🌱 Patch AM: Chicago Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run Of Bicyclist, 15: Oswego Police

Hello Oswego! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Oswego teen bicyclist hospitalized after late-night hit-and-run downtown
• How strong are Oswego's girls tennis teams heading into 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Sunday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run Of Bicyclist, 15: Oswego Police (patch.com) — Oswego police say a Chicago woman has been charged after allegedly striking a 15-year-old Oswego bicyclist at Route 31 and Washington Street and leaving the scene. Deputies later located the suspected vehicle, and the teen was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries as the investigation continues and additional charges are considered.
   

• 2026 Record Newspapers girls tennis preview capsules (shawlocal.com) — Oswego and Oswego East girls tennis teams are kicking off their 2026 seasons with deep returning lineups and high expectations in the Southwest Prairie Conference. Coaches highlight key singles and doubles players, new varsity additions, and goals to build on last year's conference finishes against familiar rivals like Yorkville.
   

📸 Around Oswego

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oswego

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Yard Sale →
  506 Blaine St, Yorkville
  8:00 am
• Montessori School Open House! →
  3180 N Aurora Rd, Aurora
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• FREE Summer Bash for Teens & Tweens →
  Oswegoland Senior And Community Center, 3525 US-34, Oswego
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Moonlight & Mies Tour at Edith Farnsworth House →
  Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
  7:15 pm
Saturday September 5
• Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! →
  Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
  9:00 am
Monday September 7
• No School - Labor Day (District Closed)
  Bednarcik Oswego, IL 60543

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Pep Assembly
  Naperville Central High School 440 West Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
  7:15 am
• Marshall Tucker Band →
  Hollywood Casino Aurora, 1 W New York St, Aurora
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Dave Rudolf's Singer-Songwriter Show
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  2:00 pm
• Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute →
  RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway, Aurora
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• The Filthy Heathens →
  The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, 226 S Bridge St, Yorkville
  5:00 pm
Monday August 31
• KSS - Fun Lunch Order Deadline
  Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch Sugar Grove, IL 60554
• New to English
  Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
  9:15 am
• Family Knight Out-McAlister's Deli
  Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch Sugar Grove, IL 60554
  10:30 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Garage sale
  Kids toys, clothes, books and misc. (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• PLEASE READ!!!
  I am a school bus driver and I have already had so many people blow through my stop arm! People that do this are risking children's lives!!!!! (Nextdoor Caterpillar)

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Oswego. Apply here.
• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery

• Former Philips engineer convicted of stealing X-ray tube trade secrets for Chinese competitor (dotmed.com)
• New art exhibit featuring rare masks opens in downtown Aurora (chicagotribune.com)
• 2022 Chevrolet Equinox Fwd Lt for Sale (cincinnati.com)

Aurora

• Yorkville delays next water rate increase again; federal $170 loan for Lake Michigan Project moving forward (shawlocal.com)

Plainfield

• Commercial Street Criterium Will Bring Up To 500 Cyclists For Day Of Racing In Downtown Plainfield (patch.com)

Ok Oswego! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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