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The village was forced to cancel its Boots, Bourbon & BBQ Fest, which was set to take place Sept. 19 at the village’s outdoor amphitheater, Venue 1012, due to heavy rain. . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The annual free event, a tradition for 15 years, will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 8, when attendees can view military artifacts and memorabilia and talk with local veterans. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Plano senior Ethan Taxis ran for 188 yards and a TD in the Reapers' victory over Marengo last week, helping them secure one of the final spots in the IHSA football playoffs. Taxis is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Jassi Ramey and Khloe White each posted double-doubles, combining for 32 digs and 31 assists to help Sandwich take a three-set victory over rival Plano on the road, and more in Wednesday's Record Newspapers roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sophomore Zaki Berraki scored his first high school goal, and senior Joel Martinez netted the game-winner to help Plainfield North beat Oswego 2-1 in Wednesday's regional semifinal for its first playoff victory since 2021. This episode includes AI-generated content.

At the Oct. 20 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees voted unanimously to approve a special use permit for a self-storage facility on 5.7 acres at the southwest corner of Lewis Street and Station Drive. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Robert Oesterle, 57, of Morris, was killed Tuesday afternoon when the car he was driving collided with a semitruck in Lisbon Township, authorities said. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Jacob McPhee scored a pair of goals to lead Oswego East boys soccer to a regional semifinal victory, Oswego East girls volleyball thwarted Yorkville in three sets and more in Tuesday's Record Newspapers roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.

In a battle of two of the area's top offenses on Tuesday night, Lexie Grevengoed had the hottest hand. The junior racked up 23 kills to help Joliet West win a three-set thriller at Oswego and claim its third Southwest Prairie Conference title in four years. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The roadways will remain closed while the Illinois State Police conduct their investigation, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Yorkville police said the Oswego man allegedly recorded surveillance video of underage females in a changing area during multiple events hosted by the business in 2023. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Attendees contributed more than $30,000 at the event, and a private donor matched that amount with an additional $30,000, according to The Conservation Foundation. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The traffic enforcement effort – in effect from Sept. 9 through Sept. 30 – focused on some of the most common factors that contribute to traffic crashes and injuries This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Newark volleyball team honored its seniors as the Norsemen achieved a sweep against nonconference foe Parkview Christian, while Sandwich volleyball took at Kishwaukee River Conference loss on the road in Monday's Record Newspapers roundup. This episode includes AI-generated content.

At approximately 5 p.m. Sunday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Risen Star Lane for a domestic situation. This episode includes AI-generated content.

A 21-year-old Wheaton man has been charged with allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol following a crash with a semi-truck in Oswego on Oct. 16. This episode includes AI-generated content.

It is nearly time for All Hallows Eve again, when ghosties and beasties and things that go bump in the night come to your door for a trick or treat. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter will host its annual Hostfest with food, crafts and cooking demonstrations at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. This episode includes AI-generated content.

At 9 a.m. on Monday, the community room at Oswego Village Hall at 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, will also be open for early voting. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Yorkville Library brings adults together with free weekly books clubs held at different times and days. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The two legislators, representing Grundy and Kendall counties, are collecting new and unused cold-weather items for local families in need beginning Monday. This episode includes AI-generated content.

A $50K skate park is coming to Yorkville. Rotary Park will feature all new ramps, rails, a concrete bowl and a halfpipe. Parks staff called the park a 'special place' for countless kids. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Several Halloween hotspots are featured in the 'Biz Boo!' route through Yorkville, featuring around 100 businesses and the local police and fire departments. The event is hosted by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sandwich police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing investigation of a reported hit-and-run Oct. 14. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tonight is the year's last Cruise Nights on the River event at Fox Republic Brewing in Yorkville. The family fun event has everything from hot rods to hot dogs, music and craft brews. This episode includes AI-generated content.