🌱 Patch AM: Who’s taking over Oswego’s public works and key road projects?

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

In today's newsletter:

• Who's taking over Oswego's public works and key road projects?
• What do recent River Mist Drive sales say about Oswego home prices?
• How does Oswego 308's teacher attendance stack up against the state?

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Oswego hires interim public works director (shawlocal.com) — Oswego village leaders have appointed veteran administrator Phil Modaff as interim public works director, filling the role as current director Curt Cassidy departs Sept. 18. Cassidy highlighted major wins for Oswego, including federal funding for the Wolfs Crossing–Douglas Road roundabout and work on the Lake Michigan water project, before returning to Texas. Residents can expect continuity as Modaff steps in later this month.
   

• Two-bedroom house sells in Oswego for $360,000 (shawlocal.com) — A two-bedroom, three-bath home at 133 River Mist Drive in Oswego recently sold for $360,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. Nearby River Mist properties have also closed between $375,000 and $420,000, mostly for three-bedroom homes. If you're watching Oswego's housing market, these sales hint at strong demand and rising values.
   

• Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn School District 126 reported 98.9% of teacher attendance during 2024-25 (southcooknews.com) — New state data shows Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn's teacher attendance at 98.9%, and it also highlights Oswego Community Unit School District 308 with an impressive 99.9% teacher attendance rate. For Oswego families, that figure stands well above the statewide average and suggests strong classroom stability. The report comes as Illinois continues to wrestle with teacher vacancies and enrollment declines.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oswego

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Monday September 7
• No School - Labor Day (District Closed)
  Bednarcik Oswego, IL 60543
Saturday September 19
• 2nd Annual Oktoberfest →
  Phillips Park Main Pavilion, Ray Moses Dr, Aurora
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Fall Garden Party at Edith Farnsworth House →
  Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Educator Open House at Edith Farnsworth House →
  Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Trifecta House Tour with Edith Farnsworth House →
  Schweikher House, 645 Meacham Rd, Schaumburg
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 7
• Library Closed
  Aurora Public Library Santori Library -
• No School: Labor Day
  Indian Prairie CUSD 204 Aurora, IL 60504
• Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
  Plainfield SD 202 Plainfield, IL 60544
• Labor Day PreK - 12 No School
  Aurora West USD 129 Aurora, IL 60506
• Labor Day - No Student Attendance/District Closed
  Troy CCSD 30C PLAINFIELD, IL 60586
• Groot will not be working on Monday, September 7th, 2026, for Labor Day. Garbage and recycle pickup will be one day later than normal this week. →
  Plano, IL Calendar Plano, IL 60545
  8:00 am
• City offices will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2026, for Lab →
  City of Plano Meetings City Hall - 17 E. Main Street Plano IL 60545
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: James Allen Coffey —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Oswego. Apply here.
• Community Unit School District No. 308 posted a job opening for Custodian - 2nd Shift (TW) in Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery

• SUV stolen in Montgomery as shots fired (chronicleillinois.com)
• Kids Expo in Aurora to feature interactive exhibits, emergency vehicles and more (chicagotribune.com)
• Porch Posse, Blood Moon And Friday Night Lights: IL In Photos (patch.com)

Aurora

• Sale closed in Yorkville: $340,000 for a single-family home (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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