🌱 Patch AM: What big rezoning and school plans are coming to Yorkville next?

Hey there, Yorkville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What big rezoning and school plans are coming to Yorkville next?
• How does Yorkville’s student makeup compare to other Kendall County districts?
• How your Yorkville Menards trip can help stock local pantry shelves

Also on today's calendar: Kumla Food Pantry Fundraiser Dinner and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy, with a high of 34 and low of 25 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 42, low: 32.
• Tuesday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Yorkville Economic Development Committee met Dec. 2 (kendallcountytimes.com) — Yorkville’s Economic Development Committee reviewed a surge in new building permits, significant property maintenance fines, and the opening of several new businesses, including Costco. Members also discussed a major data center rezoning proposal and Yorkville School District 115’s plan to annex land for future school facilities and possibly a new fire station, with public hearings set for mid-January.
   

• 13,033 white students enrolled in Kendall County districts in 2024-25 school year (kendallcountytimes.com) — Yorkville families can see how their school district compares countywide, with Yorkville CUSD 115 reporting 58.6% white enrollment among 7,097 students for 2024-25. The piece breaks down Kendall County’s overall student demographics and highlights how each district, including Yorkville, fits into broader statewide education trends and funding levels.
   

• Menards stores collecting food for local pantries through March (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville residents can drop off non-perishable food at the Menards on Marketview Drive now through March 31 to support the Kendall County Food Pantry. The drive is part of a wider regional effort, with each store’s donations staying local, and includes items like canned goods, cereal, pasta, and even small hygiene products at some locations.
   

📸 Around Yorkville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yorkville

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Other local events

Monday January 12

• Library Board - Finance Committee
  Yorkville, IL Calendar , 902 Game Farm Road , Yorkville
  6:00 pm
• 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

• Committee of the Whole
  Historic Court House , 110 W Madison St , Yorkville
  4:00 pm
• 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

Tuesday January 20

• Forest Preserve Commission
  Historic Court House , 110 W Madison St , Yorkville
  9:00 am

Saturday January 31

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 12

• City Council meeting
  Plano, IL Calendar , 17 E. Main St. , Plano
  6:00 pm
• Committee of the Whole meeting-immediately following the Council meeting
  Plano, IL Calendar , 17 E. Main St. , Plano
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Woodstock Boys Freshman Basketball @ Plano
  Plano High School , 704 W Abe St , Plano
  5:30 pm

Friday January 16

• COFI Phase I Training (Cohort 2)
  PlanoAreaAllianceSupportingStudentSucces , 219 N Hale St , Plano
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Yorkville. Apply here.
• Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium posted a job opening for Science Teacher: Earth Science/Chemistry - FMLA Coverage in Yorkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorkville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plano

• Biohazard, forensic and crime scene clean-up company expands in Yorkville (shawlocal.com)

Montgomery

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Fayette & Montgomery Counties (effinghamradio.com)

Ok Yorkville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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