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May and June will mark the return of periodical cicadas, and Kane and Kendall counties will host several events to celebrate.
May 7, 1864: The first issue of the Kendall County Record rolled off the presses. John R. Marshall returned from fighting with the Union Army in the Civil War and purchased the necessary equipment for $500.
Friends of Extension and 4-H Foundation will hold a pork dinner fundraiser to raise money for several Kendall County organizations.
A Yorkville man is facing several charges in connection with a burglary to a house in unincorporated Yorkville on May 2.
Events celebrating Mother's Day, along with other special programs, will be held in Kendall County this weekend.
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
For those craving a fresh cup of coffee, a grilled donut and an artisan craft, you can get all three at The Makers Cafe and Markets. The first market of the season is the Mother’s Day Makers Market, May 11 and May 12.
State Rep. Jed Davis responds positively to the implementation of the Startup Fund Program by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Nearly 50 years ago, Yorkville resident Steve Jaros accompanied his father to a bowling alley for the first time. On April 26, he was recognized as one of bowling’s all-time greats as he was enshrined in the Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Hall of Fame.
Restaurants like Chicken Salad Chick, Smoothie King and Jack in the Box have all voiced interest in opening locations in Oswego.
Teens in grades eight through 12 will get together to share ideas about the teen area in the library and help create and plan new projects. Opportunities for service hours available.
Over 90 members of the community night-bowled alongside their fellow business leaders.
Kendall County will be home to Ripped Jeans' new album release party and the annual Wine on the Fox tasting festival.
Taeopae Wetterman’s day as an athletic trainer at Yorkville High School starts well before the first ball is rolled out for games or practices. She likes it that way.
As a youngster, Joshua Opp imagined himself being a police officer someday. That dream became a reality in 2019, when Opp became a police officer with the Yorkville Police Department.