Oswego Police Citizens Police Academy Registration Opens

Classes will discuss topics including patrol tactics, crime scene investigation, court procedures and other police duties.

Oswego Man Forced His Way Into Sandwich Home, Beat Woman: Police

The Oswego man was charged with home invasion, aggravated domestic battery and criminal trespass to a residence, officials said.

EV Charging Stations Being Installed In Downtown Oswego

The village expects the two electric vehicle charging stations to be installed before the end of the year.

2 Hit-And-Runs Reported Tuesday In Oswego: Police

The driver who fled in one of the crashes was caught and issued a citation, police said.

Oswego Police Challenge Runners To Beat Their Race Times In Upcoming 5K

The third annual I Raced the Law 5K and one-mile run will return in the spring.

Arctic Cold To Freeze Kendall County: Where To Find Warming Centers

Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the chill in Kendall County.

Oswego Christmas Walk: See What's Planned This Weekend

An evening of entertainment, good food, an appearance from Santa and his reindeer and a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony is planned.

Oswego State Championship Game Gets Rescheduled: See When, Where

The game will no longer happen at Illinois State University in Normal due to a scheduling conflict at the school, the IHSA said.

Oswego High School State Championship Game Postponed: IHSA

The match between Oswego High School and Chicago's Mt. Carmel High School was postponed due to the “impending winter storm,” officials said.

Cause Of Fire Near Downtown Oswego Home 'Appears To Be Accidental': FD

No injuries were reported in the fire that broke out at a house on East Washington Street, firefighters said.

Small Business Saturday 2025 In Oswego: See What Retailers Are Participating

Dozens of Oswego businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday, sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Commercial Building, Multiple Cars 'Total Loss' After Heavy Fire: Oswego FD

The structure on Light Road and numerous vehicles parked in the parking lot were destroyed in the blaze, officials said.

Fire At Oswego House 'Sounded Like Explosions': Fire Department

Two people were treated at the scene and released after the Saturday night fire, officials said.

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.

Oswego Police Launch Traffic Enforcement Campaign For Thanksgiving

For 11 days around Thanksgiving, officers will be on the lookout for seat belt violations, speeding, and distracted and impaired driving.

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.

Trader Joe's Is Opening In Oswego, Village President Says, But Location Remains A Mystery

"Obviously, the village has known for a very long time," Village President Ryan Kauffman said.

Five Below Fight Leads To Aggravated Battery Charges For Mother, Daughter: Oswego Police

Oswego police were called to the discount store for a report of multiple women fighting and breaking merchandise.

Chick-Fil-A Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Double Stabbings: Report

If convicted, the teen faces multiple sentences of up to 60 years to natural life in prison, according to the report.

Oswego Police Department Receives Grant For 2026 Traffic Enforcement

Funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the grant is intended to support traffic safety enforcement for the 2026 fiscal year.

These Oswego Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Oswego have you covered.

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.

Guns Found In 'Suspicious Vehicle' Playing Loud Music On Residential Street: Oswego Police

Two men, of Montgomery and Oswego, were charged after police located two guns in the car during an investigation Monday morning.

'Suspicious Vehicle' Prompts Investigation: Oswego Police

Several units from the Oswego Police Department responded Monday morning to a "suspicious vehicle."

K9 Handler At Kendall County Sheriff's Office Named Employee Of 2025 Third Quarter

The employee of the quarter is assigned to the community policing department and serves as a K9 handler for Comfort K9 Snow.

Wide Turn Leads To Head-On Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Oswego Police

An SUV was leaving an Oswego shopping center when it turned into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a car, police said.

No Charges Will Be Issued In Fatal Portillo's Crash: Oswego Police

Investigators determined the crash that killed a child and injured several more was the result of "driver error," officials said.

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.

Oswego Police Department Makes Switch To Encrypted Radio Communications

The change means real-time law enforcement communications will only be accessible to authorized personnel going forward.

Kendall County Sheriff Receives Grant For 2026 Traffic Enforcement

The grant, funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, is intended to support traffic safety enforcement for the 2026 fiscal year.

Aurora Man Drove 37 MPH Over Speed Limit While Intoxicated: Oswego PD

The Aurora man was charged with four misdemeanors after police pulled him over for driving 82 mph in a 45-mph zone, officials said.

GoFundMe Campaigns Created For Victims Of Oswego Chick-Fil-A Stabbings

One campaign raises money for the family of the Bridgeview man who was killed, while the other raises money for the second victim stabbed.

Suspect In Fatal Oswego Stabbing Claimed Judge, Officers 'Were Killing Him': Report

The 19-year-old Kankakee man accused of stabbing two men, one fatally, at a Chick-fil-A had an outburst during his first court appearance.

Oswego's 1st Crumbl Cookies Opens On Halloween

The store is planning giveaways to commemorate its grand opening in Oswego.

Oswego's New Grocery Store Won't Stay A Mystery For Much Longer: Village

The name of the grocery store being constructed at the corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive could be unveiled as early as November.

Sex Offender Verification Check Finds 1 Person Potentially In Violation: Kendall Sheriff

Investigators from seven agencies, including the Plainfield and Oswego police departments, conducted compliance checks on 114 offenders.

No Charges In Fatal Portillo's Crash As Investigation Continues

The fatal crash that killed a 2-year-old boy and injured 12 others remains under review by the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office.

Aurora Man Steals Cash Register, Opens It In Jewel Parking Lot, Then Flees With Money: Oswego Police

Oswego police located the man, 48, in Montgomery after the burglary and charged him with one felony and several misdemeanors.

Chick-Fil-A Stabbing Victim ID'd, Police Arrest 19-Year-Old In Attacks At Fast-Food Restaurant

Police said the 19-year-old assailant killed a 52-year-old delivery driver, then remained inside the fast-food restaurant nearly 2 hours.