Kendall County News - Shaw Local

Museum coordinator Joe Noce will present a free program on “The Lost Village of Troy, and Other Hidden Towns in Kendall County and Illinois,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The Quad County Urban League champions equal opportunities for all disadvantaged persons and people of color, including African Americans, women and disabled persons.

From 1 to 3 p.m. April 22, Hoover Forest Preserve, located at 11285 W. Fox Road, Yorkville, will host a Earth Day event. Earth Day was started on April 22, 1970, to show the importance of protecting the planet’s resources.

Yorkville's Aiden Kolkmeyer won the high jump and Owen Horeni was second in the 1,600 at the Illinois Indoor Championships, Oswego East softball came back in the seventh to stay unbeaten and Yorkville volleyball was second at the Oswego Invite. That and more in the roundup.

Aurora Central Catholic junior shortstop Nick Czerak, recently moved to the leadoff spot in the order, hit a homer, triple and double Saturday to power the Chargers past visiting Plano 7-5.

Residents are encouraged to avoid washing laundry when flushing is performed in or near their neighborhood, as temporarily discolored water may stain laundry.

Fire brings more light into forests, which is crucial for young oak tree growth, but many land managers are concerned about how non-native plants affect fire intensity and young tree survival rates.

Jillian Freemon struck out 13 batters in a Sandwich softball win, Austyn Strike drove in four runs in a Yorkville softball win, Adelaide Johnson had four hits in a Newark softball win and more in Friday's roundup.

Plano Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays.

The project continues the city of Yorkville's focus on improving roadways and transportation in the city's expanding subdivisions.

The city of Yorkville approved the 540-acre Project Steel data center, with 16, two-story warehouses. The approval came after hours of residents urging the city to slow down approval for data centers.

The Collaborative PE Program is designed to provide meaningful physical education experiences for students with a wide range of abilities.

The new outreach vehicle is expected to be on the go by this summer. The vehicle, which the library district recently acquired for about $215,000, will travel to schools, homes and other destinations.

Justin Giese doubled and scored on Robbie Mueller’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh as Yorkville baseball was a walk-off winner, Aiden Jaquez struck out 10 in an Oswego baseball win, Oswego East baseball hit three homers in a win and Oswego softball got its first win.

The Oswego School District 308 board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the immediate dismissal of first-year teacher James Vassalla.

Help local charities by donating items to Yorkville Congregational UCC's spring rummage sale on April 17-18.

Nearly 50% of Meals on Wheels clients screen at high nutritional risk due to the compounded effects of chronic illness, medication use, food insecurity, and social isolation, according to the Illinois Department on Aging.

The majority of Oswego District 308 School Board members on Monday voted to approve a resolution transferring the property at 61 Franklin St. to the village of Oswego.

Katie Silva and Katie Maday each had three hits as Oswego East softball exploded for 18 runs to beat West Aurora, Yorkville Christian baseball put up 20 runs in a win, and Oswego and Yorkville softball lost in the last at-bat in Tuesday's roundup.

The reason for the decrease in funding is because the district has been moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 when it comes to evidence based funding. Under the system, the funds flow first to the school districts that need them the most.

Aaron Sovern, who has been at Yorkville Christian for 13 years, started the boys basketball program there in the 2014-2015 school year and coached the Mustangs to the 2022 Class 1A state championship, is stepping down as coach and athletic director to move to Arizona.

Jesus Almaraz-Rodriguez, 49, was taken into custody by the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team.

The Yorkville Public Library is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Curbside service is available.

Yorkville softball scored three runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to rally past Kaneland, Kal Arntzen's three-run home run highlighted Yorkville baseball's 10-hit attack to beat Metea Valley, plus Newark softball and Oswego baseball results in Monday's roundup.

Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s ice cream plan to open in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.