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Free shredding event this weekend

The Oswego Police Department is partnering with First National Bank of Omaha to host a free shredding service to the community this weekend. Shredding confidential papers can help reduce the chances of identity theft. The shredding event will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Village's Public Works facility, 100 Theodore Drive. Limit 3 file boxes of paper. Find more information on the Village's website.

Looking for more ways to protect your identity? October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how to #BeCyberSafe at staysafeonline.org.


Free Pumpkin Pickup Oct. 17

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Oswego's got lots of talent!

A huge thank you to all the Oswego's Got Talent participants, and congratulations to the finalists! Four youth division and three adult division performances are moving to the final round at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 17 at Venue 1012, Oswego?s new amphitheater at 1012 Station Drive.?


Need help with winter heating bills?

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services. Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity are eligible. Visit the DCEO's website for more information and to apply.


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Sponsor and make the season merry at? Christmas Walk and the Holiday Drive-Through

In 2021, the Village of Oswego is bringing back both the traditional Christmas Walk on Main Street on Friday, Dec. 3, as well as the newly created Holiday Drive-Through event at the parking lot of the new Venue 1012 on Friday, Dec. 10. Sponsor and reach our engaged residents at the start of the holiday shopping season! Discounts are available for sponsoring both events.?Get details.?

Main Street booth applications are also now open. To get more information and reserve your booth, visit www.oswegochristmaswalk.com.


Winter greeting card

Community Art Project: Design a winter greeting card!

The Oswego Cultural Arts Commission invites Oswegoans to be part of a winter community art project by creating a card for our winter-themed holiday display in the Village Hall Art Gallery. Pick up a complimentary 5.5? x 8.5?, 138-lb. mixed media card and return it to Oswego Village Hall with a winter design by Nov. 12. We'll display your creativity during our winter card exhibit running Nov. 22-Jan. 28 at Oswego Village Hall.?Get more details.?


Upcoming dates

  • Saturday, Oct. 9 - Free Paper Shredding Event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details.
  • Monday, Oct. 11?- Brush collection in Zone B. Details.
  • Sunday, Oct. 17 -?Free Pumpkin Pickup, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details.
  • Sunday, Oct. 17 -?Oswego's Got Talent Finale, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Details.


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