Oswego Village President, 3 Trustee Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot

Ryan Kauffman's first term as village president is coming to the end in April 2027.

Oswego Board Unanimously Vetoes Self-Storage Facility Off Orchard Road

The Board spoke in favor of the project, just not at the proposed location off Orchard Road.

52-Unit Development Approved In Busy Wolf's Crossing Corridor

Plans call for 40 duplex units and 12 townhouse units off Douglas Road and Wolf's Crossing Road.

$40K Incentive Award Approved For La Marimba Renovation: Oswego Board

The grant funding will help offset the high building material and construction costs for the renovation, according to village documents.

Haider Projected Winner Of IL District 84 Race: Report

Saba Haider will face off against Brian Scopa, the only Republican candidate, in the November general election.

Kendall County Government, Forest Preserve Assigned Top Rating From Moody's

Kendall County received the highest possible rating, reflecting strong financial management and a growing economic base, officials said.

Oswego 2026 Primary Election Guide: Who's Running, What You Need To Know

The Illinois primary is March 17. Here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Oswego.

Kendall County Commission Launches Historic Preservation Awards Application

The commission will award structures that have undergone restorations and have historic significance to Kendall County, Illinois or the U.S.

Oswego, Yorkville Agree On New Boundary Lines

As part of the agreement, Oswego annexed Fox Bluff Campground on Route 71.

Oswego Dog Park Now Free To Use: Permit Fees, Licenses Abolished

The Village Board voted to terminate permit fees and licenses as staff consider "long-term operations and location decisions."

Finnegan's Law Passes Unanimously, Requires New Oswego Businesses To Install Protective Barriers

The ordinance honors Finnegan McKee, the 2-year-old who was killed when a car crashed into Portillo's on July 30.

Village Of Oswego Hires New Events Manager

He will oversee village-hosted events, including PrairieFest, Wine on the Fox and the Christmas Walk.

Longtime Resident Donates Property With Agricultural Significance To Village

The property houses six structures, including a feed mill, grain elevators and a storage building with historical significance to Oswego.

Lowest Tax Rate On Record Approved By Oswego Village Board

Despite the levy dollar amount increasing, property taxes in Oswego are going down next year, trustees voted.

80.5 Acres Of Oswego Farmland Will Be Transformed Into 320 Homes: 'Polo Crossing Is Different'

The Village Board approved plans to bring 200 townhouses and 120 single-family detached homes to the Wolf's Crossing corridor.

Mother, Son Honored For 'Remarkable Courage' Following Chick-Fil-A Stabbing

The pair stopped the suspect from fleeing and inflicting harm on others after the Chick-fil-A stabbings, the proclamation states.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Planned By Kendall County Coroner

The event offers a way for locals to safely dispose of used or unwanted prescriptions, medical sharps and unexpired diabetic supplies.

$9.5M Contract For Lake Michigan Receiving Stations Awaits Village Board Approval

Oswego trustees are set to vote on whether or not to approve a construction contract for Lake Michigan receiving stations.

Trustees To Debate Extending Oswego Grocery Tax

Trustees will decide Tuesday night whether or not to extend a 1 percent grocery tax as Illinois's expires.

Gas Station, Restaurant Proposal Rejected By Oswego Planning Commission

The applicant proposed to build a gas station with a building housing a quick-service restaurant, drive-thru coffee shop and gaming area.

Village President Initiates Moment Of Silence, Trustees Seek Solutions After Fatal Portillo's Crash

Trustees shared their commitment to finding preventative measures to stop similar tragedies from happening in the future.

Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Resigns Following Arrest

The Oswegoland Park District plans to launch a search to find a new executive director, officials announced.

Fishing In HOA-Owned Ponds Could Be Considered Trespassing: Board

People fishing in certain ponds in Oswego could face tickets, the Village Board decided.

Oswego Considers Adding Tax On Groceries

If the ordinance is passed, the new tax would replace the soon-to-be-eliminated 1 percent state grocery tax in Illinois.

Democratic Candidates Lead Oswego Trustee Race: 2025 Election Results

The four Democratic candidates running for trustee seats in Oswego are in the lead over the four Republicans, unofficial tallies show.

8 Candidates Vie For Oswego Trustee Seats: 2025 Election

Four trustee seats — one two-year term and three four-year terms — are on the ballot in Tuesday's consolidated election in Oswego.

Rachelle Koenig For Oswego Trustee: Candidate Survey

Rachelle Koenig, a content strategist and healthcare writer, is running to become a trustee on the Oswego Village Board.

Jennifer Hughes For Oswego Trustee: Candidate Survey

The retiring Oswego public works director is running to become a trustee on the Village Board.

See Who Leads Republican Primary For Oswego Trustee

The primary election narrowed down the pool of Republican trustee candidates from four to three.

Oswego Trustee Candidates: Feb. 25 Consolidated Primary

A primary election will take place Feb. 25 for Republican candidates running for open village trustee positions.

New Deputy Chief Sworn In At Oswego Police Department

A 22-year veteran of the Oswego Police Department, Drew Santa stepped into his new role following his predecessor's retirement.

Oswego Approves Lowest Property Tax Rate Decrease On Record

The total value of properties in Oswego also increased about 13 percent in the last year.

Oswego 2025 Consolidated Election: See Who Filed For Trustee Positions

The four-year terms for three trustees and a two-year term for one trustee in Oswego are expiring next April.

How Kendall County Voted In 2024 Presidential Election

The margin between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was less than one percentage point in Kendall County.

Oswego Voter Guide: What To Know Before Tuesday's Election

Early voting dates, how to register and what's on the ballot. Here's what Oswego-area residents need to know on Election Day.

How To Register To Vote In Oswego

Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Oswego ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Oswego OKs Agreements For Switchover To Lake Michigan Water

Construction for the project is planned from early 2025 to late 2027, with the switchover expected in spring or summer 2025, officials said.

Oswego Voter Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail. Here's what Oswego-area residents need to know on Election Day.

New Public Works Director Chosen Ahead Of Jennifer Hughes' Retirement

The incoming staffer will work with the current public works director ahead of her retirement in April 2025.

Concept Plan Approved For New Multi-Use Development On Oswego Farmland

Trustees voted 5-1 to approve the residential and commercial development at the southeast corner of Wolf's Crossing Road and Route 31.