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Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at fire operations, emergency medical services, rescue techniques, equipment demonstrations and more.

Yorkville has shined in past national competitions, placing fifth nationally in both 2022 and 2018 in their city-population category.

Ellie Fox struck out 13 in a complete game two-hitter for Yorkville softball, plus Yorkville and Plano baseball results in Thursday's roundup.

On Dec. 15, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a threat made toward a judge, according to a news release from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Fox River Drive when it left the road and struck a tree stump.

The festival will be held May 2-3 at Hudson Crossing Park. This is the 20th year of the village’s annual festival.

Oswego East junior Katie Silva, who hit a tying home run in the seventh inning of Oswego East’s win over Ottawa, and went 3 for 4 with four runs scored and two RBIs in a win over West Aurora, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Sandwich's Braden Behringer struck out 12 in a complete-game three-hitter, Julian Gates doubled in Justin Bishop for Plano's walk-off win in nine innings, Jax Baker and Nolan Hutchings combined on a two-hit shutout for Oswego and Yorkville softball rode a 10-run second to win.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

As girls track and field season heads outdoors, here are previews of teams from the Record Newspapers coverage area.

The new building at Adams and Jackson streets features 104 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. A two-level parking garage with 123 spaces also is part of the project.

Mosses are incredible plants that come in a range of colors beyond just green and have diverse textures.

The vote on the 80-acre Meyer data center is now likely to be at the next Yorkville City Council meeting. A zoning commission unanimously voted against the project before changes were made.

Jaelynn Anthony hit a two-run homer and struck out nine in three innings of relief in an Oswego softball win, Ellie Fox struck out 11 in a Yorkville win and four Plano baseball pitchers combined on a six-hitter in a win in Tuesday's roundup.

Kendall County Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026

Sunflower Park playground in Yorkville is undergoing a massive rebuild, bringing some first-in-the-city inclusive play features designed to inspire children and break down barriers. The refurbished equipment is being donated to bring joy to kids across the world.

As boys track and field season heads outdoors, here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

This will be the second roundabout on Wolfs Crossing. In 2023, the four-way intersection at Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Road was replaced with Oswego’s first roundabout.

Radios not only provided entertainment in that pre-internet era, but also were literally instant windows to the world’s news.

An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire. The Oswego Fire Protection District was dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:13 a.m. on Tuesday.

Winds gusts could reach 60 mph with possibility of half-dollar size hail, the National Weather Service said.

Kayla Kersting hit a three-run homer and Alyssa Muhlbach an inside-the-park homer in a Yorkville softball win in Myrtle Beach, Drew Kleinhans had a two-run single in Oswego's six-run fifth in a win over Joliet Catholic and Sandwich baseball and softball were both winners.

The department conducted the campaign from March 13-23. The Oswego Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners.

Addyson Dunn and catcher Danielle Stone teamed up for a stellar day in the circle, and Dunn drove in the tying run and Stone the winning run in the bottom of the seventh as Oswego East rallied past Lemont 2-1 to stay undefeated, the program's best start since 2018.

Last year, village trustees unanimously approved plans for a 12,500-square-foot grocery store at the site. Benderson Development Company LLC. is building the store along with another building.