Oswego

Oswego School District 308's second annual CommUNITY in Education Breakfast was held on June 3 at Traughber Junior High School in Oswego.

The man ran into traffic and was struck by a 2012 Ford Pickup truck pulling a trailer, according to Sugar Grove police.

Several accidents have occurred on the Minkler Road Bridge over the years, including a fatal crash in 2015. The last time the bridge was renovated was in 1980.

Each concerts Venue 1012 this summer will have two bands perform. The season will run through Sept. 6.

The Oswegoland Park District purchased the former Esporta Fitness center for $2.55 million. The building will need significant repairs before it can reopen.

Former facility was built in 1974 as a John Deere dealership facility and acquired by the district in 1986.

Oswego planning and zoning commissioners will review the concept plan for Harrison Street Square at their meeting at 7 p.m. June 5 at Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego.

The Oswego Police Department will hold its first K9s ‘N Cops adoption event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the department’s headquarters, 3355 Woolley Road, Oswego.

The Oswego Country Market will open for the season at 9 a.m. June 1. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 28.

During the May 27 Oswego Village Board meeting, Ron Elvin was honored for the 10 years he served on the Police Commission.

A developer now is proposing to build 52 residential units on eight acres on the southwest corner of Wolf’s Crossing and Douglas roads in what currently is unincorporated Kendall County. This is down from its original proposal of 66 units.

Take a trip through time in a historic walking tour in downtown Montgomery. The Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a free walking tour at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7.

The Oswego Police Department raised more than $7,600 for Special Olympics Illinois during the recent Cop on a Rooftop fundraising event.

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. at Polk Street and travel from Monroe Street to Jefferson Street to Main Street.

During the Memorial Day weekend, the memorial will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24, 25 and 26 at Oswego Village Hall, during which time the wall will be under volunteer guard.

Two bands will perform during all of the concerts at Venue 1012 this summer. The season will run through Sept. 6.

Since late 2023, the Park District has been evaluating the site’s potential to meet the indoor and aquatic space needs identified in the district’s 2023 Community Survey and Strategic Plan.

Donation

The Oswego East Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The Oswego Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Community Breakfast

NoriSushi & Grill is going into the space at 2756 Route 34 that formerly housed Code Ninjas. It is located in the Gerry Centennial Plaza.

PrairieFest will take place from June 12-15 at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.

At the May 6 Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees unanimously approved an ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $24.3 million in general obligation bonds to generate the necessary $20 million in project costs expected this year.

At the May 12 Oswego School Board, board members voted unanimously to accept Bourbon Tile & Marble’s bid of $67,030 for the project.

Girls flag football will be offered at both Oswego High School and Oswego East High School. The Illinois High School Association introduced girls flag football as an IHSA State Series starting in the 2024-25 school year.

At their May 8 meeting, Oswego planning and zoning commissioners recommended rezoning the property from General Manufacturing District to Regional Business District.

At their May 8 meeting, commissioners recommended against rezoning the land from agricultural to residential use upon annexation to the village.

Family-owned and operated business Lion Concrete is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

The improvements the owners of My Sister’s Lil Doughnut Shop plan to make – which also include installing safety bollards – are estimated to cost $15,550.

The memorial, presented by the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation, features the photos of every Illinois service member who gave their life in combat operations after 9/11.

Oswego village trustees unanimously voted to approve preliminary plans for the development during their May 6 meeting.

The new building, being built on a vacant lot at Adams and Jackson streets, will feature 104 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. A two-level parking garage is part of the plans.

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

Rachelle Koenig and James Cooper won election to the board along with Jennifer Hughes, who had been the village’s public works director. In addition, incumbent trustee Karen Novy, a Democrat who was appointed to the Oswego Village Board in July 2023, also won in the election.

Newly elected Oswego School Board members Heather Martin, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh and Rovel Pollock took their seats on the board at the May 5 board meeting.

The event featured more than 100 wine selections from Illinois wineries along with food trucks and live music. This is the 19th year of Wine on the Fox.

Dogs weren’t the only animals represented at the event. Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary fosters dogs and cats but also smaller animals.

Oswego School Board members unanimously approved the new schedule during their April 28 meeting.

The Oswego School Board implemented the PRIDE program in the fall of 2015 to recognize, promote, and celebrate the many contributions made by teachers and employees across the district. 

The memorial, presented by the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation, features the photos of every Illinois service member who gave their life in combat operations after 9/11.

At their April 28 School Board meeting, board members unanimously approved a five-year lease agreement to replace 72 buses at a cost of about $12.7 million.

An Oswego man who died following a car crash in Montgomery on Wednesday has been identified.

The school district, as required by Illinois School Code, is required to provide transportation to students if a hazardous crossing (as deemed by a traffic study) exists on the route to school

A portion of the proceeds from Charming Oswego will be given to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center in Aurora. Tickets are available at Oswego Downtown Association’s website, oswegodowntown.org.

Oswego village officials hope making the intersection of Fifth Street and Bluegrass Parkway a four-way stop will help reduce the number of crashes there.

On Arbor Day – April 25 – Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman watched the planting of a Summer Elixir Elm in front of Oswego Village Hall.

Jade Estates of Oswego is proposed on 8 acres on the southwest corner of Wolf's Crossing and Douglas roads in unincorporated Kendall County.

A regional youth workforce development foundation has been awarded $1.1. million by the state to help provide career training and mentorship to students, including in Kendall County.