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Photos: Oswego, Lane football play in state playoff action

The Oswego and Lane football teams met Saturday in a state playoff second round game.

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Photos: Morris vs. Metamora, 4A varsity football playoffs

Morris and Metamora competed in a 4A varsity football playoff game at Morris on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Photos: Lincoln-Way West vs. Kenwood, 7A varsity football playoffs

Lincoln-Way West and Kenwood competed in a 7A varsity football playoff at Lincoln-Way West on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Photos: Shaw Local says Thank You Veterans in Kendall County

Check out our photos from our Thank You Veterans special section in Kendall County for 2025.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Yorkville approves new water receiving station for Lake Michigan project, plus new water meter purchase

The Yorkville City Council recently approved the construction of a new water receiving station.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Plano City Council to consider license plate reader purchase

Plano City Hall will consider purchasing four Flock license plate readers at Monday’s city council meeting.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Route 23 rail crossing in Ottawa closes for repairs Monday

A heads-up to anyone who commutes through Ottawa — beginning Monday, the Illinois Railway crossing at Fremont Street on Route 23 (Columbus Street), between I-80 and Route 6, will be

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Naperville man denied release after fentanyl drug bust

Authorities say a man who received enough fentanyl to kill entire cities was denied pretrial release on Friday.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Sandwich City Council considers updates to lead service line replacement and reimbursement policies

The Sandwich City Council re-introduced the topic of lead service line replacement and reimbursement during their Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night. The council had previously established that...

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Crystal Lake ex-Marine, Smash’d Burger owner, turned to cooking in ‘dark’ times, found mission

Crystal Lake's Kevin Byrnes struggled to adjust after his military service in Iraq, Afghanistan and other war zones. Now he's finding success with his company Smash'd Burgers.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Marine veteran serves memorial squads at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and Wilmington

Marine veteran Steve Schuler, 77, of Peotone considers his current service with the memorial squads in Elwood and Wilmington as part of his overall service to the United States.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Thank You, Veterans: Minooka’s Wes Anderson

Now an assistant baseball coach and substitute teacher at Minooka High School, Wes Anderson spent nearly 32 years in the US Army

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Marengo-based group helps veterans with life-altering injuries – and is run by them

The Oscar Mike foundation is based in Marengo and provides team games and other experiences for veterans with serious injuries. The nonprofit is aiming to raise $20 million to expand.

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Photos: Bishop McNamara at IC Catholic football, IHSA Class 3A second round playoffs

IC Catholic bested former conference rival Bishop McNamara when the two met in the second round of the IHSA Class 3A playoffs at IC Catholic on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Brandon Jenkins carries Hersey into quarterfinals for first time since 1987

Hersey running back Brandon Jenkins ran for 277 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 42-21 victory over No. 1-seeded Richards.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

St. Laurence breaks down Bradley-Bourbonnais defense

A dominant second-half performance from St. Laurence's Cory Les allowed the Vikings to claim a 35-21 victory over second-seeded Bradley-Bourbonnais in a Class 6A second round contest Friday night.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Tamarion Garner, IC Catholic end Bishop McNamara’s undefeated season

Tamarion Garner recorded 3.5 sacks and returned a fumble for a touchdown, while Nate Lang threw three touchdowns as IC Catholic ended Bishop McNamara's undefeated season with a 37-27 win in the second...

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Jonas Williams throws 4 TDs, leads Lincoln-Way East past Palatine in Class 8A second-round game

Jonas Williams threw for four touchdowns and 189 yards as Lincoln-Way East advanced to the Class 8A quarterfinals with a 55-13 road victory over Palatine on Friday night.

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Huge game by Jalen Carter not enough as Kaneland rally falls short in playoff loss to Belvidere North

Quarterback Jalen Carter led Kaneland past midfield on a potential game-winning drive, but a pass to Carter Grabowski didn’t pick up enough on fourth down and Belvidere North escaped a Class 5A second-round...

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Photos: St. Laurence vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais, Class 6A second round football playoffs

St. Laurence topped Bradley-Bourbonnais 35-21 in the IHSA Class 6A second round playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 1d

Photos: Batavia, Glenbard East football meet in second round playoff action

The Batavia and Glenbard East football teams met Friday night in a second round playoff matchup.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Municipalities, veteran groups set to participate in Veteran's Day celebrations

Several municipalities across the WSPY listening area are honoring those who have served in the United States military with Veteran's Day events and honors.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Elgin man charged after allegedly meeting Oswego Township minor

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a 19-year-old from Elgin on multiple charges.

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Yorkville American Legion hosting breakfast fundraiser

The Yorkville Sons of the American Legion will hold its monthly breakfast buffet fundraiser

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Kendall County Connected @kendallconnected.bsky.social · 2d

Yorkville moves toward ‘no train horn zone’ along the northern BNSF rail line

While a train’s lonesome sound has inspired the musical likes of Johnny Cash, on the north end of Yorkville, residents have long called the blaring horn a nuisance. The city is looking to end that.

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