Yorkville senior Danielle Turner was a state wrestling qualifier as a sophomore, but missed most of last year with a displaced patella, returning to come up a win short of state. She's healthy now, and has her sights set on a return trip to Bloomington.

Jared Ploger: My three priorities are rooted in affordability: 1) Living Wages, 2) Affordable housing, 3) Fully Funding our education system, including our higher educational system. Read Ploger's full election questionnaire here

Saba Haider: As a small business owner myself, I am committed to fostering economic growth by supporting local businesses, helping families thrive through job creation, improving public services, and promoting financial security. Read Haider's full questionnaire here

While we’ll be celebrating Kendall County’s 185th birthday this year and the nation’s 250th birthday, we ought to also keep in mind that by 1776, Illinois had already been settled for a century.

Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora, was arrested on Jan. 29 after Ashley A. Stewart, 41, was found stabbed to death in her home on Valentine Way in Oswego on Jan. 27.

This year’s event benefits Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that helps provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.

Nicole Warbinski scored a career-high 20 points and Aubrey Lamberti also scored 20 in an Oswego East win, Ethan Taxis scored 21 in a Plano win, Ethan Vahl 17 in an Oswego win, Graham Martinson 14 in a Yorkville win, and Ashlyn Peterson 14 in a Yorkville win in Tuesday's roundup.

Duane E. Joslin, 74, of Sikeston, Missouri, is charged with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault, three counts of criminal sexual assault and 15 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

A driver was airlifted to a hospital after being trapped inside a semi-truck that rolled over near U.S. Route 52 and Lisbon Road in Kendall County.

As part of the Kennedy Road expansion, the city of Yorkville has tried to acquire 30 feet along the front edge of the club house area.