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Local unemployment up in Kendall County in November of 2025
Local unemployment up in Kendall County in November of 2025
Kendall County’s unemployment rate was higher in November compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Local unemployment up in Kendall County in November of 2025
Attorney with Yorkville ties arrested on animal cruelty charges
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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Attorney with Yorkville ties arrested on animal cruelty charges
Oswego board considers $750 fee for vehicles used to flee police
Oswego board considers $750 fee for vehicles used to flee police
The Oswego Village Board on Tuesday will consider adding an administrative fee for the registered owner of a vehicle if it is used in a fleeing or eluding incident involving
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January 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Oswego board considers $750 fee for vehicles used to flee police
Sandwich attorney search sparks debate, then gets heated after vote
Sandwich attorney search sparks debate, then gets heated after vote
Sandwich officials spent Monday night debating how the city should choose its next city attorney, then clashed after the council voted down Mayor Latham’s recommended appointment in a 4-3 vote.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Sandwich attorney search sparks debate, then gets heated after vote
Late-night Hinckley fire claims pet, displaces residents
Late-night Hinckley fire claims pet, displaces residents
A pet cat died in an attic fire at a home in the 100 block of East Miller Avenue in Hinckley late Sunday night.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Late-night Hinckley fire claims pet, displaces residents
Yorkville approves ordinance tied to Lake Michigan water loan
Yorkville approves ordinance tied to Lake Michigan water loan
The Yorkville City Council last week approved an ordinance tied to the city’s WIFIA loan application, which will be used to help pay for the Lake Michigan Water Connection project.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Yorkville approves ordinance tied to Lake Michigan water loan
Oswego East claims regional title
Oswego East claims regional title - Saturday's Sports Recap
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
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January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Oswego East claims regional title
City looks to expand smart meter technology
City looks to expand smart meter technology
Plano City Hall is encouraging residents to schedule appointments for the city to install new smart water meters.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
City looks to expand smart meter technology
Sandwich council to consider new city attorney
Sandwich council to consider new city attorney
The Sandwich City Council on Monday could select a new city attorney.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Sandwich council to consider new city attorney
Aurora hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event
Aurora hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event
The City of Aurora is hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration on Monday.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Aurora hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event
Search continues for person who fell into Illinois River in Marseilles
Search continues for person who fell into Illinois River in Marseilles
Police in Marseilles say a person fell into the Illinois River early Saturday morning. The individual has not yet been found or identified, despite an extensive search effort.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Search continues for person who fell into Illinois River in Marseilles
Listen: Kendall County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 11-17
Listen: Kendall County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 11-17
Catch up on the week’s top Kendall County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 11-17
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January 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Listen: Kendall County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 11-17
Photos: Minooka Host Oswego East Boys Basketball
Photos: Minooka Host Oswego East Boys Basketball
Oswego East coast past Minooka 61-48 on Friday.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Photos: Minooka Host Oswego East Boys Basketball
Newark records 26 steals in win over Earlville
Newark records 26 steals in win over Earlville - Friday's Sports Recap
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY ATHLETICS
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January 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Newark records 26 steals in win over Earlville
City to loan $80,000 to struggling fiber optic public-private consortium
City to loan $80,000 to struggling fiber optic public-private consortium
Aurora officials debated a proposed $80,000 loan to Onlight Aurora, a public-private group that operates services tied to the city’s fiber network, as staff warned that unpaid bills could trigger
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January 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
City to loan $80,000 to struggling fiber optic public-private consortium
Assessor says many homeowners missing out on property tax exemptions
Assessor says many homeowners missing out on property tax exemptions
Sugar Grove Township Assessor Curt Karas says many residents are not receiving all of the property tax exemptions for which they may be eligible.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Assessor says many homeowners missing out on property tax exemptions
Ex–Kendall County prosecutor to have law license suspended
Ex–Kendall County prosecutor to have law license suspended
A former Kendall County prosecutor is having his law license suspended following a case that led to his resignation several years ago, according to a quarterly report from the Attorney
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January 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Ex–Kendall County prosecutor to have law license suspended
Sandwich man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges
Sandwich man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges
The Sandwich Police Department has arrested 61-year-old Jerry Ping of Sandwich.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Sandwich man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges
Commission recommends suspension of law license for former Kendall County assistant state’s attorney
Commission recommends suspension of law license for former Kendall County assistant state’s attorney
The recommendation is to have his license suspended for three years, starting Feb. 5 and ending Feb. 4, 2029. The termination date is subject to modification by the Supreme Court.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Commission recommends suspension of law license for former Kendall County assistant state’s attorney
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
From Capitol News Illinois: Convictions for more serious offenses like sexual violence against minors, DUIs, reckless driving, cruelty to animals, and serious violent crimes, including any that qualify...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
14th District Rep. to host open house at new DeKalb office
14th District Rep. to host open house at new DeKalb office
Constituents will have an opportunity to meet with Lauren Underwood during an open house Saturday at her new office in DeKalb.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
14th District Rep. to host open house at new DeKalb office
Police say road incident posed no threat to schools, but Yorkville Dist. 115 activated emergency protocols
Police say road incident posed no threat to schools, but Yorkville Dist. 115 activated emergency protocols
Reports of a possible assault involving two motorists led to an investigation by Yorkville School District 115 and the Yorkville Police Department on Jan. 15.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Police say road incident posed no threat to schools, but Yorkville Dist. 115 activated emergency protocols
Yorkville commission rejects rezoning for data center near Caledonia
Yorkville commission rejects rezoning for data center near Caledonia
The Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday voted against recommending a rezoning request that would allow construction of a data center.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Yorkville commission rejects rezoning for data center near Caledonia
‘Embodiment of the community spirit’ - Joliet nonprofit marks 70 years of serving those with disabilities
‘Embodiment of the community spirit’ - Joliet nonprofit marks 70 years of serving those with disabilities
UCP-Center for Disability Services founder – Mel Larsen of Joliet (deceased) – had no connection to anyone with a disability or cerebral palsy.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
‘Embodiment of the community spirit’ - Joliet nonprofit marks 70 years of serving those with disabilities
Somonauk/Leland beats Hinckley-Big Rock in girls basketball
Somonauk/Leland beats Hinckley-Big Rock in girls basketball - Thursday's Sports Recap
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
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January 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Somonauk/Leland beats Hinckley-Big Rock in girls basketball