🌱 Patch AM: Oswego Teen Punches Stranger In Unprovoked Attack: Police

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In today's newsletter:

• Oswego teen faces multiple felony charges after early-morning Aurora confrontation
• Can Oswego still steal the SPC West crown from Bolingbrook?

Also on today's calendar: Junk in the Trunk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oswego Teen Punches Stranger In Unprovoked Attack: Police (patch.com) — Oswego residents may be concerned after an 18-year-old from their community was arrested in Aurora for allegedly punching a stranger, threatening violence, and later confronting an officer. Police say the teen, described as a confirmed gang member, also faces a separate felony vehicle burglary charge from an earlier incident. The case remains active with a court date set for mid-October.
   

• Plano basks in long-awaited victory, Oswego's SPC West title chase rages on: Kendall County football notebook (shawlocal.com) — Oswego High's football team remains firmly in the Southwest Prairie West race after a statement win over Yorkville, powered by three touchdowns from running back Graham Schwab and a takeaway-hungry defense. The Panthers still need Bolingbrook to stumble, but they're sharpening up for another deep Class 8A playoff push while managing injuries and fine-tuning in a crossover game at Joliet West.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Junk in the Trunk →
  2500 Arbeiter Rd, Joliet
  9:00 am
• Kickin up the Dust 5k →
  Fox Ranch, 12474 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Plano
  10:00 am
• The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival →
  Settlers' Park, 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Award Winners Book Discussion Group →
  Oswego IL
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Satellite Food Pantry
  Traughber Jr. High, 570 Colchester Dr, Oswego
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• FREE Storytime Live Event with Spot in Oswego! →
  1580 Douglas Road, Oswego
  10:00 am
• Witness Trees of Kendall County →
  Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St, Oswego
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Coffee Talk with The Superintendent
  Eggsquisite Café, 29 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Carillon Craft Show →
  Carillon Clubhouse, 21146 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield
  9:00 am
• Feeding Support Workshop →
  2683 U.S. 34, Oswego
  9:30 am
Friday October 16
• TLE Trunk or Treat →
  91 Templeton Drive, Oswego
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Fall Festival at Edith Farnsworth House →
  Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Jasper County Voters to Face Full Ballot in Nov. 3 General Election (jcdailynews.com)

Aurora

• Kane County State's attorney rules January 2026 Aurora Police Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting was justified as self-defense (thevoice.us)
• Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair Expands Community Giving Efforts Across Aurora Area (cincinnati.com)

Naperville

• 2 Local School Districts Rank Among Best In Illinois: Study (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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