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1. Oswego Police Investigating Crash That Injured Two Juveniles Waiting To Cross Street (foxvalleymagazine.com) — Two Oswego juveniles were hospitalized Saturday after an Infiniti ran a red light on Route 34 at Heritage Drive and was struck by a turning SUV, sliding into three kids waiting to cross. Police say both drivers, Oswego residents, received citations as the crash reconstruction continues, and one injured juvenile was transferred to Loyola Medical Center for further care.
2. Oswego Medicaid Vision Services payments hit $22,480 in 2024, up 72.5% from previous year (kendallcountytimes.com) — Oswego's Medicaid billing for vision services jumped 72.5% in 2024, with nearly all payments tied to ZIP code 60543. The report breaks down which eye-care services drove the increase and how local spending compares with other Medicaid categories and statewide trends, offering residents insight into how public healthcare dollars are being used locally.
3. Oswego: Single-family home goes for $550,000 (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom home at 204 Julep Avenue in Oswego sold August 17 for $550,000, or $180 per square foot. The article also lists several recent sales on the same street, giving neighbors a clear snapshot of current prices and trends in this Oswego neighborhood's housing market.
4. Week 2 takeaways: Geneva's Bennett Konkey and Mount Carmel's receivers dazzle; Loyola's time to earn No. 1 (suntimes.com) — Oswego's football team edged Geneva 44-42 in a wild Week 2 matchup where Geneva star receiver Bennett Konkey still stole the spotlight with four long touchdown catches. The story also highlights standout performances from Mount Carmel and Loyola plus milestone coaching wins around Illinois, putting Oswego's thriller in a broader statewide football context.
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