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In today's newsletter:
- How much are Waterford Drive homes in Oswego selling for now?
- Why Oswego named a Wolfs Crossing roundabout after Sen. Holmes
- Can Oswego's defense catch up to its explosive 2-0 offense?
Also on today's calendar: Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oswego: Four-bedroom house goes for $445,000 (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom home on Waterford Drive in Oswego recently sold for $445,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. The article compares this sale with other nearby properties on Waterford Drive and Boulder Hill Pass, giving Oswego homeowners and buyers a quick sense of local values, square-foot prices, and typical home features.
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• Oswego Village Board honors retiring State Sen. Holmes from Aurora for her 'thoughtful leadership' (shawlocal.com) — Oswego residents will soon see an honorary "State Senator Linda Holmes Way" designation at the Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Road roundabout, recognizing the retiring lawmaker's support for local projects. Village leaders praised Holmes for helping secure millions for Oswego's senior center, road improvements and public safety, highlighting her long service and impact on the community.
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• Plano, Sandwich nearing rivalry pause, Oswego defense licks its wounds: Kendall County football notebook (shawlocal.com) — Oswego football is 2-0 behind a high-powered offense, but coaches admit defensive breakdowns must be fixed quickly before conference play against Plainfield North. Across town, Oswego East is carefully managing fearless sophomore quarterback Carter Meindel, while Kendall County fans prepare for what could be the final Plano–Sandwich "War on 34" rivalry game for some time.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oswego
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- Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! →
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
9:00 am - No School - Labor Day (District Closed)
Bednarcik Oswego, IL 60543 - 2nd Annual Oktoberfest →
Phillips Park Zoo, 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora
2:00 pm - Fall Garden Party at Edith Farnsworth House →
Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
2:00 pm - Educator Open House at Edith Farnsworth House →
Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- IM Flag Football
Washington Junior High School Lower Fields
7:00 am - New to English
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - (Virtual) English Club
Plainfield Public Library District US
10:00 am - Softball @ Morris →
Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
4:30 pm - Soccer @ Northbrook (Mendota) →
Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
4:30 pm - Public Safety Committee →
Yorkville, IL Calendar, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville
6:00 pm - English at the Library / Inglés en la biblioteca
Aurora Public Library Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Patricia J. Peeples —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Patricia Liccardi —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Not sure of the species but they are plentiful.
A search of the variety indicated it might be Chrysodeixis Includens but that might not be the case and I'm no expert (Nextdoor Reservation Road) - Looking for reputable HVAC company that people have had good results with.
I live in Oswego. Appreciate any recommendations. (Nextdoor Wolfs Crossing)
- Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium posted a job opening for Custodian - 2nd Shift (MU) in Oswego. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Night Cleaner - Oswego Chili's in Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oswego here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Hsbc Holdings PLC Buys Shares of 66,312 Old Second Bancorp, Inc. $OSBC (marketbeat.com)
- Underwood Condemns Prime Healthcare Putting Profits Over Parents (house.gov)
Aurora
- Yorkville approves $55,000 water audit; must calculate water use and loss for Lake Michigan water project (shawlocal.com)
Plainfield
- Werk Force Brewing, Plainfield Park District Win Award For Partnership (patch.com)
- Plainfield Teen Strangled Relative, Battered Neighbor In Domestic Disturbance: Police (patch.com)
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