Kane County's 5 most-read stories: April 5-11

Illinois spring turkey season breaks record with nearly 21,000 birds harvested

Illinois hunters set a new spring turkey hunting record in 2026, with nearly 21,000 birds harvested and a growing number of hunters taking to the field.

Sterling City Council OKs truck, equipment purchases

It’s not even officially summer yet, but the Sterling Public Works Department is planning ahead for winter snowfall.

Sterling Park District gives tips for staying safe in the summer sun 

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy parks, trails, sports and outdoor activities throughout Sterling, but warmer temperatures and longer days also make sun safety and hydration more important than ever.

Polo’s Stockton named to Coe College spring 2026 dean’s list

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the spring 2026 dean’s list, including Kamryn Stockton of Polo.

Colin Shields’ two-hit shutout leads Newark past Yorkville Christian: Saturday Record Newspapers sport roundup

Colin Shields fired a complete-game two-hit shutout with three strikeouts to lead Newark baseball past Yorkville Christian to a regional title, Crew Staudacher tossed a two-hitter with nine strikeouts as Parkview Christian won a regional, and Sandwich lost a lead late in its one.