Oswego

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

Village trustees unanimously approved the concept plan for Harrison Street Square. The property consists of three parcels. Applicant USC, LLC wants to renovate an industrial building at 174 S. Harrison St. into retail spaces.

Join the Oswegoland Heritage Association at noon on Saturday, July 12, to explore that era with Conversations with Farm Kids at the Little White School Museum.

Candy Cloud will have its grand opening from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 2. It is located at 2832 Route 34, Oswego, next to BIBIBOP Asian Grill.

For the second year in a row, the artwork of area students is displayed on banners as part of the Look Up Oswego banner program, an initiative of the Oswego Cultural Arts Commission.

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Kendall County:

Crumbl Cookies is coming to Oswego in September.

Tap House Grill, which had been in business in downtown Oswego since 2008, on Feb. 24 closed its doors.

Kids stayed cool at the Oswegoland Park District's Prairie Point Splash Pad on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Oswego.

The Honeyman family, who own St. Charles-based The Bike Rack, in 2023 bought Oswego Cyclery, located at 57 Main St. in downtown Oswego, from owner Art Black.

American-Male, which originally opened in 1977, had been closed for a number of years.

At the April 22 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved installing two additional stop signs at the intersection.

Four members of the SD 308 Board of Education led the district’s group of walkers,

The charges stem from incidents that occurred in June, July and December 2024, where the suspects allegedly entered two businesses, Pizza Cucina (on two occasions) and Lacey’s (once), without authority and with the intent to commit a theft.

Relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the beautiful outdoor patio this season. The winery also has live music most weekends.

The village of Oswego's current residential water tap-on fee is $2,200 per unit for all housing types. That rate might go up.

The updated comprehensive plan will address key topics including land use, transportation and growth management across Kendall County.

PrairieFest returned to Oswego June 12-15, 2025 at PrairieFest Park.

As a result of the litigation, the raw water coming out of the village’s wells will be tested for PFAS.

Oswego East High School student Mason Trayser was awarded the Oswego Police Department’s Outstanding Citizen Award during the June 10 Oswego Village Board meeting.

When the Montgomery village board invested $110 million in a new 204-acre industrial complex, they promised big things would come the town’s way. The first big fish the town landed for the new complex, Ravago, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Put on by the Oswegoland Park District, PrairieFest is Kendall County’s largest festival, attracting upwards of 75,000 people every year. Admission to PrairieFest is free.

Scooter’s Coffee and Woodie’s Wings will be part of the offerings at the convenience store at Gas N Wash which recently opened on about 10 acres at the northeast corner of Orchard and Mill roads.

Benderson Development Company, LLC. plans to build a grocery store along with another building that would contain a restaurant/retail on five acres at the southwest corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive.

The former Danelli's restaurant at 228 E. Washington St. in Oswego is under contract by an individual who wants to purchase the property and lease it to a new restaurant user

PrairieFest will take place at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, Oswego.

The “Click It or Ticket” campaign is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation

Applicant USC, LLC wants to renovate an industrial building at 174 S. Harrison St. into retail spaces.

At approximately 5:47 a.m., Oswego Police were dispatched to 1154 Douglas Road for a burglar alarm. Upon arrival, police found a front door smashed open.

A fire that consumed two excavators in Oswego and continued to burn eight hours later was fueled by a raptured natural gas line Friday, Oswego Fire Protection District officials said.

Water samples have been collected and submitted to a certified laboratory for testing. There is an 18 hour mandatory waiting period for results to ensure the water meets all safety standards

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

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.