Work continues on the first segment of the Village of Oswego’s Wolfs Crossing improvement project to create a modern, four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion, improve safety and accommodate growth.

The intersection of Harvey Road and Wolfs Crossing will be closed effective May 31 through late November. The current four-way stop-controlled intersection will be replaced by a modern roundabout. Detours will be placed along the route. View the detour plan here. 

The project has been underway since early April on Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to east of Devoe Drive. Due to an unanticipated gas main conflict, Wolfs Crossing east of Devoe Drive will remain closed until the utility work and road construction is completed for this section.   

Wolfs Crossing construction updates and detour information can be found on the Village’s website. 

The Oswego American Legion Post 675 will host the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. in downtown Oswego. 

The American Legion will be joined by the Legion Auxiliary, Kendall County Veterans Assistant Commission, Oswego Fire District, Oswego Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff's Department, marching bands from Oswego High School and Oswego East High School, as well as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. The parade line-up begins at 9 a.m. at the Old Traughber Junior High, 61 Franklin St., Oswego.

Parade Route: Old Traughber to Polk St. to Jackson St. to Jefferson St., crossing Route 34 to Main St., passing the Veterans Memorial to the cemetery for a Memorial Service. Following the Memorial Service, a luncheon will be hosted at the Oswego American Legion Post, 19 W. Washington. 

The Village is working with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) to facilitate the selection of the Village’s next police chief. The first step in the process is soliciting community input on the key traits and characteristics in the next police chief in Oswego.

The community is invited to complete a survey to provide their input, the results of which will be reported in aggregate and used to develop the candidate profile for the police chief. The survey is available online here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3585QDL. Fill out the survey by midnight on Sunday, June 4.

Starting today, you may see crew members from Clarke on bicycles placing mosquito control products in catch basins along Oswego roads and in backyards.

This is also a great time to make sure you don’t have any standing water in your yard that could become a breeding ground for mosquitos. As temperatures rise and rainwater accumulates, mosquitos are on the hunt for cozy places to lay eggs.

Learn more about the Village's mosquito control program. 

Kick off the summer season at Venue 1012 with Country Bash-Oswego Honors Veterans on Saturday, May 27 from 2:30 to 10 p.m. Grab your lawn chairs, bring the whole family and get ready to move with six hours of country music from headliner Whiskeyfist with the Alika Arlynn Band and Tim Gleason Band. Sip a soda, cold beer, hard seltzer or glass of wine while you eat tasty bites from local food trucks. No outside food and beverages are allowed at this event.

Tickets are free for veterans and active-duty military and cost $20 for ages 13 & up. Children 12 & under are free. Learn more and buy Country Bash tickets ahead of time.

On Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m., return to Venue 1012 for a free patriotic Tribute to Veterans concert with the Oswego Pops Orchestra and bagpiper Dave Johnston.

Buy Country Bash tickets and plan your Memorial Day weekend at venue1012.com.

Want to listen to great music and save? Plan ahead and buy a four-concert bundle for Venue 1012's Saturday night concerts at a significant discount. Place your order by May 27 to receive the equivalent of at least one free concert when you buy the bundle.

The bundle costs $50 per person for ages 13 & up, and $25 per person for active-duty military and veterans. Children 12 & under are always free.

The bundle includes the following: 

May 27: Country Bash-Oswego Honors Veterans 
Hot country hits with the Alika Arlynn Band, Tim Gleason Band and Whiskeyfist

June 10: SEMPLE band with Fletcher Rockwell
Iconic tunes from the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and hits from every decade from the 70s to today

July 15: Boy Band Review
Delivering ‘90s hits from NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Jonas Bros

August 5: Southern Accents, The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience
On tour from Nashville recreating Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' greatest music

When you purchase a ticket on or before May 27, you will have the option to buy the ticket bundle at venue1012.com.

Don't wait - Buy tickets or a ticket bundle now!

Head over to Venue 1012 for the first free Thursday Night Concert of the summer on June 1. We welcome Sealed with a Kiss (SWAK) back to the stage on June 1 to rock Oswego with pop rock hits that will make you sing and dance to the beat. Wine, beer and nonalcoholic drinks and a variety of food trucks will be available onsite. Venue 1012 opens at 6 p.m. and the performance takes place from 7 - 9 p.m. 

Learn more about Sealed with a Kiss and plan your visit to Thursday Night free concerts at Venue 1012.