🌱 Patch AM: How will Kendall County’s new tax levies affect Yorkville residents?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Kendall County’s new tax levies affect Yorkville residents?
• Can Yorkville Christian turn last year’s runner-up finish into a title?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve @Altitude! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 34.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kendall County Board met Nov. 18 (kendallcountytimes.com) — Kendall County Board members met at the Historic Courthouse in Yorkville to approve the 2025 property tax levy and a series of specific fund levies that will appear on 2026 tax bills. They also adopted a long-range transportation plan, renewed major insurance contracts, and approved several ordinances and resolutions that shape county services, from health and veterans assistance to liquor licensing and broadband.
   

• Ottawa gets No. 5 seed, Streator No. 6 in 62nd Plano Christmas Classic (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville-area hoops fans can follow Yorkville Christian as the No. 2 seed in the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic, which runs Dec. 26-30 at Plano High School. The bracket also features Ottawa, Streator, Kaneland, Marmion and other regional teams, with first-round games set throughout Dec. 26 and the title game on Dec. 30.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yorkville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve @Altitude!
  Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego, 1600 Douglas Rd, Oswego
  10:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House
  Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• NOON Year's Eve @Altitude!
  Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego , 1600 Douglas Rd , Oswego
  11:00 am

Saturday January 3

• Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at Joliet Junior College
  1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 - - - Building T - Room 2002
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Illinois 16 Hour Concealed Carry Class (Dec 20-21, 2025)$109
  Concealed Carry @ T.R.A. Defense Training & Consulting , 11965 S Aero Dr unit a , Plainfield
  9:00 am
• Winter Solstice Slow Flow Yoga + Mimosa
  Blank SL8 Events , 219 S Bridge St , Yorkville
  10:00 am
• Storytime with the Grinch - SOLD OUT
  Blackberry Farm , 100 S Barnes Rd , Aurora
  1:30 pm
• Afternoon Teatime By The River (multiple Dates)
  SAAGE Culinary Studio , 160 S River St #102 , Aurora
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Men’s Basketball Away Game vs Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL
  Waubonsee Community College , 4S783 IL-47 , Sugar Grove
  3:00 pm
• South Beloit Girls Varsity Basketball @ Hinckley-Big Rock
  Hinckley-Big Rock High School , 700 E Lincoln Ave , Hinckley
  5:45 pm
• Intergovernmental Committee
  Montgomery, IL Calendar Montgomery, IL 60538
  6:30 pm
• Village Board Meeting
  VILLAGE HALL , 200 N. River St. , Montgomery
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Tech Tuesdays
  Sugar Grove Public Library Book Sale , 125 Municipal Dr , Sugar Grove
  1:00 pm
• From Dirt to Dishes A Weekly Clay Hand Building Workshop
  Arts On Fire , 217 E South St , Plano
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have a very heavy crate ( about the size of a single mattress) that I need moved from my garage to a room on the second floor.
  It is extremely fragile, and has to go up a split staircase. Looking for recommendations. Must be someone experienced that will not damage my walls… (Nextdoor Fields of Farm Colony)
• No threat was found after a report of a suspicious item at Long Beach Elementary.
  8:10AM on Dec 19: No threat was found following a report of a suspicious item at Long Beach Elementary. (Nextdoor )

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Yorkville. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Yorkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorkville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plano

• Why environmental resilience is the future of home design (devicedaily.com)

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