Yesteryear: Looking back at stories that captured headlines in the Record for July

Plano Public Library announces summer programs for adults and children

The Plano Public Library has announced a slate of programs for adults and children running from late July through mid-August.

Illinois Extension seeks solutions to household food waste through survey

Every year, Illinois households discard enough food to fill hundreds of garbage trucks—while families go hungry.

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office hires new deputy

Antonino Dominguez was sworn in July 16 by Kendall County Undersheriff Bobby Richardson. Dominguez will attend the eight-week correctional deputy training program at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.

Anticipating improved air quality, both Cruise Nights and River Fest going ahead in Yorkville

With air quality alerts in-place for Kendall County, but weather projections forecasting the Canadian wildfire smoke to gradually improve, both the Yorkville “River Fest” and the “Cruise Nights on the River” are going ahead as planned.

Sound limits placed on CyrusOne data center in Yorkville, residents still worried about construction noise

With construction picking-up on the 228-acre CyrusOne data center, the city of Yorkville adopted new noise pollution standards for the project. Some residents say the rules do not safeguard residents from the lengthy construction period and simultaneous data center projects.