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Plano Public Library’s winter programs include writer's group, yoga, book club, painting class and more.

The Kendall County Health Department will share the results of a recent community health improvement survey at its Community Health Summit Breakfast on Jan. 29. Registration for the event is full.

Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact

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

Braydon Porter scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half, including a monster dunk to start the second quarter that shook the basket support, and Yorkville went on to a 54-30 win over Minooka in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

Oswego sophomore Ethan Vahl scored 30 points, including his 1,000th career point, in a loss to Bolingbrook, plus Oswego East and Yorkville girls basketball results in Thursday's roundup.

Jack Forth was among the seniors Sandwich celebrated during its final dual meet of the season, a 55-19 Senior Night victory over Plano.

Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis has filed a motion to disqualify Daniel Transier from serving as the defense attorney for former Oswegoland Park District executive director Tom Betsinger because of his potential conflicts as a Yorkville City Council alderman.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

The city had previously received a loan of $139.2 million, but it turned out to be far less that what the city needed to cover the project as prices grew due to contracting issues.

With $40,000 coming towards the pockets of the Whispering Meadows Homeowners Association for reimbursed maintenance costs, a 20-year ordeal in Yorkville is coming to a close. Overall, the city has received $1.56 million in settlements from the developers.

Oswego East senior Aubrey Lamberti, who scored 18 points with the game-clinching free throws in a win over Minooka, and in the process became Oswego East’s all-time leading scorer, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

Ethan Vahl scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and hit two clutch free throws with three seconds left as Oswego beat Metea Valley for its sixth straight win and Nick Michalek scored 14 as Sandwich edged Woodstock North in Wednesday's roundup.

After a $250,000 investment made possible by a settled lawsuit, the at-risk flood plain in Yorkville’s Whispering Meadows subdivision may finally drain properly allowing for full development.

Since 2020, there have been 33 instances in which a motorist fled from Oswego police officers during the initiation of a traffic stop.

In this brand Books & Cooks Book Club, participants will read some great books and bring in recipes and treats to share that were inspired by the reading that month.

Yorkville girls basketball and Newark boys basketball dropped games on Tuesday.

Lily Kozenko's fourth-quarter 3 proved a backbreaker as Plano's girls basketball team topped archrival Sandwich 45-37 Tuesday night.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation.

The Kendall County Employee of the Year Award Program honors outstanding employees who consistently go above and beyond in their work and service to the community.

A fire alarm was activated around 10:38 a.m. at Yorkville Middle School triggered by the steam from the ruptured pipe. Students evacuated the building immediately, according to Yorkville School District 115.

Voters will decide on the March 17 primary ballot whether to grant the district's request for issuing $275 million in bonds to build new schools and expanded facilities to meet the demands of the district’s growing population.

One of four Mustangs in double figures, Payton Wallin's 25-point night led a red hot Yorkville Christian squad past Parkview Christian on Monday.

The WE Group, a women-led community empowerment collective, is hosting a special fundraising event benefiting Mutual Ground.

Landowners and operators looking to enhance their property through conservation practices are encouraged to apply for the Partners for Conservation cost-share program.