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

In today's newsletter:

  • Oswego Chick-fil-A stabbing suspect ruled fit to stand trial
  • Which Oswego girls flag teams are still chasing a regional title?
  • Where can Oswego residents safely drop off unused medications locally?

Also on today's calendar: Anniversary Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
  • Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attacker Charged In Fatal Chick-Fil-A Stabbing Deemed Fit For Trial: Report (patch.com) — Oswego residents are following a major development in last year's fatal Chick-fil-A stabbing case, as the accused attacker has now been ruled mentally fit to stand trial. The 20-year-old Kankakee man faces multiple serious charges stemming from the October 2025 attack at the Route 34 restaurant, where a delivery driver was killed and two maintenance workers were injured. His next court date is set for Oct. 22.
   

• Four Area Teams Advance to Regional Final in Girls Flag Football (wspynews.com) — Oswego and Oswego East girls flag football teams have both advanced to their regional finals, giving local fans two big games to watch this week. Oswego will face West Aurora at East Aurora High School, while Oswego East hosts Geneva, with both matchups set for Tuesday evening and featuring standout performances from Oswego's offense.
   

• KCHD Promotes Substance Use Prevention and Safe Medication Disposal Throughout October (wspynews.com) — Oswego residents can safely dispose of unused medications year-round at the village police department's secure drop box, part of a Kendall County effort to prevent substance misuse. A larger drive-through take-back event is also planned in Yorkville on October 24, alongside education and support services from the Kendall County Health Department for families and youth.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery

  • One of America's Best Haunted House Is an Easy Trip From Rockford (q985online.com)
  • Outgoing State Rep. Kifowit to run for Oswego Village Board next year (shawlocal.com)

Aurora

  • More Spirit Christmas stores are opening in Illinois. Here's where (fox2now.com)

Plainfield

  • Trick-Or-Treating In Plainfield: 2026 Hours Revealed (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 do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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