Oswego East junior Katie Silva, who hit a tying home run in the seventh inning of Oswego East’s win over Ottawa, and went 3 for 4 with four runs scored and two RBIs in a win over West Aurora, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Sandwich's Braden Behringer struck out 12 in a complete-game three-hitter, Julian Gates doubled in Justin Bishop for Plano's walk-off win in nine innings, Jax Baker and Nolan Hutchings combined on a two-hit shutout for Oswego and Yorkville softball rode a 10-run second to win.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

As girls track and field season heads outdoors, here are previews of teams from the Record Newspapers coverage area.

The new building at Adams and Jackson streets features 104 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. A two-level parking garage with 123 spaces also is part of the project.

Mosses are incredible plants that come in a range of colors beyond just green and have diverse textures.

The vote on the 80-acre Meyer data center is now likely to be at the next Yorkville City Council meeting. A zoning commission unanimously voted against the project before changes were made.

Jaelynn Anthony hit a two-run homer and struck out nine in three innings of relief in an Oswego softball win, Ellie Fox struck out 11 in a Yorkville win and four Plano baseball pitchers combined on a six-hitter in a win in Tuesday's roundup.

Kendall County Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026

Sunflower Park playground in Yorkville is undergoing a massive rebuild, bringing some first-in-the-city inclusive play features designed to inspire children and break down barriers. The refurbished equipment is being donated to bring joy to kids across the world.