Oswego Update Jan. 26: Chocolate Walk, Citizens Police Academy & election info

Village of Oswego sent this bulletin at 01/26/2023 05:47 PM CST

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Sweet treats

Tickets are on sale now for the Oswego Downtown Association's Chocolate Walk for Charity. The event takes place on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All participants receive canvas tote to stroll through more than 20 local businesses and pick up a special chocolate treat.

Tickets cost $20 are only available online. Learn more and buy now.

Applications open for Citizens Police Academy

Want to learn about the inner workings of the Oswego Police Department from our dedicated officers to help keep our community safe? Apply now for the next Citizens Police Academy (CPA) session which begins on February 22. This free 13-week program takes place on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Topics including traffic enforcement, accident reconstruction, court procedures, weather spotting and crime scene investigation, as well as hands-on exercises.

The application deadline is February 17 at noon. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in, own property, or operate a business within the Village. Visit the Citizens Police Academy's webpage to find out more and apply online. Applications may also be picked up at Oswego Police Headquarters, 3355 Woolley Rd.

Consolidated Elections

Oswego's Consolidated Republican Primary Election will take place on February 28. Early voting is now open at the Kendall County Clerk's office. The Village president's term is expiring, as well as three trustee positions. Visit the Kendall County Clerk's website to view the primary ballot, early voting schedule, vote by mail and the six polling locations for the primary.

The successful candidates from the primary will run against Democratic candidates in the Consolidated General Election on April 4.

For more information about the primary and general elections, visit the Kendall County Clerk's website.

Upcoming dates

• February 4 -- Chocolate Walk, Oswego Downtown Association
• February 7 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
• February 20 -- Village Hall closed in observance of Presidents Day
• February 21 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
• February 23 -- State of the Village with Village President Troy Parlier
presented by Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce
• February 25 -- Hometown Expo, Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce
• February 28 -- Consolidated Election Primary

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