Eric Schelkopf

In light of dwindling attendance at Venue 1012, Oswego scaled back the number of activities at the village-owned amphitheater this summer. (Eric Schelkopf)

Woodman's Food Market in Plainfield opened on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The 243,500-square-foot store is at the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and 119th Street. (Photo by Eric Schelkopf)

Oswego Police are advising motorists they may want to consider alternate routes around these areas if they are not participating in the event.

A portion of Springdale Road in Boulder Hill will be closed for approximately two months to install a water main for the Lake Michigan project. (Provided by the village of Oswego)

In 1968, Brian Murphy, driving Romeo Palamides' Hyper Sonic, was just one of hundreds of drag racers who competed at the Oswego Drag Raceway between 1955 and 1979.

Ashley Bodhaine, center, poses with Clare Andrejek and Joe Rosing at The Forge in downtown Joliet during a 2024 fundraiser.

World War II veteran John Veseling Jr. celebrates turning 100 during a birthday party at the Oswego American Legion Post 675 in downtown Oswego on Oct. 25, 2026. (Eric Schelkopf)

At their Oct. 20 meeting, Plainfield Plan Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit to allow the dispensary at 16020 South Illinois Route 59 to use the building's drive-thru. (Eric Schelkopf)

Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman, left, has filed to run for reelection. He faces at least one opponent so far, former Oswego village trustee Brian Thomas, right. (Shaw Local News Network)

Oswego Fire Protection District Fire Chief Josh Flanders, left, and Oswego Police Department Sgt. Brian Nehring, right,