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Annual Membership Dinner celebrates the ‘accomplishments and energy’ of the business community

Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman said it is his goal to make downtown Oswego a true destination, during his State of the Village address.

Yorkville senior Gabe Sanders, who had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Foxes' regional final win over Downers Grove South for the program's first regional title in 21 years, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Jayden Riley hit a tie-breaking jumper with 46 seconds left and four free throws in the final minute to cap a 28-point night, sending Yorkville Christian past Pontiac 50-44 in the Class 2A Seneca Sectional semifinal.

The city of Yorkville is laying the groundwork for the complicated process of hiring contractors needed to pull off the high-powered engineering data centers need.

Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin had recommended the fee to improve roadway safety. The $750 is based on the cost the police department incurs to investigate these cases.

The Little White School Museum presents a multimedia history lecture on two of the Oswegoland Park District’s premiere natural areas, Saw Wee Kee and Waa Kee Sha parks.

The Oswegoland Park District acquired the long-vacant Esporta Fitness center along U.S. Route 34 to expand its indoor recreational and aquatic programming.

The sun is rising a bit earlier each morning, and setting a bit later each evening. Frosty mornings are still common, but there are fewer of them in March, and the cold snaps aren’t quite as cold nor do they last as long.

The Plano Police Department responded around 1:58 p.m. on Saturday to Emily G. Johns School to reports of around 10 people “yelling and fighting” during the game.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

Those attending the Oswego Hometown Expo on Feb. 29 at Oswego High School learned about local businesses and organizations, but also had the chance to see residents' artistic talents.

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

Oswego Co-op junior Owen Lippoldt finished third in the 50-yard freestyle and eighth in the 100 freestyle, and swam on the medal-winning 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays at the IHSA state finals on Saturday in Westmont.

Fox Bluff Vacation Cottage and RV Resort, formerly known as the Hide-A-Way Lakes Campground, is at the center of a new city boundary agreement between Yorkville and Oswego.

Yorkville Christian boys basketball rolled past Chicago Christian to a Class 2A regional title, Oswego Co-Op's Owen Lippoldt qualified for the state swim finals in two events and anchored a relay finalist and Oswego East's Ella Cooper is still alive at the state wrestling meet.

Neuqua Valley star sophomore scored 20 of his 36 points in the second half as the Wildcats pulled away from an eight-point halftime lead to beat Oswego East 80-51 in the Class 4A Neuqua Valley Regional final, the Wildcats avenging their only loss of the season.

Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.

Yorkville sophomore Lauryn Trotter got her competitive start in mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu. As a wrestler she made Fargo Nationals in 2024. Now, after an injury-shortened freshman year, Trotter is headed to the IHSA state meet this weekend.

Oswego School District 308 Superintendent Andalib Khelghati said the district is committed to protecting the health and safety of students.

Jennifer Van Dusen is a veteran fifth grade educator at Prairie Point Elementary School with nearly 30 years of experience.

As Yorkville enters its third straight year of “aggressively” replacing water mains throughout town, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming work and which roadways will be affected.

Yorkville Christian senior Jayden Riley, who scored 45 points and handed out seven assists in a win over Freeport, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Dshaun Bolden scored 10 of his 16 points in the third quarter and had the go-ahead basket in the fourth, and Zayn Manalodi and the Wolves' pressure defense picked it up in the second half to rally past Downers Grove North 50-41 in the Class 4A Neuqua Valley Regional semifinal.

For the second time this season, Plainfield East and Oswego needed to extend their game to double-overtime to reach an outcome. The Bengals kept their season going, escaping the Class 4A Oswego Regional semifinals with a 68-65 victory.