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In today's newsletter:

  • What Oswego police say happened in the Route 34 and Heritage crash
  • Why Oswego's Medicaid eye-care spending surged more than 70% last year
  • See how much homes on Oswego's Julep Avenue are selling for

Also on today's calendar: Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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    Tuesday September 1
  • IM Flag Football
    Washington Junior High School Lower Fields
    7:00 am
  • English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
    Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
    9:15 am
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    Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
    11:00 am
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    Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
    4:30 pm
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    Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
    4:30 pm
  • CAPE Parent 101 Meeting
    Plainfield SD 202 15732 S Howard St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
    5:00 pm
  • Teen Craft Club
    Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
    5:00 pm
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    Troy CCSD 30C Troy Shorewood Elementary School, 210 School Rd, Shorewood, IL
    6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

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