News digest from the Village of Oswego

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Pick Oswego for holiday shopping, dining & services

Stay in the community and support Oswego's shops, dining establishments and businesses this holiday season.?

With a variety of small and large stores, you'll find gifts for people and pets, as well as services such as photography, plumbing, heating and equipment rental. Whether you're looking for a cup of hot chocolate or an outstanding meal with neighbors, Oswego has plenty of options.

Support the community by shopping locally this holiday season!?

Senior Coffee this Saturday

Senior citizens are invited to join Village President Troy Parlier at the?Coffee and Conversations for Seniors?event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill.?

Coffee and breakfast treats will be served at 8:30 a.m. President Parlier will share the latest Village news and answer questions at 9 a.m.

RSVP by noon on Dec. 16 at 630-551-2347 or by?email.?

Holiday waste collection and closures

As the end of the year quickly approaches, we wish you and your family a safe and comfortable holiday season. Please note that garbage collection will be delayed by one day on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Village Hall will be closed Dec. 23 and 26 in observance of Christmas, and Jan. 2 in observance of New Year's Day.

A number of Police and Public Works employees will continue to work on the holidays to ensure our community remains safe and operational.

Find answers to many questions, report issues and pay utility bills?on our website.??

Possible white Christmas & beyond

With colder temperatures here to stay for several weeks, the chance for snow is likely. Snowplow crews from our Public Works Department work hard to keep you safe during the winter driving season. Pitch in to help keep the streets clear by taking a few steps around your home:

Clear the area around your mailbox. This helps prevent damage to your mailbox and the hassle of getting a replacement.?
Clear snow from the parkways on either side of your driveway?s apron. This lets our plows unload snow before crossing your driveway, so extra slush doesn?t block in your cars.
Pile your driveway snow in your yard. Remember, shoveling or blowing snow into the street is prohibited by Village ordinance.

Visibility from snowplows is limited both for pedestrians and drivers. Keep a safe distance and remind children to stay away from plows.

When plowing, our crews prioritize collector roads such as Douglas Road and Boulder Hill Pass since these roads provide access for large areas. Crews then address neighborhood streets. The State of Illinois plows US Routes 30 and 34, and Illinois Routes 71 and 25. Kendall County plows Orchard Road.?

Find out more about?the Village's snow removal.

Upcoming dates

? ? ? ? ?? December 17: New Date --?Coffee and Conversations for Seniors
? ? ? ? ?? December 23?-- Village Hall closed in observance of Christmas Eve
? ? ?? ??? December 26?-- Village Hall closed in observance of Christmas
? ? ? ? ?? December 26?-- Waste collection delayed by one day?
? ? ? ? ?? January 2?--?Village Hall closed in observance of New Year's Day??
? ? ? ? ?? January 2?-- Waste collection delayed by one day
? ? ? ? ?? January 10?-- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings