Kendall County Highway Department

06/03/2026

KCHD is thankful for 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM!

04/24/2026

KCHD is seeking full-time, temporary employees to assist in the maintenance of our county highways. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Start in May and earn $18.00/hr.

04/01/2026

It's spring and that means we are once again looking to add to our summer team! If you enjoy working outside, are 18+ and have a valid Illinois drivers license please reach out!

03/19/2026

🚨Traffic Alert🚨

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a traffic crash near the intersection of Cherry Rd and Schlapp Rd. Power lines are down at the intersection, and the roadways are expected to be closed for an extended period of time. Cherry Rd is closed between Grove Rd and Southfield Ln, and Schlapp Rd is closed between Johnson Rd and Plainfield Rd.

Please use an alternate route when traveling in the area.

02/10/2026

Plowers and Plungers!

01/13/2026

Congratulations Special Achievement Award Project: Collins Road Extension

Submitting Firm: HR Green, Inc.

Client/Owner: Kendall County Highway Department

Category: Transportation

Project Location: Oswego, Illinois

12/31/2025

We here at the Kendall County Highway Department wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year!

12/09/2025

Thank you to all that applied. The position has been filled.

Kendall County Highway Department is now accepting application for the position of Highway Maintenance Crew Member. Starting salary is $28/Hr. with excellent fringe benefits. Requires a CDL license and some physically demanding skills. Applications are due by December 31, 2025. Feel free to call us at 630-553-7616 with further questions. Applications can be obtained by visiting our website at: https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/employment

10/30/2025

Heads Up!

🚧 Heads Up, Yorkville! 🚧
Illinois Railway will be closing IL Route 47 in downtown Yorkville from November 2 through November 4 for essential track repairs. Plan ahead and expect delays!
🛣️ Detour Route: Take IL 71 → Orchard Road → US 34 to navigate around the closure.
📍 Local businesses remain open—please support them during the detour

10/22/2025

🚧 Heads Up, Yorkville! 🚧
Illinois Railway will be closing IL Route 47 in downtown Yorkville from November 2 through November 4 for essential track repairs. Plan ahead and expect delays!
🛣️ Detour Route: Take IL 71 → Orchard Road → US 34 to navigate around the closure.
📍 Local businesses remain open—please support them during the detour