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ICYMI: Watch the State of the Village Address

State of the Village

On Wednesday, March 3, Village President Troy Parlier presented his State of the Village Address to the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting new business and residential developments, a strong financial position, improvements to service delivery and much more -- including announcements about new business grants and a new home for the Fox Valley Winery.  

Got 30 minutes to catch up on a whole year's worth of accomplishments in your community? Watch on our Facebook page, @VillageofOswego, or at www.oswegoil.org. 

Attend Metra's Kendall Extension Study virtual open house

Metra engine

The Kendall Extension Study is examining the feasibility of extending the BNSF commuter rail line beyond the existing end of the line in Aurora. This study is looking at new outlying yard locations in addition to new commuter rail stations at Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano and Sandwich.The Kendall Extension Study Project Team, in coordination with Metra, invites you to learn more about the study results including the environmental analysis, ridership analysis, the station and yard designs and the cost and funding options. The virtual presentation will also provide participants the opportunity to submit questions for the project team to address live.

Join the Zoom meeting

Join the virtual open house meeting via Zoom from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Click this link at the meeting time:

Click here join the virtual open house

Sign up for the St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt March 14

St. Patricks Day scavenger hunt

Create St. Patrick's Day memories with your family and support the Kendall County Food Pantry! 

Household teams will experience much of what Oswego has to offer, including but not limited to community gathering locations, ”hidden gems," businesses, parks and unique sights throughout the Village. The first team to finish is the team who solves all 20 clues by locating Oswego destinations, picking up all 20 props (i.e. shamrocks, rainbows and pots o’ gold) and returning them to the outdoor Gazebo at Village Hall. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day-of. Register online at Oswego St. Patrick’s Community Drive-Around Scavenger Hunt Tickets, Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Upcoming dates

  • Tuesday, March 9 - Today is the last day to register to vote for the April 6 election.
  • Wednesday, March 10 - Metra Kendall Extension Study, 5-7 p.m. Online
  • Sunday, March 14 - Community Drive Around Scavenger Hunt. Details at GoOswego.org.
  • Tuesday, March 16 - Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m. (Committee of the Whole at 6 p.m.) Watch online.
  • Saturday, March 20 - Village Board Budget Workshop, 9 a.m. Watch online.