Fire crews help people escape homes near Plano as floodwaters endanger homes

Yorkville’s Kam Yearsley, after record JUCO season, commits to national champion Oklahoma

Former Yorkville baseball star Kam Yearsley, who enjoyed a record-breaking season for JUCO John A. Logan College in downstate Carterville this spring, has made his verbal commitment to NCAA champion Oklahoma.

Kendall County residents encouraged to report storm damage for possible county-wide disaster relief

The Kendall County Emergency Management Agency is offering a self-reporting tool for residents to determine if the area reaches the threshold necessary for state or federal disaster assistance.

Downtown Farmers Market in Yorkville continues today

The market runs from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 25 at Riverfront Park, 201 E. Hydraulic St., and seeks to become the epicenter of supporting local goods.

Oswego starts Blue Envelope Program to improve communication between law enforcement, those on autism scale

The initiative is designed to enhance communication and promote safer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism spectrum or who may have other communication differences.

Ethan Vahl, Oswego build off 22-win season with big summer

Led by Ethan Vahl, Oswego boys basketball enjoyed a resurgent 22-win season this past winter. Now, with Vahl and Graham Schwab among top players back and transfers Tray Alford and Jayden Alford aboard, the Panthers built off that season with a big June live period.