Tag: Oswego

‘Remembering Our Veterans’ exhibit to open November 11 in Oswego

Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites all Fox Valley area residents to visit their annual “Remembering Our Veterans” special exhibit at the Museum, 72 Polk Street, Jackson at Polk, just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. It is the 15th year the exhibit to honor veterans has been held at...

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Herschel Luckinbill Road fitting memorial tribute in Oswego

Honorary street signs are common memorials and tributes to deserving individuals. The Oswego Village government, under the leadership of Village president Troy Parlier, named the late Herschel Luckinbill as a recipient of an honorary street name. Mr. Luckinbill’s lifelong commitment was n service to the United States as a member...

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Halloween treats: Aurora, Oswego, Naperville

In Oswego Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will hold a Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Volunteers will hand out...

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Oswego talent competition to start September 18

Oswego’s got tons of talent, and we’re ready to prove it, too. This Fall, the Village of Oswego will be host to Oswego’s Got Talent, a two-round competition for performing artists of all kinds, at Venue 1012, Oswego’s new amphitheater and park. The first-round competition will be held the afternoon...

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Traffic delays likely during PrairieFest

The Oswego Police Department is reminding the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego beginning Friday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 6, due to PrairieFest activities. Motorists should expect delays in particular while traveling on the following: • Illinois Route 71 between US Route 34 and Forrest...

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Oswego dream realized: Venue 1012 opens

In just two short years, and with a lot of collaboration from community partners, a dream has become reality along Oswego’s Orchard Road corridor. The new Venue 1012, 1012 Station Drive, is officially open, as of last week, and will provide a home for entertainment and the performing arts in...

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Oswego seeks artists for downtown mural

The Village of Oswego is seeking artists to submit proposals for a new mural in downtown Oswego. The mural is a project of Oswego’s Cultural Arts Commission in its mission to build a vibrant permanent public art collection in Oswego. It’s planned for the building at 59 Main Street, home...

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Oswego unveils Venue 1012 Station Drive at grand opening ceremony

In just two short years, and with a lot of collaboration from community partners, a dream has become reality along Oswego’s Orchard Road corridor. The new Venue 1012, located at 1012 Station Drive, is now officially open and will provide a home for entertainment and the performing arts in Oswego....

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Oswego venue opening August 19

It went from concept to reality in just two years. Thursday, Aug. 19, Oswego’s new entertainment venue will open with a community celebration and an unveiling of the venue’s new moniker. The public is invited to the grand opening of the new venue at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at...

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Reader’s Voice: Doing right thing: Vaccination

July 30, 2021Dear editor; Some individuals make bad decisions based on faulty logic. For instance, when deciding between wearing a mask, or a ventilator, they’re pretty sure a mask makes their butt look bigger. All joking aside, it’s time to sleeve up, mask up, and vaccinate. The life you save...

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Pollinators on the Prairie for youngsters

As part of their month-long indoor and outdoor exhibit, “Pollinators on the Prairie: Little Helpers, Big Results,” the Little White School Museum will offer a special program aimed at youngster ages eight to 12 years, “All About Hummingbirds.” The hour-long program will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at...

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Seniors invited for special tour at Well 11 Water Tower in Oswego

The Village of Oswego and Village president Troy Parlier invites seniors for a tour of the Well 11 Water Tower for a special edition of Coffee & Conversation with Village president Troy Parlier at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at the Well 11 Water Tower, 6701 Tuscany Trail, Oswego. No...

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Middle East Conflicts Wall: We must never forget

By John Montesano In January 2020, I departed from the usual Veteran-of-the-Month format to bring attention to the sacrifice our young men and women made in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). It was time to turn our attention to the loss of life...

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Weather Cancelation Notice: Starlifter concert

Tonight’s, Tuesday, May 25, scheduled performance by Starlifter, the Air Force Band of Mid-America, has been canceled in anticipation of inclement weather. But there’s still plenty to look forward to this weekend from Oswego Honors Veterans! Join us this Friday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Main Street for the...

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Rifle salutes planned during Oswego Honors Veterans activities

The Village of Oswego is advising residents that rifle salutes are planned as a part of Oswego Honors Veterans activities happening at Oswego Village Hall Saturday, May 22, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. A rifle salute is expected at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, during the opening...

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