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News from 2023

City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2023

City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2023

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 18

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Marter: ‘The policies of my opponent have not only been one of appeasement but have gone far beyond to actually funding state sponsors of terror’

By Kendall County Times Report | Oct 19, 2023

Jim Marter the Kendall County Republican Chairman is criticizing Underwood’s policies, particularly her support for the Biden Administration’s stance, which he claims involves funding state sponsors of terror like Iran and the PLO.

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Illinois General Assembly Gears Up for Veto Session

By Kendall County Times | Oct 19, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly is gearing up for its upcoming veto session, set to commence next Tuesday in Springfield. This two-week session, slated to begin on October 24, will see lawmakers address a range of important issues. One of the key matters on the agenda is the state's budget. As Illinois continues to grapple with fiscal challenges, legislators will be deliberating on potential amendments and adjustments to the budget. Representative John Smith expressed the importance of this issue, stating, "The state's budget is a critical area that requires careful...

City of Plano City Council met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2023

City of Plano City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

Village of Oswego Economic Development Commission met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2023

Village of Oswego Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 13

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 13

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Rezin: 'The daycares feel they don't have a voice'

By Kendall County Times | Oct 17, 2023

Sue Rezin, State Senator of the Illinois State Senate, expressed her concerns about the lack of representation for childcare providers during a hearing on Oct. 17th. Rezin addressed the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules subject matter hearing, emphasizing the need for a voice for those working in daycares.

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How did home valuation prices perform in Kendall County in September 2023, compared to September 2022?

By Kendall County Times | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Kendall County rose by $13,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 2%.

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Marter: ‘I'm asking Representative Underwood to join me in condemning any support shown for terrorist groups’

By Kendall County Times Report | Oct 17, 2023

In a move that intensifies the ongoing congressional race in Illinois' 14th District, Republican candidate Jim Marter is calling on his opponent, Democrat Lauren Underwood, to denounce a recent social media post by BLM Chicago.

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Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Address Teacher Shortage

By Kendall County Times | Oct 17, 2023

State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has introduced a bill aimed at addressing the labor and teacher shortage in Illinois. House Bill 4173, known as the METT Educator District License bill, seeks to provide a solution to a massive problem in the state.The bill proposes the issuance of a METT Educator District License to individuals who have at least 10,000 working hours in a trade related to manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a trade (METT). This license would allow them to teach a course in their respective field, even if they do not have a bachelor's...

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Village of Oswego Cultural Arts Commission met September 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

Village of Oswego Cultural Arts Commission met 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 13.

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Yorkville City Council met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

City of Yorkville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 12

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Rep. Davis Condemns Acts of Violence in Plainfield

By Kendall County Times | Oct 16, 2023

In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the community of Plainfield, an act of violence resulted in the tragic death of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume. The young boy and his mother, Hanaan, were brutally attacked in their own home, leaving Wadea with no chance of survival. Expressing her deep sorrow and condemnation, Representative Davis emphasized the need to address the issue of hate within the community. She stated, "There is no place for hate in our community, especially when it leads to something as heinous as the murder of an innocent child." This senseless act...

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Kendall County schools recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By Kendall County Times | Oct 16, 2023

Kendall County schools had a truancy rate of 11.3% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Committee of the Whole met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 12

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 11

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Home sales in Kendall County in week ending Oct. 7

By Kendall County Times | Oct 14, 2023

There were 24 reported residential sales in Kendall County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.