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Work on Wolfs Crossing begins April 3

Starting early next week, Wolfs Crossing between Harvey Road and Route 30 will be closed for construction at Devoe Drive and Wolfs Crossing. Detour signs will be posted along the route. Traffic traveling from the north, south and west will still be able access the intersection Harvey Road and Wolfs Crossing, except for intermittent closures until the end of the school year. The Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Road intersection will close in May. This segment of the project is expected to be completed by the end of November. 

The multi-segment project will transform Wolfs Crossing into a four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion, improve safety and accommodate growth.

Learn more and get construction updates and detour information from the Village’s Wolfs Crossing webpage. 

Vote on April 4

The Consolidated General Election takes place on Tuesday, April 4. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check your voter ID card or visit the Kendall County Clerk’s portal to verify your precinct and polling place. For information on early voting, polling places and the ballot, visit the Kendall County Clerk's election website or call 630-553-4105.

Yard waste collection begins next week

Groot starts picking up yard waste the week of April 3 on your regular waste collection day. Make sure to place landscape waste in Kraft paper bags with stickers affixed. Or wait until the week of April 10 for the Village's spring clean-up and free yard waste collection.

Sip and munch at Wine on the Fox

In addition to 100 wine selections and two craft beers, a variety of local food vendors will be onsite at Wine on the Fox presented by john greene Realtor on May 6 and 7. Taste local fare from Freddie's Off the Chain, Hells BBQ, Happy Lobster Truck and more.   Get details and learn more about the food vendors and wineries at www.wineonthefox.com. Save money and get more value by purchasing your ticket package today.

Capture rain water

There’s still time to order a rain barrel at a discounted rate. Choose from a variety of colors, options and accessories. Place your online order by April 16 and your rain barrel will be delivered to Public Works for pick-up on April 21 or 22. Learn more about the benefits of rain barrels and our partnership with the Conservation Foundation and UpCycle.

Buy a bundle and save

Summer will be here before you know it. Plan ahead and buy a four-concert bundle for Venue 1012's Saturday night concerts at a significant discount. Place your order by May 7 to receive the equivalent of at least one free concert when you buy the bundle. The bundle costs $50 per person for ages 13 and up and $25 per person for military and veterans. Children 12 & under are always free.  Here are the concerts included in the bundle, and tickets prices if purchased individually:  May 27: Country Bash-Oswego Honors Veterans with the Alika Arlynn Band, Tim Gleason Band and Whiskeyfist Cost: $20 ages 13 & up; free for active military/veterans; free ages 12 & under    June 10: SEMPLE band with Fletcher Rockwell Cost: $15 ages 13 & up; $10 for active military/veterans; free ages 12 & under    July 15: Boy Band Review Cost: $15 ages 13 & up; $10 for active military/veterans; free ages 12 & under   August 5: Southern Accents, Tom Petty tribute band on tour from Nashville  Cost: $15 ages 13 & up; $10 for active military/veterans; free ages 12 & under  Purchase a bundle and individual tickets at venue1012.com, and get details the 2023 Summer Event Series, including free Thursday night concerts and movies.

Upcoming dates

        •  April 1 -- Bunny Hop presented by Oswego Downtown Association/Chamber
        •  April 3 -- Yard waste collection begins
        •  April 4 -- Consolidated General Election
        • April 5 -- Special Village Board Meeting
        •  April 10 -- Spring Clean-up/Free Yard Waste Collection
        •  April 18 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings 
        •  April 21 & 22 -- Rain barrel pick up at Public Works 
        •  May 6 & 7 -- Wine on the Fox

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