Yorkville

It’s not often dismantling feels like rebuilding, but when the date March 5 was chosen to dismantle Yorkville’s Emily Sleezer Park for a rebuild in a poorer part of the Dominican Republic, Scott Sleezer knew something beautiful was taking place.

After undergoing a more than $100,000 complete rebuild, Rice Park in Yorkville is re-opening to the public featuring all new inclusive playground equipment designed to celebrate the diversity and needs of the community

After an amendment to freeze taxes failed, the Yorkville City Council approved a more than $5 million tax levy.

Several festive events are coming up in Kendall County, including the Oswego Christmas Walk, the Montgomery Merry & Bright event and more.

After the Yorkville electoral board sustained an objection, kicking one candidate off the ballot, there remains zero contested elections for city government in the upcoming April elections.

From comics to chocolate, silly socks and edgy fashion looks there is sure to be something for everyone on your list.

Capturing the spirit of supporting small town businesses, Yorkville community shoppers can get their locomotive ticket punched, in a fun, interactive game featuring raffle prizes.

Continuing their priority on upgrading facilities, the Yorkville School Board approved a grant application and project plan to replace the roof at Yorkville Middle School.

The Yorkville Sons of The American Legion will hold their monthly breakfast fundraiser with a surprise visit from Santa.

As the Yorkville community continues seeing diverse expansion in its population, the boom reflects in the growth of the parks department’s athletic leagues.

"Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago” headed west and found that Yorkville has some of the best burgers in the state.

Yorkville voters will have to wait a little longer to find out if the only upcoming contested election for alderman is going to end prematurely with one candidate getting the boot.

With the underground aquifer depleting and more expensive Lake Michigan water soon flowing into Yorkville, the city is installing new water meters in residents’ homes.

Yorkville Public Library will host holiday trivia, special Zoom events and more for adults and families this December.

The night before Thanksgiving is known as 'Drinksgiving,' where old friends reunite at local bars. Check out these award-winning bars and pubs in northern Illinois.

A new agreement between the Yorkville school district and the police department answers the question who is financially responsible for growing overtime hours at extracurricular events.

A man was taken into custody Wednesday by the Yorkville Police Department for allegedly displaying a handgun without being licensed to own the weapon, according to a police report.

The race for Fourth Ward alderman in Yorkville has taken another turn as potential candidate Sammy Hall filed an objection against his opponent one day before an electoral board decides Hall’s fate from an objection filed at his own nomination.

A Jingle Jog Family Run to support the Knights of Columbus to provide food and toys to families in need within Kendall County was held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Yorkville.

During the Nov. 19 Public Works Committee, City Administrator Bart Olson said to accommodate the plans for the Daniels property, which has applied for annexation and rezoning to construct data centers, Beecher road would need to be realigned.

Travel Services of Yorkville is collecting donations for Kendall County Animal Control and Hillside Nursing Home & Rehab Center through the end of the year, welcoming items such as pet supplies and warm clothing for residents.

The Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois will host a game night fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting local seniors.

Holiday celebrations in Oswego, Yorkville and Plano are right around the corner as the holiday season draws near.

The Kendall County Historical Society will host its annual Christmas at the Lyon Farm, featuring holiday bingo, cookie decorating and more.

The fate of the only upcoming contested election for Yorkville city government is in the balance after an objection was filed to disqualify a potential candidate.

Yorkville School District is asking for input from parents and community members to help school staff brainstorm the future of the district's facilities.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

The only contested Yorkville City Council seat is for Alderman in Ward 4.

Costco is looking at opening up shop in Yorkville.

A Yorkville man died Friday morning after becoming trapped underneath the vehicle he was working on, according to Yorkville police.

Police now have the ability to access Yorkville school security cameras in real time, but there are restrictions in place.

Honoring Veterans Day, service members gathered in Yorkville's Chapel on the Green Sunday to once again commemorate lives dedicated to service.

Senior Services Associates is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 19 at the Beecher Center. The event precedes the launch of the Knights of Columbus annual food and clothing drive on Nov. 23 and 24.

In the farm fields surrounding Yorkville, it’s another day another proposed data center. As the city recently took steps to develop three other large agricultural parcels into massive data center campuses, another 270 acres of green might transition from crop to gigabyte.

Senior Services Associates will host two free seminars that may benefit anyone dealing with medical costs on a budget.

Following Operation Desert Storm, Emmert helped foster community partnerships in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to aid in the rebuilding of Kuwaiti towns destroyed by Saddam Hussein’s invasion. He said respectful communication is key to rebuilding relationships.

Jeffrey Sanders, Army veteran and commander of American Legion Post 489 in Yorkville, hopes someday soon an eternal flame will shine down as testament to those who have dedicated their lives to service.

Cindy Niles believes promoting strength through fitness helps instill within her students the same fortitude and resiliency that’s helped her overcome the challenges faced serving as a woman in the military for over three decades.

Despite online rumors, city officials don't know of Costco coming to Yorkville.

Princesses, dinosaurs, superheroes, and costumed kiddos celebrated the Halloween spirit with the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Biz Boo! Event featuring over 90 participating local businesses, according to a press release.

Unofficial vote totals show State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel has a substantial lead over Will County Board member Katie Deane-Schlottman for Illinois Senate District 49 race.

Two housing developments are in the works in the Yorkville area. One plans for a senior living community, and another consists of more than 100 townhomes and duplexes.

As voters continue heading to election booths and casting their ballots, here is a refresher on where candidates for US. House of Representatives, IL-14, stand on the important issues facing our nation.

As voters continue heading to election booths and casting their ballots, here is a refresher on where candidates for US. House of Representatives, IL-14, stand on the important issues facing our nation.

With $550,00 in funds from an American Rescue Plan Act grant, Yorkville and the Rob Roy Drainage District sprucing up the ditch.

Here is a list of couples requesting a La Salle County marriage license from Oct. 1 through Oct 17.

Local business owners interested in learning how to turn their years of hard work into lasting legacies are invited to a two-part workshop on business succession planning at the Yorkville Public Library on Nov. 4 and Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Yorkville schools proposes an $84 million tax levy, and residents will have a chance to voice their opinions at the Nov. 25 hearing.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kendall County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.