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Officer Isaiah Rodriguez was sworn in as a member of the Montgomery Police Department at the Village Board meeting on Monday.

Newark's boys basketball received a big game from Reggie Chapman, and it was just enough for the Norsemen to top host Indian Creek in a key Little Ten Conference contest Tuesday.

Graham Schwab scored 20 points and Mariano Velasco a career-high 17 as Oswego beat Plainfield East in double overtime, Jayden Zepeda hit a buzzer-beater to lift Plano past Woodstock, Gabe Sanders' 17 paced a Yorkville win, and Yorkville and Yorkville Christian girls both won.

The Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority's board of directors on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve a resolution determining the intent to issue revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $50 million.

Joshua French was charged in March 2025 following a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving both the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Lisle Police Department.

Whether the store under construction is a Trader Joe’s grocery store is still unknown. Although Trader Joe’s has confirmed that it plans to open a store in Oswego, it has not said where the store will be located.

Back in the 1800s, the selection—not to mention the quality—of the meats consumers could buy was a lot slimmer. But the constant has always been that meat has offered farmers an easier, more compact way to get their grain to market.

The children are collecting donations for a “Joy to the World” Basket from Heifer International.

Kayden Corneils poured in 31 points in Sandwich's win over Hinckley-Big Rock, Tessa New scored 19 points and Rhen Staudacher had a double-double in Parkview Christian's win at Ottawa Marquette and Jadyn Long scored 15 in Plano's win in Monday's roundup.

January is Radon Action Month and Illinois health departments are raising awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation.

January is Radon Action Month and Illinois health departments are raising awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation.

Students in Kane and Kendall counties only need to complete one application to be considered for one of the hundreds of available awards.

Bird watching can provide a lot of nature connectivity for all ages. It also boosts environmental literacy, awareness of nature, and stress-reduction through mindfulness and curiosity.

Kids can pick up their Winter Reading Tracker and receive a free set of mythical creature playing cards. Continue to collect unique mythical creature cards just by reading.

Naperville-based Property Addon submitted the concept plan for the property, which is just north of River Run Boulevard in Oswego and directly adjacent to the Fox River to the east.

After feedback from city officials, the developers of a proposed data center campus in Yorkville are downsizing plans to keep the warehouses further away from residential areas, including the Caledonia Subdivision.

Staying physically active is one of the best ways to improve your mental and physical health during winter months.

Gail Force Studios in Yorkville is a professional drone services company specializing in commercial and residential aerial photography.

Wyatt Koley's free throw with 2.8 seconds left gave Sandwich a win over Somonauk, plus Plano boys basketball and Oswego East girls basketball were winners and Oswego bowling results in Saturday's roundup.

Kids can pick up their Winter Reading Tracker and receive a free set of mythical creature playing cards. Continue to collect unique mythical creature cards just by reading.

Aftermath Services, a biohazard, forensic and crime scene clean-up company that prioritizes discreet and compassionate services, is expanding with a new facility in Yorkville.

Cody Kulbartz and Reggie Chapman each scored 16 points as Newark rallied for a one-point win at Serena, Braydon Porter scored 20 in Yorkville's win over Plainfield North and Nick Michalek had a double-double in Sandwich's loss to Rochelle.

Oswego East's girls basketball team played a dominant second quarter, enough to carry it past crosstown rival Oswego 49-30 Friday.

Ethan Vahl scored 17 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and overtime with the go-ahead 3 in OT, and Oswego rallied from seven down in the last two minutes of regulation for a 59-52 win, snapping a 16-game crosstown streak with the Panthers' first win since 2017.

Oswego police officers responded at approximately 5:54 a.m. to a report of a burglary that had already occurred in the 2300 block of U.S. Route 34.