Jackson Dietz doubled in Graham Schwab with the go-ahead run as Oswego baseball scored four in the seventh to rally to a win at Kaneland, and Newark and Sandwich baseball won big Friday.

The city of Joliet has agreed to a $2.15 million settlement in a federal lawsuit case over the 2020 death of a man who died after he was taken into police custody.

The event is by appointment only. Passport agency specialists will be on hand to help walk you through the process and submit your materials.

The winners were honored at the Montgomery Village Board meeting on May 11 and received certificates of recognition and special prizes for their contributions.

The Illinois Municipal League has proposed the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local Housing Act as an answer to Gov. Pritzker's housing plan that calls for relaxing zoning restrictions.

DHL Supply Chain wants to build two buildings on the site that would be nearly 2 million square feet in size. DHL operates approximately 1,400 facilities in more than 50 countries

The annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser will take place from 5 a.m to noon Friday.

Bella Rosauer struck out 11 in a four-inning perfect game as Yorkville softball clinched the outright Southwest Prairie Conference title, Oswego East softball scored eight runs in the seventh to rally past Joliet West, and Yorkville baseball rode an eight-run first to a win.

As we head into road travel season, here’s a brief glance at the construction work that could cause backups along Illinois Route 71 and Illinois Route 47 in the Kendall and Grundy counties region.

Pick out quality plants and take advantage of free advice from trained master gardeners with University of Illinois Extension events and services.

The Yorkville Police Department currently provides one full-time school resource officer to cover the school district, based mostly at Yorkville High School.

Take a tour of Oswego and learn about the local Sears homes and The Brothers Sinatra will perform at The Vault in Yorkville on Saturday night.

Sandwich sophomore Bailey Brummel, who recorded a hat trick with three goals in Sandwich’s 3-2 win over Plano, the first win in program history, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, a nonprofit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system.

Along with owning two businesses in Oswego, Kelley Rice is also involved in several Oswego organizations.

For more than 50 years, educators have taught generations of Yorkville middle school students to put their best foot forward in the annual Square Dance Jubilee.

She leads her business with compassion, always putting her employees first and creating a supportive environment.

She leads with compassion, gives back quietly, and puts her people first. Meet Dr. Ashley Dickerson — a Kendall County 2026 Everyday Hero, as nominated by the employee who sees her in action every day.

The annual "Chop Around the Clock" fundraiser has become a beloved tradition in Batavia. Barber Craig Foltos said it's about providing hope to all of the children and families being helped by Ronald McDonald House. He said the event shows "they are not alone."

The lifelong Yorkville resident, who did pole vault in high school and later at North Central College and teaches at Oswego East, now is a volunteer track and field assistant at Yorkville High School.

Roger Matile has been the volunteer director of the Little White School Museum in Oswego since 1994. Last year, he was named an Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year by the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

Abigail Johnson doubled in Kayden Corneils in the bottom of the seventh to give Sandwich softball a walk-off win, Plano baseball dropped an eight-inning game, plus Oswego, Oswego East and Yorkville state track and field qualifiers in Wednesday's roundup.

A termination hearing that began Wednesday for a Joliet police lieutenant who is accused of misusing the Flock license plate reader will continue to another date but it’s yet not clear when.

As of Jan. 1, 2028, it will be illegal to sell the invasive Bradford pear tree – also known as the Callery pear – in Illinois.

The display will be open to the public from May 18-20 in the community room of the Kendall County Office Building, 504 S. Main St., Yorkville, during regular business hours.

The city of Yorkville is displaying 25 students' artworks on downtown light poles to increase foot-traffic and to celebrate the unique character of the town.

Yorkville Mayor John Purcell recognized the 39th year of service for the organization with an official proclamation. Purcell said its members have “contributed extensive volunteers and money to charitable organizations.”

The District 308 School Board has not made a decision yet on installing the panels. Board members are expected to continue to discuss the issue at future meetings.

At approximately 8:12 a.m., Monday, Oswego Police were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash near the intersection of Wolf Road and Emblem Circle.

Jacsen Tucker hit two solo homers and Dominic Battista added a three-run shot as Oswego East beat Oswego for the second straight day, and Sandwich baseball and Yorkville volleyball were also winners Tuesday.

A preliminary investigation by the Oswego Police Department indicates the motorcyclist was traveling east on U.S. Route 34 when he struck an enclosed trailer being towed by a van.

If you were seeing a tiny red emblem on shirts around Yorkville, the red poppy serves to memorialize those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in wartime.

The sixth annual fundraiser for Luella’s Lodge in Sandwich will feature a bingo night and golf outing in June.

The chance of thunderstorms on Sunday has postponed the event, which is now set for Sept. 13.

Breaking down the Illinois State Board of Education policy on school emergency closures and e-learning. Why schools need to conserve their days off, even once winter weather threats have passed

Yorkville's Ellie Fox tossed a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts, Oswego's Jaelynn Anthony hit a tie-breaking homer in a comeback win over Minooka and Oswego East baseball took its series opener with Oswego.

The Yorkville Police Department recently gave special recognition to some of its officers for their work both within the department and out in the community.

About 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Oswego police were dispatched to a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle at the intersection of Chicago Road and Park Street, police said.

District officials said they have identified approximately $317 million in facility needs over the next 10 years across all the district’s schools.

Register now. Yorkville Public Library extends youth programs through May.

Members of Open Door's V.O.I.C.E.S. Club are taking charge this Saturday — washing cars, serving refreshments, and raising money for community programs.

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 May 3-9

A single-family home in Oswego that sold for $730,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kendall County in the past week.

About 1:42 p.m., Saturday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road for a crash involving a motorcycle.

Plano baseball rode an 11-run inning to a win over Gardner South Wilmington, Sandwich baseball was also a winner, plus Plano and Sandwich track results in Saturday's roundup.

During a Friday status hearing before Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer, attorneys for both sides said they need an extension until May 22 to see how the new lawsuit impacts the settlement negotiations.

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department helped kick off the festival season on May 8 with its Margaritas en Mayo fiesta.

Discussion of healthcare, federal spending priorities and education were among some of the hot topics highlighted at a town hall Wednesday, as Jim Marter, R-Oswego, sought to get to know voters better in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District ahead of the November election.

To help residents, contractors and business owners better understand Kendall County’s building codes, a question and answer informational session will be held at 8 a.m. June 13 at the Kendall County Office Building.

Joe Grimm's two-run homer, Oswego East's fourth homer of the inning and sixth of the game, capped a seven-run sixth to beat West Aurora, Oswego East boys track won its invite, Oswego East softball won its ninth straight and Plano and Sandwich baseball and softball both won.