Oswego American Legion Post 675 held a Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25.

Plainfield School District 202 is facing a multi-million dollar decrease in state funding for the coming school year due to its reclassification from a Tier 1 to Tier 2 status district.

Robyn Vickers was presented the award during the May 19 Kendall County Board meeting after board members approved a resolution naming her this year’s Kendall County Citizen of the Year.

The Oswego School Board approved hiring Adam Hurder at an annual base salary of $145,000.

Along with the damage from Monday’s storms, a backed-up air handler at Boulder Hill Elementary School failed Tuesday morning, causing a significant leak that damaged ceiling tiles and soaked carpeted floors.

Oswego East High School's quiz bowl team won a conference title and earned a spot among 320 teams competing for the national championship in Atlanta on May 22.

The District 308 School Board has not made a decision yet on installing the panels. Board members are expected to continue to discuss the issue at future meetings.

Breaking down the Illinois State Board of Education policy on school emergency closures and e-learning. Why schools need to conserve their days off, even once winter weather threats have passed

District officials said they have identified approximately $317 million in facility needs over the next 10 years across all the district’s schools.

Oswego School District 308 school board members voted to hire Ericka Garza as the next principal of Hunt Club Elementary School.

Janel Cabadas, president and CEO of Earthmover Credit Union, is an Oswego High School alumna who got her early start in finance through the student-run Panther Credit Union.

The projects across the 14th Congressional District, which would come under federal Community Project Funding initiative, range from protecting clean drinking water to strengthening access to quality health care in rural communities to public transit systems.

District 308 officials said the students registered for Summer Connections reflect the diverse racial makeup of the district and that every race represented in the school district is represented in the program.

The Oswego School Board voted to hire Brett McPherson as Oswego East High School's new principal and Liz Perez as the new assistant principal of curriculum and instruction.

The reason for the decrease in funding is because the district has been moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 when it comes to evidence based funding. Under the system, the funds flow first to the school districts that need them the most.

The majority of Oswego District 308 School Board members on Monday voted to approve a resolution transferring the property at 61 Franklin St. to the village of Oswego.

The Oswego School District 308 board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the immediate dismissal of first-year teacher James Vassalla.

The Collaborative PE Program is designed to provide meaningful physical education experiences for students with a wide range of abilities.

Oswego District 308 School Board members will vote on the intergovernmental sale agreement at its March 23 meeting. The village will not directly pay the school district the $2.1 million sale price for the property.

The property, located at 61 Franklin St. near the intersection of Washington Street and U.S. Route 71 in Oswego, is in a tax increment financing district.

Officials said the district’s goal is to ensure that students who need additional academic support will continue to receive it.

Storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon and there is a flash flood watch through 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Grande Park Elementary School on March 5 held its fourth annual Diversity Fair, part of its Diversity Spirit Week.

Ninety students with the Oswego East High School’s chapter of Business Professionals of America participated in the recent State Leadership Conference.

During a ceremony at Oswego East High School on Wednesday, Oswego East High School junior Danielle Stone was recognized as a Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star.

Jennifer Van Dusen is a veteran fifth grade educator at Prairie Point Elementary School with nearly 30 years of experience.

The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce Hometown Expo showcased different businesses and organizations at Oswego High School on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Oswego School District 308 Superintendent Andalib Khelghati said the district is committed to protecting the health and safety of students.

Geneva District 304 announced George Petmezas will become assistant superintendent of learning and teaching and Elisabeth Stoffers from Oswego schools will be the new principal for Williamsburg Elementary.

The 90-page lawsuit, which seeks damages of more than $50,000, was filed by Chicago-based Disparti Law Group on behalf of four former Oswego High School students.

Oswego School Board members on Monday heard the details of what the transfer of the property to the village of Oswego would involve.

Oswego village board trustees in December unanimously voted to approve a concept plan for the 161-unit apartment and townhouse development, located at 61 Franklin St. near the intersection of Washington Street and U.S. Route 71.

Oswego East High School freshman Olivia Benitez organized a student walkout on Friday against the actions of Immigrant and Custom Enforcement agents.

Students from Oswego High School walked out of the school shortly before noon Friday, many of them held signs condemning the actions of ICE.

District 308's immediate concerns are at Grande Park and Southbury elementary schools, which are approaching capacity.

Sycamore School District 427 will soon have a new superintendent after a unanimous school board vote Tuesday night.

On Monday, a reheat coil in an office area at Traughber Junior High in Oswego burst, leading to significant water accumulation in carpeted areas.

The dangerous weather conditions will continue Monday with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range, the National Weather Service said.

Here is a complete listing of closures for schools, government offices, daycares and businesses due to extreme cold on Friday.

The project should be substantially completed by Feb. 5, architect Alex Lopez from Performance Services told Oswego School Board members during their Jan. 12 board meeting.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation.

District 308's immediate concerns are at Grande Park and Southbury elementary schools, which are approaching capacity.

Security window film strengthens glass to delay forced entry, protect against shattering and prevent flying glass shards.

Oswego police were called to East View Academy on Jan. 9 for an incident involving a student making physical contact with a staff member.

Thousands of Illinois teachers were incorrectly told Monday that they were being audited.

The long-range facility plan is broken down into three phases: facility condition assessment, educational alignment and long-range facility planning.

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The Operations Department proposes to replace flooring in the gyms at Lakewood Creek and The Wheatland elementary schools as well as the second-floor hallway at Fox Chase Elementary School.

“This agreement will outline project expectations, responsibilities, timelines, and financial details,” District 308 said in a recent post on its website regarding the plans for the former school property.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the district started receiving federal relief grants that were used to give fifth through 12th grade students a take home device.