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Freddie’s Off The Chain closed its doors in July. Owner Mona Herrada opened the building at 11 S. Madison St. in April 2025.

Oswego East's Danielle Store scored three touchdowns to lead the Wolves' 9-TD performance in their opener against Hinsdale South. That, plus results from other fall sports starting their seasons.

Waa Kee Sha Park and the surrounding area have been more than just a recreation site since even before the first settlers arrived in Kendall County.

Technically, the IHSA girls volleyball season began two weeks ago. But nearly 800 schools across the state will only just start playing their schedules this week, and Kendall County schools are no exception. Here are previews for each team in the Record Newspapers coverage area.

The Yorkville American Legion Post's goal is to raise $75,000 to fund full restoration and establish a long-term maintenance endowment.

The Plattville United Methodist Church will host its annual ham supper and country store in September.

Oswego Co-Op’s Alli Wiertel shot a women’s course record 7-under par 64 at Wedgewood Golf Course for medalist honors at the Joliet Township Invite. That, plus results from Sandwich's golf invite and Yorkville tennis.

In March, the Monrovia, California-based company confirmed on its website that it is building a new store at U.S. Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego, next to Delta Sonic.

A book launch party was held Aug. 20 at Christina’s Grill & Gatherings in Oswego.

Plans also call for small retail shop spaces, food trucks with a pavilion and recreational area as part of a bigger project to redevelop that portion of Harrison Street.

Offering a wide selection for shoppers who “love a good deal,” the locally owned The Overstock Market celebrated its grand opening in Yorkville.

Communities in Kendall County and across the region will continue their farmers markets into the early part of fall.

The exhibition "Fertile Ground" opens Sunday in Plano and runs through November, according to the Edith Farnsworth House.

The Yorkville City Council previously approved a $35 million financing bridge to ensure the city can pay the DuPage Water Commission when the bills come in.

Yorkville girls tennis won its season opener with Kaneland, Finley Taxis earned medalist honors to lead Sandwich golf to a win and Oswego Co-Op's Alli Wiertel shot a 32 in a dual at Whitetail Ridge in Thursday's roundup.

Ryan Deane, 42, was arrested in April by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force after he allegedly threatened a judge in December.

PMC Investments LLC., proposes to build 187 multi-family units on a 13.73 acres on the north side of Route 34, directly west of the Orchard Way shopping center. Currently, the proposal is 13.6 units per acre.

The South Barrington-based company specializes in exterior home improvement services, including roofing, windows, doors, siding, gutters and other renovation solutions.

Named in the lawsuit is Sean Staffeldt and the Oswego District 308 Board of Education. The lawsuit alleges years of grooming, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct by Staffeldt.

The Yorkville City Council also agreed not to install a rail guard, using the money saved to plant around 50-100 new trees throughout town.

The St. Patrick Men’s Club Scholarship Committee in Yorkville awarded $12,000 in scholarships to children of St. Patrick’s Parish in Yorkville.

Allie Wiertel shot a 35 to lead Oswego Co-Op golf to a dual meet win, plus Sandwich golf results in Tuesday's roundup.

A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce on July 29. The new dance studio is located at 111 W. Hydraulic Ave. in the city’s downtown area.

Oswego Foundation for Educational Excellence will hold a fundraiser Thursday at The Scoop in downtown Oswego.

A mini-bog garden offers a way to explore growing carnivorous plants even in northern Illinois. And no, a few carnivorous plants on your patio are not going to wipe out your pollinators.

The 2026 boys golf season is underway this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

Alli Wiertel shot a 35 to lead Oswego Co-op girls golf to a dual meet win, and Yorkville girls golf and Plano boys golf were also dual winners Monday.

If approved by voters, the $159 million in bond funds will be combined with $20 million in reserve funds to support the Yorkville School District 115 projects.

Last year, the Oswegoland Park District announced it had acquired the long-vacant Esporta Fitness center at 201 Ogden Falls Blvd. along U.S. Route 34 in Oswego in order to expand its indoor recreational and aquatic programming – including the district’s first indoor swimming pool

Pioneering was a dangerous, difficult business, so in this, the year we’re celebrating the Declaration’s 250th anniversary, it’s natural to wonder why so many abandoned their homes and families and moved to northern Illinois, the western frontier of the 1830s.

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Oswego District 308 School Board approved the hiring of four individuals to key administrative and operational leadership roles.

The Plano Public Library has announced a slate of adult and children’s programs along with a Friends of the Library book sale.

Yorkville’s Graham Martinson and Ian Saar finished in first place at the Rockford Jefferson Beling Invite on Saturday. The two golfers shot a 5-under par 66 as a best ball duo, with back-to-back birdies on the last two holes to secure the victory.

Community Solar may help lower your monthly electric bill, the Kendall County Health Department said.

The free Four Seasons Gardening series will cover overwintering tender perennials and urban forest advocacy in September and October.

Yorkville Public Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays

The educators represented both Yorkville School District 115 and Parkview Christian Academy. .

Oswego village trustees will review plans to redevelop the former Traughber Junior High School property in Oswego without a clear recommendation from the village’s planning and zoning commission.

A national shortage of salt for winter roads sent around 260 cities scrambling to secure contracts. The city of Yorkville said it finally secured a bid but at a far higher price than last year.

The speed enforcement effort was conducted by Oswego Police and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities.

Last year, the Oswegoland Park District announced it had acquired the long-vacant Esporta Fitness center at 201 Ogden Falls Blvd. along U.S. Route 34 in Oswego in order to expand its indoor recreational and aquatic programming – including the district’s first indoor swimming pool

Just a few days before the new school year was expected to start, Grace Holistic Center for Education in Yorkville abruptly announced that the school is closed.

An Aurora police officer already facing charges of aggravated battery to a minor and domestic violence has been charged with threatening a Kendall County judge, court records show.

An Aurora police officer already facing charges of aggravated battery to a minor and domestic violence has been charged with threatening a Kendall County judge, court records show.

At the Aug. 10 Oswego School Board meeting, District 308 Operations Director Ondre Schoensee provided an update on the improvement projects.

The 2026 girls golf season is underway this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.

Residents who receive the letter do not need to take any action, according to Kendall County.

Proceeds from the event will benefit area students entering college, in addition to funding improvements and projects to public spaces, including the Fox Bend Golf Course.

In the wake of another severe summer storm, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are currently responding to multiple trees down and storm-related hazards throughout the county.

The Oswegoland Park District pools will soon be closing for the season this week or scaling back their hours as kids get ready to head back to school.