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Landscape waste reminder

yard waste bags by house

Too cold to work in the yard this weekend? Don't forget you can put out landscape waste for free during Oswego's Spring Clean-up Week (April 18). No stickers are needed for this special collection, however you must use 30-gallon Kraft paper bags.

For ongoing landscape waste, stickers are required for each bag. Stop by Village Hall or any of the following Oswego businesses to buy Groot stickers for $2.50 each: Oswego Ace Hardware;?Jewel at 2540 Rt. 30; Jewel at 3795 Orchard; Liane's Family Pantry; and Meijer on Rt. 34.

Must-haves:

  • Use 30-gallon Kraft bags
  • Keep weight under 50 lbs
  • Attach yard waste sticker
  • Set out bags by 6 a.m.

Acceptable items:

  • Leaves
  • Grass clippings
  • Branches
  • Weeds
  • Garden plants

Questions? Get all the details!


Driver's license renewal, only April 1

Secretary of State mobile event

State Senator Linda Holmes and Representative Keith Wheeler have partnered with the Illinois Secretary of State?s office to offer a mobile event at Village Hall on Friday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services include driver?s license renewal and license plate renewal sticker.

Please note:

  • Real ID compliant driver?s license/ID card services are only available at a DMV
  • Seniors ages 75+ must renew driver?s licenses at a DMV

For more information, click here.?


Wolfs Crossing traffic alert

Starting Wednesday, April 6, drivers may experience delays at Wolfs Crossing between Bluegrass Parkway and Douglas Road. Due to utility work, the road will be restricted to one lane from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for approximately one week, weather permitting. Follow the Village's social media for updates.?


Minkler Road bridge

Stop by Village Hall on Tuesday, April 5 between 5 and 6 p.m. to learn more about the proposed replacement project for the Minkler Road bridge over Morgan Creek. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and preliminary plans will be available to view and make comments. Immediately following the open house, the project will be presented to the Village Board at the 6 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting. Use Google Street View to see the area.?

Minkler Road bridge over Morgan Creek

Jobs for outdoor lovers

Now hiring

Do you know someone who's looking for a summer job opportunity and wants to work outside? The Village is hiring Public Works seasonal staff (18+) to assist with a variety of activities such as painting, brush pick-up, and outdoor events at Venue 1012. The application deadline is April 13. Learn more and apply.


Don't wait to get Wine on the Fox tickets!

Two women with wine glasses

Save the dates (May 7 & 8) and buy tickets now for Wine on the Fox presented by john green Realtor. Enjoy live music, food and the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 100 wines. Learn more and buy tickets.


Dedication needed

cop with kids outside by truck

Our Police Department is seeking new officers interested in growing with our community, candidates who come from diverse backgrounds to strengthen our community-oriented approach to policing, and people who are up to the challenge of approaching each day as an opportunity to do things better. Please share this career opportunity with your friends and family. Visit opdrecruits.com?to learn more and apply.??


Upcoming dates

  • Week of April 4?-- Yard waste pick-up starts (Groot)
  • Tuesday, April 5 -- Informational Open House Minkler Road bridge, 5-6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 5 -- Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.; Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m.?Watch here.
  • Week of April 18?-- Spring Clean-up Week (Groot)
  • May 7 & 8?-- Wine on the Fox


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