At the September 19 Board meeting, Village President Ryan Kauffman's appointment of Jason Bastin as Police Chief was unanimously approved by the Village Board. 

Bastin had been serving as the interim police chief after the retirement of Jeff Burgner in June 2023. He has served the Oswego Police Department for 18 years in a variety of other positions, including deputy chief of support services, patrol commander, detective sergeant and patrol officer. 

Congratulations to Bella-gia Boutique and The Prom Shoppe, the Village’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) Business of the Month for September. Village President Ryan Kauffman, along with members of the EDC and Economic Development Director Kevin Leighty, presented a certificate to the team at the September 19 Village board meeting.

The family business, known for its quality style and remarkable customer service, has been a mainstay in downtown Oswego for nearly 50 years at 27 Main Street, thanks to the commitment of its dedicated staff and the Kaleel family. Bella-gia is stylishly stocked with designer clothing for women at reasonable prices and only a small number of each item is ordered. Similarly, The Prom Shoppe offers a “Prom Promise" that guarantees no dress will be sold in the same color to two gals attending the same high school dance.

Stop by the downtown Oswego store and or shop online. Learn more about the business' history and staff at: bit.ly/OswegoBusinessofMonth.

Stretch, walk and talk with Village President Ryan Kauffman and Police Chief Jason Bastin on at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 30 with the Move with the Mayor event at the Police Department.

Suitable for all fitness levels, the program will include stretching and walking, as well as enjoying healthy snacks.

To RSVP, call 630-551-2344 or email Julie Hoffman. The Police Department is located at 3355 Woolley Road. 

"Walk the line" to Venue 1012 for the last free concert of the season on September 22. Petty Cash will have you on your feet, dancing to the classic tunes of Johnny Cash and Tom Petty.

Sip from a selection of drinks, including vodka lemonade and craft beer. Indulge in delicious lobster mac and cheese, loaded baked potatoes, cheeseburgers, onion rings and specialty popcorn. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. and Petty Cash performs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Venue 1012 is located at 1012 Station Drive. Learn more about this free concert. 

As a reminder, all Village Board and commission meetings are listed online along with their respected agendas and minutes. 

The public is invited to attend meetings and comments are welcome at each meeting. Sign up to receive email notifications for specific meetings and review supporting documents. 

Did you know that 46% of car seats are installed incorrectly? When installed correctly, risk of injury during a crash is reduced by 71-82% for children. 

Join us this Saturday, September 23 for the free Car Seat Safety Check Event. The event will be held at Oswego Fire Station 1 located at 3511 Woolley Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment required.

The Car Seat Safety Check is hosted by Village of Oswego Police, Oswego Fire Protection District, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and AutoSmart.