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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Oswego officials say that viral ICE video isn't about them
  • How Oswego and Oswego East dominated under the Friday night lights

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ICE Video Stirring Controversy Happened In New York, Not Illinois: Oswego Police, Fire Departments (patch.com) — Oswego officials are reassuring residents that a controversial video of firefighters assisting immigration agents was filmed in Oswego, New York, not Illinois. Local police and fire leaders explain they had no involvement and outline how Illinois law generally bars local departments from helping with federal civil immigration enforcement, urging residents not to direct anger at Oswego's first responders.
   

• Kaneland Secures Homecoming Victory over LaSalle-Peru - Week Seven Area High School Varsity Football Results (wspynews.com) — Oswego football fans can celebrate as the Panthers moved to 6-1 with a 62-22 rout of Joliet West, featuring touchdowns from nine different players. Oswego East also improved to 4-3 with a 42-0 shutout of Romeoville, in a busy Friday that saw several neighboring schools notch big wins or tough losses across the region.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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