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WELCOME! Whether you are a visitor, just moved in, or a long-time resident, we welcome you to enjoy our small town charm, top-notch parks, great recreational facilities, and hometown pride.

This year, we are focusing our efforts on the new Marge Cline Whitewater Course —a state-of-the-art kayak/canoe chute located in the heart of our downtown area on the Fox River at Bicentennial Riverfront Park.

You're also invited to visit us throughout the year for our many festivals and celebrations such as Music Under the Stars, our annual Fourth of July celebration, National Night Out, the 20th Annual Hometown Days Festival, and Holiday Under the Stars. Just click on the festivals and events link on the left, and plan on joining us all year long!

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The following is a press release from the Kendall County Emergency Mangement Agency:

Kendall County Residents and Businesses to Report Flood Damage to the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency

Residents & businesses are asked to report damage to the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency

Last Thursday, April 18th, Kendall County experienced an extremely high amount of rainfall and localized flooding issues. In addition many homes have experienced basement flooding and property damage.

Kendall County is participating with the State of Illinois to conduct an initial damage assessment to determine if federal financial assistance is available. We request that Kendall County residents and businesses who had flooding or received damage due to the rain storm and flooding on April 17 & 18, call the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency. You’ll be asked to provide the following information:

Address & apartment/unit number (if applicable)
Whether the property is a single family, multifamily, mobile home, or business
Whether you own or rent the property
The peak depth of flooding in the basement
The peak depth of flooding on the 1st floor
Whether or not the basement is a living area (finished)
Insurance information: Homeowners, Renters, or Flood
Whether or not there was any structural damage
The cause of the flooding (river, sump pump failure, or sewer backup)

There is no guarantee of federal financial assistance being made available, but collecting this data is the first step toward determining if Kendall County and the State of Illinois are eligible.

Please call (630) 553-4500 by Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30 p.m. if you had flooding and/or damage due to the storm.

For residents that had flooding, we recommend that you remove flood damaged carpet, furniture, drywall, etc. as soon as possible to prevent the spread of bacteria and harmful mold.

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"Extended B.U.I.L.D. Program." On March 26, 2013, the City Council approved a one-year extension of the highly successful residential construction incentive program to spur new home starts in Yorkville. For more information, click the B.U.I.L.D. logo (left).

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CONGRATULATIONS! Yorkville receives IDNR OSLAD Grant to develop Riverfront Park.

The latest information from IDOT regarding the progression of the IL Route 47 Roadway reconstruction and widening project.

Questions, concerns and comments are welcome from Yorkville residents and businesses regarding the project and will be forwarded to the appropriate IDOT staff for immediate response. Inquiries can be e-mailed to the Community Development Department or by phone at 630-553-4350.

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Saturday mornings 8 a.m. to noon, June 8-October 25 in Town Square, Rt. 47 and Main Street

Fri. June 21 - Yorkville Chamber of Commerce River Night @ Riverfront Park, 7-9 p.m.

Fri. July 12- Music & Wine Night @ Riverfront Park, Cool Rocking Daddies, 7-9 p.m.

Sat. July 13 - Ribs on the River & Kayak Event @ Riverfront Park - EPIC (80's rock), 7-9 p.m.

The 2013 Summer Solstice Festival

Experience the best in American Indie Music and Craft beer on the wonderful Fox River in downtown Yorkville. Brought to you by Three Angels Brewing and Rogue Barrister Records. Click here for more information.

Hosted by the Yorkville Area 4th of July Committee and the United City of Yorkville. Click here for schedule information.

Join us for the second annual Ribs on the River backyard BBQ contest from noon-10pm and the Illinois Whitewater Festival from 10am-6pm, held at the Bicentennial Riverfront Park. For more information, click here.

Yorkville's Parks and Recreation Movie nights in June, July and August, Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and family and friends for movie night on our 30-foot inflatable screen. Movies begin at 9 p.m. Free.

             Wednesday, July 24, Movie: Wreck it Ralph @ Rotary Park
             Tuesday, August 6, Movie: Rise of the Guardians @ Riverfront Park
                           - In partnership with National Night Out & the Yorkville Police Dept.