The Village of Oswego is having a strangely familiar moment, new residents, new businesses, and the resulting flurry of activity long-time Oswegoans had come to expect living in one of the America’s fastest-growing communities.
In a series of plan approvals, license issuances, and annexation agreements, the Oswego Village Board last week welcomed three new businesses and a senior living community into the Village:
Oswego Village Senior Living Community
Senior residents of Oswego soon will have new housing options responsive to their needs in the heart of Oswego, with a new development from Erdman Senior Living. The Board approved plans for the development of Oswego Village Senior Living Community that will provide three levels of housing and care for seniors, including 47 independent living townhomes and patio homes; 66 studio, one- and two-bedroom assisted living units, and a memory care facility with 32 beds. The community will be at Route 31 and Washington Street, adjacent to Oswego Village Hall, and construction is expected to begin in the Spring.
Emerson Creek Pottery and Tea Room
The specialty pottery shop, restaurant, and event space, near Grove Road in unincorporated Kendall County, officially was annexed into the Village in a series of votes. The charming destination for weddings and Mother’s Day brunches will be a part of the Village of Oswego and have access to Village services. The facility was granted a liquor license, to allow Emerson Creek to serve alcohol at the restaurant and at weddings and events, which were previously BYOB (bring your own bottle). The Village is expected to receive more than $30,000 annually in tax revenue as a part of the agreement.
Fox Ridge Stone
Similarly, Fox Ridge Stone, at Route 71 and Minkler Road, was fully annexed into the Village of Oswego. The 438-acre site eventually could be the site of more residential development in Oswego and a business park on a portion of land that is being used as a stone quarry.
Barra DeMarco
The Board approved a liquor license for Barra DeMarco, a new restaurant opening in the site of the former Tuscan Tavern, 4571 Route 71. The restaurant is inspired by the family’s Sunday dinner tradition and will specialize in Old World Italian classics, including rustic and thin-crust pizza and made-from-scratch Italian entrees. Sneak previews are on Facebook, @barrademarcooswego.
More recent openings
The evening of new business approvals comes on the heels of 113 Main, a new restaurant open on the ground floor of the new three-story building at 113 Main Street constructed by Yorkville-based Imperial Investments. The restaurant features eclectic American cuisine from chef Terry Kaminski, craft cocktails, and a modern rustic feel, and recently has been featured on ABC7 News and Fox Business News.
Raising Cane’s, a chicken finger chain with a cult following, has opened in recent weeks on Route 34.
“They’re open and the lines are long,” Village president Troy Parlier said.
— Village of Oswego