Kendall County Chronicle Archives

Yorkville Library launches winter read challenge

— January 14, 2021

Yorkville Public Library is challenging the community to read a total of 20,000 minutes starting now through Feb. 26. This program is for readers of all ages. If the goal is met,…

Kendall County 4-H volunteer in running for national award
— October 7, 2020

An Illinois 4-H volunteer is in the running for the national 4-H Salute to Excellence volunteer of the year. Christina (Tina) Heidrich advances to national consideration after winning…
Kane sheriff’s investigation lands large-scale explosives, illegal fireworks
— July 5, 2020

A Kane County Sheriff’s Office undercover investigation has led to the shutdown of illegal fireworks sales sites in Aurora and Elgin, multiple charges against two men and the confiscation…
PrairieFest no longer a go for Labor Day weekend in Oswego
— June 24, 2020

Organizers of PrairieFest in Oswego have reversed their earlier position to hold the annual festival this year, instead opting to cancel it because of the ongoing pandemic. “As this…
After unexpected two-day delay, Fox Valley Mall cautiously reopens for business
— June 2, 2020

The Fox Valley Mall’s scheduled reopening on Monday was short-lived. The sprawling shopping center, closed since March 20 due to COVID-19, was officially open for less than five hours…

Fox Valley communities launch new bike share program
— August 2, 2020

The city of Aurora joined with neighboring communities— Elgin, Batavia and Montgomery — on July 31 in launching Koloni Fox Valley, a regional bike share system. There will be three…
Biker killed in I-55 crash near Plainfield
— June 29, 2020

A Joliet man was killed Sunday (June 28) when the motorcycle he was riding hit the back of a car on Interstate 55. Illinois State Police said that Joseph McGrath, 21, was killed in…
Following vandalism and looting, volunteers’ cleanup efforts ease Aurora’s pain
— June 8, 2020

Aurora’s night of rage gave way to a hopeful morning last week as volunteers descended on downtown to clean up and recover some of what was lost. Businesses owners, families and friends,…