Kendall County News - Shaw Local

As we head into road travel season, here’s a brief glance at the construction work that could cause backups along Illinois Route 71 and Illinois Route 47 in the Kendall and Grundy counties region.

Pick out quality plants and take advantage of free advice from trained master gardeners with University of Illinois Extension events and services.

The Yorkville Police Department currently provides one full-time school resource officer to cover the school district, based mostly at Yorkville High School.

Sandwich sophomore Bailey Brummel, who recorded a hat trick with three goals in Sandwich’s 3-2 win over Plano, the first win in program history, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

The IHSA has released the baseball playoff schedule. Here are pairings for Kendall County-area teams.

She leads with compassion, gives back quietly, and puts her people first. Meet Dr. Ashley Dickerson — a Kendall County 2026 Everyday Hero, as nominated by the employee who sees her in action every day.

The lifelong Yorkville resident, who did pole vault in high school and later at North Central College and teaches at Oswego East, now is a volunteer track and field assistant at Yorkville High School.

She leads her business with compassion, always putting her employees first and creating a supportive environment.

For more than 50 years, educators have taught generations of Yorkville middle school students to put their best foot forward in the annual Square Dance Jubilee.

Along with owning two businesses in Oswego, Kelley Rice is also involved in several Oswego organizations.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, a nonprofit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system.

Roger Matile has been the volunteer director of the Little White School Museum in Oswego since 1994. Last year, he was named an Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year by the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

Abigail Johnson doubled in Kayden Corneils in the bottom of the seventh to give Sandwich softball a walk-off win, Plano baseball dropped an eight-inning game, plus Oswego, Oswego East and Yorkville state track and field qualifiers in Wednesday's roundup.

Oswego East, shut out by Oswego and Yorkville by a combined 17-0 in April, has flipped the switch in successive Wednesdays. Katie Maday singled in the tie-breaking run in the sixth and sophomore pitcher Faith Hagerty made it stand in the Wolves' 3-2 win at Yorkville.

The display will be open to the public from May 18-20 in the community room of the Kendall County Office Building, 504 S. Main St., Yorkville, during regular business hours.

The annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser will take place from 5 a.m to noon Friday.

The city of Yorkville is displaying 25 students' artworks on downtown light poles to increase foot-traffic and to celebrate the unique character of the town.

Yorkville Mayor John Purcell recognized the 39th year of service for the organization with an official proclamation. Purcell said its members have “contributed extensive volunteers and money to charitable organizations.”

The District 308 School Board has not made a decision yet on installing the panels. Board members are expected to continue to discuss the issue at future meetings.

At approximately 8:12 a.m., Monday, Oswego Police were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash near the intersection of Wolf Road and Emblem Circle.

Jacsen Tucker hit two solo homers and Dominic Battista added a three-run shot as Oswego East beat Oswego for the second straight day, and Sandwich baseball and Yorkville volleyball were also winners Tuesday.

Yorkville's Callie Ferko walked leading off the bottom of the 12th in a game with Oswego suspended last week and scored the game-winner on Austyn Strike's grounder as the Foxes beat the Panthers 4-3 to clinch the Southwest Prairie Conference championship.

A preliminary investigation by the Oswego Police Department indicates the motorcyclist was traveling east on U.S. Route 34 when he struck an enclosed trailer being towed by a van.

If you were seeing a tiny red emblem on shirts around Yorkville, the red poppy serves to memorialize those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in wartime.

The sixth annual fundraiser for Luella’s Lodge in Sandwich will feature a bingo night and golf outing in June.

The event will be from noon to 4 p.m. May 17 at The Pets’ Home, 3587 Plainfield Road, Oswego. Last year’s event raised almost $1,000 for the six participating groups.

Yorkville's Ellie Fox tossed a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts, Oswego's Jaelynn Anthony hit a tie-breaking homer in a comeback win over Minooka and Oswego East baseball took its series opener with Oswego.

Alexandra Ibarra knocked her penalty kick attempt, Oswego's fifth, off the left post and in, Plainfield North's fifth attempt hit the crossbar, and the Panthers won 1-0 in PKs in a showdown of Southwest Prairie Conference leaders to clinch at least a share of the league title.

The Yorkville Police Department recently gave special recognition to some of its officers for their work both within the department and out in the community.

About 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Oswego police were dispatched to a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle at the intersection of Chicago Road and Park Street, police said.

District officials said they have identified approximately $317 million in facility needs over the next 10 years across all the district’s schools.

Something for everyone: Plano Library unveils diverse spring programming for children and adults

Register now. Yorkville Public Library extends youth programs through May.

Members of Open Door's V.O.I.C.E.S. Club are taking charge this Saturday — washing cars, serving refreshments, and raising money for community programs.

Illinois law prohibits the use of electric scooters unless they are authorized by a local ordinance. The law also sets statewide regulations for communities that do allow the use of e-scooters, including age requirements.

About 1:42 p.m., Saturday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road for a crash involving a motorcycle.

Plano baseball rode an 11-run inning to a win over Gardner South Wilmington, Sandwich baseball was also a winner, plus Plano and Sandwich track results in Saturday's roundup.

During a Friday status hearing before Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer, attorneys for both sides said they need an extension until May 22 to see how the new lawsuit impacts the settlement negotiations.

To help residents, contractors and business owners better understand Kendall County’s building codes, a question and answer informational session will be held at 8 a.m. June 13 at the Kendall County Office Building.

Joe Grimm's two-run homer, Oswego East's fourth homer of the inning and sixth of the game, capped a seven-run sixth to beat West Aurora, Oswego East boys track won its invite, Oswego East softball won its ninth straight and Plano and Sandwich baseball and softball both won.

Something for everyone: Plano Library unveils diverse spring programming for children and adults

As part of a larger $4.3 million downtown revitalization project, the city of Yorkville is trying to spur redevelopment of the Greiter Building, 123 E. Hydraulic Avenue.

Adyn Fowler doubled in Niko Villacci in the bottom of the seventh to give Oswego East a walkoff win over Yorkville, Yorkville Christian baseball won its seventh straight, Oswego East softball its eighth straight and Sandwich softball scored nine in the seventh for a comeback win.

Caleb Gill was taken into custody in Bristol in Kendall County on Thursday by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and the U. S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force,

Oswego Police joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

The proposed fitness center is part of a bigger project to redevelop that portion of Harrison Street. Plans also call for small retail shop spaces, food trucks with a pavilion and a recreational area along with a dog-friendly bar.

Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony, who hit three home runs, including a tying two-run homer and go-ahead grand slam, and in the process became Oswego’s all-time home run leader, in leading the team to a comeback win at Minooka, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week.

The IHSA has released the softball playoff schedule. Here are pairings for Kendall County-area teams.

Bailey Brummel's hat trick send Sandwich soccer past Plano to the first win in program history, Yorkville baseball rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat Oswego East and Austyn Strike and Kayla Kersting in Yorkville softball's win over Plainfield North.

Megan Halverson doubled in Katie Maday with two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Oswego East's 6-5 walk-off win over Oswego giving the Wolves their first crosstown victory since 2023.