🌱 Patch AM: How a new Yorkville social worker could change police responses

Hello Yorkville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new Yorkville social worker could change police responses
• See how Yorkville boys and girls dominated Plainfield East
• Why did Oswegoland’s park board turn to a longtime insider now?

Also on today's calendar: Denim & Diamonds Gala and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.
• Thursday: Rather cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 54, low: 38.
• Friday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yorkville police seek social worker to field increasing mental health, domestic and juvenile cases (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville police and Kendall County officials are weighing a new full-time social worker who would focus on mental health, domestic disputes, homelessness and juvenile cases, sharing an estimated $130,000 annual cost. The position, discussed at a city public safety meeting, would expand on an existing part-time program, support crisis follow-up, and respond to resident concerns about how the city handles vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness.
   

• Bolingbrook defeats Plainfield Central in boys basketball: The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville High School teams had a strong night, with the boys edging Plainfield East 64-60 and the girls cruising to a 56-21 road win over the same school. A broader area roundup also highlights results for nearby schools, but Yorkville fans will especially note the close boys finish and dominant girls performance.
   

• Oswegoland Park District names new executive director (shawlocal.com) — A longtime Oswegoland Park District staffer, Chad Feldotto, has been promoted to executive director, following the resignation of his predecessor after criminal charges tied to an incident investigated by Yorkville police. Feldotto, who joined the district in 2006, will now lead services for more than 66,000 residents across Oswego and nearby communities. District leaders say his deep local experience will guide future parks and programming.
   

📸 Around Yorkville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yorkville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 31

• Denim & Diamonds Gala
  Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Public Safety Committee
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 651 Prairie Pointe Drive , Yorkville
  6:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Library Board Meeting
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 902 Game Farm Road , Yorkville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• The Wellness Way - Yorkville - Approach to Inflammation 1.13.26
  The Wellness Way - Yorkville , 728 E Veterans Pkwy #115 , Yorkville
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 651 Prairie Pointe Drive , Yorkville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Planning and Zoning Commission
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 651 Prairie Pointe Drive , Yorkville
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Park Board
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 651 Prairie Pointe Drive , Yorkville
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Kumla Food Pantry Fundraiser Dinner
  11935 Lisbon Rd , Newark
  4:30 pm

Saturday January 24

• Next Stop Comedy
  Pinz Yorkville , 1211 N Bridge St , Yorkville
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Preschool Storytime
  Sugar Grove Public Library Book Sale , 125 Municipal Dr , Sugar Grove
  10:00 am
• Police Pension Board Meeting
  Montgomery, IL Calendar , 10 Civic Center Ave. , Montgomery
  11:00 am
• M- Winter Wed AM Montgomery
  3022 Gaylord Ln , Montgomery
  3:00 pm
• KSS Nailed It
  Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch Sugar Grove, IL 60554
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Help Stock the Shelves for Yorkville's Most Anticipated Book Event of the Year! —Theresa Eberhardt Read on Patch

• Home Depot posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Yorkville. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2378) in Yorkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorkville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oswego

• Chick-Fil-A Murder Suspect Deemed Unfit For Trial: Report (patch.com)

Montgomery

• Montgomery County Board Development & Personnel Committee met Jan. 5 (sangamonsun.com)

Aurora

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-- The Patch AM Team

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