Yorkville Christian girls and boys basketball both picked up wins over Ottawa Marquette, plus Yorkville and Plano boys basketball results and Yorkville and Plano boys bowling results in Tuesday's roundup.

The threat allegedly happened at the Kendall County Courthouse Monday morning.

New York and national Catholic media, along with local Catholics, say they hear Bishop Ron Hicks will be named archbishop in New York.

Prepping for a Constitution test, 7th graders at St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles were given the unique experience of engaging and asking questions with Illinois State Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford and Mayor Clint Hull, a retired judge and former prosecutor.

The Yorkville Public Library hosted Santa Claus and local children for is Polar Express holiday party. Children enjoyed cookies and coloring as they listened to staff read the classic "Polar Express" and some shared their last-minute Christmas wish list with Santa.

Here are a few facts about coyotes that might help you to better understand them, anticipate their behavior, and prevent negative encounters.

As part of the new rules, e-bicycles and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks in the village.

The Yorkville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance locating two teenagers who are presumed to have run away from Yorkville on Dec. 13.

Le’Niya Viser scored 17 points with two clutch baskets in the fourth quarter, and hit five of Plano's six free throws in overtime as the Reapers edged visiting Woodstock 45-42 in a Kishwaukee River Conference game.

At the Dec. 9 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously voted to approve a concept plan for the 161-unit apartment and townhouse development, located at 61 Franklin St. near the intersection of Washington Street and U.S. Route 71.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the district started receiving federal relief grants that were used to give fifth through 12th grade students a take home device.

The Plano Public Library has announced its holiday schedule and upcoming winter programming for families and adults.

Yorkville Public Library announces its January Adult Services Programs and Events

Oswego School District 308’s 13 elementary and two specialized schools will need about $1.3 million in life safety improvements over the next 10 years.

Volunteers responded to tornadoes, flooding and hundreds of home fires, while the Red Cross distributed thousands of dollars in financial assistance directly to households working to rebuild.

Sarah Skilton honored her remarkable career as Executive Director of the Oswego Public Library District

The infrastructure, which includes a new water tower, is part of the larger Lake Michigan water sourcing project that has the city eyeing around $224.4 million in total project costs.

Jayden Riley's 36 points paced Yorkville Christian boys basketball past Lemont at the Team Rose Shootout, Ethan Vahl's 21 points led Oswego past Waubonsie, Yorkville boys wrestling won three matches at a quad meet and Oswego boys wrestling won two of three in Saturday's roundup.

Along 43 ornamental light poles dotting Illinois Route 47, the Yorkville parks and recreation department wants to install vertical banners showcasing local businesses and schoolchildren’s artwork throughout the downtown.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, a Democrat representing parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Putnam and Will counties, has opened a new constituent office in DeKalb, according to a news release.

An Oswego man was charged this week after a three-day manhunt with federal authorities following a report of a home invasion and domestic battery in Sandwich.

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

The new rules only apply to new construction. “We don’t want to force a retrofit on existing structures,” Oswego Development Services Director Rod Zenner had said.

Nate Kubin had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, a steal in the final seconds – and his first in-game dunk – and Joey Jakstys a steal off an inbounds and go-ahead score as Yorkville scored the final six points to beat visiting Oswego 46-43 on Friday.

Reggie Chapman scored 20 points and Cody Kulbartz had 18 points and 18 rebounds as Newark rolled past LaMoille, plus Sandwich basketball and Plano bowling results in Friday's roundup.

A Plainfield man is facing misdemeanor charges after he was accused of threatening a family member with a knife, crashing his vehicle into a light pole and yelling at someone while waving a firearm.

To honor the commitment to service of military members and their families in the Yorkville-area, several veterans and family members gathered to share tales of those who have served during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program at Chapel on the Green.

Oswego village trustees unanimously approved a financial incentive agreement of up to $1.5 million with the owners of the shopping center that would be paid over a maximum of 15 years.

In baseball you get three strikes. With lightning it only takes one to cause harm and that is why the city of Yorkville is improving safety near the city’s ballparks.

The mission of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club is to build camaraderie.

As proposed, five three-story apartment buildings containing 125 units would be built as well as six two-story owner-occupied townhouse buildings containing 36 units.

Brady Behringer's double-double led Sandwich boys basketball to an overtime win over Genoa-Kingston, Payton Wallin scored 28 points in a Yorkville Christian win and Yorkville boys wrestling and Plano boys bowling were both winners Thursday.

Senior Macie Jones made 10 of 10 free throws and scored 16 points to lead Yorkville to a 47-43 victory over Oswego in Southwest Prairie Conference action Thursday.

Earlier this year, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District said it was on pace to its highest ever call volume.

Pinz Entertainment Center in Yorkville will host "The Grinch" and "Elf" trivia on Friday, Dec. 12.

The display of beautifully decorated trees nestled in the heart of Town Square Park. 301 N Bridge St., Yorkville.

This holiday season the man in the big red suit got a little help from the crew in blue. Volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville help make the event extra magical

Newark boys basketball beat Dwight, plus Yorkville boys basketball and Plano girls basketball results in Wednesday's roundup.

The levy is a 2.9% increase from what the city of Yorkville collected last year. This represents last year’s levy plus an estimated $120,287 in taxes coming from new construction.

The gifts are for children up to 12 years of age. Community members can drop off gifts up to Saturday, Dec. 13.

Norwegian-Americans celebrated Christmas Nordic style with food, music, and gifts.

While winter weather can bring headaches for commuters, for kids across Yorkville snow means it’s time to head to the nearest sledding hill.

Plano's Cooper Beaty missed a large chunk of Tuesday's game with foul problems, but in the final minute of the game he came up big to help guide Plano to a narrow win over Sandwich.

Desiree Merritt scored 25 points, including her 1,000th career point, in an Oswego East girls basketball win, Dshaun Bolden scored 25 points as Oswego East boys basketball stayed unbeaten and Yorkville boys and girls basketball and Newark and Yorkville Christian boys both won.

Faces and vehicles were lit up for the 2025 Plano Rockin’ Christmas on Dec. 5. Community members were serenaded by students performing in the Plano Middle School Jazz Band and the Emily G Johns Band.

Looking for activities to do when the winter weather keeps me indoors. Try plant propagation.

This is the 21st year the church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego presented this display. It was held during Oswego’s annual Christmas Walk

Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego held its 21st annual display of 60 nativity sets from around the world. There were exhibited Friday evening, Dec. 5, 2025 during the annual Oswego Christmas Walk.

Musical performances, a tree-lighting ceremony and live reindeer helped to ring in the holiday season as part of Oswego Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Joliet police officials are seeking help with finding a 17-year-old teen.