The Oswego Police Department is looking to hire quality, professional, and career-oriented individuals for the position of police officer. Application deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 17. Starting salary is $59,401, and if already certified as a police officer in Illinois $61,183.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be under 35 years of age.
Interested individuals can go to the Oswego Police Department Facebook page or their website at www.oswegopoliceil.org/forms/employment/2018/police-officer.pdf for more information, including benefits, required qualifications and the application process. Information and applications are available at the police department.
Previous disqualifications do not preclude an individual from reapplying.
—Oswego Police Department
Alley Art Festival in Aurora Aug. 25
The eighth annual Alley Art Festival will have more than 70 artists to sell their art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.
Set along the recently-renovated Water Street Mall, the grassroots festival is an opportunity to meet and support Aurora area artists. It is known as a family-friendly afternoon that encourages an arts-forward community.
Live music will start at noon with The Aviators, then Anderlik, Otto, and Church at 1 p.m., Eastern Fire Belly Dance at 2 p.m., Town Band at 3 p.m., and Olivia Ports at 4 p.m..
Sunday, Aug. 26, City of Lights Ukulele Festival, the brainchild of Aurora alderman Mike Saville will hold its inaugural event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Water Street Mall.
For more information on downtown events, visit www.auroradowntown.org.
—Downtown Aurora