Oswego

Visit these festive holiday markets in Ottawa, St. Charles, Oswego, Lisle, McHenry and more to find the perfect gift.

From comics to chocolate, silly socks and edgy fashion looks there is sure to be something for everyone on your list.

A three-story, 40-unit senior apartment building is being proposed on 5.575 acres east of Ogden Falls Boulevard and south of Route 34.

Artist Jason Watts recently finished the project, which depicts scenes of the Fox River, flora and fauna, trees and a farm scene.

Matthew Verde died from his injuries after being hit by a car Nov. 21 while he was walking near the Meijer store on Route 34 in Oswego.

The Neighborhood Tourist region provides a plethora of shops and boutiques for any taste or interest. These unique shops are located in Geneva, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Oswego, Morris and Grayslake.

The Oswego American Legion Post 675 will host a Holiday Craft and Vendor Show, featuring holiday decor, candles, jewelry and more.

The night before Thanksgiving is known as 'Drinksgiving,' where old friends reunite at local bars. Check out these award-winning bars and pubs in northern Illinois.

Several festive events are coming up in Kendall County, including the Oswego Christmas Walk, the Montgomery Merry & Bright event and more.

Larry E. Foster, 31, has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault and one count of criminal trespass to residence

The Little White School Museum Store in Oswego offers a variety of Oswego-themed gifts, including architectural miniatures, local history books, custom stoneware and more.

An Oswego business began as as a fairy garden and is now a succulent workshop with something for everyone.

A man struck by a car Thursday night in Oswego has been identified by police as a local restaurant owner.

Holiday celebrations in Oswego, Yorkville and Plano are right around the corner as the holiday season draws near.

A housing study is recommending Oswego diversify its housing market to attract more first time home buyers as well as encourage smaller homes for empty nesters looking to downsize.

Four Oswego Library Board incumbents have filed their nominating petitions to run in the April 1 consolidated election.

Two individuals, an Oswego teen and a 16-year-old male from Woodridge, have been accused of stealing several items at gunpoint at a Woodridge park after arranging to purchase the items from the victim over Snapchat, prosecutors said.

A 49-year-old man was injured after being hit by a car Thursday night while he was walking in front of the Meijer store on Route 34 in Oswego, according to a news release from the Oswego Police Department.

The Little White School Museum's annual "Remembering our Veterans" exhibit features rare military items, a "Wall of Honor" for over 200 local veterans and free admission with donations accepted.

This Thanksgiving season, the Oswego Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

Oswego property owners will see a 5% decrease in the village’s property tax rate next year, bringing the village’s tax rate to its lowest level on record.

The Copley Theatre in Aurora, Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Sandwich Opera House and more have dazzling holiday productions scheduled in November and December.

Oswego School Board President LaTonya Simelton, School Board Vice-President Eugene Gatewood, Board Secretary Jared Ploger and board member Jennifer Johnson did not file their nominating petitions by the Nov. 18 deadline. There are four seats open on the board.

With six Republican candidates filing petitions for four seats on the Oswego Village Board, there will be a Republican primary on Feb. 25 prior to the consolidated election on April 1.

A group of Oswego residents is looking to unite the village, Oswegoland Park District and Oswego School District 308 in order to provide improved sports facilities for local teams while at the same time generating revenues for the taxing bodies.

The Toys for Tots Toy Drive aims to bring holiday joy to children in need throughout the community.

The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Servbank will kick off the holiday season from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Oswego.

Part of a national trend, Oswego Fire Protection District is having a hard time recruiting new personnel. But officials hope that a new recruitment video narrated by actor Gary Sinise will give them a hand.

Three Oswego Library Board incumbents have filed nominating petitions to run for the April 1 consolidated election.

Dist. 308 parents and community members had the chance to provide their thoughts about the district’s curriculum, facilities and a number of other topics during a recent public forum.

A fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage Tuesday afternoon to a four-unit townhouse in the 100 block of South Concord Drive in Oswego.

The Oswego American Legion Post 675 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Oswego

The Kendall Area Transit will be able purchase new vehicles and make other improvements as a result of communities that use the service agreeing to increase funding to the agency.

Oswego School District 308, the village of Oswego and Oswego Township Road District are looking at sharing the cost of installing a sidewalk to ensure that students can walk safely from Ogden Falls subdivision to nearby Oswego East High School.

A seat on the Oswego Village Board is proving popular enough that there will be a primary in February before the April election.

Oswego American Legion Post 675 will host its annual Veteran Day Ceremony to honor all who have served our country Monday.

Oswego Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself.

The Oswego School Board is looking at approving a $66,000 contract ($3,000 per school) to conduct a hazardous walking route assessment for the district.

The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce and Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of Guild Mortgage.

Eight Oswego high school students have been named semifinalists in the 2024-2025 National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program.

Village Board on Your Block offers an opportunity for community members of all ages to engage directly with village leaders and discuss important issues impacting their neighborhoods.

The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 1 helped celebrate the grand re-opening event for the Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome.

Oswego schools may be making the grade, but officials are still looking for areas to improve.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kendall County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

Jose Juarez-Hernandez, 69, was sentenced on Oct. 25 for two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning will be putting together a bicycle and pedestrian plan for Oswego.

Those attending the joint open house of the Oswego Fire Protection District and Oswego Police Department on Oct. 26 learned about fire safety and police work.

Earlier this month, Guild Mortgage celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony in Oswego with community members and both the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce.

“March for Mark” will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center in Oswego. The event is organized by the 71 Reasons and More Foundation, whose mission is to bring mental health and suicide awareness into local schools.