Three teens accused of Kendall County vandalism spree
Three teens are accused of taking part in a vandalism spree that hit dozen of sites in Plano, Yorkville and Sandwich. The teen boys — ages 15, 16 and 17...
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Police chief sworn in for Plano
Jonathan Whowell has been sworn in as the permanent chief of the Plano Police Department. Whowell, a 19-year veteran of the Plano Police Department, had been appointed as interim chief...
Auction to feature a bit of Sandwich’s history
A bit of history in Sandwich will be on sale Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Sandwich Public Library District will be selling furniture from the original library....
Plano Library employee replicates ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
One of Randy Struthers' earliest memories is watching the "Wizard of Oz" with his family. He loved the movie and the character Dorothy, but was particularly enamored with her ruby...
Plano man builds haunted house on his property
A Plano man has taken the neighborhood haunted house to a new level. Paige Street Apocalypse at 3211 Paige St. is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood near Emily C....
For Plano seniors, Ya Ya Girls group ‘like having sisters’
Facebook, texting and having a group of BFFs are things that many people associate with school-age kids. But don't tell that to the Ya Ya Girls in Plano. They are...
State grant released for Plano park
A state grant of $202,000 is being released for construction of a walking trail, exercise stations, fishing pier and other amenities at Foli Park in Plano. Mayor Bob Hausler said...
Kendall Forest Board rejects idea of tax hike referendum
Kendall County voters will not be facing a referendum in November about a tax increase for the Forest Preserve District. The Forest Preserve District Board this week discussed a proposed...
Plano begins Safe Exchange Zone Program
Plano Interim Police Chief Lt. Jonathan Whowell said that the city has officially launched its Safe Exchange Zone Program to give residents a safe place to have transactions. Signs will...
Plano cracks down on collection bins around city
The Plano City Council has passed an ordinance to tighten up policies for the placement of collection bins for donated items. Aldermen said the ordinance was developed because donated items...