Kendall County Times

VILLAGE OF OSWEGO: Garbage Collection, Meetings Postponed Due to Forecasted Cold

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Potentially life-threatening cold is expected to hit Oswego beginning early this week.

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 88: ISBE Awards PH Miller Preschool the Gold Circle of Quality

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

The P.H. Miller Preschool program was recognized with a top honor by ISBE: the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality.

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 88: Winter Weather Safety for 2018-19 School Year

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Below are some tips to help our students and their families stay safe and warm during the winter months.

VALLEY WEST MEDICAL CENTER: Northwestern Memorial Hospital First in the U.S. to Perform Robotic Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the first in the country to successfully complete robotic-assisted lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System®* to remove diseased, emphysematous tissue within the lungs for the treatment of severe emphysema, a progressive form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

VALLEY WEST MEDICAL CENTER: Alfardan Group Moves into the Health Sector with the Launch of 'Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine'

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Alfardan Group has ventured into Qatar’s medical services sector with the launch of the Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine.

OSWEGO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 308: 11th Annual International Fest 2019

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Celebrations of the World February 1 at 6pm - Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center and Commons International Fest is an annual event held to celebrate various cultures.

OSWEGO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 308: Sd 308 Board Of Education Legislative Advisory Committee Is Recruiting New Members

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education's Legislative Advisory Committee is recruiting new members.

YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Nock and Feather Kustom Archery: Annual Couples Shoot and Dinner

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Want something different for Valentine’s Day?

YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Green Connect: Reusable Bag Collection

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Chamber’s Green Connect committee donates more than 500 reusable bags to Food Pantry Some of the patrons of the Kendall County Community Food pantry will be getting a reusable bag to carry their food home thanks to members of the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Green Connect committee.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Saleem Mohammed purchases 341 Whitewater Lane, Oswego

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Sheriff of Kendall County and David M. Thies sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 341 Whitewater Lane, Oswego to Saleem Mohammed for $198,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 9.1 points lower at Fox Chase Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Fox Chase Elementary School, a 9.1-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Keyona M Campbell purchases 461 Gloria Lane, Oswego

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Claude D. Tillman sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 461 Gloria Lane, Oswego to Keyona M Campbell for $200,000.

Sheriff of Kendall County and David T. Weinstein unload 2036 Kate Court, Montgomery

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The property at 2036 Kate Court, Montgomery was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Sheriff of Kendall County and David T. Weinstein for $170,000. The buyer was Saleem Mohammed.

T J Baumgartner Custom Homes Corp. buys 383 Andover Drive, Oswego

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The property at 383 Andover Drive, Oswego was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Deerpath Trails Development LLC for $35,000. The buyer was T J Baumgartner Custom Homes Corp..

Statewide test results: white students score 25.6 points higher at Fox Chase Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Fox Chase Elementary School, a 25.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 10.2 points lower at Fox Chase Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Fox Chase Elementary School, a 10.2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 34.6 points higher at Fox Chase Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Fox Chase Elementary School, a 34.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

93.5 percent of Lisbon teachers stay put; average earns $40,719.67 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

More than 93.5 percent of teachers stay at Lisbon Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 25.5 points lower at Fox Chase Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Fox Chase Elementary School, a 25.5-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.