OSD308 Board's Politics | No Water By 2050? | COVID-19 Grants
Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Oswego and beyond.
Oswego's Drinking Water Supply Could Run Out By 2050: Village
The village appointed Baxter and Woodman to evaluate alternative water sources, including a connection to Joliet's pipeline. Read more
Sovereign Faces Criticism For Staying Open Amid The Pandemic
Even though the eatery temporarily shut down after employees tested positive, a diner said they are putting "profits over people." Read more
Positive West Nile Virus Sample Found In Kendall County: IDPH
The mosquito sample — collected on Thursday in Oswego — is among the ones found in ten other counties across Illinois. Read more
Company With Plant In Plainfield Buys Ryan Reynolds' Gin Brand
Diageo — with its largest North American bottling operation in Plainfield — is acquiring Aviation American Gin in a $610 million deal. Read more
Village Moving Ahead With Land Acquisition For 143 St. Extension
Trustee Kevin Calkins voted against this extension as he is not in favor of displacing people for a roadway construction project. Read more
OSD308 Displays 'Broken Democracy' With Remote Learning: Resident
An Oswego resident said the OSD308 Board of Education has turned "our kids education into a game of politics and costs." Read more
Bolingbrook Park District Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Since its inception in 1970, the district has garnered multiple accolades and expanded its services over 1,000 acres of open space. Read more
Will Co. Could See New Restrictions As Positivity Rate Increases
As of Friday, Will Co. has a COVID-19 positivity rate of 7.1 percent, which is close to the warning level of 8 percent, according to IDPH. Read more
Company Donates $8K In Memory Of Plainfield Teen Killed In Crash
Jaden Sherman's mother, Janette, said the show of support from Plainfield and the neighboring communities "will never be forgotten." Read more
Oswego Businesses Impacted By Pandemic Receive Relief Grants
A total of four Oswego businesses received emergency funds of $10K and $20K through the state's Business Interruption Grant program. Read more
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