Oswego Update January 4: Wolfs Crossing now open, safety accolades, Community Kauffee, water source open house & tree collection

Village of Oswego sent this bulletin at 01/04/2024 07:00 PM CST

Wolfs Crossing now open

The section of Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive that had been closed for improvements is now open.

Please use caution when using the new roundabout at Wolfs Crossing and Harvey. Remember to slow down and always yield to traffic in the roundabout. Learn how to navigate a roundabout and brush up on the Illinois Rules of the Road for roundabouts: oswegoil.org/roundabout.

Safety accolades

Oswego has been recognized as one of the top five safest small towns in the state by MoneyGeek. This accomplishment reflects our engaged community and dedication to safety, both from residents and our hardworking Police Department. Read the MoneyGeek article here.

Meet President Kauffman for coffee

Join community members at the first Community Kauffee with Village President Ryan Kauffman on January 13 at the Police Department's community room, 3355 Woolley Road.

Coffee and breakfast treats will be served at 8:30 a.m. President Kauffman will share information about the Village’s financial position and answer questions at 9 a.m.

RSVP by noon on January 12 by calling 630-551-2347 or email. This event is sponsored by Diamond Senior Apartments.

Open house for new water source

The Village is hosting an open house on the new water source from 5 to 7 p.m. on January 17 at Village Hall. Staff will be available to discuss and answer questions on the connection to Lake Michigan water, as well as new utility rates.

Village Hall is located at 100 Parkers Mill in Oswego.

Find more information on the new water source here.

Out with the old

Groot continues its free Christmas tree collection through January 12 on your regularly scheduled garbage day. Place your bare tree, free from lights and decorations, by the curb with your waste and recycling. Do not use a bag and waste sticker are not required.

This free collection ends January 12. Residents who miss the collection will be required to wait until April when the yard waste program resumes. A sticker will be required at that time.

See something, say something

Spot a broken water main or a damage to parkway trees after a storm? Easily report an issue with the MyCivic311 app or Oswego's online service request portal. You can also track your request and see what other issues have been reported in your neighborhood and around town.

Follow this link to use the online portal or download the MyCivic311 app on your mobile device from Apple or Google.

Citizens Utility Board offers free service

Join State Rep. Matt Hanson and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on January 11 for a one-on-one Utility Bill Clinic to help you reduce your monthly payments.

The Utility Bill Clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill in Oswego. To RSVP, contact Representative Hanson's office at 630-425-3965 or rephanson@gmail.com.

Upcoming dates

January 9 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
January 2-12 -- Free Christmas Tree collection
January 13 -- Community Kauffee with Village President Ryan Kauffman
January 17 -- New Water Source Open House, 5-7 p.m. at Village Hall
January 15 -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Village offices closed. Garbage collection unaffected.
January 23 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
February 3 -- Chocolate Walk presented by Oswego Area Chamber & Oswego Downtown Association
February 6 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings

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