camping.”

An extra $100K is needed to fully connect the Heartland Meadows subdivision to the new Bluestem Water Main project currently under construction in Yorkville.

To potentially generate more than $1 million extra annually for the city, Yorkville is holding a special census to document the community’s population growth. Helping out with the survey can put some extra money directly into your pockets as well.

Following some minor revisions, the Fox Haven Subdivision, proposed by developers 1115, LLC, looks set for constructing 17 residential buildings, consisting of 105 townhome units on just more than 13 acres west of Route 47 in Yorkville.

A 66,000 pound, $655,000 utility truck will soon be hitting the streets and sewers of Yorkville. The truck can do a little bit of everything, including prevent sewer backups.

A proposed development in Yorkville with 20-single family residential lots, designed for the 55-and-older crowd, is a significant step closer to shovels in the ground after the city approved a revised final plat.

Downtown Yorkville construction that began Aug. 1 is part of larger $100.2 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project

While the crucial votes for the proposed 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center in Yorkville have been delayed to late August, community members cautious of the project are not waiting to make their voices heard.

The Yorkville Police Department celebrated a special milestone, achieving state accreditation for the first time in the department’s history through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

Five law enforcement officials were honored by the Yorkville Police Department following an April undercover police investigation leading to a Yorkville man being charged for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a woman.

The city of Yorkville is begrudgingly taking over the maintenance work for Cannonball Estates subdivisions following the disbandment of the homeowners association. However, residents could face higher fees.

Plans for another data center have sprouted in Yorkville’s agriculture fields. A 130-acre data center campus is being proposed south of Corneils Road and east of Beecher Road.

With the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center scheduled for some crucial votes, Tuesday could be the night Yorkville sows the seeds for a new future, a digital manufacturing future.

Fifty-three years after the “Pine Village massacre,” in which Carl Reimann shot dead two patrons and three restaurant workers, the niece of one of the victims is campaigning against Reimann being fully released from parole.

A proposed solar farm just outside Yorkville city limits is stirring debate on how close to roadways the solar arrays should be allowed. The 37-acre solar farm would be located north of Corneils Road.

It’s been 70 years since four Yorkville senior girl scouts went door to door collecting donations to bring back the Yorkville Independence Day parade and fireworks that have since helped shape the community’s identity over the past seven decades. Two sisters remember the days.

The playground at Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville could be undergoing a more than $100,000 makeover with all new inclusive play areas.

Yorkville is saying goodbye to the underground aquifer that served the community for generations. Yorkville City Council has approved around 20% annual average water bill increases over the next five years.

The Yorkville Police Department welcomed a new officer into their family. Bret Johnson, a lifelong resident of Plainfield, took the oath of office during the city council meeting on June 24.

At the public hearing for the 502-acre Project Steel data center development’s annexation, Mayor John Purcell wanted to make sure a portion of the revenue is guaranteed to the Yorkville School District 115.

It just became more expensive to build residential developments in Yorkville. To help the Yorkville School District 115 cover rising student-care costs, the city council approved a 40% increase in residential transition fees.

To prevent nature from returning flooding to the town’s streets and properties, the city of Yorkville conducts annual inspections of the stormwater basins, identifying areas where extra care is required.

With the $100 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project already under construction, the new water coming down the pipeline to Yorkville could come at double the cost over the next five years. To help pay for the project, the city is considering 20% annual hikes for five years.

With residents raising concerns about the rough condition of Yorkville’s downtown railroad tracks causing safety concerns and potentially damaging their vehicles, an alderman is asking the city to take action.

After the White House put Yorkville’s special census on hold, the population counting survey is finally back on, potentially generating more than $1 million extra annually for the city.

A massive 1.5 million-gallon standpipe water tower is being constructed on the south side of Yorkville, only one problem, the site’s weak soil foundation is causing the city a $700,000 headache.

The Yorkville Police Department confirmed there have been several instances of bullets striking homes in Yorkville over the past few weeks.

When the water bill came in more than 10 times larger than expected for the high school, Yorkville District 115 officials were a bit suspicious.

Even with a downscaling of the initial planned development, the 540-acre Project Steel data center will still cast a behemoth manufacturing footprint in Yorkville’s data center alley.

The proposed 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center in Yorkville features 14-two story data center warehouses, totaling more than 17 million square feet, two electrical substations, and 3,750 parking spaces. Each building may generate between $500,000 and $1 million annually.

To keep up with the rising costs of providing for students, the Yorkville School District 115 is requesting the city to make new residential developers foot a larger part of the bill.

The first public hearing for the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center is at the June 10 Yorkville city council meeting at City Hall. The second and final public hearing, for the project’s rezoning, has been changed to July 9 at City Hall. The developers are attending.

There was foam. Lots and lots of foam.

While developers of the large townhome proposal setting designs on the former site of Parfection Park did not receive endorsement from the Yorkville School District 115, they are borrowing the high school’s nickname. The "Fox Haven Subdivisions" is set for July 22 final approval.

A transformation is coming to downtown Yorkville. The city hopes a newly state-awarded near $3 million grant helps spurs a revitalization of the ‘Hydraulic District’s’ businesses and recreational areas.

Yorkville is about to start cracking-down and ticketing heavy trucks giving residents safety concerns on their neighborhood streets. To alleviate safety concerns, the city council approved an 8-ton weight limit on the streets in Kylyns Ridge and Cannonball Estates.

Following significant opposition from community members and the Yorkville School District 115, the developers of the “Christie Property” townhome subdivision plan in Yorkville have withdrawn their plans.

Yorkville resident’s Becky Lenski’s wheel of fortune just keeps on spinning. After winning a trip to Costa Rica and more than $73,000 on the Wheel of Fortune earlier this spring, Lenski faced an even more daunting presenter than Ryan Seacrest, Yorkville Mayor John Purcell.

The developers of Heartland Meadows West are requesting final plat approval from Yorkville for their proposal which now contains a total of 20-single family residential lots for the 55-and-older crowd. The site is in the Kendall Marketplace area.

Yorkville’s 2026 Fourth of July fireworks display is gearing up to be unforgettable. To commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday next year, city staff are recommending a massive show featuring synchronized air drones, pyro elements and expanded fireworks.

With the funding for their senior citizen programs at-risk, the city of Yorkville is doing what they can to ensure the Senior Services Association and the Community Nutrition Network stay at their Beecher Center home.

The total 2025 program runs a $1.3 million price tag, with construction expected to be completed in April 2026.

With several growing subdivisions, an influx of traffic volume has given some residents in Yorkville concern. The city considering implementing several new safety measures, including updated roadway signage, and new stop signs at strategic intersections.

The heavier trucks will be denied usage of the residential streets including Blackberry Shore Lane, from the intersection of Northland Lane to the westerly dead end. They will also be denied usage of Northland Lane, High Ridge Lane, and Norton Lane.

Costco is receiving a $10 million sales tax rebate from the city, which will most likely be paid off between 10-20 years, according to documents of the agreement.

Two public works crews will be flushing the city’s hydrants, with one crew starting on the north side subdivisions and another on the city’s south side.

The Yorkville Police Department welcomed a new officer into its ranks after Chief of Police James Jensen swore-in Sam Tickle at a recent Yorkville City Council meeting.