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Oswego American Legion Post 675's ultimate goal is to move into a new building that would have a banquet hall that would have a minimum capacity of 250 people,

Newark's Eastin McBroom tossed a complete-game four-hitter with eight strikeouts to send the Norsemen past Somonauk to the regional final, and Yorkville Christian's Graham Razum advanced to the Class 1A state track and field finals in the 800-meter run.

Bryce Baxa at times this season has endured the struggles of a young hitter who had success as a freshman. But he persevered and came through Thursday, driving in the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh as Yorkville beat Oswego East 9-8 in a wild regional semifinal.

This lawsuit is taking aim at the 540-acre Project Steel and its 16 two-story warehouses to be built over a 20-year construction period along the Eldamain Road corridor in Yorkville.

The IHSA boys track and field state meet is this weekend on the campus of Eastern Illinois in Charleston. Here are five storylines to watch for Kendall County-area athletes this weekend.

They can live in many different habitats, such as woodlands and meadows, but generally prefer taller vegetation like grasses. They are also found in both urban and suburban areas.

Yorkville sophomore Aiden Kolkmeyer, who won the 110 high hurdles, 300 low hurdles and high jump at the Class 3A Moline Sectional to help lead Yorkville to the sectional title, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is his Q&A with Joshua Welge

Prince L. Cunningham was indicted and arrested for the crime on June 14, 2022. He faces a sentence of between 45 and 85 years in prison, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office said.

The IHSA boys track and field state finals take place Thursday-Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Here is the full list of state qualifiers from the Kendall County area.

Parkview Christian and Yorkville Christian baseball both rolled in their respective regional semifinals, while Oswego baseball lost a 1-0 regional game to Downers Grove North in Wednesday's roundup.

Betsy Jack drove in Adalynn Fugitt with the go-ahead run as Oswego scored two runs in the fifth to rally past Naperville Central 2-1 in a Class 4A Yorkville Sectional semifinal marked by a controversial overturned Redhawks home run.

The crash occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. on May 19 at the intersection of Ridge Road and Bell Road in Seward Township.

Schools are prohibited from withholding students’ grades, transcripts or diplomas because of an unpaid balance on the student’s school account, according to Oswego District 308 officials.

Oswego boys volleyball beat Benet to advance to a regional final, plus baseball results in Tuesday's roundup.

Kaleigh Cawthon's solo homer, her sixth of the year, broke up a scoreless tie, and Plainfield East and Jocelyn Cushard went on to take the showcase of standout sophomore pitchers over Yorkville and Bella Rosauer with a 2-0 win to reach the program's first sectional final.

Oswego Police Department will hold its second annual adoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Curbside service is available for those not wishing to enter the library. The library will be closed on May 25.

The Family First Housing Act would allow owner-occupied residential properties to contain one accessory dwelling unit for a qualifying parent of the homeowner or the homeowner’s spouse.

The five proposed cost-cutting measures have already passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

The Norsk Museum opens its 2026 season Saturday, June 6, with the Taste of Norway Breakfast and a full day of cultural celebration rooted in the community’s founding two centuries ago.

The Oswegoland Park District operates three aquatic facilities - the Civic Center in Oswego, Winrock Pool in Montgomery and the Splash Pad in Oswego.

As we get ready to observe Memorial Day during the nation’s 250th anniversary year, it might be a good time recall a bit of unique Kendall County military history.

Communities in Kendall and DeKalb counties will be opening their farmers markets for the season.

Yorkville senior Grady Phillips won a singles sectional championship, Newark softball won a regional title and Yorkville, Newark and Yorkville Christian baseball were both winners Saturday, Newark in a 10-inning thriller.

After coming just short of defending her 3,200-meter title, Sandwich senior Sunny Weber bounced back to win the Class 2A 1,600, capping off her high school career with six state titles across track and cross country.