Tony Scott

Hershel Luckinbill, organizer of the effort to bring the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial to Oswego, addresses supporters at a fundraiser kickoff Tuesday morning in downtown Oswego.

Veterans launch effort to bring Vietnam Memorial wall replica to Oswego

May 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.

A group of local veterans and community leaders are planning to bring a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial to Oswego next summer, and they are seeking money and...

Parents raise concerns over Yorkville grading proposal

May 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.

Two parents voiced concerns this week to the Yorkville school board about a proposed new grading system. Brittany and Daniel O'Carroll are parents of an incoming fourth-grader and district residents...

The Kendall County Food Pantry is at 208 Beaver St. in Yorkville.

Police investigate possible theft of Kendall Food Pantry funds

May 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.

Police are investigating the possible theft of up to $200,000 from the Kendall County Food Pantry in Yorkville, according to a press release issued Wednesday. "A number of individuals who...

A major sewer project to begin soon will have an impact on traffic downtown. During the project, Galena Boulevard, seen here Monday from the Leland Tower, will have eastbound traffic reduced to one lane from Stolp to Lincoln through August, and westbound traffic on Galena from Lincoln to Broadway will be detoured to New York Street through August.

Traffic changes in downtown Aurora in the pipeline

May 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.

A major sewer project will have a big impact on traffic in downtown Aurora. Contractors will begin work on a storm and sanitary sewer separation project downtown later this week....

A June opening is planned for Southbank Original Barbecue in downtown Yorkville.

‘We want to make downtown a place to go to’

May 22, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Those looking for a beer or a bite are going to have some new options soon in downtown Yorkville. Three new venues have either opened or will soon debut in...

Aurora resident Sgt. Chris Hess of the Illinois National Guard speaks to Susanne Campbell and her son, Spencer, at the Aurora Armory's open house Friday.

Aurora Armory tour offers glimpse of military life

May 22, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Korean War veteran Amadeo S. Castillo of Aurora gingerly held the modern advanced combat helmet in his hands, feeling the soft padding of its interior. It was so familiar, yet...

Morels, prized for their delicious, earthy taste, are hard to find.

The morel of the story: Pick with permission

May 22, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Morel mushroom hunting involves secret spots, strategy, science and a love of nature, and its peak season is now. The elusive morels are the grand prize of edible mushrooms in...

Wacky phone conversations are topic of Yorkville man’s book

May 10, 2019 at 12:18 p.m.

Joel Frieders spends much of his time at work on the phone, and his frustrating and entertaining experiences have resulted in a book. Frieders, of Yorkville, helps run his family's...

From left, Judy Wheeler, president of the Oswegoland Heritage Association, and David Krahn, president of the Oswegoland Park District Board, hold up signs for the Roger Matile Room at the Little White School Musuem as Matile, right, looks on. The museum honored Matile recently for his years of service as its volunteer director.

Oswego museum honors longtime director

May 10, 2019 at 12:18 p.m.

The Little White School Museum in Oswego has named its main room after its longtime director. The museum, at 72 Polk St. near downtown Oswego, honored Oswego resident Roger Matile...

Some residents of the 30-unit City Center Apartments in Yorkville say that mold has become an issue at the complex

Residents say mold at Yorkville apartment complex making them sick

May 22, 2019 at 7:43 p.m.

Some residents of a Yorkville apartment complex have complained to city building code and Kendall County Health Department officials about what they say is mold that is making them ill....

All Stories