The contractor for Sonoma Trails will use the current closure of Wolfs Crossing to install utility pipes near the area of Fifth Street and Wolfs Crossing. Wolfs Crossing will be closed to all traffic between Fifth Street and Roth Road between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 while the pipes are installed. Note: The intersection of Roth and Wolfs Crossing will remain open to access Oswego East High School. 

Access to Oswego East High School going west on Wolfs Crossing will be available via one of two routes:

• Wolfs Crossing to south on Douglas Road, to east on Woolley Road, to north on Roth Road, to east on Wolfs Crossing, to the south entrance of OEHS.
• Wolfs Crossing to north on Fifth Street, east on Yoakum Boulevard, to north on Ogden Falls Boulevard, to east on Treasure Drive, to south of Harvey Road, to the east entrance of OEHS.

Get details and the detour map: oswegoil.org/wolfscrossing.

Oswego is home to over 25 World War II veterans according to the 2022 U.S. Census. Last week we had the distinct honor of WWII veteran Richard "Dick" Miller, 98 years young, leading the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America at the Village Board meeting. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his courage and resilience, including surviving the sinking of the USS Drexler.

Join us in honoring those who served on D-Day, and all veterans, as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. 

You won't want to miss the first Venue 1012 concert of the season! Tomorrow, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m., Sparks Fly - The Taylor Swift Experience hits the stage with your favorite Taylor Swift songs at this free concert. 

Start your summer with great live music, local food and cold drinks, including craft beer, our signature vodka lemonade and an array of non-alcoholic options. Outside food is permitted. Don't forget to grab a lawn chair or blanket for this show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Learn more: venue1012.com.

Venue 1012 is located at 1012 Station Drive near the intersection of Mill and Orchard Roads.

Hot off the release of their 13th album, Light It Up, Red Wanting Blue will share their powerhouse music, a mix of rock blended with indie and Americana, on June 22 at Venue 1012 from 7 to 9 p.m. Experience the rich vocals of Scott Terry and Red Wanting Blue while you catch up with friends and family on a perfect summer evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. Learn more and purchase your tickets: venue1012.com.

View their newest music video, Light It Up!

Shop for treasures and deals at the Oswego Community Yard Sale June 7 & 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plan ahead, view the list of neighborhoods and participating addresses: oswegoil.org/yardsale.

Beware of poisonous hemlock (Conium maculatum), a toxic plant lurking in our Village near fences, roads and fields. This plant may seem innocent with its clusters of delicate white flowers and purple-spotted stems, but don't be fooled! According to the Illinois Extension, poisonous hemlock releases a sap that may cause a painful skin rash and, if ingested, can cause serious health issues.

Get more information to identify and remove poison hemlock though the Illinois Extension.