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Good day Oswego! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Oswego District 308 rank for teacher attendance this year?
  • How Illinois soil and drainage are reshaping farmland prices near Oswego

Also on today's calendar: World Class Fishing Tournament by Werk Force Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Antioch Community High School District 117 reported 88.5% of teacher attendance during 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com) — Oswego families can see how their schools stack up, with Oswego Community Unit School District 308 posting an impressive 99.9% teacher attendance rate for 2024–25, among the very best in Illinois. The statewide report also shows improving teacher vacancies and stable student-teacher ratios, offering context for how local classrooms compare to districts across the state.
   

• Illinois Farmland Outlook: Soil Quality and Drainage Can Make or Break Land Values (rfdtv.com) — Oswego readers get a front-row view of how Illinois farmland values are shifting, with an expert explaining why drainage and soil quality are now critical to land prices. The discussion highlights how top-tier soils, limited supply, and strong farmer demand are pushing values higher, and why investors increasingly see farmland as a long-term, inflation-resistant asset.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Robert Alan Cagann —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Charles Herman Newland —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Mark S. Littlejohn —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Lisa N. Lopez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: John Sheridan, Sr. —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Does Oswego have local help for homeless people?
    I have seen a couple of people now by the library and would like to help. (Nextdoor Wolfs Crossing)
  • Why More Families Are Hiring Caregivers 'Off the Books' — and What It Could Cost You
    The national caregiver shortage isn't slowing down. As demand grows and the licensed workforce tightens, more families — especially in rural areas —… (Nextdoor Churchill Club)
  • Oswegoland Park District posted a job opening for Museum Assistant in Oswego. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Open Availability (Can work various shifts) in Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery

  • DillaDawgs Plans To Open Restaurant In Downtown Oswego (patch.com)
  • MGA Looks 36.1% Overvalued on GF Value™ (gurufocus.com)
  • South Elgin trolley museum taking a trip back to fictional 'Steampunk' era (chicagotribune.com)

Aurora

  • Sale closed in Yorkville: $292,000 for a property (shawlocal.com)

Plainfield

  • Plainfield Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks With Event (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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