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Prison time or probation for Vasquez?
Sentencing Friday for DUI driver in crash that killed five Oswego teens - 8/26/2010 |
Official: Expect plans for waste transfer station
County board panel advised to update solid waste plan - 8/26/2010 |
Release of video prompts call for investigation
Chief deputy wants to know how traffic stop video was placed on web site - 8/26/2010 |
Board gets good news on summer school
More students in enrichment classes, fewer require intervention - 8/26/2010 |
Officials: No money for railroad quiet zone study
Montgomery resident says engineers sound horns 'all the time, all the way through' - 8/26/2010 |
Attorney cautions Oswego Board on election
Warns officials, audience against 'cheap shots,' campaign speeches during meetings - 8/26/2010 |
Oswego Board hears PADS program report
Local church will provide shelter for the homeless Friday nights - 8/26/2010 |
Oswego village president to run again
LeClercq announces candidacy; says 'best days' still ahead for village - 8/19/2010 |
Mayors tell county board: We don't have funds for 911 center
8/19/2010 |
Consultants hired for enrollment study
School board majority accepts recommendation from administrators - 8/19/2010 |
Chief deputy defends county credit card use
Seeks apology from Green Party candidate - 8/19/2010 |
Montgomery needs funds for capital projects
Sales tax hike among options board members asked to consider - 8/19/2010 |
Homes sales heated up with the weather
Second quarter sales here rose 38.7 percent - 8/19/2010 |
Railroad quiet zone request rejected-for now
Montgomery Board members express concern over cost for required study - 8/19/2010 |
Sheriff defends office's credit card use
Says charges at bars and restaurants were legitimate expenses - 8/12/2010 |
School district to hire its own bus mechanics
Cost-savings expected, board told - 8/12/2010 |
Program for Kendall County's homeless 'a go'
PADS organizers plan to begin offering overnight shelter in October - 8/12/2010 |
School administrator wage hikes OK'd
Board approves 2.7 percent increase in 5-1 ballot - 8/12/2010 |
School superintendent's contract extended
Board adds another year to O'Donnell's pact; salary remains the same - 8/12/2010 |
Public works crews battling mosquitoes
Heavy rains this summer make conditions ripe for the pesky insects - 8/12/2010 |
School district still awaiting state funds
State late in making $3.9 million categorical payment; budget may show deficit - 8/12/2010 |
Yesteryear
8/5/2010 |
Mud already flying in Congressional race
Hultgren campaign levels charges; Foster rep. calls them 'completely bogus' - 8/5/2010 |
Foster way out in front in campaign cash war
Report: Hultgren has $244,669 on hand - 8/5/2010 |
Church puts historical society on notice
If Chapel on the Green is sold or not maintained, church will take it back - 8/5/2010 |
State hosts open house on Route 71 widening
Project would add lanes to portion of highway between Orchard Road and Route 47 - 8/5/2010 |
Open bids for Prairie Point Park projects
Splash playground, picnic shelter, field lights planned for installation this fall - 8/5/2010 |
County officials updated on wind turbines
Consultant explains current rules for unincorporated areas - 8/5/2010 |
Montgomery panel opposes home sprinklers
Committee members cite concerns over added construction costs - 8/5/2010 |
New trial asked for driver in fatal crash
Defense attorney contends 'court erred' in convicting Sandra Vasquez - 7/29/2010 |
More questions than answers on layoff
7/29/2010 |
Sewer backs-up in Boulder Hill
Three homeowners report sewage in basement - 7/29/2010 |
Oswego Police withdraw from Kendall SRT
Police chief cites 'operational differences' that occurred during local incident - 7/29/2010 |
Montgomery backs police pension referendum
Advisory measure seeks voter support for 'meaningful reform' - 7/29/2010 |
Tree-eating beetles found in Yorkville subdivision
Ash borer infestation could mean trouble for trees throughout county - 7/29/2010 |
Oswego resident urges tougher vicious dog law
Tells village board of problems with neighbors' pit bull, rotweiller - 7/29/2010 |
Drop in home values to slow tax growth
County assessment chief: Future increases should be smaller - 7/29/2010 |
Downtown condo project withdrawn
Oswego officials accused of being negative, obstructionist toward project - 7/22/2010 |
Allow elected officials to carry firearms?
Montgomery attorney will check law - 7/22/2010 |
Funds released for Oswego Metra station
Commuter rail service to use funds to pay for engineering studies - 7/22/2010 |
More support aired for block schedule
High school teachers tell school board how students benefit - 7/22/2010 |
Parkway, Metra station on agency's radar
Planning agency officials tell county board projects in 2040 plan - 7/22/2010 |
County board split on laying off department head
Board proponents cite 'dollars and cents'; opponents object to hiring consultant - 7/22/2010 |
Ousted Democratic candidate stops in Yorkville
Cohen meets with mayor; declines comments on prior arrest - 7/22/2010 |
Board gets school boundary study estimates
Private firm's services could cost school district up to $70,000 - 7/15/2010 |
Strike halts work on Route 71 at Oswego High
7/15/2010 |
Speeding tickets way up, accidents down
Annual Oswego Police report show fewer motorists getting off with just a warning - 7/15/2010 |
Interim principal named at Hunt Club Elementary
Murray has worked at Bednarcik, Traughber - 7/15/2010 |
OK dual language program for junior highs
Grant funds to pay for personnel costs, school board told - 7/15/2010 |
Horse show assoc. being driven out of county?
Members detail concerns; county officials pledge to work for compromise - 7/15/2010 |
Better economic times ahead in Montgomery?
First quarter MEDC development report notes uptick in projects - 7/15/2010 |
Yesteryear for July
7/8/2010 |
Emotional reactions to Vasquez verdict
With sentencing hearing pending, defense attorney to file motions for new trial - 7/8/2010 |
Two views of 'closure' for families
7/8/2010 |
School chief just not the retiring type
O'Donnell glad he left retirement to take superintendent's position here last July - 7/8/2010 |
Foster: Prairie Parkway not needed for decades
Congressman also notes potential benefits of Oswego Metra station - 7/8/2010 |
Planning officials invited to county meeting
Omission of Metra station, Prairie Parkway from plan questioned by chairman - 7/8/2010 |
Montgomery's Settlers Cottage opening set
Restored residence will open as a museum during MontgomeryFest - 7/8/2010 |
Vasquez found guilty on all counts
Driver in crash that left five teens dead taken into custody; sentencing hearing set - 7/1/2010 |
Free mulch available
Oswego has big pile of the stuff after June 23 storm - 7/1/2010 |
Montgomery puts moratorium on windmills
Board OKs staff request to provide more time to review regulations - 7/1/2010 |
Board hears more support for block schedule
Teacher, parents, students cite advantages for maintaining current program - 7/1/2010 |
Outside firm to study school enrollment growth?
Firm would study growth trends, help draw future boundaries - 7/1/2010 |
Water quality issues reported in two neighborhoods
Montgomery working to fix problems on Case Street, Balmorea - 7/1/2010 |
Number of jobless Oswegoans down slightly
Official: Gradual decrease in unemployed expected to continue - 7/1/2010 |
Emotion-filled testimony at Vasquez trial
Family members recount events leading up to crash that killed five teens - 6/24/2010 |
Independent candidate for sheriff files petitions
Lea says petitions have 3,487 signatures - 6/24/2010 |
School board recalls 10 education support staff employees
6/24/2010 |
Funds sought for Cedar Glen, Windcrest sewers
If IEPA approves loan this year, Fox Metro could start work next spring - 6/24/2010 |
Expect Orchard Road widening next year
Kane County officials update Montgomery business group - 6/24/2010 |
Renovations set at Old Post Elementary School
Projects will include new flooring, parking lot resurfacing, roof repairs - 6/24/2010 |
Report: Parents like full-day kindergarten
After two years interest in and support for program continues to grow - 6/24/2010 |
Incident during courthouse tour investigated
Weis interviews deputy, county board member; rules no further action needed - 6/17/2010 |
Line forms for joint TIF Review Board seat
Residents express interest in at-large position - 6/17/2010 |
Sale of land OK'd for Route 71 improvements
IDOT to pay Oswego School District $106,300 for four parcels - 6/17/2010 |
Info sought on high school class schedules
Decision on current block schedule format expected in September - 6/17/2010 |
Plan to permit ads on water towers on hold
Oswego Board discusses proposal, but delays action due to absent members - 6/17/2010 |
Historic Montgomery photos sought for new history book
6/17/2010 |
Healy: 'Running out of utter frustration'
Long-time Mutual Ground director explains her decision to seek state rep position - 6/17/2010 |
Teachers, students back block schedule
Board to take up issue at workshop session Monday - 6/10/2010 |
Top county official calls for chief deputy to resign
Board Chairman Vickery says sheriff also let her down 'big time' - 6/10/2010 |
Put advertisements on Oswego water towers?
Board member's proposal an attempt to boost municipal revenues - 6/10/2010 |
Rulings pending on death penalty motions
Montgomery man's lawyers say law lacks safeguards for the innocent - 6/10/2010 |
Oswego to enforce brick mailbox ban
Official obtains board's support; cites safety, liability concerns - 6/10/2010 |
Oswego Board members in tussle over TIF
Voiced sharply differing opinions before voting 4-3 to convene Joint Review Board - 6/10/2010 |
Forest preserve district to buy draft horses?
Board members debate purchase for Ellis Equestrian Center - 6/10/2010 |
Oswego to convene TIF review board
LeClercq casts tie-breaking vote after board deadlocks - 6/3/2010 |
Montgomery rejects sales tax incentive request
Development firm sought pact to re-develop Douglas Rd.-Rt. 30 property - 6/3/2010 |
Yesteryear
6/3/2010 |
Paper obtains copy of sex harassment settlement
Chief deputy, ex-staffer reached agreement in part to avoid further litigation - 6/3/2010 |
Require sprinkler systems in new homes?
Montgomery committee weighs provision in new building code - 6/3/2010 |
OK Montgomery Park-n-Ride grant bid
Village would lease Pace van to transport area Metra riders - 6/3/2010 |
County sheriff, clerk, treasurer to get raises
Elected officials' salary set in split ballot - 6/3/2010 |
Compete in canoe race at 90? Why not!
Former State Senator Bob Mitchler ready to paddle down the Fox again - 6/3/2010 |
Cost for sex harassment suit: $381,000
Chief deputy retains job; Sheriff says 'We followed the rule of law' - 5/27/2010 |
Metra station years away
5/27/2010 |
Differing views aired on block schedule
Oswego School District Board to discuss issue at June 14 workshop - 5/27/2010 |
Speeders not a problem on Montgomery street
96 percent of vehicles on Mayfield Drive clocked at or below 25 mph - 5/27/2010 |
New Homestead, Southbury principals named
Oswego School District Board also OKs hiring of dual language director - 5/27/2010 |
52 teachers first year teachers re-hired
5/27/2010 |
Program gave students hands-on experience
But after open house, future of high school building trades program uncertain - 5/27/2010 |
Kendall home sales, foreclosures both up
680 foreclosures filed with the county between Jan. 1 and May 10 - 5/20/2010 |
County settles harassment lawsuit
Long-time chief deputy faced accusations from former staffer - 5/20/2010 |
Area agencies: OK to continue TIF study
Oswego school, park, fire, library officials back convening review board - 5/20/2010 |
No board action on artificial turf proposal
School superintendent cites questions, need for further study - 5/20/2010 |
A hopeful sign on the local economy?
Montgomery officials note rise in sales tax revenues - 5/20/2010 |
Residents remain upset over tree removal
NaAuSay Township officials promise improved communication - 5/20/2010 |
Montgomery panel backs bill payment changes
Bills to be listed by department; board to get vendor 'cheat sheet' - 5/20/2010 |
Second expert witness OK'd for Vasquez trial
Suspect in '07 crash that left five Oswego teens dead hospitalized - 5/13/2010 |
Non-tenured teachers re-hired
Board OKs hiring more teachers to keep up with enrollment growth - 5/13/2010 |
MAY-YESTERYEAR
5/13/2010 |
Douglas Rd. contractor won't work at night
Cite new worker safety rules in rejecting Montgomery request - 5/13/2010 |
Oswego officials share visions for the village
Ideas range from more downtown fests to Metra station to expanding web site - 5/13/2010 |
Waubonsee the place to go for OHS, OEHS grads
Local high schools 'top feeders' of students to community college - 5/13/2010 |
Committee to study downtown condo project
Oswego panel to evaluate extent of, costs for Alexander Square public improvements - 5/13/2010 |
Park-n-Ride bus service cut on hold-for now
Six daily runs to Aurora Metra station likely to continue through June - 5/13/2010 |
Drop block schedule at high schools?
Study: Traditional class schedule would save school district money - 5/6/2010 |
School board receives artificial turf proposal
Cost to replace grass fields at OHS, OEHS and other upgrades estimated at up to $2.4M - 5/6/2010 |
Park-n-Ride bus schedule likely to change soon
Oswego, Pace officials seek to finalize service agreement - 5/6/2010 |
Oswego Board votes to hike water rates
Increase expected to add $6 to $8 on a typical water bill - 5/6/2010 |
Tax bills vary throughout Kendall County
Location, assessments, tax rates key factors in determining how much you pay - 5/6/2010 |
374 received aid at first Kendall Cares clinic
Event offered medical, dental screenings and more to those in need - 5/6/2010 |
New ladder truck gives firefighters extra reach
First ladder truck purchased by the Oswego Fire District since '86 - 5/6/2010 |
School board discusses 'road map'
Plan suggests timeline for major building projects - 4/29/2010 |
400 volunteers to help those in need
Kendall Cares Clinic will offer free services - 4/29/2010 |
Infrastructure a hurdle for condo project
Oswego Board members question developers on TIF, other issues - 4/29/2010 |
Contentious Oswego budget work at an end?
Divided board expected to vote Friday, hours before start of new fiscal year - 4/29/2010 |
Montgomery officials object to colleague's letter
Board members deny charge village raised taxes in adopting new budget - 4/29/2010 |
Kendall Republicans rallying around Brady
Gubernatorial candidate backs tax cuts to close state budget deficit - 4/29/2010 |
Montgomery will host weekly farmers' market
Events will be held Tuesdays this summer in plaza in front of village hall - 4/29/2010 |
No action on third high school proposal
School board members question pool plans; decision by September? - 4/22/2010 |
East View School improvements get green light
School board approves seeking bids for life-safety work - 4/22/2010 |
Park-n-Ride service cut topic for May 3 hearing
Pace to host hearing at Oswego hall - 4/22/2010 |
Official: Orchard Rd. widening next year?
Kane County officials eye 2011 bid opening, Montgomery Board told - 4/22/2010 |
Montgomery backs two liquor license requests
Restaurant, bar, banquet facility would locate in Gray's Mill - 4/22/2010 |
Expand sports complex? Access an issue
Montgomery, park district differ on Aucutt Road extension - 4/22/2010 |
Information meeting on Kendall homeless set
Proposal calls for county churches to host PADS program - 4/22/2010 |
Third high school back on board agenda
School district staff ready to restart project, pending board approval - 4/15/2010 |
Oswego takes a pass on Rt. 71 widening-for now
Funding concerns prompt board to delay engineering study for water main relocation - 4/15/2010 |
Vote sought on downtown Oswego project
Developers of old lumber yard requesting board ballot on development pact - 4/15/2010 |
Kindergarten enrollment expected to grow
School board receives options to handle more students - 4/15/2010 |
Oswego to vote on water rate increase?
Village board action recommended to close $2.1 million fund deficit - 4/15/2010 |
'Zero tolerance' OK'd for Mayfield Drive speeders
Montgomery Board approves stepped-up enforcement effort - 4/15/2010 |
Seek landmark status for White School Museum
Designation would coincide with 160th anniversary of the building's construction - 4/15/2010 |
Taxpayers to pay for defendant's expert witness
Driver in '07 crash that killed five Oswego teens ruled indigent - 4/8/2010 |
Tuition-based pre-school program OK'd
Delay in receipt of state funds for Brokaw Center prompts - 4/8/2010 |
'Nobody likes to raise taxes'
Oswego president explains decisive vote in favor of Home Rule sales tax - 4/8/2010 |
Area officials lobby lawmakers in Springfield
Montgomery, other Metro West members seek to retain share of state income tax revenues - 4/8/2010 |
County board seeks to keep state funding
Resolution opposes governor's plan to cut local share of income tax payment - 4/8/2010 |
Reservations required at popular park pavilion
Park district also requiring $50 fee for use of Hudson Crossing facility - 4/8/2010 |
School board receives updated building plan
Recommendations include third high school; three sites for full-day kindergarten - 4/8/2010 |
Second round of school cuts approved
Parents will see some fees increases; first-year teachers receive release notices - 4/1/2010 |
Kendall Co. foreclosures continue to climb
400 processed through mid-March, up 75 from 2009 - 4/1/2010 |
Yesteryear
4/1/2010 |
Foster: I listened on health care bill
Congressman says he voted 'Yes' to help constituents, businesses - 4/1/2010 |
Montgomery Park-n-Ride study to continue
Panel asks village staff to investigate funding options for downtown facility - 4/1/2010 |
Efforts to ease parking near Oswego park detailed
Park district working to re-arrange schedules, contacting private leagues - 4/1/2010 |
Census figures confirm decade of growth
Peak years for Kendall's population boom occurred between '03 and '07 - 4/1/2010 |
Library circulated more than 61,000 items last month
Report shows 39,320 visited Montgomery Campus in February - 4/1/2010 |
Foster votes 'Yes' on healthcare bill
Says bill 'not perfect' but likes provision that eliminates pre-existing conditions - 3/25/2010 |
School board expected to release 61 teachers Monday
3/25/2010 |
Oswego panel: Seek other agency views on TIF
Development pact for downtown condo project also endorsed - 3/25/2010 |
Developer: We have financing to build project
Responds to memo, foreclosure filings - 3/25/2010 |
Seek agreement on sports complex expansion
Montgomery Board authorizes staff to negotiate pact with park district - 3/25/2010 |
Unemployment highest here since March 1983
6,864 out of work in Kendall County - 3/25/2010 |
Kendall County public transit service begins
County official confident Oswego, Montgomery will eventually join - 3/25/2010 |
'Plan for the worst, hope for the best'
School district board receives options for $7.1 million more in cuts - 3/18/2010 |
School board OKs tax warrant sale
$10M needed to make up for late state aid payments - 3/18/2010 |
Suspect in crash that killed five will be tried here
Judge rejects change of venue request from Sandra Vasquez's attorney - 3/18/2010 |
$488,000 in Oswego budget cuts proposed
Officials warn that cuts will have drastic impact on village services - 3/18/2010 |
Street repair projects pending in Montgomery
Village will use stimulus funds to resurface Douglas Road - 3/18/2010 |
County board votes to sell old jail to Yorkville
Purchase agreement now subject to vote by city council - 3/18/2010 |
Lease vans for Oswego Park-n-Ride service?
Pace official says village could save significantly on service cost - 3/18/2010 |
Montgomery officer honored as a lifesaver
CPR efforts credited with saving life of an infant last June - 3/11/2010 |
A Montgomery Police officer was honored twice this past week for saving the life of an infant last summer. Officer Elizabeth Palko received a lifesaving award at the annual Respect for Law banquet he
Burgwald, Harl named Kendall County 'Officer of the Year' - 3/11/2010 |
Montgomery hires leadership consultant
Will provide training for police department sergeants, acting chief - 3/11/2010 |
State slow to pay some area agencies
School districts, county, fire departments all await state funds - 3/11/2010 |
Cross: Funds will be coming for agencies
Wait for capital bills funds likely to continue; questions over funding cited - 3/11/2010 |
Sign-up to start for park district garden sites
Agency offering plots for planting near Southbury School in Oswego - 3/11/2010 |
County provides GIS info to private company
County board split on allowing firm access to mapping information - 3/11/2010 |
County Board to vote on solid waste plan update March 8
3/4/2010 |
Charge tuition at Brokaw Learning Center?
Oswego School District seeking parent views in online survey - 3/4/2010 |
Park-n-Ride revenue, ridership info sought
Oswego officials seeking data from Pace; riders urge continued village funding - 3/4/2010 |
Yesteryear for March
3/4/2010 |
Oswego officials ask for options on budget
Committee mulls ways to close water and general fund deficits - 3/4/2010 |
Park district board OKs balanced $18M budget
39% of revenue comes from program fees; 30% from property taxes - 3/4/2010 |
Kendall County: Where the bison will roam?
Creative ideas flow at forest preserve district focus group sessions - 3/4/2010 |
Transit service won't serve all Kendall residents
Oswego, Montgomery residents can sign-up, but face limited service - 3/4/2010 |
School budget cuts OK'd
80 jobs targeted for elimination - 2/25/2010 |
Pick jury in June for Oswego fatal crash case?
Citing adverse publicity, attorney for Sandra Vasquez seeks change of venue - 2/25/2010 |
Administrators to pay part of healthcare costs?
Board member pushes for additional administrative budget cuts - 2/25/2010 |
Oswego to lose some downtown parking
Lot behind old fire station to be sold with building, officials told - 2/25/2010 |
Early learning center's fate up to state
Visiting lawmakers voice support for efforts to keep Brokaw open - 2/25/2010 |
'A true professional and a friend'
Montgomery Village Board, staff honor departing police chief - 2/25/2010 |
New use for old Oswego hall: It's a greenhouse
Park district using the building to grow plants for natural areas - 2/25/2010 |
Report outlines potential school changes
Recommendations include re-doing attendance boundaries next year - 2/18/2010 |
No changes in pet law
Montgomery Village Board rejects proposed revisions - 2/18/2010 |
Propose cut in Oswego Park-n-Ride funding
Village officials note number of bus trips to Aurora Metra station may be reduced - 2/18/2010 |
Rep. Foster: Stimulus has helped economy
Congressman tells gathering he's frustrated by political partisanship - 2/18/2010 |
Approve changes to East View School plans
Pending renovations would serve to boost enrollment capacity - 2/18/2010 |
Oswego panel discusses ways to boost revenues
Flat fee on utility bills, doubling of water service tap on fees among proposals - 2/18/2010 |
County board votes to cut some building fees
Officials disagree on $375 charge for site plan reviews - 2/18/2010 |
School plan shows how to cut $5.5M
Savings could be realized by cutting staff, programs, board told - 2/11/2010 |
Vote on Oswego Police pact pending
Contract grants 7.5 percent in wage hikes over four years - 2/11/2010 |
Changing high school sites would save
Alternate site would net a savings of $1.3M, committee told - 2/11/2010 |
County hearing on waste plan shutdown
Chairman cites personal attacks and rules violations for adjourning session - 2/11/2010 |
Low voter turnout disappoints election officials
Voters don't consider cost, sacrifices made by others, officials say - 2/11/2010 |
Limit parking near Wormley Heritage Park?
Oswego officials agree to discuss proposal with park district reps - 2/11/2010 |
Montgomery OKs own tickets for overweight trucks
Compliance tickets expected to generate additional revenue for village - 2/11/2010 |
Republican voters choose Hultgren
Hastert concedes, 'humbled by outpouring of support' - 2/4/2010 |
Hatcher prevails in close race
Kane County vote proves key for incumbent - 2/4/2010 |
Out of work in Kendall Co.? You are not alone
Unemployed here top state, national averages; 1,425 without jobs in Oswego - 2/4/2010 |
Yesteryear for February
2/4/2010 |
Oswego moves to hold line on property taxes
Bond sale tax abatements should keep rate at last year's level, board told - 2/4/2010 |
Forecast for Fox River: Murky at best
Biologist cites negative impact of dams and development pressures at Oswego forum - 2/4/2010 |
Audit: school district literacy programs on track
Consultant has praise for teachers; recommends strengthening writing program - 2/4/2010 |
Montgomery panel says 'no' to church in an industrial area
Property owner tells officials of vacancies - 2/4/2010 |
Enrollment plan anticipates third high school
Includes recommendation to re-open East View Elementary - 1/28/2010 |
In race for campaign cash, Hastert has edge
Candidate finance reports on web site - 1/28/2010 |
Who's paying for this election? Look here
State board of elections releases updated campaign donor information - 1/28/2010 |
School board OKs pact for Route 71 work
Project in front of Oswego High and East View includes signals, more lanes - 1/28/2010 |
Long-time Montgomery police chief to step down
Schmidt accepts position with Waubonsee; began village career in 1974 as a patrol officer - 1/28/2010 |
Health care among issues at candidate forum
Kendall County Farm Bureau hosts Yorkville event - 1/28/2010 |
Parents will see higher school fees next fall
1/28/2010 |
More than $13 million in bond funds set for schools
Official says total could be lower depending on bids for various projects - 1/21/2010 |
County 911 system goes down
KenCom was unavailable for about an hour Jan. 10 - 1/21/2010 |
Land buying difficulties cause WIKADUKE delay
10-year plan for regional road in eastern Kendall could be postponed - 1/21/2010 |
Mixed reviews for some local judge candidates
McCann, Pilmer endorsed by state, Kane bar, Reidy not picked by state - 1/21/2010 |
Candidates push for less spending at forum
Hopefuls in Feb. 2 primary for Congress, General Assembly talk issues - 1/21/2010 |
Drop plan to convert East View resource center
Changes by board reduce cost to renovation project for elementary school - 1/21/2010 |
Traughber Jr. High School doesn't meet AYP standards
'Subgroup' of special education and IEP in math, reading below average - 1/21/2010 |
State aid funds may not arrive for schools until summer
Officials "cautiously optimistic" money will arrive in time to avoid budget deficit - 1/14/2010 |
Fighting through injuries
Oswego wrestlers win two at Orange Blue Mega Duals - 1/14/2010 |
First suspect in Dec. 20 drive-by shooting to be arraigned tomorrow
Second suspect to appear in court Jan. 21 - 1/14/2010 |
Judge appoints two more attorneys for fatal fire suspect
LeSure's lawyer doesn't want death penalty considered, says it's linked to racism - 1/14/2010 |
County board questions Coroner's hefty dinner tab
Toftoy says charges from Chicago conference were budgeted for his office - 1/14/2010 |
Attorney for developer: big lots still part of plan
1/14/2010 |
County reviews new Freedom of Information rules
1/14/2010 |
State's attorney's office saw 1.300 more cases in 2009
1/14/2010 |
GOP candidate survives ballot challenge
Court ruling keeps McQuillan on ballot with Hatcher, Wheeler - 1/7/2010 |
Montgomery sets special events to celebrate 175th
Cake served Monday; slide show Tuesday - 1/7/2010 |
Yesteryear
1/7/2010 |
New school chief settling into the job
O'Donnell discusses school district's financial needs, other issues - 1/7/2010 |
Past year one of growth for library district
But 2009 also brought sadness with the death of long-time Montgomery library advocate - 1/7/2010 |
Park district officials: 2009 was a good year
Agency tightened budget, but maintained services to residents - 1/7/2010 |
Bednarcik students' work extends into community
Charitable fund-raising, service projects on student council's agenda - 1/7/2010 |
Suspect in crash that killed five back in court
Judge sets February status hearing for Sandra Vasquez - 12/31/2009 |
Montgomery votes to hike water rates
Board cites operational costs; increases will be phased-in over two years - 12/31/2009 |
Churchill Elementary School in line for addition
Pending decision on full day kindergarten will affect planning, board told Proposed Churchill Elementary addition work outlined - 12/31/2009 |
Sounds of silence at school tax levy hearing
No public comment on the district's request for $107 million - 12/31/2009 |
Forest preserve won't buy part of subdivision
Board rejects Henneberry Woods proposal in split 5-3 ballot - 12/31/2009 |
Official: No conflict on Henneberry vote
12/31/2009 |
Newt Gingrich stumps for Ethan Hastert
Former U.S. House Speaker addresses GOP faithful at banquet - 12/31/2009 |
Court Dates Pending For Suspects In Fatal Shooting
12/24/2009 |
School distinct will borrow money to pay bills
State funding shortfall cited as key factor in need to sell $1M in tax warrants - 12/24/2009 |
Oswego School District Fees compared
Study shows how students fees vary among area districts - 12/24/2009 |
Park board approves $5.7 million in tax levy
Agency's property tax rate expected to show slight decrease - 12/24/2009 |
Bednarcik Junior High fails to make adequate yearly progress
Scores of Bednarcik's special education students cited as factor - 12/24/2009 |
County works to remove private data from web site
Clerk sets goal of redacting Social Security numbers from all documents by 2015 - 12/24/2009 |
Judicial, Congressional candidates survive challenges
GOP donor will seek court ruling to keep McQuillan off ballot - 12/24/2009 |
Suspect in crash that killed five back in court
Judge sets February status hearing for Sandra Vasquez - 12/17/2009 |
Montgomery votes to hike water rates
Board cites operational costs; increases will be phased-in over two years - 12/17/2009 |
Churchill Elementary School in line for addition
Pending decision on full day kindergarten will affect planning, board told Proposed Churchill Elementary addition work outlined - 12/17/2009 |
Sounds of silence at school tax levy hearing
No public comment on the district's request for $107 million - 12/17/2009 |
Forest preserve won't buy part of subdivision
Board rejects Henneberry Woods proposal in split 5-3 ballot - 12/17/2009 |
Official: No conflict on Henneberry vote
12/17/2009 |
Newt Gingrich stumps for Ethan Hastert
Former U.S. House Speaker addresses GOP faithful at banquet - 12/17/2009 |
New site sought for third high school
'We have been investigating other options' to Rt. 126 site, board told - 12/10/2009 |
Judge orders observation for fatal home fire suspects
12/10/2009 |
Republican race for Congress narrows
Three candidates drop out; Hastert and Hultgren remain in - 12/10/2009 |
Board decides not to change growth panel's charge
School chief: 'We need to get busy on third high school' - 12/10/2009 |
Back plan to use jr. high as satellite high school
Growth committee divided, but agrees on recommendation - 12/10/2009 |
Funding issues stall dispatch center expansion
Cost sharing formula an issue for Oswego, other municipalities - 12/10/2009 |
Work to resume on historic Settlers Cottage
Officials: Partially restored building sparking interest in Montgomery history - 12/10/2009 |
Tentative OK for park district levy
Date set for public hearing, final vote - 12/3/2009 |
Report: More finding Montgomery Library
Circulation is up almost 10,000; 42,350 visited new facility last month - 12/3/2009 |
Oswego water rates still an issue for the board
Village president says he will seek input from new finance director - 12/3/2009 |
Vaughn's attorneys seek more witness interviews
Request to interview state police who collected and tested evidence - 12/3/2009 |
Forest preserve budget OK'd with deficit
County to cover shortfall with $59,683 in surplus funds - 12/3/2009 |
Oswego High School test scores disappoint
School administrators tell board of improvement plans - 12/3/2009 |
County corrections officers will get raises
New contract includes six percent retroactive pay hike - 12/3/2009 |
Montgomery gets state road repair funds
Village awarded $635,000 to fix several downtown area streets - 11/26/2009 |
Two dead in Route 30 collision
Vehicles collided near Goodwin Dr. intersection - 11/26/2009 |
School officials seek state funds for Rt. 71 work
Huddle with area state lawmakers at Oswego Village Hall - 11/26/2009 |
Evaluation sought for Montgomery fire suspect
11/26/2009 |
School growth panel may get new tasks
School chief: Board may ask committee to consider more options - 11/26/2009 |
Set Dec. 14 public hearing for school tax levy
District would ask for $125 million, but hoping for $109 million - 11/26/2009 |
"What are your family's Christmas traditions?
11/26/2009 |
County budget shows deficit
County to tap reserves to cover $359,817 general fund shortfall - 11/19/2009 |
Montgomery expected to hike water rates
Committee receives four potential scenarios for increases - 11/19/2009 |
'An exercise in speculation and guesswork'
School board hears report on property tax levy process - 11/19/2009 |
GOP candidates talk issues at Geneva forum
Five in race for party's nomination to challenge Foster - 11/19/2009 |
Montgomery officials eye further budget cuts
Board sets goal of finishing fiscal year with balanced budget - 11/19/2009 |
OEHS ACT test scores 'not acceptible'
Effort commended, but school came up short in bid to boost composite score to 21 - 11/19/2009 |
OEHS improvement plan shows results
School officals cite significant gains in math scores - 11/19/2009 |
High school block schedule under review
Committee studying another schedule model, parents and students told - 11/12/2009 |
Proposed forest preserve district budget has deficit
Equestrian center costs at issue - 11/12/2009 |
Pedestrian safety a concern at Lakewood School
Montgomery police chief tells village board enforcement plan needed - 11/12/2009 |
Montgomery to consider Walgreens liquor licenses
Retailer seeking to sell packaged beer, wine at three village stores - 11/12/2009 |
Oswego moves to expedite leaf removal program
Village board approves funding for purchase of a second vacuum - 11/12/2009 |
Library district board adopts $5.7M tax levy
Agency requesting $19,000 in additional revenues; no comments from public at hearing - 11/12/2009 |
Yesteryear
11/12/2009 |
Defendant in crash that killed five teens back in court
Vasquez's bond kept at $750,000; judge to consider GPS fee reduction request - 11/5/2009 |
Better days ahead?
Oswego official notes rise in sales, income tax revenues - 11/5/2009 |
School panel hears overcrowding options
Committee asked to devise fiscally prudent recommendations that utilize current facilities - 11/5/2009 |
Schedule for H1N1 flu shot clinics
11/5/2009 |
Effort to cut Montgomery liquor sale hours fails
Board majority rejects plan to halt Friday, Saturday sales at 1 a.m. - 11/5/2009 |
More Crime, but also many more people here
State Police report notes population growth running ahead of crime - 11/5/2009 |
Search on for new Oswego finance director
Administrator hopes to present name for a finalist to the board this month - 11/5/2009 |
School board OKs teachers' contract
Grants salary hikes totaling 3.8 percent over two years - 10/29/2009 |
Full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools?
School board reviews plan to expand program now offered only at Southbury - 10/29/2009 |
OEA Chief: Time to fix school funding
Tells board solution can't wait until after election - 10/29/2009 |
Sewage backs up into Oswego basements
Power failed at Fox Metro lift station near Sudbury Circle; clean-up underway - 10/29/2009 |
Sugar Grove mayor to challenge Lauzen
Michels says long-time GOP incumbent 'just hasn't been effective' - 10/29/2009 |
Church may locate in old Montgomery Hall
Board approves $453,300 purchase contact - 10/29/2009 |
Buses delivered for Kendall transit service
Rides won't be available in Oswego, Montgomery due to funding - 10/29/2009 |
Family rescued from burning townhome
Oswego officers used collapsible ladder to reach second story balcony - 10/22/2009 |
H1N1 flu shot clinics
start next Thursday - 10/22/2009 |
Condo developers seek pact with Oswego
Agreement would detail, assign costs for public improvements, panel told - 10/22/2009 |
Third high school funding questions surface
School board members also discuss Rt. 71, East View improvements - 10/22/2009 |
School district has big growth potential
Demographic study shows enrollment could one day top 48,000 - 10/22/2009 |
Foundation's gift will help to beautify park
Volunteers help plant trees, plants - 10/22/2009 |
Oswego Police to start 'tweeting' information
Area residents invited to sign-up for free messages on Twitter - 10/22/2009 |
Has your tax assessment changed?
Publication of Oswego Township assessments starts annual property tax cycle - 10/15/2009 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins five state press awards
Honors include first place for best school board coverage - 10/15/2009 |
Oswego's Main St. merchants speak up
United in urging approval of downtown condo-business project - 10/15/2009 |
Lauzen to seek a sixth Senate term
Decides against another bid for Congress - 10/15/2009 |
Montgomery to plow sidewalks this winter?
Board member wants walks cleared near school, Seasons Ridge Blvd. - 10/15/2009 |
County board member mostly missing in action
Flowers cites work and family illnesses for frequent absences - 10/15/2009 |
Music still a passion for school chief
O'Donnell leads school district and an award-winning chorale group - 10/15/2009 |
Downtown condo project gets first OK
Oswego Board approves concept plan in 5-0 vote - 10/8/2009 |
Oswego finance director resigns
Village board approves severance agreement - 10/8/2009 |
Home starts down, but enrollment up
School district has gained equivalent of 28 classrooms, board told - 10/8/2009 |
YESTERYEAR FOR OCTOBER
10/8/2009 |
Shift funding from Prairie Parkway to Rt. 47?
Congressman Foster confirms effort to change federal legislation - 10/8/2009 |
Foster: Economy key to next year's election
Defends stimulus spending; hits GOP for running up debt under Bush - 10/8/2009 |
Hatcher makes re-election bid official
GOP incumbent touts collaboration, need to create 'pro-business' - 10/8/2009 |
County failed to give notice of public meeting
State's Attorney Weis: 'They should have known better' - 10/8/2009 |
School board approves balanced budget
$140 million in revenues and expenses anticipated; surplus of $7,406 projected - 10/1/2009 |
School board OKs pact with custodians union
Grants two percent wage increases annually for next four years - 10/1/2009 |
Kendall County facing $500,000 budget shortfall
Finance committee chairman says $12 million reserve fund may be tapped - 10/1/2009 |
DuPage lawmaker enters Congressional race
State Sen. Hultgren a candidate in the Republican Primary - 10/1/2009 |
Food pantry to mark one year in new location
Services still badly needed in tough economy, official says - 10/1/2009 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
OK plans for Buona Beef restaurant on Rt. 34 - 10/1/2009 |
Former long-time Montgomery official remembered
Stu Johnson's career in village government spanned four decades - 10/1/2009 |
School board receives diversity report
With a minority enrollment of 35%, report lists 'opportunities for improvement' - 9/24/2009 |
Oswego layoffs hit two departments hardest
2.5 positions cut in public works; building and zoning loses three - 9/24/2009 |
Montgomery Cemetery Walk an historic first
First-ever event Oct. 7 will include portrayals of early village settlers - 9/24/2009 |
Oswego may cut notices on overdue water bills
Public works employees hand-delivered 600 late notices earlier this month - 9/24/2009 |
When it comes to flu shots this year, think twice
Local health officials recommending both seasonal and H1N1 shots - 9/24/2009 |
Mutual Ground director a state rep candidate?
Healy confirms interest; one other Democrat also considering bid - 9/24/2009 |
Gjovik Auto seeks to continue Buick, GMC sales
Petition drive asks GM to reconsider decision; Chevy sales to continue - 9/24/2009 |
Cuts will balance budget, school board told
Final vote on budget expected Sept. 28 - 9/17/2009 |
Oswego Board votes to cut 12 staff positions
Administrator: Village will continue to provide 'best services' to residents - 9/17/2009 |
Oswego panel endorses riverfront project
Plan commission supports Alexander Square rezoning, concept plan - 9/17/2009 |
Expect Dec. 1 start for Kendall transit service
Oswego, Montgomery not included in county's service area - 9/17/2009 |
Montgomery rejects request for smaller homes
Amendment to Blackberry Crossing development pact fails when board deadlocks - 9/17/2009 |
Field of Congressional candidates growing
Republican state lawmaker weighing bid; two Aurora Dems enter race - 9/17/2009 |
Former Kendall GOP leader joins rep race
Wheeler will challenge incumbent Hatcher, McQuillan in primary - 9/17/2009 |
Seek OK for downtown Oswego project 95
Plans for $33M development on former lumber yard site up for review - 9/10/2009 |
Schools to show president's speech today
Student viewing delayed to allow for administrative review - 9/10/2009 |
Yesteryear for September
9/10/2009 |
Seek to question EMTs in Vaughn murder case
Judge rejects request for dismissal due to evidence destruction - 9/10/2009 |
Official: Job cuts to impact Oswego services
Staff will present plan to reduce payroll to village board next Tuesday - 9/10/2009 |
Just how fire safe is your newer home?
Lightweight construction materials a concern for area firefighters - 9/10/2009 |
Mediator to join Oswego Police contract talks
Sides 'far apart' on wages, board told - 9/10/2009 |
Still growing: Schools gain 1,400 students
School representatives tell area official of need for a third high school - 9/3/2009 |
Oswego may cut up to 15 staffers
9/3/2009 |
OK contract to resurface Oswego streets
Mill Road, several downtown area streets on MFT program list - 9/3/2009 |
Foster: Public option for health care 'still viable'
9/3/2009 |
Library renovation bids 4.5 percent under budget
Bids total $3.8 million; library district board approves contracts - 9/3/2009 |
Plan to impose Fieldpoint SSA tax endorsed
Montgomery would use funds to repair and maintain detention basin - 9/3/2009 |
Plan to impose Fieldpoint SSA tax endorsed
Montgomery would use funds to repair and maintain detention basin - 9/3/2009 |
Another campaign?
Lauzen has yet to decide - 9/3/2009 |
School advisory panel needs volunteers
Will study ways to deal with high school overcrowding - 8/27/2009 |
Montgomery Metra, downtown plan in place
Board vote called a first step to securing Park-n-Ride, commuter station - 8/27/2009 |
Layoffs may be part of Oswego budget cuts
Village staff working to trim $700,000; Board to receive proposal next month - 8/27/2009 |
Break ground for Oswego Library renovation
Bids came in about 10 percent under $3.9M budget amount, officials told - 8/27/2009 |
Attorney: Assume records can be viewed by public
Oswego Board updated on FOIA changes - 8/27/2009 |
Ban video gaming? County not showing its hand
Gaming lobbyist updates board members on new state law - 8/27/2009 |
School board moves to maintain tax rate
Rate to remain at promised level - 8/27/2009 |
No federal stimulus funds to hire cops here
Requests from Montgomery, Oswego, Kendall County all turned down - 8/20/2009 |
Oswego to cut $700,000 from budget
Board vote to reduce water fund transfer prompts action - 8/20/2009 |
Kendall GOP chairman eyes state rep race
Wheeler may challenge incumbent Hatcher in Republican primary - 8/20/2009 |
Montgomery facing financial challenges
Annual budget report notes deficits in water, capital improvement funds - 8/20/2009 |
Rep. Cross makes re-election bid official
House Republican leader rules out running for governor, other offices - 8/20/2009 |
Dual Language program working, growing
School district board updated on four year-old program - 8/20/2009 |
School board to try a new way to meet
Board accepts superintendent's proposal to use committee of the whole format - 8/20/2009 |
School bus driver pact OK'd
Grants two percent wage hikes for drivers, monitors and assistants - 8/13/2009 |
Seek stimulus funds to hire teachers
Other hires also pending to relieve elementary-level overcrowding - 8/13/2009 |
New library in Montgomery opens Monday
Facility a dream of village residents and officials that dates back decades - 8/13/2009 |
School finance manager, assistant principal named
8/13/2009 |
Baseline Rd. re-alignment work to resume
State expected to award contract for Montgomery project next month - 8/13/2009 |
Oswego Village Hall also a site for weddings
First couple wed in gazebo donated by local Rotary Club - 8/13/2009 |
Music that's easy on the ears and earth
Local band releases 'green' album; playing large Chicago venues - 8/13/2009 |
Kendall official defends handling of tax funds
Says public safety sales tax fund transfers are appropriate - 8/6/2009 |
Yesteryear
8/6/2009 |
Housing authority seeks funds to rehab homes
County official has concerns over program's impact on assessments - 8/6/2009 |
Motorcycles for Montgomery Police? Idea rejected
Board approves purchase of two police squad cars from state program - 8/6/2009 |
Rental inspection ordinance sparks debate
Oswego Board committees to weigh owners' rights and tenant safety - 8/6/2009 |
Montgomery panel backs limiting traffic access
Committee rejects full access to former gas station site at Rt. 30, Douglas - 8/6/2009 |
Montgomery OKs loan for business expansion
Project expected to retain 25 jobs, generate 50 new jobs at Fox River Foods - 8/6/2009 |
Oswego rejects funding for police station site
Funds to buy extra acres out of bond sale; plan for Woolley Rd. facility in doubt - 7/30/2009 |
Colleague's newsletter upsets Montgomery Board
Object to lack of disclaimer, charge inaccuracies in Kaczmarek's e-mail publication - 7/30/2009 |
Montgomery officials back downtown vision
New plan recommends sites for Metra Park-n-Ride, commuter station - 7/30/2009 |
Debate over Kendall's 911 agency continues
Oswego officials question county proposal for KenCom expansion funding - 7/30/2009 |
County misdirecting public safety sale tax?
Oswego Police Chief cites transfers into county's general fund - 7/30/2009 |
Bookstore to locate in old Oswego Village Hall?
Village board hears proposal; village staff seeking updated appraisal - 7/30/2009 |
Ethan Hastert campaign has raised $80,000
FEC filing shows Republican lagging far behind incumbent Foster - 7/30/2009 |
Economy down, but homebuilding continues
Oswego, Montgomery issued 74 permits for new single family homes in first half of '09 - 7/23/2009 |
School board OKs Opportunity School lease
Kendall County Special Ed Co-op program to move into former jr. high - 7/23/2009 |
Oswego's own 'night court' starts this evening
Ordinance and non-moving traffic violations cases to be heard monthly at village hall - 7/23/2009 |
Decision on Vasquez interview overturned
Tape made hours after wreck can be used - 7/23/2009 |
Swap Oswego utility tax for property tax rate hike?
Board receives funding plan for new police station, other capital projects - 7/23/2009 |
'Mainstream conservative' to challenge Hatcher
McQuillan hits GOP incumbent on abortion stance; wants to 'clean house' in Springfield - 7/23/2009 |
Seek bids on Hoover Forest Preserve projects
7/23/2009 |
To build a third high school or not to build?
Public forums planned; referendum coming for operational costs 'no matter what' - 7/16/2009 |
Not guilty plea entered in Montgomery arson fire
Psychiatric evaluation results awaited - 7/16/2009 |
Oswego mulls pulling out of 911 system
Funding proposal prompts police chief to investigate other options - 7/16/2009 |
School administrative staff reorganized
Former Crystal Lake administrator named to finance position - 7/16/2009 |
Route 30 Bypass at 50:
Once a pet project for a highly controversial Aurora mayor, it relieved traffic congestion and spurred major growth here - 7/16/2009 |
Contributions allow shelter to re-open
Mutual Ground had to turn away 24 women, 32 children since July 1 - 7/16/2009 |
Oswego Board tables vote on rental ordinance
Plan forum on measure that would require life-safety inspections - 7/16/2009 |
Oswego keeps water restrictions in place
Village board votes 5-1 to deny proposal - 7/9/2009 |
Kendall GOP to stay neutral in state rep. race
House Leader Cross may face two challengers from within own party - 7/9/2009 |
Park district board approves $16 million budget
Largest expenses from each of the agency's funds listed here - 7/9/2009 |
Montgomery sign ordinance too restrictive?
Request from local restaurant prompts board call for a review, changes - 7/9/2009 |
New fire station anticipates more growth
Work on Woolley Road facility about 90% complete; agency officials eye September move-in - 7/9/2009 |
School district finance chief departs for Batavia position
Monn began career in the Oswego School District as a music teacher - 7/9/2009 |
Montgomery may allow portable food vendors
Board wants more info, but backs allowing vendors to sell from motorized vehicles - 7/9/2009 |
Summer youth theater program takes center stage
Park district board receives report on Limelight Theatre Company - 7/9/2009 |
Seek funding for 911 center
Municipalities, fire protection districts hear proposal - 7/2/2009 |
A summer of transition for library patrons
Montgomery Library nears completion; Oswego Library to close for renovations - 7/2/2009 |
Yesteryear
7/2/2009 |
Third high school location questioned again
Information on Route 126 site posted on school district web site - 7/2/2009 |
Downtown block for Montgomery Park-n-Ride?
Study recommends property north of Webster St., west of Main St. - 7/2/2009 |
Kendall County names new assessment chief
Nicoletti will start work July 13 - 7/2/2009 |
Oswego agency bids to attract golf fans
Visitors Bureau ads tout village, businesses in Solheim Cup publications - 7/2/2009 |
Judge OKs evaluation for Montgomery arson suspect
7/2/2009 |
Montgomery water system passed fire test
Board hears report on system's performance during Riva Ridge home fire - 6/25/2009 |
Oswego rejects Meijer permit request
Retailer sought to locate business in parking lot - 6/25/2009 |
A last goodbye from departing school chief
Behlow thanks colleagues, school board; wishes O'Donnell success - 6/25/2009 |
Oswego urged to keep water limits in place
ECO Commission members cite impact on aquifer, other concerns - 6/25/2009 |
Cross: State funding reform must come first
Calls Dem proposal to implement a 50 percent budget 'diabolical' - 6/25/2009 |
Randall to seek seventh term as Kendall Sheriff
Notifies county board during discussion on third Oswego School District high school - 6/25/2009 |
Students have 'heart' for Rush-Copley patients
Eighth graders sew special pillows for those recovering from heart surgery - 6/25/2009 |
Hearing pending for arson, murder suspect
State's attorney may seek death penalty in Montgomery home fire case - 6/18/2009 |
State's attorney asks county board for help
Weis says office in desperate need of additional staff - 6/18/2009 |
Montgomery Campus Library nears completion
Oswego Library District Board members tour facility north of Route 30 - 6/18/2009 |
Former assessment chief sues county board
Alleges wrongful termination; seeks $500,000 - 6/18/2009 |
Full-day kindergarten program called a success
Administrators cite financial report, parent survey, student performance - 6/18/2009 |
School board receives construction report
Addition, remodeling projects underway at OHS, Long Beach, other schools - 6/18/2009 |
Illinois General Assembly resolution honors Behlow
Cross presents document to outgoing school chief - 6/18/2009 |
Votes are the 'real numbers' in state budget deadlock
6/11/2009 |
Yesteryear...
6/11/2009 |
Oswego to review budget cut proposal
Village staff plan includes limiting summer mosquito spraying - 6/11/2009 |
Oswego Village Board not ready to plan-yet
Administrator recommends strategic planning session, but unable to set date - 6/11/2009 |
Sharp differences on Oswego TIF district plan
Decision not to convene review panel prompts end of year-long study - 6/11/2009 |
Southbury Park will be graded, seeded, board told
Funding secured as part of agreement - 6/11/2009 |
Total circulation up 16 percent at Oswego Library
District board receives monthly report - 6/11/2009 |
Study: Oswego needs 'dramatic' water rate hike
Consultant recommends 64 percent rate increase to cover projected shortfall - 6/4/2009 |
Bond sale OK'd to purchase Boulder Point
Program backed with federal stimulus funds expected to cut park district's cost - 6/4/2009 |
New Montgomery library on time, under budget
Library district officials anticipate grand opening in August - 6/4/2009 |
State puts Rt. 34 widening plans on display
Extra lanes along highway from Orchard Road west to Yorkville likely years away - 6/4/2009 |
Park board approves $1.8 million bond sale
Proceeds will fund a number of capital projects over next three years - 6/4/2009 |
Montgomery approves mosquito control contract
Service will include four community-wide sprayings this summer - 6/4/2009 |
Montgomery Village Hall an award winner
New municipal center recognized in contest sponsored by the Chicago Building Congress - 6/4/2009 |
Metra station, Rts. 30, 71 in capital bill
If governor signs legislation, long-awaited projects will receive funding - 5/28/2009 |
School building projects progressing
Expansions well underway at OHS, other schools - 5/28/2009 |
Ledger-Sentinel reporter wins national press award
5/28/2009 |
Montgomery OKs Comcast franchise pact
Board member criticizes firm's basic channel offerings - 5/28/2009 |
Group's goal: Catalogue historic Kendall buildings
Commission seeking to develop database of all pre-World War II structures - 5/28/2009 |
Local lawmakers split on capital bill funding
Hatcher, Lauzen supported local projects, but opposed funding bill - 5/28/2009 |
School superintendent faced challenges
Behlow led Oswego School District through unprecedented growth spurt - 5/28/2009 |
Plan grand opening for county equestrian center
Rain has slowed some work, but ribbon cutting set for July 11 at Rt. 52 facility - 5/28/2009 |
Tentative school budget now on display
Anticipates 619 more students, increased insurance costs, drop in property tax receipts - 5/21/2009 |
Report notes rise in Oswego retail thefts
More stores have meant more work for village police - 5/21/2009 |
LeClercq on Oswego budget: 'Sky is not falling'
Awaits staff recommendations on cutbacks; reserve to cover shortfall - 5/21/2009 |
Oswego civic leader now heads Fox Metro
Detzler elected wastewater treatment agency's board president - 5/21/2009 |
Officials updated on 'state of the counties'
Kendall, Kane, DeKalb representatives note changes due to economy - 5/21/2009 |
School board may change committee meetings
Plan to hold committee of the whole meetings under consideration - 5/21/2009 |
Oswego Fourth of July fireworks in doubt
Village could cut funding after current contract expires in two years - 5/21/2009 |
Third high school plans questioned
School district's growth committee receives update - 5/14/2009 |
Oswego feeling budget pinch as revenues fall
Village staff reviewing new fiscal year budget for cuts - 5/14/2009 |
Planner: Rt. 126 bad site for third high school
School board urged to delay construction decision until fall enrollment report - 5/14/2009 |
Montgomery cable TV channel? Opinions vary
Board vote expected on new franchise agreement with Comcast - 5/14/2009 |
Total cost for last month's local election: $136,321
With a scant 12.8 percent voter turnout, cost per ballot cast was $16.49 - 5/14/2009 |
Oswego Village Board cautioned on e-mail use
'Don't put anything in writing you don't want a judge to see,' board advised - 5/14/2009 |
Development agency trims funding request
Oswego will maintain financial support for OEDC at previous years' level - 5/14/2009 |
Potential school budget cuts reviewed
15 possible ways to cut up to $1.4M, school board advised - 5/7/2009 |
One confirmed swine flu case in Kendall Co.
Health officials continue to call for common sense measures to fight virus spread - 5/7/2009 |
Students back in class as schools re-open
Swine flu concerns prompted closures - 5/7/2009 |
Plan remodeling work at East View Elementary
District official recommends seeking contractor bids this June - 5/7/2009 |
Fewer capital projects in park district budget
Employee wages also frozen as agency looks to limit expenses - 5/7/2009 |
Plano area led county in April election turnout
Oswego Township's Light Rd. precinct had lowest percentage turnout - 5/7/2009 |
Forest preserve board discusses future spending
Agency has spent $36 million to acquire 1,026 acres of land since 2007 - 5/7/2009 |
Yesteryear...
5/7/2009 |
Decision looms on third high school
School board committee reviews project plans, timeline - 4/30/2009 |
Park district to buy Boulder Point building
Agency has leased former auto dealership on Rt. 25 since 2005 - 4/30/2009 |
'Imperative to the future of our businesses'
Letter to area lawmakers urges support for Orchard Road widening - 4/30/2009 |
Tea Party remarks disturbed park board president
Mattingly: Old Rt. Route 34 bridge was donated to park district - 4/30/2009 |
Plan 'mid to late May'
mailing for tax bills - 4/30/2009 |
Oswego Library to gain more space for parking
Library district to buy auto repair shop property at Rts. 25-34 - 4/30/2009 |
Oswego Chamber chief likes the short commute
Hatcher's career as an advocate for business spans decades, several states - 4/30/2009 |
No wage hikes for school administrators
Salary freeze expected to save district $250,000 for next school year - 4/23/2009 |
Mad about taxes? There are ways you can channel that anger
4/23/2009 |
Domestic violence cases up in some areas
Survey shows that rate of reported cases holding steady in most of Kendall Co. - 4/23/2009 |
Orchard Road widening work ahead
Contract awarded; expect construction to begin next month and last until fall - 4/23/2009 |
Change not on the menu in school cafeterias
School board approves new multi-year contract with long-time vendor - 4/23/2009 |
Hundreds join Oswego tax day 'Tea Party'
Area leaders among those to speak out against government spending - 4/23/2009 |
49 cases of chicken pox reported here last year
Health department chief presents annual report to county board - 4/23/2009 |
Oswego continuing down path of change
Village president anticipates new emphasis on fiscal restraint, accountability - 4/16/2009 |
Montgomery officials mull water rate hike
Village would increase rates to pay off loans for capital projects - 4/16/2009 |
School board OKs issuing $6.5 million in tax warrants
Will cover costs while district awaits property tax payments from counties - 4/16/2009 |
Montgomery seeks stimulus funds for cops
Village seeking to fill three vacant police officer positions - 4/16/2009 |
Oswego also seeking funds for more officers
4/16/2009 |
Proposed Oswego TIF district questioned
Consultant, attorney for village present information during public forum - 4/16/2009 |
Unemployed face myriad of challenges
State: 5,345 out of work in Kendall County as of February - 4/16/2009 |
Missouri educator named new school chief
From start of selection process, O'Donnell was board's unanimous choice - 4/9/2009 |
Surge in Kendall County divorces
Attorney cites financial reasons as major factor - 4/9/2009 |
Scaramuzzi top vote getter in school race
Behrens, Cullick, Pasteris also win terms - 4/9/2009 |
Sollinger, Volpe, Lawson win Oswego Board race
Incumbents Rock and West out - 4/9/2009 |
Montgomery voters elect two incumbents, newcomer
4/9/2009 |
YESTERYEAR
4/9/2009 |
Foster seeking to shift Prairie Parkway funding
Congressman wants instead to 'beef up' existing area highways - 4/9/2009 |
School candidates speak out
Budget, third high school among issue at forum - 4/2/2009 |
Federal funds targeted for Douglas Road
Montgomery planning to use stimulus money for resurfacing this year - 4/2/2009 |
'Not much hope in that letter'
UAW officials react to latest Caterpillar job cuts - 4/2/2009 |
Want to learn about TIF districts? Oswego sets meetings
Village to host three informational sessions beginning next Thursday at village hall - 4/2/2009 |
Montgomery Library Campus taking shape
'We're on schedule, within budget,' library board told during recent tour - 4/2/2009 |
Taxes, economy issues at candidate forum
But Montgomery Board candidates find plenty of common ground - 4/2/2009 |
Lawsuits filed in effort to stop Prairie Parkway
4/2/2009 |
Oswego movie tax on hold for now
Board delays vote pending further discussion - 3/26/2009 |
Search narrows for Metra Park-n-Ride site
Consultants for Montgomery eye downtown locations along BNSF tracks - 3/26/2009 |
Sharp rise noted in drug overdoses, suicides
Coroner: Prescription drugs a cause in some overdose cases - 3/26/2009 |
State's attorney: County did not violate Open Meetings Act
Board members attended Tollway meeting - 3/26/2009 |
Oswego approves new budget in split ballot
No village residents come forward to question or offer comments prior to vote - 3/26/2009 |
Montgomery ordinance holds line on wages
Board reviews no increase salary schedule - 3/26/2009 |
County Food Pantry director clarifies remarks
Says Yorkville facilities will remain viable for donors and those in need - 3/26/2009 |
Food pantry clients double
Aurora foundation funds helps keep facility open - 3/19/2009 |
Safety at meetings a county board concern
Board members discuss, disagree on need for security measures - 3/19/2009 |
Community Math Night adds up for parents
Students and teachers demonstrate district's new elementary curriculum - 3/19/2009 |
Six Montgomery staff members laid off
Proposed general fund budget also freezes wages for non-union workers - 3/19/2009 |
Oswego, Oswego East high students honored
Board recognizes students for band, choir, bowling and wrestling achievements - 3/19/2009 |
Montgomery re-affirms policy on overdue developer bills
Will halt reviews until late payments made - 3/19/2009 |
School board honors Oswego's chief exec
Adams hailed as 'servant leader' - 3/19/2009 |
A step closer on local Metra station
Mayors huddle with Rep. Cross, Metra chief; engineering work started - 3/12/2009 |
A promise kept on school district taxes
School board approves abatement; hold line on $5.06 rate - 3/12/2009 |
Survey: Parents like full-day kindergarten
97 percent would recommend new program to others, board told - 3/12/2009 |
Plans for public transit service taking shape
County now seeking matching funds from municipalities to help cover service cost - 3/12/2009 |
Oswego adds to future police station site
Village board votes 4-1 to buy acreage next to Woolley Road site - 3/12/2009 |
Oswego extends agreement with tourism bureau
Village board approves three year pact in split 4-1 ballot - 3/12/2009 |
New signals coming to Rt. 25-Mill St., intersection
Montgomery Board OKs pact with state - 3/12/2009 |
Search narrows for new school superintendent
Board receives names of five candidates; interviews pending - 3/5/2009 |
Stimulus funds boost weatherization program
3/5/2009 |
Economy puts pinch on park district budget
One staffer laid off as agency officials look to trim more for new fiscal year - 3/5/2009 |
School board updated on NCLB Act efforts
District did not meet 'adequate' progress goals for Special Ed, limited English students - 3/5/2009 |
Montgomery landscape law hindering business?
Village board members express concerns, question consultants' bill - 3/5/2009 |
Workshop a learning opportunity for candidates
School district officials detail board's role, challenges ahead - 3/5/2009 |
Yesteryear
3/5/2009 |
School board faces tough budget choices
District could be faced with $9M deficit within two years - 2/26/2009 |
Big surge in Kendall County foreclosures
1,218 filed last year with county; 238 filed since Jan. 1 - 2/26/2009 |
Kendall GOP: Fix roads before Prairie Parkway
2/26/2009 |
Report notes need for third high school
Oswego School District Board accepts advisory committee's report - 2/26/2009 |
Expect fall start for Baseline Road project
Road will be re-aligned east of Wal-Mart shopping center in Montgomery - 2/26/2009 |
Development agency asks for extra funding
Recession has cost OEDC dues paying members, board told - 2/26/2009 |
Oswego crafts budget in 'unprecedented times'
Recession has officials looking to defer projects, curb spending - 2/26/2009 |
Route 30 targeted for federal stimulus funds
Resurfacing between Rt. 47 and Orchard Rd. in Montgomery on 'shovel ready' list - 2/19/2009 |
Propose increase in driver's education fee
Other student fees would remain unchanged from current school year - 2/19/2009 |
Proposed Oswego budget limits wage hikes
Includes funds for individual merit raises Jan. 1, but not cost-of-living increases - 2/19/2009 |
Panel's goal: More lanes for Orchard Rd.
Montgomery committee seeking to assist county, property owner efforts - 2/19/2009 |
Report: Schools have saved on energy costs
Natural gas, electric savings estimated at nearly $2.6M since '04 - 2/19/2009 |
Montgomery official won't run as a write-in
Bumped off ballot, Mattingly decides to 'take a respite from public service' - 2/19/2009 |
New Oswego plan supports downtown TIF district
Would provide 'long term funding mechanism' for infrastructure projects - 2/19/2009 |
Kindergarten enrollment key to school space needs
Growth committee to present findings to school board - 2/12/2009 |
Push back vote on proposed Oswego TIF district
LeClercq says vote will come after election; public forums planned next month - 2/12/2009 |
Montgomery issued two new home permits in January
2/12/2009 |
Winter's deep freeze takes toll on water lines
Homes near Oswego's downtown without water service for several days - 2/12/2009 |
School district will hire just seven new teachers
Board approves staffing request - 2/12/2009 |
School board OKs lease for former junior high
Traughber to become site for village senior center; additional tenants - 2/12/2009 |
County board warned of major revenue shortfall
Expected drop in property taxes from new construction may lead to cuts - 2/12/2009 |
Park district adapting to economy
Offering more programs on pay-as-you-go basis - 2/5/2009 |
Caterpillar layoffs were 'known possibility'
500 workers laid off Friday follow 140 who lost jobs at local plant in December - 2/5/2009 |
Local lawmakers react to Blagojevich ouster
Senators Holmes, Lauzen joined in unanimous vote to impeach - 2/5/2009 |
Did Kendall Board violate Open Meetings Act?
Did Kendall Board violate Open Meetings Act? - 2/5/2009 |
No free ride on proposed Kendall County highway?
Tollway officials considering plan to make Prairie Parkway a toll road - 2/5/2009 |
New home starts fell as recession set in
Number of new home permits issued dropped in Kendall by 66% last year - 2/5/2009 |
Oswego Village Board accepts budget report
Finance director cites village's 'very sound financial footing' - 2/5/2009 |
End of an era at East View
Use as a traditional elementary school will end this year - 1/29/2009 |
Another familiar face back on school board
Board votes 4-2 to appoint Kluessendorf to fill Young's seat - 1/29/2009 |
Oswego will continue downtown TIF study
Board splits on whether to have consultants continue work - 1/29/2009 |
Montgomery Board hears good economic news
MEDC official notes multiple new business openings in final quarter - 1/29/2009 |
School district closer on traffic signals at OHS
Board votes to hire consultants for long-planned Rt. 71 project - 1/29/2009 |
Oswego OKs purchase of west side tower site
Well and tower will be built off Tuscany Trail, just north of BNSF Railway tracks - 1/29/2009 |
Area state lawmakers hopeful on capital bill
Cross likes bills chances, but notes funding source uncertain - 1/29/2009 |
Cullick new school district board president
Army decision prompts Young to step down from board - 1/22/2009 |
Downtown graffiti prompts Oswego Police action
Police step up patrols and deploy surveillance cameras - 1/22/2009 |
Residents can have their say on new school chief
Consultants to host public forum at Oswego East next Thursday - 1/22/2009 |
First vote not one Hatcher anticipated
New state representative casts ballot to impeach governor - 1/22/2009 |
Move to dismiss chief county tax assessor
Split county board votes against re-appointing Thompson - 1/22/2009 |
Comment sought on Yorkville emergency center
Rush-Copley seeks to expand facilities; Valley West Hospital objects - 1/22/2009 |
Montgomery Campus an '08 library district highlight
Will start renovations in downtown Oswego library later this year - 1/22/2009 |
Close East View School for one year?
Students would be shifted to new school while life-safety work is completed - 1/15/2009 |
Firm hired for school chief search
Consultants will seek input from focus groups - 1/15/2009 |
Consultant to study Oswego water rates
Study will be completed amidst a growing deficit in the village's water fund - 1/15/2009 |
State budget bills would cost local government
Montgomery officials estimate potential revenue loss at $419,000 - 1/15/2009 |
'He violated his trust to the people of the state'
GOP House Leader Cross explains vote on Blago impeachment - 1/15/2009 |
Candidate: Ballot challenge about following the rules
Kaczmarek says he may appeal Montgomery Electoral Board decision - 1/15/2009 |
Fundamentals apply for new Kendall chairman
Vickery stressing fiscal conservativism as budget pressures mount - 1/15/2009 |
Consultants interviewed for school chief search
School board vote to hire firm could come next Monday - 1/8/2009 |
Montgomery incumbent knocked off April ballot
Electoral board rules Mattingly failed to number petition pages - 1/8/2009 |
First came the snow, then the Arctic blast
Next week marks the 30th anniversary of blizzard '79 - 1/8/2009 |
Schools work to boost partnerships, test scores
Officials look to mission statement, strategic plan as homebuilding in district slowed - 1/8/2009 |
Newborn didn't want to miss start of 2009
Son of Fox Chase Elementary teacher arrived Jan. 1, weeks early - 1/8/2009 |
Living within budget still a Montgomery goal
Austerity measures begun in '08 will continue in new year - 1/8/2009 |
West side tower, well top Oswego's project list
Village president wants village to be 'infrastructure ready' for potential Fed funds - 1/8/2009 |
No break from Old Man Winter
Snow, ice storms increase demand for costly road salt - 1/1/2009 |
Landfill appeal no surprise for county officials
But board members still split on Waste Management's proposal - 1/1/2009 |
School board updated on building projects
Total budget for 15 construction projects tops $173 million - 1/1/2009 |
Award contracts for OHS renovations
Budget includes funds to repaint hallways, replace gym bleachers - 1/1/2009 |
School board reviews walking hazard areas
Request to add two areas in Oswego OK'd - 1/1/2009 |
Honored for launching 'Hoops for Healing'
School board recognizes Watson, others for work on annual benefit tourney - 1/1/2009 |
8 from '08: Stories that captured headlines
1/1/2009 |
No public comment on school property tax levy
$122M levy unanimously approved after short public hearing - 12/25/2008 |
Park board OKs $5.8 million tax levy
Two cent rate hike expected; actual rate may be less - 12/25/2008 |
Montgomery sign law too restrictive?
Village board supports review - 12/25/2008 |
Oswego Board votes to retain auditors in split vote
Board majority accepts recommendation from village's finance chief - 12/25/2008 |
Behlow's colleagues in government will miss him
Officials praise outgoing superintendent for leadership skills during tough time - 12/25/2008 |
Advice to area motorists: Slow down
Oswego public works chief discusses snow removal procedures - 12/25/2008 |
LeClercq: Oswego-run fire dept. wouldn't make sense
Village president, fire district board president react to Ledger-Sentinel letters - 12/25/2008 |
School chief accepts new job
Behlow named North Shore school superintendent; will leave July 1 - 12/18/2008 |
Cross: Guv could still make Senate appointment
Special election bid 'pretty much dead' - 12/18/2008 |
School board now has full compliment of members
Former Board President Guinnane sworn-in to vacant seat - 12/18/2008 |
Demand for Metra growing with population
Consultant cites ridership increase during Montgomery workshop - 12/18/2008 |
Students, teachers respond to school's Giving Tree
More leaving gifts to help Long Beach School's neediest families - 12/18/2008 |
Montgomery Chamber president to step down
Sutcliff worked to establish fledgling agency a decade ago - 12/18/2008 |
Fed flood funds sought for Farnsworth Home
Preservation Council hopes to repair landmark building this winter - 12/18/2008 |
School board chooses Guinnane
Selection now under review by regional school superintendent - 12/11/2008 |
Cross calls for Blagojevich's resignation
GOP House leader also seeks immediate impeachment hearings - 12/11/2008 |
Lawsuit against county dept. head dismissed
Federal judge rules plaintiff failed to produce sufficient evidence - 12/11/2008 |
Attorneys: Home Rule gives Oswego 'greater flexibility'
Few residents attend first of three public info meetings on village's new status - 12/11/2008 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
$1.8M property tax levy OK'd in unanimous vote - 12/11/2008 |
Church worked to bring county board together
Retiring chairman's tenure began 14 years ago amidst an earlier board split - 12/11/2008 |
County board spars over committee assignments
New chairman's selections raise issue of fairness for dissenters - 12/11/2008 |
Panel agrees: Don't rush to build jr. highs
Committee concludes district shouldn't need a new junior high for at least five years - 12/4/2008 |
Plaintiff in civil rights suit guilty in traffic stop case
12/4/2008 |
Public input sought on Montgomery Park-n-Ride
Village officials, consultants host planning workshop next Tuesday at village hall - 12/4/2008 |
No decision yet on school board appointee
Board agrees to continue discussion over two finalists next Monday - 12/4/2008 |
Montgomery Library campus takes shape
Board also reviews remodeling, renovations plans for Oswego Library - 12/4/2008 |
Anne Vickery will lead Kendall County Board
Veteran board member elected chairman in split ballot - 12/4/2008 |
Filing starts Monday for Montgomery candidates
Petition filing period for village president, clerk, board candidates ends Dec. 15 - 12/4/2008 |
LeClercq lobbies for Wolf's Rd., Metra funds
Takes three day road trip to meet with lawmakers, staffers on Capitol Hill - 11/27/2008 |
Buses will continue to stop at Oswego Park-n-Ride
Board OKs pact with Pace; official suggests review of future service options - 11/27/2008 |
How Obama became first Dem to win Kendall
Candidate captured votes in newer subdivisions and some older areas, precinct results show - 11/27/2008 |
Veterans honored on their day in local schools
Instead of a day off school, students learn about vets and their service - 11/27/2008 |
Oswego East posters a reminder of big goals
Oswego East posters a reminder of big goals - 11/27/2008 |
Oswego tax levy up 11%; but rate drop expected
11/27/2008 |
Proposed Montgomery tax levy shows 5.5% increase
Officials expect rate to remain unchanged - 11/27/2008 |
School board picks finalists for vacant seat
Applicant interviews, board decision expected Dec. 1 - 11/20/2008 |
School board incumbents plan to seek re-election
11/20/2008 |
Montgomery water rates likely to rise Jan. 1
Increase previously recommended in water system study; board vote pending - 11/20/2008 |
Oswego's official population put at 29,012
Village expects $1.2 million in extra revenues annually as a result of special census - 11/20/2008 |
Growth has made school district a big business
District employs 1,500, educates nearly 15,000 students, residents told - 11/20/2008 |
Government increasingly a female domain
Women a new majority on Kendall County Board; hold local state rep. positions - 11/20/2008 |
Lindner carried on family tradition of service
Retiring Republican looks back on 16 year career in Springfield - 11/20/2008 |
Cross for governor?
Web site touts House GOP Leader for state's top job - 11/13/2008 |
School district gained 635 students
Growth rate under earlier projections; zero to slow growth rate now anticipated - 11/13/2008 |
Board updated on school closing procedures
Decision will be made by 5:30 a.m.; parents to receive notice via phone system - 11/13/2008 |
Initiatives producing results at OHS, board told
Test scores and graduation rate on rise; suspensions decline - 11/13/2008 |
Election results a step towards real democracy here?
Kendall County appears closer to having two viable political parties - 11/13/2008 |
Oswego sets dates for Home Rule info meetings
Attorneys will explain impact of village's new status under state law - 11/13/2008 |
Split county board approves hotel loan
Members disagrees on Timber Creek Inn's viability in granting $750,000 loan - 11/13/2008 |
Democrats make history here, too
Montgomery resident the party's first candidate elected to county office - 11/6/2008 |
Rep. Foster: Dems must now govern responsibly
11/6/2008 |
Market down, but assessments still up
Most Kendall County property owners will see increases on change notices - 11/6/2008 |
Hatcher, Cross local Republican winners
11/6/2008 |
Gillette prevails in balloting for county clerk
11/6/2008 |
Election one of 'firsts' for Kendall County
11/6/2008 |
Student voters also favored Obama over McCain
Democrat wins majority of mock elections in area schools - 11/6/2008 |
New residents boost local party ranks
Kendall Republicans, Democrats in 'get out the vote' push before election - 10/30/2008 |
September home sales up in Kendall County
But sales down statewide 8.7 percent - 10/30/2008 |
Sales tax revenues give Oswego budget a boost
More shoppers turning to village's lower priced stores, official suggests - 10/30/2008 |
Kendall Dems missed financial report deadline
Party could face possible state fine - 10/30/2008 |
School officials pleased with test results
Student math scores up; more than 85 percent at or exceeding state standards - 10/30/2008 |
Montgomery meeting one for the local history books
Committee presides over last public gathering at soon to be old village hall - 10/30/2008 |
Three elementary schools will be expanded
School officials pleased as bids come in $380,000 under budget - 10/30/2008 |
Park board passes on training class; cite cost concerns
10/30/2008 |
Officials note road salt price disparity
Oswego may pay almost twice as much as Montgomery - 10/23/2008 |
Follow the money: Candidates list contributions
GOP House Leader Cross top local recipient; Hatcher leads Dem opponent - 10/23/2008 |
Foster leads Oberweis in contributions
10/23/2008 |
School district adds Rt. 126 farm parcel to inventory
School district adds Rt. 126 farm parcel to inventory - 10/23/2008 |
More than 1,100 have voted early in Oswego
Most county residents can cast ballots at village hall, county office building through Oct. 30 - 10/23/2008 |
Wood resigns Oswego School District Board seat
Cites need to devote more time to running Joliet business - 10/23/2008 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Set date for vote on Lisbon Twp. landfill application - 10/23/2008 |
Early voting a hit in Oswego
Voters turnout to cast ballots at new village hall - 10/16/2008 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins nine state press awards
Staff earns honors for news coverage, sports columns, design and photography - 10/16/2008 |
Montgomery facing leaner economic times
Finance committee discusses limiting hires to save funds - 10/16/2008 |
Montgomery officials want developer to pay up
Discuss options to spur payment of $386,000 - 10/16/2008 |
Montgomery to gain from tower lease pact
Village could net in excess of $600,000 - 10/16/2008 |
No rush to sell old village hall, adjoining buildings
Oswego staff expected to make recommendations to board early next year - 10/16/2008 |
Friends, colleagues remember Wes Gross
Former board member, businessman hailed as a strong advocate for Oswego - 10/16/2008 |
Board advised: Don't rush high school expansion
Committee's recommendation accepted; more studies authorized - 10/9/2008 |
Sheriff stands by request for more deputies
Randall says department is still trying to catch up with county's population growth - 10/9/2008 |
Voters can cast their ballots starting Tuesday
Early voting offered at Oswego Village Hall, county office building through Oct. 30 - 10/9/2008 |
Kaneland teacher strike would impact Montgomery's Foxmoor students
10/9/2008 |
New construction boosts Kendall County tax base
But county board member warns of 'serious hit' due to economic downturn - 10/9/2008 |
School board gets lesson in Character Counts
Official: Program providing students, parents, teachers a 'common language' - 10/9/2008 |
Brown lawns are beautiful, planning group told
Official explains need for increased water conservation efforts - 10/9/2008 |
Kendall home sales up slightly
Median August prices about $27,000 less than July - 10/2/2008 |
School board to receive growth recommendation
Committee backs annual enrollment reviews based on economic outlook - 10/2/2008 |
Library district board approves new tax levy
Seek $5.5 million in property taxes - 10/2/2008 |
New youth center combination of two dreams
South Point the result of joint effort by school and park districts - 10/2/2008 |
Park district 'Best of the Best' for South Point
Agency wins cooperation award for project - 10/2/2008 |
Oswego attorney: Ethics changes go above, beyond
Officials, staffers now required to sign annual disclosure forms - 10/2/2008 |
Hire manager for forest district equestrian center
Agency officials planning spring opening for southern Kendall County facility - 10/2/2008 |
Panel: Don't rush high school expansion
Agree that decision on third high school or East addition can wait - 9/25/2008 |
Friends, classmates, and now teachers
Four Oswego High School grads return to local classrooms - 9/25/2008 |
Judge impounds Vaughn files
Next court hearing set for Oct. 17 - 9/25/2008 |
Wait continues for start of Route 25 bridge work
9/25/2008 |
Cuts made, school board adopts new budget
Administrator responds to board request to eliminate earlier deficit - 9/25/2008 |
Oswego plans meetings on home rule powers
LeClercq proposes three informational sessions later this fall - 9/25/2008 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Approve plans for Burger King at Rt. 30, Orchard Rd. - 9/25/2008 |
Area drying out after heavy rains, flooding
Steady, two-day downpour led to local road closures, limited damage - 9/18/2008 |
Montgomery Board backs plan to sell old village hall
Agree senior center renovations too costly - 9/18/2008 |
Bigger high schools or third high school?
Opinions aired at school district growth committee meeting - 9/18/2008 |
Residents complain of being 'taxed out of their homes'
Grande Park homeowners launch letter writing campaign, seek assessment cut - 9/18/2008 |
Proposed school district education costs listed
Administrators detail program expenses during board work session - 9/18/2008 |
School board asks for cuts to trim budget deficit
Need to hire extra staff, reduction in builder fee revenues cited - 9/18/2008 |
Taller buildings near Oswego's riverfront?
Multi-story buildings discussed during public forum on new downtown plan - 9/18/2008 |
Home starts down, but enrollment still up
712 more students showed up for class when schools opened - 9/11/2008 |
28,929 now call Oswego their hometown
Village's population has more than doubled since 2000, census shows - 9/11/2008 |
New Montgomery Village Hall opening schedule set
Community open house planned for Oct. 25, dedication ceremony Nov. 1 - 9/11/2008 |
County's 911 agency outgrowing space
Emergency calls, demand for dispatchers growing with population - 9/11/2008 |
No campaign mud-slinging in Kendall County?
GOP leaders, candidates sign pledge; Dem leader voices support - 9/11/2008 |
GOP, Dem leaders offer convention impressions
Wheeler a GOP alternate delegate; Sutcliff says Dems 'fired up' - 9/11/2008 |
One glitch and recess later, electronic voting works
School board tries out new system - 9/11/2008 |
High gas prices hit senior meal programs
Fewer volunteering to make deliveries to those in need - 9/4/2008 |
Schools showing improvement under plan
More students meeting or exceeding state standards, board told - 9/4/2008 |
School construction projects finished on time
Returning teachers, students found 'everything looked great,' board told - 9/4/2008 |
Montgomery sign ordinance a detriment?
Some village board members believe regulations hindering small businesses - 9/4/2008 |
To help improve lake, park board asks for fertilizer ban
Restriction would have positive benefit on entire watershed, agency officials say - 9/4/2008 |
Montgomery Library campus 'progressing,' board told
Foundation footings in place; contractors aim to have building enclosed before winter - 9/4/2008 |
Renovate old jail? Board told liability an issue
County board again discusses fate of historic Yorkville building - 9/4/2008 |
School growth panel continues fact-finding
Recommendation pending on high school enrollments - 8/28/2008 |
Montgomery says 'no' to waste hauler's fee request
Officials cite rising costs for residents in rejecting 55 cent fuel recovery fee - 8/28/2008 |
Designate representative for school board election
Voters will elect four candidates next April - 8/28/2008 |
School board OKs electronic voting on trial basis
Some board members continue to favor traditional voice voting - 8/28/2008 |
A supporting role for current Oswego Police station?
Rt. 34 facility could be used for 'secondary functions,' village board told - 8/28/2008 |
Sections of seven Oswego streets will be resurfaced
Montgomery firm awarded contract - 8/28/2008 |
Late planting season to yield late harvest?
Kendall County farmers expecting to bring in crops a few weeks later than usual - 8/28/2008 |
School district conduct code expanded
Board votes to adopt policy that affects students in all extracurricular activities - 8/21/2008 |
Advisory vote on concealed guns set
County board puts referendum on November ballot - 8/21/2008 |
SA: Closed meeting appeared to violate act
But Weis finds Oswego Village Board took steps to 'cure any violation' - 8/21/2008 |
School lunch prices increased four percent
More than 1.2 million meals were served in Oswego School District cafeterias last year - 8/21/2008 |
School board resolution opposes EJ&E take over
Canadian National acquisition would have 'direct impact on us,' board told - 8/21/2008 |
No changes for new Lakewood Creek gym
Citing cost and other issues, school board chooses to stay with original plan - 8/21/2008 |
Montgomery facing budget challenges, panel told
Auditor says village will continue to feel impact of private sector economic downturn - 8/21/2008 |
Kendall's Hispanic population booms
Percentage increase largest in Illinois since 2000 - 8/14/2008 |
Amend Oswego's solid waste contract?
Village official would like residents to be able to purchase rather than rent garbage carts - 8/14/2008 |
Electronic or voice votes? School board undecided
8/14/2008 |
Weeds, algae strangling lake, officials told
Park district, consultants discuss options to improve Lake Bartlett - 8/14/2008 |
Summer school session successful, board told
Assistant principal views low numbers of students in program as a good sign - 8/14/2008 |
Oswego receives ethics code amendment
Change would add disclosure provision for family members with financial stake with vendors - 8/14/2008 |
Service project complete
School district's leaders' team helps spruce up Lyon Farm - 8/14/2008 |
A third high school?
School committee weighs options; await sixth day enrollment figures - 8/7/2008 |
Foreclosures mean more work for villages
Oswego, Montgomery code enforcement officials seek to keep lawns cut at vacant homes - 8/7/2008 |
Hold line on driver's education fee
8/7/2008 |
Teens in small Oswego park prompt complaints
Neighbors, visitors report rowdy behavior at Village Green; police step up presence - 8/7/2008 |
Fate of old Kendall County jail discussed
Vacant building's deteriorating condition a concern - 8/7/2008 |
Plans shape up for 'Rolling on the River' bike ride
8/7/2008 |
Money magazine ranks Kendall No. 2 in job growth
8/7/2008 |
Cross: Capital bill effort not dead yet
Says lawmakers would try again if special session is called - 7/31/2008 |
Work to start soon on Route 25 bridge
Highway will remain open during construction - 7/31/2008 |
Montgomery rejects Walgreens sign request
Board cites traffic safety concerns for rejecting electronic, flashing sign - 7/31/2008 |
Foster: Technology hampers border fence
Freshman Congressman met with border patrol officials during recent tour - 7/31/2008 |
Park board delays vote on EJ&E resolution
Plainfield seeking local agency's support in opposing acquisition by CN - 7/31/2008 |
Pick consultants for Metra Park-n-Ride study
Montgomery staff recommends Evanston-based firm to lead study team - 7/31/2008 |
Montgomery declines foundation permit request
Village board wants long-time local developer to complete review process - 7/31/2008 |
A way to save on gas?
Oswego might permit golf carts on local streets - 7/24/2008 |
Coroner's jury rules drowning an accident
Teens were playing in Fox River - 7/24/2008 |
OHS addition bids called a 'home run'
Total cost well under school board's $30 million cap - 7/24/2008 |
School committee mulls third high school
Growth panel reviews operating expenses, enrollment predictions - 7/24/2008 |
Engineering firm retention sparks Oswego debate
Village board members disagree over conflict of interest - 7/24/2008 |
Montgomery school will grow again
School board OKs budget for second Lakewood Creek addition - 7/24/2008 |
Oswego buys hybrid vehicle for police chief
Vehicle replaces 'gas hog' SUV confiscated from drunk driver - 7/24/2008 |
Report: Underage alcohol arrests up in Oswego
'07 crash prompted 'very aggressive' response by village police department - 7/17/2008 |
Kendall DUIs up 50% from 2004 to 2006
Police cite population growth as factor - 7/17/2008 |
Cite 'cooperative effort' at library ground-breaking
Library, Montgomery officials look forward to facility's '09 opening - 7/17/2008 |
Sugar Grove, Oswego firefighters share station
Sugar Grove crews also answering calls from Montgomery Station No. 3 - 7/17/2008 |
No surprise: Homebuilding here way down
Oswego, Montgomery have issued about half as many permits for first six month of '08 - 7/17/2008 |
Will high cost of gas deter Kendall homebuyers?
Officials offer views on the impact $4 per gallon gas will have on housing market - 7/17/2008 |
Name new Lakewood Creek School principal
7/17/2008 |
Missing three year-old safe at home
Fox Metro staffer who located Ryan Flake joined search after hearing radio report - 7/10/2008 |
Montgomery Library Campus ground-breaking set
Ceremony Saturday on site north of Route 30, west of Ogden Hill center - 7/10/2008 |
Goal: Lure businesses to Orchard Road
OEDC plan notes benefits, challenges of developing corridor - 7/10/2008 |
Residents helping police track speeders
Graduates of Oswego's Citizen Police Academy running radar in neighborhoods - 7/10/2008 |
'I do feel like I've grown a lot'
Brian LeClercq looks back, ahead after one year as Oswego village president - 7/10/2008 |
State's attorney calls, Oswego opens meeting
July 1 closed session was planned to interview engineering consultants - 7/10/2008 |
Courthouse expansion project on schedule
Visitors urged to check changing traffic patterns on county's web site - 7/10/2008 |
A big plan for downtown Oswego
Commercial, residential buildings envisioned for former lumber yard site - 7/3/2008 |
School growth panel presents initial report
Chairman: Group's goal is to propose framework for growth decisions - 7/3/2008 |
Cross: Capital bill had funds for local projects
Oswego Metra station, Routes 30, 71 and 47 would have received funding - 7/3/2008 |
Busy night, morning for Montgomery Firefighters
Rochester Dr. plant evacuated following chemical spill; respond to truck rollover - 7/3/2008 |
Oswego will respond to Open Meetings complaint
Kendall County State's Attorney investigating Dec. 10 meeting - 7/3/2008 |
Balanced park district budget approved
No public comment offered during hearing prior to board vote - 7/3/2008 |
Farming challenge: 'Every year it's a gamble'
Rains, cool conditions served to slow planting this season - 7/3/2008 |
Recover teen's body at Yorkville dam
Discovery ends intensive search of Fox River - 6/26/2008 |
Racing river current hampered search effort
6/26/2008 |
A TIF district for downtown Oswego?
Designation could provide funds to spur re-development projects - 6/26/2008 |
Oswego School Board OKs Everyday Math
Program approved in 6-1 vote after board hears further testimony - 6/26/2008 |
Montgomery officials honor retiring building director
Building boom marked Brophy's tenure - 6/26/2008 |
Study: Oswego needs larger police station
Consultant recommends two structure design concept - 6/26/2008 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Next landfill hearings will start in September - 6/26/2008 |
School budget anticipates 800 more students
Funds to open Southbury, new Traughber and hire 45 additional staff also included - 6/19/2008 |
Oswego panel to review public access TV decision
Oswego panel to review public access TV decision - 6/19/2008 |
Official accepts responsibility for property tax bill misprint
Web site address for online payments incorrect - 6/19/2008 |
Oswego won't enforce sod, seeding ban until July 1
6/19/2008 |
Open 110 bids for Montgomery Library campus
Low bids total $5.2 million; library district officials pleased - 6/19/2008 |
Retiring drama teacher takes one more bow
Along with his wife, Donna, Dave Barnes built respected OHS theater program, shaped lives - 6/19/2008 |
Yorkville pact, retail boom among Montgomery highlights
Village staff presents annual fiscal year report to village board - 6/19/2008 |
Officials: Bid climate favorable for Montgomery library project
90 contractors or reps attend meeting - 6/12/2008 |
A first step towards an Oswego senior center?
Village seeking meeting to discuss facility with school, township officials - 6/12/2008 |
Oswego Village Hall a landmark for generations?
Former village officials, architect reflect on efforts to construct new municipal center - 6/12/2008 |
School construction costs below estimates
District nine percent under initial goal for seven projects - 6/12/2008 |
School building closing a time for reflection
Young and old attend ceremony at Traughber; leave their prints on the wall - 6/12/2008 |
OEDC costs paying off for Oswego, board told
Agency's executive director cites dramatic rise in sales tax revenues - 6/12/2008 |
Propose gated community at Hideaway campground
County board questions initial plans - 6/12/2008 |
54 paramedic/firefighters sworn-in for duty
Ceremony marks Oswego Fire District's change from contract employees to full-time staff - 6/5/2008 |
Dedicate new Oswego Village Hall
Large crowd attends ceremony, first board meeting - 6/5/2008 |
County OKs hiring more patrol officers, dispatchers
6/5/2008 |
New school district land to generate income
145 acre parcel at Grove Road and Ill. Route 126 will be leased back to Central Sod Farm - 6/5/2008 |
Site work to start on new central fire station
Woolley Road facility will replace downtown Oswego station - 6/5/2008 |
New math doesn't add up for some parents
Voice objections to proposed use of updated version of 'Everyday Math' - 6/5/2008 |
Montgomery to update street condition study
Total street miles in village has almost doubled since 2004 - 6/5/2008 |
Coming soon to your mailbox: Your tax bill
This year's bills will arrive late, but not as late as last year - 5/29/2008 |
Bid opening set for new library
Target '09 completion for Montgomery Campus - 5/29/2008 |
Block schedule survey finds positives, negatives
Oswego High, Oswego East principals present results to school board - 5/29/2008 |
Montgomery secures state grant for cottage
State Sen. Holmes awards $60,000 to help complete exterior restoration work - 5/29/2008 |
School board honors students, teachers
Bednarcik's champion cheerleading squad among those recognized - 5/29/2008 |
Montgomery street maintenance program approved
Timber Lane Road will be resurfaced; Lakewood Creek Drive also on list - 5/29/2008 |
Memories linger in old Oswego Village Hall
Now shuttered building once housed village offices, police and fire departments - 5/29/2008 |
Current assistant will lead Prairie Point School
Podjasek to succeed Grimscheid July 1 - 5/22/2008 |
Parents can now review new math program texts
Third edition of Everyday Math program improved, school board told - 5/22/2008 |
Budget, timeline set for school additions
Target August '09 completion for Fox Chase, Homestead projects - 5/22/2008 |
Oswego School District to buy Plainfield area properties
5/22/2008 |
Oswego Legion, Montgomery VFW invite public to observances
5/22/2008 |
Montgomery backs bid to honor late Aurora mayor
Board joins Oswego in supporting plan to name former Bypass Rt. 30 'Egan Highway' - 5/22/2008 |
Next county board chairman to get a raise
Board also votes to retain stipend for zoning panel chair - 5/22/2008 |
Architects hired for school additions
Projects pending at Fox Chase, Homestead elementary schools - 5/15/2008 |
Area gas stations move to prevent fuel thefts
More stations now requiring motorists to pay before filling up - 5/15/2008 |
Montgomery Board changes church vote
Montgomery Board changes church vote - 5/15/2008 |
The Montgomery Village Board changed its vote Monday evening on a special use zoning request for a church in the village, approving the request.
The Montgomery Village Board changed its vote Monday evening on a special use zoning request for a church in the village, approving the request. - 5/15/2008 |
Oswego Village Board members spar over letter
Oswego Village Board members spar over letter - 5/15/2008 |
Award contract for OHS tennis court project
12 courts will be built in new location away from Route 71 - 5/15/2008 |
Montgomery approves animal control pact
Agreement assures service for Kane County portion of village up to five years - 5/15/2008 |
School growth committee members named
Cross-section of district residents will advise board - 5/8/2008 |
One downtown Oswego eatery out, another in
Tap House Grill to move into former Emmett's Ale House space - 5/8/2008 |
County board backs Second Amendment
Approve resolution affirming right to bear arms in split ballot - 5/8/2008 |
Libertarian joins race for Congress
5/8/2008 |
Work resumes on Montgomery's Settlers Cottage
Proceeds from engraved paver sale will be used to purchase replica windows - 5/8/2008 |
Montgomery's new development chief sets goals
Plans to tout village's high growth location as key asset - 5/8/2008 |
Yorkville water conservation forum
5/8/2008 |
$80M school bond sale OK'd in split vote
Tax warrant sale also approved to make up for delay in county tax payments - 5/1/2008 |
Local officials make pitch for road projects
Tell Hastert of need to pass capital bill - 5/1/2008 |
Church's bid to locate in Montgomery rejected
Motion to approve request for special use permit fails by one vote - 5/1/2008 |
Friday is moving day for Oswego village staff
Plan to open for business Monday morning in new village hall - 5/1/2008 |
Montgomery's elected officials to get a raise
Village board approves $100 a month increase effective in 2011 - 5/1/2008 |
Montgomery rejects liquor license request
Second time village board has turned down license request for former gas station - 5/1/2008 |
Schools' growth committee's role discussed
Board president impressed with number of applicants - 5/1/2008 |
School board to review boundaries again
School board to review boundaries again - 4/24/2008 |
Tax bills to come on time?
County officials planning to mail bills in mid-May - 4/24/2008 |
Oswego Police patrol officers join union
Metropolitan Alliance of Police to bargain collectively for department's 40 officers - 4/24/2008 |
A park for dogs? Park district lacks site
Agency official says local or regional facility remains a goal - 4/24/2008 |
No funds for new hires in Oswego budget
Staff, board moved to limit spending amidst economic downturn - 4/24/2008 |
Montgomery budget focuses on 'core' services
With development revenues down, funding requests were trimmed - 4/24/2008 |
County courthouse expansion project begins
Officials preside at ground-breaking for 123,024 square foot addition - 4/24/2008 |
Orchard Rd. overpass work to start
County board OKs $2.9M contract - 4/17/2008 |
Montgomery Village Board approves $27.8M budget
Montgomery Village Board approves $27.8M budget - 4/17/2008 |
Break ground today for expanded courthouse
4/17/2008 |
'Excellent news' on Douglas Rd. rebuilding
Official: If weather permits, most of work may be finished this year - 4/17/2008 |
Montgomery backing Chicago's Olympics bid
Village officials cite potential regional economic benefits - 4/17/2008 |
Senior lunch program exceeds expectations
Popularity, limited space prompts organizers to require reservations - 4/17/2008 |
Students' letters secure trees for Fox Chase
Oswego school a winner in national Arbor Day-Home Depot program - 4/17/2008 |
Rule changes frustrate school officials
Schools may not meet annual progress 'No Child' ac progress goals, board told - 4/10/2008 |
Citizens to help watch for speeders
Oswego Police train citizens' academy alumni to operate radar equipment - 4/10/2008 |
Students to pay more for lunches next year
15 cent hike for Type A meals should not create hardship, school board told - 4/10/2008 |
Consultant to study Oswego water rates
Village board wants independent firm to complete in-depth analysis - 4/10/2008 |
Orchard Rd. overpass contract comes in high
But county board highway committee recommends pact for approval - 4/10/2008 |
Montgomery, Yorkville officials lobby lawmakers
Travel to Springfield in quest for funding for area highways, other projects - 4/10/2008 |
Maintenance issues haunt old cemeteries
Ownership, upkeep responsibilities are question marks for many early Kendall burial grounds - 4/10/2008 |
Volunteers sought for school district growth panel
'Mixture of people' needed to study, provide framework for handling growth - 4/10/2008 |
Courthouse contracts OK'd in split ballots
Major expansion work to start on 10 year-old Yorkville facility - 4/7/2008 |
Permanent memorial for Rt. 31 crash victims?
Oswego developer proposes meeting with village officials, family members - 4/7/2008 |
Library district awarded $59,655 in state grants
Funds will pay for books, audio-visual purchases and training - 4/7/2008 |
Move-in day closer at new Oswego Village Hall
Village staff targets late April, early May date for occupying new facility - 4/7/2008 |
County health dept. seeking direct state funding
Bill now pending in Springfield would provide $300,000 annually for health services - 4/7/2008 |
Montgomery goal: More retailers, restaurants
Village committee lists goals for new development director - 4/7/2008 |
Homecoming for late judge's vintage desk
Homecoming for late judge's vintage desk - 4/7/2008 |
Yorkville alderman criticized for MySpace comments
Mayor says others waging campaign to discredit Plocher - 4/7/2008 |
Officials hear pitch for alternate trash disposal
Firms seeking to develop multiple plants in Chicago area, county board panel told - 4/7/2008 |
Yesteryear
4/7/2008 |
Cost to change junior highs detailed
Switch to middle school format would require more teachers, board told - 3/27/2008 |
West Aurora expected to hire OEHS principal
Howerton had key role in opening East - 3/27/2008 |
Montgomery to press state for Rt. 30 work
Village officials plan meetings with IDOT chief, area lawmakers - 3/27/2008 |
Lean year ahead for state park grants?
Program that has helped pay for numerous local projects faces $10M shortfall - 3/27/2008 |
Report highlights Lakewood School changes
Improvement goals set and reading scores on the rise, school board told - 3/27/2008 |
Hastert begins new job as consultant
Will assist Naperville firm involved in health care, energy efficient lighting - 3/27/2008 |
Changes at the Ledger-Sentinel
Roger Matile retires after 28 years as newspaper's editor - 3/20/2008 |
Propose school district growth task force
Panel would study recent economic changes, district's growth plans - 3/20/2008 |
Lawmakers seek to ban most 'robo-calls'
Cross, other lawmakers cite complaints from recent special election - 3/20/2008 |
Montgomery mulls sales tax increase vote
Officials considering referendum to fund street upgrades, capital projects - 3/20/2008 |
Montgomery officials urge Orchard Rd. widening
Michelini letter suggests county use sales tax revenues to pay for extra lanes - 3/20/2008 |
Oswego approves large subdivision in split votes
3/20/2008 |
What can Oberweis do to win in November?
Special election defeat leaves Republicans searching for answers - 3/20/2008 |
Full-day kindergarten program proposed
District would try out program at new Southbury School in Oswego - 3/20/2008 |
Park-n-Ride to take bigger budget bite
Grant that subsidizes Pace bus service to Oswego facility to run out - 3/20/2008 |
Kendall voters helped Foster to victory
Democratic candidate won more than half of the county's precincts - 3/13/2008 |
Allow parking over sidewalks at night?
Oswego ordinance change under study - 3/13/2008 |
Cross: Capital bill a 'critical' state need
Lawmakers must act to secure $9.3 billion in federal funds - 3/13/2008 |
Contract OK'd for Montgomery village hall site work
Village board, staff to review $2.1M pact for potential cost savings - 3/13/2008 |
'Jim's not going anywhere'
Oberweis campaign aid says candidate will stay in race - 3/13/2008 |
New Kendall Dem Party Chief: 'Much work' ahead
3/13/2008 |
New Kendall GOP chair looking to 'build team'
3/13/2008 |
New Oswego police station cost questioned
Board told $5.9M line item put in proposed budget for 'planning purposes' - 3/13/2008 |
Horticulture program putting down roots
Park district, nature are beneficiaries of students' work, school board told - 3/13/2008 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 3/13/2008 |
No waiting to vote Saturday
Light turnout expected for Congressional election - 3/6/2008 |
OK hiring 30 more teachers
3/6/2008 |
Oswego overnight parking ban still in place
Motions to rescind, revise ordinance fail for lack - 3/6/2008 |
Getting better: State honors local schools
Lakewood Creek, Thomspon and Traughber Jr. Highs earn recognition for academic improvement - 3/6/2008 |
Votes near on revised Montgomery TIF area pacts
Pending village board approval, site work could start north of Rt. 30 this year - 3/6/2008 |
Firm's task: Rejuvenate Fox Bend Golf Course
Park district commissioners vote to retain Batavia-based firm - 3/6/2008 |
Montgomery Village Board told new Kaneland middle school to cut travel times
3/6/2008 |
Special election campaign heats us
3/6/2008 |
Foster touts moderate view on issues
3/6/2008 |
Oberweis takes a conservative stand
3/6/2008 |
Oswego to celebrate its 175th birthday
Party Sunday at Oswego High kicks off year-long series of community events - 3/6/2008 |
Homebuilding slows, but library still gains
Circulation also rose in January, board told - 3/6/2008 |
School attendance boundaries set
As parents look on, board adopts nine of superintendent's 12 recommendations - 2/28/2008 |
Second time the charm?
Montgomery Village Board votes to reconsider Aucutt Road industrial project - 2/28/2008 |
School fees to rise for next school year
Board approves 4.1 percent hike - 2/28/2008 |
Overnight parking ban called a 'hot potato'
Oswego officials hear from residents on both side of issue as possible vote looms - 2/28/2008 |
McCain stumps for Oberweis at Aurora Airport
Democrat challenger Fosters holds press conference nearby - 2/28/2008 |
No slowdown in commercial building
Development officials say retailer interest still strong in Oswego, Montgomery - 2/28/2008 |
Congressional candidates snare endorsements
Foster campaign releases poll that shows their candidate narrowly leading Oberweis - 2/28/2008 |
Montgomery seeks pothole repairs on private street
2/28/2008 |
Oswego's attempt to buy a hybrid vehicle hits a snag
Official asks board to drop vehicle from contract - 2/28/2008 |
Oswego a step closer on remote participation
Attorney instructed to draft ordinance; board members differ on restrictions - 2/28/2008 |
Yorkville OKs Montgomery boundary pact
Split city council vote ends years of on and off negotiations - 2/28/2008 |
Montgomery Village Board told new Kaneland middle school to cut travel times
2/28/2008 |
School boundary vote expected
Board hears support for superintendent's recommendations - 2/21/2008 |
"Guiding principles" used to formulate school boundary
2/21/2008 |
Oswego still split on parking ban
Issue on next village board agenda for vote - 2/21/2008 |
Cost to widen Orchard Rd. rail bridge rises
Estimated pricetag now at $2.4M; construction expected later this year - 2/21/2008 |
Economy factors in Montgomery budget
Village board views initial proposal that limits spending growth - 2/21/2008 |
NIU tragedy hits close to home
Area student among those who survived lecture hall shooting - 2/21/2008 |
Survey: More staying local to shop, dine
Biennial OEDC survey notes changing consumer habits - 2/21/2008 |
Oswegoans once left town to food shop, eat
1986 community survey recalled - 2/21/2008 |
Wage hike for coroner OK'd in split ballot
Full time or part-time job? County board members disagree - 2/21/2008 |
Released inmates a concern near county jail
Yorkville Police confirm reports of inmates knocking on doors - 2/21/2008 |
Spring start eyed for fire station construction
New facility will replace downtown Oswego station - 2/21/2008 |
Oswego moving ahead with comp plan review
Current plan was issue in last year's village president election - 2/21/2008 |
Kendall farm to drop 'ag area' designation
2/21/2008 |
Former Oswego area resident named to Arts Hall of Fame
1962 OHS grad Ingrid Wendt to be honored on April 24 - 2/21/2008 |
A first-person lesson in patriotism
Army officer talks with Bednarcik students about Iraq service - 2/21/2008 |
Opinions aired again on school boundaries
'Stay-put' option for Lakewood, Fox Chase schools and west side jr. high under consideration - 2/14/2008 |
Oswego OKs time capsule purchase
2/14/2008 |
Traffic signals for Oswego's downtown?
State supportive of signals at Washington, Harrison streets, board told - 2/14/2008 |
Open bids for Douglas Road widening
Oswego officials expect construction to start in six weeks - 2/14/2008 |
Big interest in small Montgomery project
17 firms submitted bids to replace Boulder Hill Subdivision water main - 2/14/2008 |
Cross unveils child Internet safety law
Includes parental permission provision - 2/14/2008 |
Congressional race enters new phase
Laesch backs Foster in March 8 vote; Lauzen wants Oberweis to 'repair damage' - 2/14/2008 |
Laesch wants all ballots counted before conceding
Cites absentee, provisional ballots still out from regular primary - 2/14/2008 |
Primary election notes...
'New math' shows voter turnout was 38 percent - 2/14/2008 |
A Democratic surge in Kendall County?
Local Republican, Dem leaders offer theories for surprising primary turnout - 2/14/2008 |
Decisions loom on new Oswego police station
Funding, timing of construction key issues for village board - 2/14/2008 |
Oswego will seek to cut emissions by '12
Village first Kendall town to join national effort - 2/14/2008 |
Montgomery Board has praise for public works
Crews hailed for plowing, pothole patching - 2/14/2008 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Snow parking enforcement efforts called 'very lenient' - 2/14/2008 |
Will area roads crumble when thaw comes?
Moisture levels, temperatures key factors in road deterioration, officials say - 2/14/2008 |
Oberweis, Foster two-time winners
Candidates will now challenge for 14th Congressional seat - 2/7/2008 |
Hatcher prevails in GOP House race
2/7/2008 |
Courthouse expansion bids south
Two board members voice last-minute concerns - 2/7/2008 |
New fire station site plans up for review tonight
2/7/2008 |
Former GOP chair loses committeeman's race
Retired judge edges Ingemunson by 12 votes - 2/7/2008 |
Voters say 'Yes' to parks
2/7/2008 |
Shaw, Wehrli, Feeley, Birch top county races
2/7/2008 |
School boundary recommendations aired
Junior high west of the Fox River among ideas endorsed - 2/7/2008 |
Parents, students voice boundary concerns
Board members hear from residents throughout school district - 2/7/2008 |
Bridge to span Rt. 30 in Montgomery?
Village seeking grant for structure that would link bike trails west of Orchard Rd. - 2/7/2008 |
Home building slowdown hits home
1,533 permits issues here in '07 fewest since 2001 - 2/7/2008 |
Textbook purchase sparks board debate
A book for every student in pre algebra class? School board members split - 2/7/2008 |
Longer wait at Rt. 34, Wolf rail crossings?
Public comment period extended until Feb. 15 on EJ&E acquisition - 2/7/2008 |
Possible school opening delay wont impact agency
Park district will still use Southbury, board told - 2/7/2008 |
Montgomery OKs Sugar Grove Fire dispatch pact
Move expected to boost response times - 2/7/2008 |
Kendall County facing shortage of road salt
2/7/2008 |
Report: Electricity deregulation good for Montgomery
2/7/2008 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 2/7/2008 |
Set new dates for boundary meetings
Final Oswego School Board vote expected after hearing on Feb. 25 - 1/31/2008 |
School board signs ethics statement
Official: action reaffirms guiding principles - 1/31/2008 |
Montgomery seeks Park-n-Ride consultant
RTA grant will pay for study to help determine potential sites - 1/31/2008 |
Plan life-safety work at Long Beach, East View
School board votes to hire architectural firm - 1/31/2008 |
Oswego GI Durbin's guest at State of the Union Address
1/31/2008 |
Oberweis leads in campaign for cash
But Lauzen tops with PAC and individual contributions - 1/31/2008 |
Was it a loan or credit line in Lauzen fund?
Lauzen, Oberweis aid disagree - 1/31/2008 |
Why no funds to widen, repair Route 47?
Two lane highway's deteriorating condition an issue for Oberweis - 1/31/2008 |
Current, former GOP chairmen face challenges
Retired circuit court judge seeking Ingemunson's precinct job - 1/31/2008 |
Money a factor in state, county races
Hunt, Hatcher receive PAC contributions - 1/31/2008 |
Montgomerv Village Board news briefs...
Pact for Orchard Rd.-Rochester signals approved - 1/31/2008 |
County candidates talk transportation, landfills
Candidates voice views, tout ideas during Yorkville forum - 1/31/2008 |
Park district hires firm for salary study update
1/31/2008 |
Library sells parcel for Rt. 25 bridge project
State agency requires extra land for wider bridge deck; construction expected this spring - 1/31/2008 |
'Significant progress' on Montgomery Village Hall
1/31/2008 |
'Outside the box' on school boundaries?
School board asks panel to review administrators' alternate proposal - 1/24/2008 |
Report: Change from junior highs to middle schools would be costly
1/24/2008 |
Oswego moves to secure state grant
$750,000 targeted for parking lot on former lumber yard storage shed site - 1/24/2008 |
School board hears panel's initial boundary proposal
1/24/2008 |
Race an issue at Aurora candidate forum
Congressional candidates also spar over immigration, abortion - 1/24/2008 |
Lindner endorses Hatcher for state seat
Retiring lawmaker cites Kendall County Republican's experience - 1/24/2008 |
Approve new classes at high schools
Oswego School District Board OKs science, languages courses - 1/24/2008 |
Montgomery may restrict trailers, inoperable vehicles
Board voices support for ordinance - 1/24/2008 |
Need for landfill space key to applications
Federal law change kept Kendall County trash out of Will County landfill - 1/24/2008 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Take step towards sale of current village hall - 1/24/2008 |
Highway plan envisions more lanes, signals
Orchard, Grove, Plainfield roads in new multi-year county plan - 1/24/2008 |
Oswego cuts Harvey Rd. speed
1/24/2008 |
Park board moving ahead with bond sale
$2.1 million would be used to pay for park upgrades over three years - 1/24/2008 |
Drag strip starter's legacy to live on at OEHS
Wood's estate leaves donation to high school's auto program - 1/24/2008 |
Local teachers honored for national certification status
'A real honor' school board told - 1/24/2008 |
School boundary changes proposed
Panel also recommends delaying opening of two schools - 1/17/2008 |
Oswego OKs lifestyle center rezoning request
As neighbors look on, board approves request in split ballot - 1/17/2008 |
School district to try out math programs
Panel's recommendation to use three programs on a trial basis approved - 1/17/2008 |
No magic fix for ponds, homeowners told
Oswego officials pledge to assist subdivision homeowner associations - 1/17/2008 |
Long Beach students making progress
Principal cites recent increases in reading and math scores - 1/17/2008 |
Caller ID used to pull bait-and-switch
Telemarketers manage to reach unsuspecting area residents - 1/17/2008 |
Montgomery backs effort to restore Fermi funding
Board also supports Solheim Cup - 1/17/2008 |
School funding an issue in state rep. race
Three Republican candidates detail views at Yorkville forum - 1/17/2008 |
Seek foreclosure on Vaughn's Oswego home
1/17/2008 |
Upgrades planned at former scout camp
Forest preserve district panel discuss Hoover renovations - 1/17/2008 |
Early voting and late registration underway
1/17/2008 |
Montgomery OKs video service ordinances
Board votes prompted by pending start-up of new AT&T service in village - 1/17/2008 |
Drag strip starter's legacy to live on at OEHS
Wood's estate leaves donation to high school's auto program - 1/17/2008 |
'No Child' school act still controversial
Oswego School District chief says federal program needs changes - 1/10/2008 |
Impressed
Oswego officials tour new village hall - 1/10/2008 |
Last month's snows also brought tickets
Many cited for violating Oswego, Montgomery's on-street parking restrictions - 1/10/2008 |
Home sale slowdown affecting assessments
Official: Values still rising, but not nearly as fast as recent years - 1/10/2008 |
Plan to expand Montgomery sports complex
Plan to expand Montgomery sports complex - 1/10/2008 |
Search resumes for Oswego Chamber chief
Applicant hired last month declines job - 1/10/2008 |
Referendum evident in forest preserve levy
Agency to levy $3.5 million to pay bonds - 1/10/2008 |
Public can comment now on railroad acquisition
Freight traffic could increase dramatically on EJ&E tracks crossing - 1/10/2008 |
Yorkville mayor backs Dem Laesh for Congress
Burd also endorses Republican Hatcher for state representative seat - 1/10/2008 |
County clerks to sue for election changes
1/10/2008 |
The challenge: To build a better robot
Caterpillar staffers assist Oswego East, Oswego High students in nationwide competition - 1/10/2008 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 1/10/2008 |
Park board approves $5.7 million tax levy
1/3/2008 |
What's happening at Oswego High School?
Report shows fluctuations in staff, enrollment, discipline cases - 1/3/2008 |
Schools plan to release boundary plan soon
Public will have chances to offer views - 1/3/2008 |
Judge tosses complaint against yard waste facility
1/3/2008 |
Bidding close on school expansion project
School board awards $2.3 million contract to Mt. Prospect firm - 1/3/2008 |
Plan for Fox Bend Golf Course shaping up
Park district officials seeking to upgrade 40 year-old facility - 1/3/2008 |
Insurance policy lists Vaughn as benefactor
$1 million policy taken out in '04 - 1/3/2008 |
New year means more challenges for schools
Homebuilding slowed in '07, but district still gained 900 students - 1/3/2008 |
Courthouse, transit on county's '08 agenda
Board chairman also expects additional open space purchases - 1/3/2008 |
Oswegoland Park District big on open space
Agency in top third of state rankings for acres owned - 1/3/2008 |
Montgomery quest: Orchard Rd., Rt. 30 upgrades
Michelini vows to continue lobbying effort in '08 for more lanes - 1/3/2008 |
'07 provided a learning experience in Oswego
LeClercq, village board worked to fulfill campaign pledges - 1/3/2008 |
Library district to add Montgomery campus
Agency officials targeting spring start for facility north of Rt. 30 - 1/3/2008 |
Oswego Board OKs $1.1M property tax levy
Only Millington has lower tax rate - 1/3/2008 |
County board OKs $17.5 million tax levy
Small tax rate increase expected - 1/3/2008 |
Still time for new voters to register
12/27/2007 |
Courthouse expansion planning continues
County board on track to seek bids for $33M project in March - 12/27/2007 |
Montgomery publishes annual budget report
Village will mail copies to local households and post on web site - 12/27/2007 |
Character does count for OHS Student Council
Officers tell school board how they follow program 'pillars' - 12/27/2007 |
Montgomery Village Board News briefs...
Weather slows new village hall construction - 12/27/2007 |
OHS math team wins Conference crown
School board honors Mathletes - 12/27/2007 |
Brutal murders change quiet corner forever
Police, attorneys, victims' families remember Yorkville restaurant killings 35 years later - 12/27/2007 |
2007: It was a very quotable year
Local newsmakers had plenty to say over the past 12 months - 12/27/2007 |
IEPA cites Yorkville area yard waste operation
Agency gives owner of Rt. 71 facility 45 days to respond to violation notice - 12/27/2007 |
2007: A year of tragedies and change-Part 1
A look back over many of the stories that captured headlines - 12/27/2007 |
2007: A year of tragedies and change-Part 2
A look back over many of the stories that captured headlines - 12/27/2007 |
2007: A year of tragedies and change-Part 3
A look back over many of the stories that captured headlines - 12/27/2007 |
OK $89M school tax levy
Rate expected to remain unchanged, but rising values may mean bigger tax bills next year - 12/20/2007 |
Oswego High School renovation approved
School board OKs revised $30M plan in split ballot - 12/20/2007 |
Board chooses names for new schools
Jr. high named for Congressional Medal winner; childhood center for Brokaw - 12/20/2007 |
Report: Montgomery keeping up with strategic plan goals
Village board receives mid-year update - 12/20/2007 |
Railroad acquisition a concern for Oswego officials
Board told of potential for big increase in freight traffic on EJ&E line crossing Ogden Ave. - 12/20/2007 |
Hastert departs with key projects on the table
Championed Oswego Metra Station, Prairie Parkway, but construction still uncertain - 12/20/2007 |
"I am a voter and I live in this district"
Hastert explains Oberweis endorsement; looks back on career - 12/20/2007 |
Five file for special Congressional election
Names will appear on Feb. 5 ballot - 12/20/2007 |
Seek to trim Montgomery library costs
Rising construction expenses prompt library district board action - 12/20/2007 |
A return to Prohibition? Too much 'Big Brother'?
County board members, staff debate increased smoking restrictions at county facilities - 12/20/2007 |
No 'decking the halls' at nursing home
Inspector orders Christmas decorations removed from doors at Yorkville facility - 12/20/2007 |
IEPA cites Yorkville area yard waste operation
Agency gives owner of Rt. 71 facility 45 days to respond to violation notice - 12/20/2007 |
Douglas Road widening a 'go' for 2008
State expected to seek contractor bids for Oswego project next month - 12/13/2007 |
'Zero tolerance' for smokers starts Jan. 1
Oswego Police plan enforcement effort; Montgomery mulls added restrictions - 12/13/2007 |
Objections raised to lifestyle center rezoning
Neighbors of Oswego project express concern over traffic, other issue - 12/13/2007 |
Hastert hailed at St. Charles dinner
Colleagues, supporters express thanks to retired Congressman - 12/13/2007 |
Candidates file for Feb. 5 special primary
12/13/2007 |
Bristol Township tax levy sparks questions
12/13/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Village to seek proposals from engineering firms - 12/13/2007 |
Montgomery Board OKs $1.7M tax levy
Commercial tax base growth noted - 12/13/2007 |
Oswego approves plans for Rt. 34 Aldi's store
Supermarket will be fourth to locate along highway in village - 12/13/2007 |
Water conservation topic for Kendall mayors, managers
12/13/2007 |
Montgomery sets two year limit on site plans
12/13/2007 |
Oswego East students to give donated Camaro a makeover
When work is complete, vintage auto will ready for the drag strip - 12/13/2007 |
Take landfills out of county plan?
Take landfills out of county plan? - 12/13/2007 |
Lifestyle retail center planned in Oswego
12/6/2007 |
Montgomery officials want 'higher end' apartments
Concept plans for complex north of Route 30 now under review - 12/6/2007 |
Oswegoans to pay to park on street overnight?
Village board committee endorses sticker program - 12/6/2007 |
Oswego East High test scores dip
Reading, math results prompt school board questions - 12/6/2007 |
Oswego committee backs meeting shift
Endorse proposal to move board meetings to first and third Mondays - 12/6/2007 |
Two elections set Feb. 5 for Congressional seat
Voters will be asked to cast ballots in separate primaries - 12/6/2007 |
Montgomery puts limits on storage containers
Village board votes to amend ordinance to regulate 'PODS' - 12/6/2007 |
Hastert's gone, but district office to remain in service
Staff will continue until interim rep. elected - 12/6/2007 |
State records route for Prairie Parkway
12/6/2007 |
County seeking public transit grants
Funds would aid low income, elderly and disabled riders - 12/6/2007 |
No more landfill plans? County board talks set
12/6/2007 |
Montgomery sets two year limit on site plans
12/6/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 12/6/2007 |
Tentative OK for $89M school tax levy
Final board vote expected Dec. 17 - 11/29/2007 |
Rep. Hastert ends 'great run' in Congress; officials look ahead
11/29/2007 |
Oswego panel takes up controversial issues
Parking ban, meeting night shift, remote participation on committee's agenda - 11/29/2007 |
Mother Nature smiles on school building projects
Favorable weather conditions help speed construction, board told - 11/29/2007 |
Montgomery awarded bike trail grant
Village to receive $212,800 to construct trail along Aucutt Road - 11/29/2007 |
County board cool to landfill ban request
LeClercq: County, local officials need dialogue on issue - 11/29/2007 |
Test scores up at Boulder Hill Elementary
Still room for improvement, principal tells school board - 11/29/2007 |
Montgomery may dispatch for fire district
Village board voices support for agreement with Sugar Grove Fire - 11/29/2007 |
Park district board reviews $5.7M tax levy
Final board vote expected next month - 11/29/2007 |
United Way officials seek to fix budget woes
Shortfall traced to 'inadequate accounting and financial reports' - 11/29/2007 |
Boat use OK in three park lakes
11/29/2007 |
Montgomery OKs Yorkville boundary pact
But Yorkville City Council tables issue until next month - 11/29/2007 |
Michelini backs Burns in GOP Congressional race
Cites Geneva mayor's integrity, consensus building ability - 11/29/2007 |
40 percent registered for park programs on-line
11/29/2007 |
Schools cited for meeting violations
State’s attorney finds Warrenville board session violated Open Meetings Act - 11/22/2007 |
School officials wanted media to stay away
Sought ‘open, honest dialogue’ in Warrenville on key school issues - 11/22/2007 |
Architects told to cut OHS expansion costs
Board sets $30 million ‘all inclusive’ ceiling on improvements - 11/22/2007 |
Oswego Oks Harvey Road speed study
First step towards cutting 55 mph speed limit, board adised - 11/22/2007 |
Vasquez released from bail pending court ruling
License of driver in Feb. 11 crash that killed five teens still suspended - 11/22/2007 |
Montgomery panel reviews tax levy
Village board members say spending closely monitored - 11/22/2007 |
County’s ‘no’ vote on quarry prompts lawsuit
Board rejected rezoning petition for limestone mine - 11/22/2007 |
LeClercq: Oswego still in line for state funds
11/22/2007 |
Schools seeking names for new buildings
District policy requires resubmittal of Traughber name, official says - 11/22/2007 |
Hastert expected to leave office by Dec. 31
Early exit means taxpayers will pay bill for extra elections - 11/22/2007 |
GOP candidate faces ballot spot challenge
Dilger’s address same as Evanston YMCA - 11/22/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs
Village might not seek RFPs for public works building - 11/22/2007 |
Montgomery development chief leaves agency
11/22/2007 |
Park district board reviews $5.7M tax levy
Final board vote expected next month - 11/22/2007 |
More green lights for drivers on Route 34?
Oswego Village Board approves interconnect system for traffic signals - 11/15/2007 |
Montgomery Board backs bid for county grant
Funding sought for redevelopment plan for current village hall, adjoining parcels - 11/15/2007 |
Guv’s signature worth $500,000 to Oswego
Blagojevich inks bill giving police station site sale proceeds to village - 11/15/2007 |
Dem Congressional candidates back wider Rt. 47
All voice opposition to Prairie Parkway; debate Iraq war policy during Yorkville forum - 11/15/2007 |
Goals, vision set for Fox Bend Golf Course
Park district wants facility to be ‘first choice’ for area golfers - 11/15/2007 |
Oswego LD teacher earns state association’s top award
11/15/2007 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Bank’s donation accepted for education foundation - 11/15/2007 |
On location (again) in Kendall County
DreamWorks Picutures shoots rural county scenes for upcoming movie - 11/15/2007 |
‘Lifestyle’ retail center planned in Yorkville
274,000 square foot project proposed at Routes 34, 47 - 11/15/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 11/15/2007 |
Thompson student charged in bullet incident
Police end OHS rumor probe with no action taken - 11/8/2007 |
School board gets three options for OHS expansion
Final vote on expansion options tabled until board's Nov. 19 meeting - 11/8/2007 |
Former OHS teacher cautions against school expansion plan
11/8/2007 |
Oswego hires firm for police space study
Arizona company worked on Montgomery, Aurora law enforcement centers - 11/8/2007 |
Oswego school enrollment climbs to 14,779
6.2 percent increase less than perdicted but equals 863 new students - 11/8/2007 |
Montgomery loses downtown restaurant
Jason’s Steakhouse closes following four years in business - 11/8/2007 |
Candidates file nominating petitions for local races
11/8/2007 |
Library board seeks answers on Montgomery site
Architect says he needs more information before he can proceed - 11/8/2007 |
Board questions need for public safety staff
Members concerned about rising personnel costs for Sheriff, dispatch center - 11/8/2007 |
Oswego Public Library items, servies growing
11/8/2007 |
County clerk looks back on 17 years serving the public
Former Oswego trustee, county board member Anderson retiring - 11/8/2007 |
Kendall adds 95 acres to Baker Forest Preserve
11/8/2007 |
Attorney recommends denial of another landfill application
11/8/2007 |
Thompson students return to class
Police: Lockdown and search Tuesday a ‘precautionary measure’ - 11/1/2007 |
Filing begins for Feb. 5 primary
Long line of candidates at Kendall County office building - 11/1/2007 |
Newspaper association honors the Ledger-Sentinel
Staffers earn awards for local news and sports coverage - 11/1/2007 |
Bank boom a fairly recent phenomenon here
Oswego Board expected to vote Monday on Fifth Third pact - 11/1/2007 |
Montgomery Village Hall a senior center?
Village board committee discusses future uses for current facility - 11/1/2007 |
Park chief given new contract
Park district board vote unanimous - 11/1/2007 |
OK contract for Oswego village hall furnishings
Spring completion now expected - 11/1/2007 |
Gardens, open space to separate Oswego, Yorkville?
Yorkville mayor touts benefits of garden areas at borders - 11/1/2007 |
Park district officials considering bond sale
Board expected to schedule public hearing - 11/1/2007 |
Schools hires first community relations chief
Former reporter has held similar position in Downers Grove - 11/1/2007 |
Three park district lakes designated for boat use
11/1/2007 |
Three of the lakes in the Oswegoland Park District are now open to non-motorized boats, but park board members aren’t expecting a big increase in traffic on the lakes.
Videotaped statements tossed out - 11/1/2007 |
Montgomery cottage restoration work begins
Montgomery cottage restoration work begins - 11/1/2007 |
School board honors ‘Those Who Excel’ locally
Four educators, volunteer recognized earlier by state board - 11/1/2007 |
Delay action on OHS renovation plans
$32 million project price tag prompts school board discussion - 10/25/2007 |
Schools implement moment of silence
Oswego School District opts for seven second daily observances - 10/25/2007 |
State’s attorney to contact school board
Weis to seek explanation for Warrenville meeting - 10/25/2007 |
Montgomery’s Kane Co. taxpayers to get refunds
Checks should be in the mail soon - 10/25/2007 |
Oswego OKs contracts with top officials
Pacts with administrator Adams, police chief Baird approved in separate ballots - 10/25/2007 |
Oswego delays vote on bank plans
Board members cite concerns over proliferation of financial institutions - 10/25/2007 |
Downtown Oswego restaurant closes
Official: competition may have been factor - 10/25/2007 |
Agency wants to know where you shop, eat
OEDC conducting biennial consumer preference survey - 10/25/2007 |
Junior highs to become middle schools?
School officials weigh costs, potential benefits of change - 10/25/2007 |
Oberweis, Lauzen 1-2 in campaign cash race
Foster leads Dem opponents by wide margin - 10/25/2007 |
Task force recognizes Montgomery Police
Investigation netted murder suspects - 10/25/2007 |
Put third high school plans on hold?
School board mulls building options, enrollment trends at meeting in Warrenville - 10/18/2007 |
More open space preserved
Forest preserve district OKs land purchases - 10/18/2007 |
Limit dogs, cats? Oswego not interested
Committee agrees not to seek changes in current ordinance - 10/18/2007 |
Crowd turns out to hear GOP candidates
Seven seeking election to seats on county board - 10/18/2007 |
Parking ban exemption request tabled
Oswego committee delays study pending ordinance review - 10/18/2007 |
No interest in limiting Main St. parking
Oswego Police survey finds most merchants oppose two hour limit - 10/18/2007 |
Montgomery closer on Yorkville boundary
Board reviews proposed agreement, final vote expected - 10/18/2007 |
First bids opened for courthouse expansion
10/18/2007 |
Name interim county clerk
10/18/2007 |
Oswego e-mail alerts catching on
More computer users signing up to receive announcements - 10/18/2007 |
Bid opening set for Yorkville dam work
Project to include two canoe chutes - 10/18/2007 |
NIU honors two former Oswego educators
10/18/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history.... - 10/18/2007 |
Capital bill has funds for Route 30
$30M targeted for widening highway between Rt. 34, Briarcliff Road - 10/11/2007 |
Request more downtown traffic patrols
Oswego village president: Drivers ignoring yield signs - 10/11/2007 |
Oswego to seek bids for historical surveys
10/11/2007 |
Montgomery braces for 'beetle invasion'
Village staff unveils action plan to deal with tree-killing insect - 10/11/2007 |
Oswego schedules bond sale
Funds would pay for village hall, widen Douglas Road - 10/11/2007 |
Montgomery planning its west side
Village panel discusses recommendations for new plan - 10/11/2007 |
Paramedic to seek county coroner's job
Dabney will challenge Toftoy in Republican primary - 10/11/2007 |
Seven vie to succeed Hastert in Congress
Campaigns underway as Feb. 5 primary election looms - 10/11/2007 |
Official: Treated sludge safe for use on farm field
County investigates complaint - 10/11/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs
OK plans, rezoning for Rt. 34-Orchard Rd. center - 10/11/2007 |
Expect courthouse expansion cost estimates soon
Base price for enlarging Yorkville facility estimated at $27M - 10/11/2007 |
Voters to pick candidate for Kendall County Clerk
Position will be on Feb. 5 ballot - 10/11/2007 |
Oswego to seek bids for historical surveys
10/11/2007 |
Panel to study school boundaries
10/4/2007 |
Planning continues for second library
Agency officials hope to obtain bids this winter with work to start early next year - 10/4/2007 |
Church to leave county board when term expires
Has served as chairman since ’96 - 10/4/2007 |
Oswego strategic planning meeting canceled
Board member questions timing for session after recent meeting - 10/4/2007 |
OHS renovation, construction costs add up
School board reviews $57 million in potential upgrades - 10/4/2007 |
Sugar Grove-Yorkville boundary ruling upheld
No conflict found with Montgomery pact - 10/4/2007 |
Prosecutor to seek death penalty for Oswego man
Glasgow: Evidence strong enough - 10/4/2007 |
Seek Montgomery TIF pact changes
Development firm wants to downsize commercial, residential areas - 10/4/2007 |
Kendall County crime stats mostly stable
Sheriff says unincorporated population figure incorrect - 10/4/2007 |
Cabbie wants to help cut teen drunk driving
But state’s attorney, police wary of sending wrong message - 10/4/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Funding for full special census authorized - 10/4/2007 |
Split Montgomery Board OKs animal control law changes
Two dog, two cat limit still in effect - 10/4/2007 |
County takes a pass on veterans’ referendum
Advisory measure on health care benefits called “pointless” - 10/4/2007 |
School support staff pact approved
10/4/2007 |
Plan spring start for new main fire station
Agency has outgrown 54 year-old facility on Oswego’s Main Street - 9/27/2007 |
School building projects on schedule, board told
9/27/2007 |
Ledger-Sentinel earns Illinois Press Awards
Honored for photography, graphics, sports column, taxation, school board coverage - 9/27/2007 |
Rt. 34-Orchard Rd. commercial center OK’d
Daycare center dropped from project; Oswego waives power line burial requirement - 9/27/2007 |
Montgomery truck route endorsed
Large trucks would use Mill, Main streets through downtown - 9/27/2007 |
Official: Rt. 47 widening still years away
IDOT staffer notes how Yorkville once opposed extra lanes - 9/27/2007 |
Oswego votes 4-3 to change meeting nights
Move ends village board-Oswego Shool Board meeting night conflict - 9/27/2007 |
Assessments to come sooner for some
County will stagger mailings in effort to expedite tax cycle - 9/27/2007 |
For taxpayers, tax cycle begins with assessments
9/27/2007 |
Health Dept. chief faces gender bias lawsuit
Fired staffer alleges he was ‘routinely harassed’ - 9/27/2007 |
County expected to vote Oct. 16 on interim clerk
Dem, GOP officials eye 2008 election - 9/27/2007 |
Parking ban? Not in Montgomery
Village board members not interested in overnight restriction - 9/27/2007 |
Consultant to prepare plan for campground
County forest preserve district board OKs hiring in split ballot - 9/27/2007 |
OK quarter billion dollar school budget
District’s tax rate expected to remain unchanged - 9/20/2007 |
Fewer students requiring summer school
Enrollment has declined for past three years, board told - 9/20/2007 |
County officials clash over chair purchase
Parr asks Vickery for explanation - 9/20/2007 |
Day of reckoning looms for Park-n-Ride
Grant funds that pay for bus service will run out after May 1 - 9/20/2007 |
Let Kendall voters elect executive?
Former judge representing group seeking to put proposal on ballot - 9/20/2007 |
Mundsinger honored as “Leader of the year”
Second award for veteran educator - 9/20/2007 |
Yuhas starts work as school chief’s assistant
9/20/2007 |
Oswego budget, expenses under review
Report: Transition fees down, but other taxes “coming in very strong” - 9/20/2007 |
Two more Walgreens stores planned in Montgomery
Sites eyed in new retail centers - 9/20/2007 |
Oswego Fire District Board adds members
Long, Anderson named to new seats - 9/20/2007 |
Strategic plan in Oswego’s future?
Plan two special village board meetings next month - 9/20/2007 |
Former Yorkville official joins state House race
Graff to challenge Hatcher, Richmond in GOP primary - 9/20/2007 |
Approve new teachers’ contract
Includes annual increases of 4.5 percent over next two years - 9/13/2007 |
Enrollment up 6.3 percent
But 14,802 first day figure less than expected - 9/13/2007 |
Target spring start for second library
Library board mulls plan changes for Montgomery facility - 9/13/2007 |
Change junior high renovation plans
Thompson plan revisions boost project budget by $3M - 9/13/2007 |
Montgomery majority backs current ‘dog law’
Most board members favor keeping two dog, two cat limit - 9/13/2007 |
Oswego panel to review gas station liquor licenses
9/13/2007 |
Opposing views aired on Oswego retail center
Developer touts economic benefits; neighbors wary of project’s impact - 9/13/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Record number of water bills overdue - 9/13/2007 |
Sollinger joins Oswego Village Board
Former clerk notes village government changes - 9/13/2007 |
Oswego ready to celebrate Drag Strip Days
Food, music, activities set for Main Street this weekend - 9/13/2007 |
Attorney General lawsuit targets home building firm
Firm built two Oswego subdivisions - 9/13/2007 |
Dem state rep. candidate met with Bush
President vetoed stem cell bill moments after talking with Schneider - 9/13/2007 |
Cross country by bicycle
9/13/2007 |
Transportation exhibit open at Little White School Museum
9/13/2007 |
Oswego’s in-town barns focus of Sept. 20 show
9/13/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 9/13/2007 |
Drivers switched prior to crash
Oswego Police officers testify in Feb. 11 crash - 9/6/2007 |
Third high school planning underway
28 meetings already held, Oswego School Board told - 9/6/2007 |
Impasse over Oswego Board vacancy ends
Former village clerk Sollinger approved in unanimous vote - 9/6/2007 |
State funds could pay for parking
$750,000 for downtown Oswego infrastructure survives governor’s veto - 9/6/2007 |
Surge in library district population
More than 45,000 now live in agency’s service area, up 14,000 since 2000 - 9/6/2007 |
Study focuses on Oswego pond woes
Village to work with homeowner associations “where feasible or possible” - 9/6/2007 |
Officials: No plan to disband Mill Race Assoc.
Subdivision covenant change proposed - 9/6/2007 |
Fox Chase ponds ownership still an issue
Two of three ponds will likely have to be rebuilt, Oswego study notes - 9/6/2007 |
Slander, libel lawsuit over Oswego project dismissed
9/6/2007 |
Montgomery may sell pavers for cottage
Proceeds would help pay for historic building’s restoration, board told - 9/6/2007 |
Schools OK communications director post
Funding available due to recent resignations, board told - 9/6/2007 |
Prosecutors list potential Vaughn trial witnesses
Includes employees at gentlemen’s club, shooting range - 9/6/2007 |
Outdoor Ed center a ‘natural fit’ in new home
Co-op still seeking to overcome Oswego School District departure - 9/6/2007 |
'Truly a major increase'
Oswego School District officials expect big boost in state funding - 8/30/2007 |
School construction projects on time
Additions, Early Learning Center, Plainfield school all open - 8/30/2007 |
Douglas Rd. work delay continues
Right-of-way acquisition slows bidding process, construction starts - 8/30/2007 |
Schools opened buffed, polished, painted
Custodial staff waxed 2.1 million sq. ft. of floor space, board told - 8/30/2007 |
Flood damage here is limited
Breaks in storms helped local agencies respond, residents cope - 8/30/2007 |
Cross to press for school bonds, capital bill
Oswego Village Board applauds House GOP Leader for securing local funds - 8/30/2007 |
School board OKs architect contracts
Fee set at 5.25 percent for architect on third high school - 8/30/2007 |
Vacancy back on Oswego agenda
Board to gather for special meeting Tuesday - 8/30/2007 |
Montgomery 'dog, cat law' changes proposed
Two dog, two cat limit would remain; puppies exempt for first six months - 8/30/2007 |
Heavy rains soak Fox Bend Golf Course
Park district board discusses renovation options - 8/30/2007 |
Second firm to look over courthouse expansion plans
Church used company investigating watershed issues to review drawings - 8/30/2007 |
Pieces of Oswego, Yorkville's past returned
West Suburban Bank donates historic millstones - 8/30/2007 |
BREAKING NEWS: Heavy rains cause localized flooding
Fox River threatening homes in Oswego, Montgomery - 8/24/2007 |
In Hastert’s footsteps? Candidates lining up
Republicans, Democrats positioning themselves for primary races - 8/23/2007 |
Hastert makes departure official
Former House Speaker cites legislative successes, chides critics - 8/23/2007 |
Hastert brought home millions
List of funded projects includes Rt. 34 widening, Orchard Rd. bridge - 8/23/2007 |
Many late on mortgage payments
Kendall County pre-foreclosure filings double - 8/23/2007 |
Pond report on Oswego agenda Monday
8/23/2007 |
Governor vetoes board vacancy bill
LeClercq will still need a majority vote to break Oswego impasse - 8/23/2007 |
Retail boom underway, Montgomery Board told
Three large stores open in last 26 days - 8/23/2007 |
County board OKs school impact fees
Resolution will allow county to collect fees from developers - 8/23/2007 |
One firm bids on school lunch pact
Board awards $3.5M contract to Aramark Food Service - 8/23/2007 |
Continue extra patrols at Main, Washington?
Oswego president touts installation of pedestrian activated signal - 8/23/2007 |
Safety an issue at intersection for a decade
State was poised to install traffic signals back in 1999 - 8/23/2007 |
LeClercq talks contracts with chief, administrator
Oswego village president says he wants to retain both officials - 8/23/2007 |
Fire destroys home moved from shopping center site
Cause of Aug. 14 blaze undetermined - 8/23/2007 |
Road to close temporarily at Route 30
Contractors to widen highway through intersection near new Montgomery Wal-Mart - 8/23/2007 |
No bidders on OHS student-built home
School district chooses to list home with local Realtor - 8/23/2007 |
When will East students build their own home?
School board told it will take time - 8/23/2007 |
Farnsworth Home backdrop for commercial with Brad Pitt
8/23/2007 |
Oswego, Joliet poised to ink boundary pact
Approval by both municipalities could come in October - 8/16/2007 |
Hastert expected to retire
Annonymous sources cites; official announcment set for Friday - 8/16/2007 |
County disagrees on impact fee details
At odds on whether age-restricted communities should pay - 8/16/2007 |
Vehicle strikes teen in downtown Oswego
Driver faces multiple charges; police chief says drivers “should pay attention” - 8/16/2007 |
Endorse water rate hike for Montgomery, Boulder Hill
Village board Okays plan for increase over 20 year span - 8/16/2007 |
Oswego schools to hire communications director
Position may combine public relations, web site management duties - 8/16/2007 |
Population growth in Kendall County brings diversity
Census bureau numbers show cultural palette of area is changing - 8/16/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Trustees hang up on telephone attendance policy - 8/16/2007 |
Oswego area in line for $1.4 million in state funds
Governor has threatened budget veto - 8/16/2007 |
Hastert staffer outlines platform for state rep campaign
Social conservative says he’ll work across party lines to get things done - 8/16/2007 |
Oswego agency making no small plans
OEDC official: Boosting Orchard Rd., downtown business growth is goal - 8/16/2007 |
A closer look at your tax bill
More stores open but commercial tax base shrinks - 8/9/2007 |
Location key to how much you pay
Property tax bills can vary widely, even in the same township - 8/9/2007 |
Most property owners can get a tax break
Exemptions can mean savings - 8/9/2007 |
Taxes prove a foreign language for many
Here’s how terms translate into an actual property tax bill - 8/9/2007 |
Tax bill too high? Time to complain is long past
8/9/2007 |
YMCA planning Oswego facility
LeClercq accepts OEDC Board seat at annual dinner - 8/9/2007 |
Oswego to save on police station?
State budget includes provision that could net village an estimated $500,000 - 8/9/2007 |
Prairie Point Park work to start
Park district board awards contract for first phase of long-planned project - 8/9/2007 |
Park improvements will go in over next two years
8/9/2007 |
School construction projects progressing
Five new buildings and Boulder Hill, Lakewood Creek additions taking shape - 8/9/2007 |
OHS students shine in national competitions
Danca, Pattermann earn silver medals in separate events - 8/9/2007 |
School chief, board honor departing secretary
8/9/2007 |
Legislation to upgrade dam safety now law
Official: Measures already in place at Yorkville’s Palmer dam - 8/9/2007 |
Judge, county state’s attorney mend fences
Wegner, Weis had clashed over county courthouse expansion plan - 8/9/2007 |
Cross sees no end to state budget impasse
8/9/2007 |
Natural area blooms behind Prairie Point Center
Park district cultivates nursery; garden produces vegetables for food pantries - 8/9/2007 |
Oswego Police to try out ‘flex fuel’ squads
Plan to buy two Chevy Impala squad cars that run on either regular gas or E85 - 8/9/2007 |
Board warned of potential quarry lawsuit
8/9/2007 |
Expect 1,300 more students
Board views enrollment projections for new school year; puts budget on display - 8/2/2007 |
New code for student-athletes OK’d
Measure makes students responsible for actions year ‘round - 8/2/2007 |
Oswego may curb gas station alcohol sales
Board OK’s Murphy Oil license; agrees to review entire classifcation - 8/2/2007 |
Officials get close look at Rt. 30 library site
Board members review, choose concept for new Montgomery facility - 8/2/2007 |
Attorneys at odds over Open Meetings Act ruling
8/2/2007 |
Attorneys at odds over Open Meetings Act ruling
8/2/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Board shows signs of coming together - 8/2/2007 |
Rejection no surprise for Oswego appointee
Sollinger hints she may run for board seat in ’09 - 8/2/2007 |
Rejection no surprise for Oswego appointee
Sollinger hints she may run for board seat in ’09 - 8/2/2007 |
Oswego Board rancor has trickle down effect
Department heads, staff caught in middle; community image takes a hit - 8/2/2007 |
Montgomery, Yorkville officials in boundary talks
Officials now hopeful for agreement on tentative accord - 8/2/2007 |
Developers pull plug on landfill application
Proposal for southern Kendall County facility withdrawn prior to vote - 8/2/2007 |
Hatcher to seek state house seat
Stresses long-time service on local agency boards - 8/2/2007 |
Vaughn to return to court Sept. 4
Oswego man enters not guilty plea - 8/2/2007 |
No contracts yet for chief, administrator
LeClercq tells board he has yet to set date for talks - 8/2/2007 |
County board views courthouse expansion plans
Board favorable, but preliminary budgets for $33.8M project questioned - 8/2/2007 |
Kendall County Fair opens for another run
8/2/2007 |
New home slowdown hits tiny Kendall village
Sewer plant plans changed again - 8/2/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 8/2/2007 |
Oswego Village Board in political tumult
West, Rock walk out of meetings; LeClercq recants earlier pledge - 7/26/2007 |
Montgomery sets special census
Village seeking to boost share of state tax revenues - 7/26/2007 |
'Pool season' called a success so far
Park district officials "more than satisfied" with attendance - 7/26/2007 |
Two dog per household limit questioned
7/26/2007 |
Wal-Mart gas station liquor license bid questioned
Murphy Oil seeking Oswego approval to sell packaged beer and wine - 7/26/2007 |
Study: Settlers Cottage an historic gem
Building dates to the 1840s, architect tells Montgomery Village Board - 7/26/2007 |
Staff keeping busy this summer at Fox Bend
Family outings, new programs booming park district board told - 7/26/2007 |
New park master plan will include grant info
Consultant now assisting agency - 7/26/2007 |
Park board approves trail repair contract
7/26/2007 |
New home starts down sharply
Oswego, Montgomery both report mid-year declines - 7/19/2007 |
Attorney general seeks info on closed meetings
Kendall State’s Attorney, board chairman pledge to comply - 7/19/2007 |
County advised to reject landfill project
Attorney cites potential for groundwater contamination - 7/19/2007 |
Vote pending on school athletic code
Eighth graders entering district’s high schools would be included - 7/19/2007 |
School administrator takes Crystal Lake job
Murphy served 10 years with District 308 - 7/19/2007 |
Canoe chute at Montgomery dam?
Government support sought for engineering study - 7/19/2007 |
Canoe chute at Montgomery dam?
Government support sought for engineering study - 7/19/2007 |
Oswego committees in limbo—for now
Impasse over vacant village board seat cited as factor - 7/19/2007 |
LeClercq: No moratorium on new business projects
7/19/2007 |
Databases may be library’s best kept secret
Patrons can access info on computer virtually anywhere - 7/19/2007 |
Residents plead, but county won’t appeal
Weis: Judge’s ruling on quarry a “sound decision” - 7/19/2007 |
School board reviews strategic plan
Goal is equity among all district schools, board told - 7/19/2007 |
Montgomery supports Wal-Mart liquor request
Retailer seeking license to sell packaged alcoholic beverages from Orchard Rd. store - 7/19/2007 |
Prairie Parkway opponents join forces
Want funds to widen Rt. 47, improve other existing roads - 7/19/2007 |
Slow-to-arrive tax bills in mail
Official: Many property owners should expect to see increases - 7/12/2007 |
Vaughn taken off suicide watch
Suspect under “close observation” in Will County jail’s medical unit - 7/12/2007 |
County officials defend closed landfill meetings
“These are not secret meetings,” board chairman says - 7/12/2007 |
OK four percent library wage increases
7/12/2007 |
LeClercq: Oswego “moving forward”
Says dispute over vacant village board seat not hindering projects - 7/12/2007 |
Appointment impasse nothing new for Oswego
Previous village board took months to agree on nominee - 7/12/2007 |
State law could break Oswego impasse
Law would give LeClercq full appointment authority starting Jan. 1 - 7/12/2007 |
Freedom of speech varies at local meetings
Agencies permit public comment, but survey finds limitations differ - 7/12/2007 |
$7.4M library budget now in place
Includes $500,000 for book purchases; $194,000 for AV materials - 7/12/2007 |
“Bigger numbers” for courthouse expansion?
County board views plans for $23.3 million addition - 7/12/2007 |
Pit bulls: more bite than bark?
Few attacks here, but aggressive behavior remains a concern for some - 7/12/2007 |
OK Oswego Wal-Mart liquor license
Concerns voiced over retailer’s impact on local, independent store - 7/12/2007 |
School payments key to budget resolution?
Rep. Cross notes continuing acrimony in lawmakers’ talks - 7/12/2007 |
2,040 in library’s reading program
Goal met and exceeded, board told - 7/12/2007 |
OK administrator wage hikes
School officials’ increases average about four percent - 7/5/2007 |
Report pending on ponds
Oswego staff to present recommendations - 7/5/2007 |
Road work to start at Route 30-Orchard Rd.
Improvements for new Montgomery center - 7/5/2007 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Work on early learning center progressing - 7/5/2007 |
County plans to spend $45M on roads
Projects include Orchard Road widening, Grove Road upgrades in Oswego - 7/5/2007 |
Kendall a meth “shopping ground”
Ingredients obtained here, but drug manufactured elsewhere, report finds - 7/5/2007 |
Remote meeting participation an Oswego issue
Board member seeks assurance he can still vote if absent - 7/5/2007 |
Yorkville Council’s landfill vote appealed
Attorneys charge proceedings “not fundamentally fair” - 7/5/2007 |
Owner anxious: student built home for sale
School district prices two story residence under market value - 7/5/2007 |
Policy sought on Oswego meeting tapes
Board asked to decide if tapes will be kept or destroyed - 7/5/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 7/5/2007 |
Vaughn in Missouri jail—for now
Extradition hearing called a “bump in the road” - 6/28/2007 |
Burden eased for Kimberly Vaughn’s parents
Had not slept through the night in a week, spokesman says - 6/28/2007 |
Oswego officials spar over meeting, vacancy
Schlaker charges LeClercq misled public, board; asks for apology - 6/28/2007 |
Legal battle over Ashland bridge continues
Township appeals circuit court decision that gave it ownership - 6/28/2007 |
New library site shifted east
Board OK’s location east of creek north of Rt. 30 in Montgomery - 6/28/2007 |
Parks to help pay for pond clean-up
Commissioners approve funding following staff, legal review - 6/28/2007 |
Rts. 34, 30, Hill Ave. widening work underway
Hill Avenue traffic will be detoured for ten days next month - 6/28/2007 |
Look for property tax bills in July
Mailing now expected by July 13 - 6/28/2007 |
$6.7 million park budget approved
Ballot follows silent public hearing - 6/28/2007 |
‘Backyard Grill’ is on at the aquatic center
6/28/2007 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
OK Kaneland land-cash, impact fee pact - 6/28/2007 |
Oswego to proceed with special census
Officials aim to confirm home rule status, boost revenues - 6/28/2007 |
Split decision on Oswego downtown rezonings
6/28/2007 |
New Montgomery Police Officer sworn-in for duty
6/28/2007 |
Police mum on murders
Investigation into shooting deaths of Oswego mother and three children continuing - 6/21/2007 |
Pick architect to design third high school
School board unanimously Oks panel’s recommendation - 6/21/2007 |
Timetable to vary for school building projects
Timetable to vary for school building projects - 6/21/2007 |
Oswego School District Board briefs...
School bus drivers to get a raise - 6/21/2007 |
Pick former Oswego clerk for board vacancy
Board vote on LeClercq’s nominee pending due to lack of quorum - 6/21/2007 |
Nominee surprises absent Oswego trustees
Rock, West, Schlaker question process; had expected further interviews - 6/21/2007 |
School district board approves new hires
Appoint first business services director, Long Beach principal - 6/21/2007 |
Montgomery to open Arbor Ridge access drive
Court ruling on traffic citation prompts village board decision - 6/21/2007 |
More building projects on Oswego radar
Police, public works need more space as village grows - 6/21/2007 |
School board gets budget glimpse
2007-08 school year spending projected at nearly a quarter billion - 6/21/2007 |
Montgomery Police Dept. hosts national conference
6/21/2007 |
Macy’s eyes Kendall Co. for distribution center
6/21/2007 |
Parent: ‘Hands-on’ program needs a hand
Urges school board to retain program secretary, hire more staff - 6/21/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 6/21/2007 |
Third high school plan OK’d
School board backs superintendent’s recommendation - 6/14/2007 |
High school decision far-reaching
Board members react to superintendent’s recommendations - 6/14/2007 |
Late tax bills a pain for schools
Delay creates cash flow problems, may cost taxpayers - 6/14/2007 |
Oswego at impasse over appointment
Board fails to reach agreement after lengthy executive session - 6/14/2007 |
Special census bill “probably dead”
Oswego will likely have to pay more to confirm home rule status - 6/14/2007 |
Are county’s closed landfill meetings lawful?
Ledger-Sentinel seeks Illinois Attorney General’s opinion - 6/14/2007 |
New starting time for park meetings
Mattingly re-elected board president - 6/14/2007 |
Park district to acquire Plainfield homestead
Eye former residence for fine arts center - 6/14/2007 |
Hastert: Will he or won’t he run?
Decision expected this summer as line of candidate forms - 6/14/2007 |
Oswego committees await appointments
Village president continuing to seek volunteers to serve - 6/14/2007 |
More building projects on Oswego radar
Police, public works need more space as village grows - 6/14/2007 |
Break ground on Rush-Copley Yorkville facility
$22 million project expected to open next spring - 6/14/2007 |
Grant sought to expand forest preserve
Funds would also be used to spruce up, install path in Jay Woods - 6/14/2007 |
State plans to route highway through central Kendall Co.
6/7/2007 |
Oswego split on attorneys, meeting nights
Motion to OK LeClercq’s choice for law firm fails in deadlocked vote - 6/7/2007 |
Oswego Board to interview applicant for vacant seat
6/7/2007 |
Oswego Board OKs key staff appointments
6/7/2007 |
Schools expect to save $1 million
Changes in resource management cited as key to reduction - 6/7/2007 |
OHS student wins state contest
Entry focused on fictional restaurant on old lumber yard site - 6/7/2007 |
Honor comes at last for late educator
Signs near OHS designate Rt. 71 as “Daryl Thompson Highway” - 6/7/2007 |
Judge rules Vasquez must keep bracelet on
6/7/2007 |
New Oswego Board, same concerns
Homeowners oppose rezoning of two lots in Riverwood Farms Subdivision - 6/7/2007 |
Oswegoans tell of pond problems
Officials pledge to seek answers; eye tougher regulations - 6/7/2007 |
Businesses to grow into neighborhood?
Downtown expansion a concern for Oswego’s historic commission - 6/7/2007 |
Rotary Club offers to pay for Oswego gazebo
Structure would adjoin new village hall - 6/7/2007 |
Montgomery’s Kane County residents to get refunds
Billed mistakenly for bond sale - 6/7/2007 |
Line forming on Dem side for Hastert’s seat
Lauzen organizes committee - 6/7/2007 |
Kendall transit service bid backed
Montgomery supports concept for service, contribution - 5/31/2007 |
Park district buys fifth N. Adams home
Agency to have home demolished; land to be used for public open space - 5/31/2007 |
New Plainfield school a record-breaker
July 1 completion date earliest yet for Oswego School District - 5/31/2007 |
LeClercq announces choice for Oswego Board attorneys
Firm has represented area agencies - 5/31/2007 |
Road, signal work ahead on Rts. 30, 34
Extra lanes, signals to go in by new Menards, JCPenney retail center - 5/31/2007 |
Request for Ashlawn pond clean-up funds tabled
Commissioner wary of setting precedent; staff to seek legal advice - 5/31/2007 |
Montgomery standoff ends without incident
Kimberly Drive resident in custody - 5/31/2007 |
New Montgomery hall may have time capsule
Village board members voice support for idea - 5/31/2007 |
Park district to receive $1M in impact fees
Approve pact with developer in Plainfield’s Grande Park Subdivision - 5/31/2007 |
Report highlights Montgomery’s year
Village hall, effort to save Nicholson School, retail boom all noted - 5/31/2007 |
Apolzan departs park board after 12 years
Thanks present, past colleagues for working together - 5/31/2007 |
Three incumbents start new library board terms
5/31/2007 |
How soon for a third high school?
School board, administrators review enrollment projections, discuss options - 5/24/2007 |
Cross’ law firm out as Oswego’s attorneys
Attorney: Village president wants to move in another direction - 5/24/2007 |
“This is what the voters wanted”
Changes on Oswego Village Board’s Tuesday agenda - 5/24/2007 |
Witness to Oswego Board changes
Brad Rock has gone from coalition candidate to board’s senior member in six years - 5/24/2007 |
School officials expect to save $855,000
School board approves refinancing of $32.5 million bond sale - 5/24/2007 |
Bill to upgrade safety at dams approved
Awaits governor‘s signature; now under DNR review - 5/24/2007 |
Lawmakers get tough on underage drinking
Offenders would lose driver’s licenses for three months - 5/24/2007 |
Moratorium on new Oswego development?
LeClercq: move would allow time for comp plan review - 5/24/2007 |
Name Lakewood assistant principal
Currently a teacher in Bolingbrook - 5/24/2007 |
Better traffic flow at schools?
Transportation chief recommends several changes - 5/17/2007 |
Cost to rent Oswego School District facilities likely to rise
School board to consider 2.5 percent increase Monday - 5/17/2007 |
Montgomery opposed to cable bill
Village board, staff cite concerns over AT&T backed legislation - 5/17/2007 |
Oswego School District news briefs...
$433,620 bus lease agreement approved - 5/17/2007 |
Oswego Police track crime by zone
Report: Population up, but crime rate down - 5/17/2007 |
New era for Montgomery, Yorkville?
Michelini hopeful of restarting stalled boundary agreement talks - 5/17/2007 |
School board honors mentors
Tasks include working with new teachers - 5/17/2007 |
County OKs Light Rd. industrial park
5/17/2007 |
Montgomery increases building fees
5/17/2007 |
Council gives students a voice
Provide feedback on curriculum, other issues at Oswego East, Oswego High - 5/17/2007 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Three village hall contracts approved - 5/17/2007 |
Work on new school buildings progressing
Additions also underway at Lakewood Creek, Boulder Hill School - 5/17/2007 |
Aquatic park photo an award winner
Park district staffer secures top honors - 5/17/2007 |
School board split on officers
Young elected president in 4-3 ballot - 5/10/2007 |
Divided on state smoking ban
Reps. Cross, Lindner cite health concerns; Sens. Lauzen, Holmes favor local control - 5/10/2007 |
Courthouse expansion on track
Yorkville facility likely to gain an additional 128,000 square feet - 5/10/2007 |
New home starts slow in Oswego
132 first quarter permits issued, down 34 from 2006 - 5/10/2007 |
New Kendall GOP chair thinking young
Peshia wants more to run for committeemen posts - 5/10/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
$325,000 targeted for street resurfacing - 5/10/2007 |
Judge: Ashland bridge belongs to township
Decision appears to settle dispute between Montgomery and township - 5/10/2007 |
New Oswego Board identifies goals
Upgraded web site, meeting night change, budget review among proposals - 5/10/2007 |
Kendall health report a mix of good, bad news
Cardiovascular disease, cancer leading cause of death here - 5/10/2007 |
OK OEDC contribution in split vote
Newly elected officials sought time for further review - 5/10/2007 |
Cicadas: Much to do about not too much?
Experts expect few local problems from bugs’ re-emergence - 5/10/2007 |
Hearings open on county landfill
“No process is perfect,” attorney tells Newark gathering - 5/10/2007 |
New era starts in Yorkville
Oswego, Montgomery officials seeking to boost cooperation - 5/10/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 5/10/2007 |
Earth Day called a success
5/3/2007 |
Smoking ban includes Fox Bend restaurant
5/3/2007 |
Montgomery’s “status quo” budget in place
5/3/2007 |
Site plan set for new Montgomery Village Hall
5/3/2007 |
New Oswego officials start terms Monday
5/3/2007 |
Start planning for third high school
Consultants now vying to design, oversee project - 4/26/2007 |
Schools name new technology director
4/26/2007 |
Arrest eight at large Boulder Hill gathering
CPAT agents search home - 4/26/2007 |
Oswego officials offer thanks, farewells
Weber credits ‘village team’ with accomplishments during tenure as president - 4/26/2007 |
Local highways on IDOT back burner—for now
Three Kendall projects would receive construction dollars in ’08 fiscal year - 4/26/2007 |
Oswego OKs incentive for west side Jewel
Weber casts tie-breaking vote during final meeting as president - 4/26/2007 |
Gag order issued in Route 31 crash case
State’s attorney objects to accepting blame for broadcast news report - 4/26/2007 |
Details released on crash that killed teens
Detective: vehicle was almost 30 mph over limit - 4/26/2007 |
Home starts back up in Montgomery
Slight increase reported over same period in 2006 - 4/26/2007 |
Library district’s transition fees adding up
Oswego, Montgomery, Plainfield all collecting funds for agency - 4/26/2007 |
Montgomery affirms attendance rule
Board won’t allow absent members to participate electronically - 4/26/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
ComEd apparent victor in power pole talks - 4/26/2007 |
New Master Plan on park district’s agenda
4/26/2007 |
LeClercq elected Oswego president
Defeats two-term incumbent Weber by wide margin - 4/19/2007 |
A 'green victory' for Kendall County
Voters approve $45M open space referendum - 4/19/2007 |
Montessori School plan rejected
County officials cite Wolf's Crossing Rd. traffic concerns - 4/19/2007 |
Board split on superintendent's contract
Behlow's salary, benefits package to top $215,000 - 4/19/2007 |
Funds sought for Orchard Rd. widening
Montgomery officals lobby Kane Co. staffers during impact fee hearing - 4/19/2007 |
Michels, Giles, Schlaker win Oswego race
Outcome signals start of new era in village government - 4/19/2007 |
Incumbents prevail in Montgomery race
4/19/2007 |
A partial change for Oswego School Board
Voters elect one newcomer - 4/19/2007 |
Voters say "Yes" to West Aurora request
Operations referendum approved - 4/19/2007 |
Holmstrom gains park district seat
4/19/2007 |
New school boundaries approved
Action expected to impact more than 300 elementary students - 4/19/2007 |
Residents want to help with park work, board told
Park district officials meet with Grande Park Homeowners Assoc. - 4/19/2007 |
County board OKs landfill host pact
Michigan firm seeking to develop facility in Lisbon Township - 4/19/2007 |
Oswego expects sales tax windfall
Revenue boost from new stores estimated at $700,000 - 4/19/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 4/19/2007 |
Rare fossils found on quarry site
Conifer tree samples may be oldest found in North America - 4/19/2007 |
“It was the worst time it could hit”
40 years later, Kendall County Board chairman recalls experience in Belvidere tornado outbreak - 4/19/2007 |
Short lines at the polls next Tuesday?
Kendall County’s top election official expects light voter turnout - 4/12/2007 |
Growth, spending school race issues
Candidates express views during Plank Jr. High forum - 4/12/2007 |
Expect delay on Douglas Rd. widening
State OKs final plans, but land acquistion likely to slow work start - 4/12/2007 |
Oswego water rates to rise effective May 1
Village board approves 2.4 percent increase in split ballot - 4/12/2007 |
Former lumber yard’s sheds may come down
Oswego approves recapture agreement - 4/12/2007 |
Montgomery OKs road impact fee resolution
Officials concerned Kane fees will limit commercial development - 4/12/2007 |
Engineer: No cost overruns on project
Lists Town Center savings at $307,590 - 4/12/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Annual budget adopted in split ballot - 4/12/2007 |
Montgomery seeks residents’ views for new west side plan
Survey forms available on web site, at hall - 4/12/2007 |
Honor Oswego High National Merit Finalist
4/12/2007 |
Oswego residents to receive recycling carts
Deliveries scheduled for June - 4/12/2007 |
Plan to tear down homes for retail center
Nearby homeowners voice concerns to Oswego Village Board - 4/12/2007 |
Donate land for police station
New Oswego facility would adjoin fire station on Woolley Road - 4/5/2007 |
Split apparent in Oswego Board race
Candidates disagree on ethics pledge, some absent from Chamber forum - 4/5/2007 |
Montgomery names development director
Tompkins has worked locally and in Iowa - 4/5/2007 |
Village of Oswego commissions are seeking applicants
4/5/2007 |
Which direction, Oswego?
Village president candidates offer differing views at forum - 4/5/2007 |
Candidates critical of Oswego development
Some urge greater village accountability - 4/5/2007 |
Residents want to help with park work, board told
Park district officials meet with Grande Park Homeowners Assoc. - 4/5/2007 |
Number of library card holders cut
Staff purges 2,299 inactive card holders - 4/5/2007 |
Famous Dave’s get OKs
Restaurants to locate in Oswego - 4/5/2007 |
State cuts library’s per capita grant
Amount down slightly from last year - 4/5/2007 |
Oswego water rates likely to rise
Support voiced for hikes tied to Midwest Consumer Price Index - 3/29/2007 |
Bid to crack down on teen drinking
Offenders would face license suspensions under Cross bill - 3/29/2007 |
“Significant progress” in Oswego-ComEd talks
Utility considering village proposals - 3/29/2007 |
Oswego officials defend NIU community survey
Officials: Results statistically valid - 3/29/2007 |
Oswego approves five year garbage pact extension
Rates to increases; residents to receive recycling carts - 3/29/2007 |
Board: Don’t spend tax dollars on cottage
Montgomery staff told to seek more grants to pay for renovation - 3/29/2007 |
Grande Park bridge to span Stewart Road
Developer to pay for structure based on park district design - 3/29/2007 |
Hire principal for first childhood center
Oswego School District Board approves hiring - 3/29/2007 |
‘Hot Dog Man’ to return to Oswego park
Park district board approves new contract - 3/29/2007 |
Not guilty plea in Feb. 11 crash
State attorney’s: plea “very common” - 3/29/2007 |
Residents want to help with park work, board told
Park district officials meet with Grande Park Homeowners Assoc. - 3/29/2007 |
Fence mending time near in Montgomery
Repair notices will soon be sent to owners - 3/29/2007 |
Montgomery plans capital projects
New budget has funds for Rt. 30 signals, new village hall, Parker Ct - 3/22/2007 |
Governor’s gross receipts tax plan hit
Local officials: measure would fuel inflation, stifle business growth - 3/22/2007 |
Oswego to lobby Kane on Orchard Rd. work?
Official: Montgomery ‘bottleneck’ may hurt business attraction efforts - 3/22/2007 |
Support for Oswego parking ban questioned
Opponent charges NIU community survey results flawed - 3/22/2007 |
Oswego water rate hike recommended
Village board receives request for 17 percent increase - 3/22/2007 |
Boulder Hill School work set
$6.2 million for expansion, renovation projects - 3/22/2007 |
Schools more diverse, holding down costs
State releases overdue annual district report cards - 3/15/2007 |
Route 34, Orchard Road center plans endorsed
Homeowners question plans, voice concerns - 3/15/2007 |
Oswego Meijer store to open May 9
Village board approves liquor licenses for store, gas station - 3/15/2007 |
More electric line work planned on Rt. 34
But ComEd can’t combine projects, Oswego Board told - 3/15/2007 |
NIU survey: Oswegoans back parking ban
Growth, traffic congestion identified as key local concerns - 3/15/2007 |
“I love living here.” “...I hate what Oswego has become.”
Survey shows a divergence of views on growth, other issues - 3/15/2007 |
Lack of local shopping no longer a concern
Residents wanted more stores back in ’86 - 3/15/2007 |
Survey: Ledger-Sentinel top independent news source
2-1 advantage in Oswego market - 3/15/2007 |
Renovation work underway at Fox Bend
Park district board reviews lengthy list of projects - 3/15/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Office park approved east of Douglas Road - 3/15/2007 |
Renovation underway at Oswego’s Village Green
Agency replacing playground equipment - 3/15/2007 |
School board OKs tax warrant sale
$7.5M to cover expenses until property tax revenues arrive - 3/8/2007 |
Residents petition for library referendum
Seek vote on annexation of NaAuSay Township acreage - 3/8/2007 |
Oswego to ComEd: you pay to bury or move lines
A united village board grills utility reps on Rt. 34 line upgrades - 3/8/2007 |
Unveil elementary school boundary plan
Some East View, Churchill students may be shifted to new Plainfield school - 3/8/2007 |
Growth figures in Oswego election
Former officials say today’s candidates have to work harder, spend more - 3/8/2007 |
Repeal Oswego utility tax?
Village president candidates say they would like to see tax lifted, but... - 3/8/2007 |
Panel stumps for open space referendum
Official: $45M would help forest district save county’s “treasures” - 3/8/2007 |
Library poised to buy ‘mystery triangle’
U.S. Treasury or heirs to Loucks family to receive $28,000 - 3/8/2007 |
Question lingers: What became of the Wilsons?
First to homestead in Oswego area - 3/8/2007 |
Plan identifies Kendall’s key health issues
Mental health, substance abuse called “most pressing” - 3/8/2007 |
Orbiting astronaut talks with local students
Boulder Hill Elementary School linked with space station - 3/8/2007 |
Identify library’s adult department’s busiest days
389 new patrons registered last month - 3/8/2007 |
County board approves landfill legal expenses
3/8/2007 |
Montgomery official named Aurora Township Fire Chief
3/8/2007 |
Work to start on four new schools
$67M in contracts awarded for two elementary, two junior high schools - 3/1/2007 |
Agency to call residents in emergencies
KenCom’s “reverse 911” service can call 60,000 per hour - 3/1/2007 |
More lanes for Orchard overpass
Kendall County to use sales tax revenues to improve road in Oswego - 3/1/2007 |
Principals hired for new schools
School board splits ballot over Hunt Club principal - 3/1/2007 |
Police won’t rush crash investigation
Continue to interview witnesses at Boulder Hill party - 3/1/2007 |
Road work ahead in Montgomery
Bids sought for improvements near new Wal-Mart center - 3/1/2007 |
Galena Rd? Cannonball Trail?
Road segment off Route 30 given new name in effort to end confusion - 3/1/2007 |
New village hall concept plan OK’d
Montgomery Village Board moves to establish “new downtown” - 3/1/2007 |
Cost to bury Rt. 34 electric lines a shock
Oswego Village Board receives ComEd cost estimates - 3/1/2007 |
Park board backs new school bids
School in Southbury Subdivision to include addition for park district use - 3/1/2007 |
Final OKs for Circuit City, TFI Fridays, ULTA
National chains to open outlets along Route 34 corridor - 3/1/2007 |
Montgomery OKs plan for upscale subdivision
Blackberry Creek - 3/1/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 3/1/2007 |
Cross: Fund road, school costs with casino cash
2/22/2007 |
Fifth teen dies from crash injuries
More DUI, reckless homicide charges for driver - 2/22/2007 |
A first step towards widening Wolf Rd?
Oswego seeking engineering firm to prepare study - 2/22/2007 |
Area fire districts secure Fed grants
Agencies to use funds for equipment purchases - 2/22/2007 |
Montgomery applies for two bike trail grants
Trail connections, pedestrian bridge part of package - 2/22/2007 |
Montgomery water rates go up by 5 percent
2/22/2007 |
West Aurora Schools set referendum meetings
2/22/2007 |
Montgomery papers late...
Post office working on problem - 2/15/2007 |
Community mourns teens
Crash investigation continuing; driver faces DUI, reckless homicide charges - 2/15/2007 |
Crisis intervention efforts underway
175 OHS students seek services - 2/15/2007 |
Grief counselors on duty at schools
Superintendent urges parents to keep students in class - 2/15/2007 |
Wine festival permit approved
Oswego officials disagree on village’s sponsorship - 2/15/2007 |
Widen Orchard Road in Montgomery?
County lacks funds for $13M for project as traffic volume grows - 2/15/2007 |
Kane County Orchard Road traffic volumes compared
2/15/2007 |
Orchard Rd. wrecks more than doubled since 2003
2/15/2007 |
Current projects to swell enrollment
Even without more housing developments schools expect 15,300 students - 2/15/2007 |
Map targets site for third high school
Oswego School District planning for Plainfield, Joliet area enrollment boom - 2/15/2007 |
Judge tosses bid for landfill referendum
2/15/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
LA Fitness health club gets final approval - 2/15/2007 |
Montgomery okays new garbage pact
Current rates frozen until ’09; second clean-up day added - 2/15/2007 |
Coyote sightings up in Kendall County
2/15/2007 |
Circuit City plans new Oswego store
Retailer eyes site at Rt. 34, Douglas Rd. - 2/8/2007 |
Bracing for more growth
Kendall County Plan Commission updated on Prairie Parkway, Fox Corridor, ‘Protect Kendall’ efforts - 2/8/2007 |
Open space referendum placed on April ballot
Forest preserve district to seek voter approval to sell $45M in bonds - 2/8/2007 |
Landfill application filed with county
$500,000 fee paid; over 5,000 pages of documents now on file - 2/8/2007 |
Opponents file petitions against landfill proposal
2/8/2007 |
Lawsuit against Yorkville man called a “slap suit”
Right to publicly criticize mayor defended - 2/8/2007 |
Bid for radio controlled plane site grounded
Park district officials say agency lacks suitable locale - 2/8/2007 |
Office park would be a first for Oswego
Plan commission to review plans for seven-building project - 2/8/2007 |
Races set for April 17 local election
Oswego Public Library District incumbents will run un-opposed - 2/8/2007 |
Oswego Village Hall site purchase finalized
Construction to resume on Rt. 31 site when weather permits - 2/8/2007 |
Switch park site in west side Oswego subdivision
Developers, park district come up with “better plan,” board told - 2/8/2007 |
He helped guide Montgomery’s growth
Long-time plan commissioner Jesse Vasquez steps down - 2/8/2007 |
School districts in tax mix-up
Oswego schools may have to pay Yorkville schools $217,508 - 2/1/2007 |
Firms bid on library bonds
Funds to help pay for new library, building expansion - 2/1/2007 |
Homebuilding slowed here in 2006
But 3,500 residential units still permitted for construction in Kendall - 2/1/2007 |
Boulder Hill crime rates compared
Sheriff’s Commander: subdivision similar to other area towns - 2/1/2007 |
Boulder Hill Subdivision:
Neither a town nor a village, but a “Census Designated Area" - 2/1/2007 |
Local election races take shape
Five file for three school board seats; filing period ends Monday - 2/1/2007 |
Montgomery retail centers taking shape
Expect spring opening for Ogden Hill at Routes 34, 30 - 2/1/2007 |
Park board views plans for Rt. 30 parcel
Park board views plans for Rt. 30 parcel - 2/1/2007 |
Joliet planning big Kendall Co. annexation
Developments would impact Oswego School District - 2/1/2007 |
Library district bids to expand
Seeks to annex 5,760 acres in NaAuSay - 2/1/2007 |
A referendum on four cent fuel tax?
Measure would give county authority to seek voter OK - 2/1/2007 |
Clock ticking on Yorkville TIF district
Clock ticking on Yorkville TIF district - 2/1/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 2/1/2007 |
OK bids for early childhood center
August opening planned for Oswego School District facility - 1/25/2007 |
Park district to have space in new school
Kindergarten and preschool programs will be offered in addition - 1/25/2007 |
Campaign signs already a concern
Oswego to send info to candidates on lawful placement - 1/25/2007 |
Complete village hall site purchase soon?
Oswego official optimistic for closing within the next two weeks - 1/25/2007 |
Weilert to leave Oswego Village Board
Says will not to seek re-election; to campaign for LeClercq - 1/25/2007 |
Grants spent without being recorded
All funds accounted for; official cites miscommunication - 1/25/2007 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Consultants to assist on village hall, other projects - 1/25/2007 |
Oswego OKs landfill traffic study review
Increased truck traffic a concern - 1/25/2007 |
Landfill opinions? Board won’t be able to say
Law muzzles officials from voicing opinions after application is filed - 1/25/2007 |
“Your community is happy”
Residents give park district high marks in survey, board told - 1/25/2007 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
OK release of $500,000 in escrow funds - 1/25/2007 |
School district organizing finance advisory committee
Panel to provide independent reviews - 1/25/2007 |
Montgomery publishes ‘popular’ budget
Montgomery publishes ‘popular’ budget - 1/25/2007 |
Park locale switched in new subdivision
Project on site of old Oswego Drag Strip - 1/25/2007 |
New Oswego retail centers to add businesses
Village board votes clear way for T.G.I. Friday’s, daycare center, bank - 1/25/2007 |
Architects to design 12 new schools
School district board hires Batavia-based firm - 1/18/2007 |
School boundary changes coming
35 volunteer to serve on school district committee - 1/18/2007 |
LeClercq joins race for Oswego president
Pledges to bring “new vision” to village government - 1/18/2007 |
No issue shortage for Oswego candidates
Weber’s, LeClercq’s differing views evident in board votes - 1/18/2007 |
Oswego village hall work on hold
Spending embargo likely to delay completion until early next year - 1/18/2007 |
Oswego may buy electricity from co-op
Official recommends village also stay with ComEd for street lighting - 1/18/2007 |
Montgomery rejects liquor license request
Cite conflict with downtown plans - 1/18/2007 |
Deliberations end, county committees set
Purcell finance chairman; Vickery disappointed - 1/18/2007 |
Kendall landfill application expected
Public notice issued, county should have documents by Feb. 5 - 1/18/2007 |
Stuck in the middle
Kendall resident’s home between two landfill sites - 1/18/2007 |
Open space referendum on ballot?
Issue on forest preserve agenda - 1/18/2007 |
$450M school bond sale assured
State lawmakers override governor’s veto - 1/11/2007 |
“Yes” for west side Oswego projects
Studio Shops, commercial building, subdivision receive board OKs - 1/11/2007 |
Montgomery OKs Ashland bridge pact
Addresses snow plowing issue while parties await court ruling - 1/11/2007 |
Sheriff’s Dept. may replace 16 year-old software
Proposed new system expected to improve record-keeping - 1/11/2007 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Engineering firm retained in split ballot - 1/11/2007 |
West Board OKs referendum resolution
Funds would pay for portable classrooms at Montgomery’s Nicholson School - 1/11/2007 |
Montgomery OKs Rt. 30 parcel TIF pact
Developer has until Sept. 1 to prepare library building pad - 1/11/2007 |
To run or not to run for election?
Oswego incumbents mull options as filing week approaches - 1/11/2007 |
Grant to pay for new fire district simulator
Insurance companies donate $7,500 - 1/11/2007 |
Oswego Wi-Fi study underway
Weber: service could benefit residents, business - 1/4/2007 |
A final resting place for Fido
County's first pet cemetery to have space for animals both big and small - 1/4/2007 |
Busy year ahead for Oswego schools
District has grown from 7 to 17 schools in just six years - 1/4/2007 |
Douglas Rd. widening on Oswego agenda
Construction also expected to proceed on new village hall - 1/4/2007 |
Work expected on new Montgomery hall
Keeping Nicholson Elementary in village also on new year agenda - 1/4/2007 |
Land buys among '06 highlights for agency
Fox Bend Golf Course, riverfront parcel now part of park district - 1/4/2007 |
Library district ready to expand facilities
Construction of second campus in Montgomery on '07 agenda - 1/4/2007 |
Kendall leader expects more growth
Board chairman notes increasing demand for facilities - 1/4/2007 |
County committee assignments rejected again
1/4/2007 |
TGI Friday's eyes site in new Oswego center
Commission to review proposal tonight - 1/4/2007 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 1/4/2007 |
Help available in any language
Service helps police break down language barriers - 12/28/2006 |
What's next for soon to be old village halls?
Both Oswego, Montgomery will be looking at options for older buildings - 12/28/2006 |
School panel to help re-draw boundaries
Residents have until Jan. 5 to file applications - 12/28/2006 |
County board members spar over committee assignments
Committees will have to wait until the New Year - 12/28/2006 |
Local officials had plenty to say in 2006
Our annual listing of some of the more memorable quotes from the past year - 12/28/2006 |
Stories that mattered: Part I
A look back at the local events that captured headlines here in 2006 - 12/28/2006 |
Stories that mattered: Part 2
A look back at the local events that captured headlines here in 2006 - 12/28/2006 |
OK $5.3M park district tax levy
Agency officials expect property tax rate to decline - 12/21/2006 |
Making spirits light
Oswegoan's Yule display all about the memories - 12/21/2006 |
School boundary panel now being organized
Residents have until Jan. 5 to apply for committee spots - 12/21/2006 |
Agencies vying to preserve woods
Seek donations to complete first purchase in Reservation Woods - 12/21/2006 |
Rep. Cross optimistic on stem cell bills
$25 million in tobacco lawsuit funds would help pay for research - 12/21/2006 |
Widen Wolf's Crossing Road all at once?
Oswego Village Board told project may be financially feasible - 12/21/2006 |
Decision soon on river restaurant?
Oswego Board hearing on River Run project Jan. 8 - 12/21/2006 |
Strong opinions on Prairie Parkway plans
Hundreds view state proposals at two public hearings - 12/21/2006 |
"I haven't received a complaint yet"
223 acre Will County landfill opened two years ago; Kendall application pending - 12/21/2006 |
Third firm eyes Kendall County for landfill site
12/21/2006 |
Portable classrooms coming to Nicholson?
West School Board reviews referendum proposal - 12/21/2006 |
Agency wants to keep school in Montgomery
MEDC Board passes resolution - 12/21/2006 |
Four candidates file for Montgomery race
Voters to determine three seats April 17 - 12/21/2006 |
Contract talks OK'd with courthouse design team
County board sets February deadline to reach agreement - 12/21/2006 |
Boulder Hill, lakewood school work set
$10.93M expansion work to increase pupil capacity to 750 at each school - 12/14/2006 |
$97 million school tax levy approved
No public comment during hearing - 12/14/2006 |
Property taxes have their own language
Definitions given to common terms - 12/14/2006 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Award first contract for education center - 12/14/2006 |
Ashland bridge dispute now a legal matter
Montgomery asks court to declare Aurora Township responsible - 12/14/2006 |
Boulder Hill 'pioneer' remembered
Ruth Skaggs chronicled unincorporated subdivision's early years - 12/14/2006 |
Oswego won't oppose Rt. 25 bridge plan
Village board rejects resolution against widening structure - 12/14/2006 |
Montgomery snares "Settlers Cottage" grants
Officials seek funding to restore small home on village hall site - 12/14/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
OK Wolf's Crossing office building - 12/14/2006 |
Yorkville candidates need Internet to access forms
Legal concerns cited for policy change - 12/14/2006 |
Montgomery officials expect tax rate drop
Village board approves $1.5M levy - 12/14/2006 |
Montgomery OKs new staff salary schedule
12/14/2006 |
Oswego plowing priorities still the same
Primary, secondary roads cleared before village's 200 cul-de-sacs - 12/14/2006 |
Fox Bend Golf Course purchase authorized
Oswegoland Park District poised to assume full ownership - 12/14/2006 |
Villages take stand against impact fee bill
Oswego, Montgomery village board pass resolutions opposing SB 2777 - 12/14/2006 |
Montgomery incumbents bid to retain seats
One week period for candidates to file petitions ends next Monday - 12/14/2006 |
General Assembly approves Oswego Schools' bond relief
12/7/2006 |
Revised Rt. 25 bridge plan endorsed
Oswego village staff recommends board approval - 12/7/2006 |
Montgomery home of AU Spartans?
Panel hears of plan to locate university athletic fields in the village - 12/7/2006 |
Orchard Road Wal-Mart a lure for retailers
Others reported eyeing sites in new Montgomery shopping center - 12/7/2006 |
Oswego approves $1 million tax levy
Village board also receives favorable comprehensive audit - 12/7/2006 |
"Fantastic job"
Oswego snow plow drivers commended - 12/7/2006 |
Number of Lakewood homes in tax sale up
50 failed to pay annual Special Assessment fee, board told - 12/7/2006 |
Narrow search for courthouse design teams
County board moving ahead with planned expansion - 12/7/2006 |
Seniors request space in new Oswego hall
Village officials seek meeting with seniors, park district, township - 12/7/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 12/7/2006 |
Oswego tables vote on Rt. 25 bridge resolution
Engineer suggests board ask state agency to revise plans - 11/30/2006 |
Montgomery backs trash pact extension
Revised proposal would lock-in rates, add second clean up day each year - 11/30/2006 |
Proposed new garabage rates listed
11/30/2006 |
Hazmat team secures Oswego chlorine leak
Investigate cause of well house incident - 11/30/2006 |
Radon faound in over half of surveyed homes
Testing recommended; kits available through county agency - 11/30/2006 |
Eye-opening medical experience
OHS medical class gets taste of live in ER - 11/30/2006 |
Time approaches to mend fences in Montgomery
Building department to notify property owners to make repairs - 11/30/2006 |
Development director submits resignation
Furfori organized Montgomery department - 11/30/2006 |
OK funds for Route 34 underpass study
Path would extend under Fox River bridges at Hudson Crossing Park - 11/30/2006 |
Nicholson decision to school board
Montgomery officials hopeful school will remain in village - 11/30/2006 |
Library board mulls joining consortium
Membership would impact circulation system and patrons, board told - 11/30/2006 |
Joint library programs drew a crowd
676 attended events at Oswego, Aurora, North Aurora libraries - 11/30/2006 |
Montgomery to seek cable TV expert
Board backs hiring consultant to assist in franchise agreement talks - 11/30/2006 |
Montgomery approves new police contract
Village officials hopeful of retaining more officers under agreement - 11/30/2006 |
OK plans for four more schools
Five buildings expected to be under construction by next spring - 11/23/2006 |
Schools hire construction services director
11/23/2006 |
School enrollment up by nearly 10%
Number of students has doubled in six years - 11/23/2006 |
Building program up to state lawmakers
Cross hopeful on passage of legislation to raise debt limit - 11/23/2006 |
Oswego OKs survey in split ballot
Two board members object to lack of prior review - 11/23/2006 |
Oswego to ask state to change bridge plan
Board objects to IDOT's plan for three lane structure on Rt. 25 - 11/23/2006 |
Wait for more lanes on Rt. 71 to continue
IDOT still needs to buy 40 parcels - 11/23/2006 |
LeClercq considering Oswego president bid
Board member has taken out petitions - 11/23/2006 |
Task force: rebuild Nicholson on current site
Panel reviews other options but recommendation is unanimous - 11/23/2006 |
School board receives Nicholson recommendation
Voice appreciation to task force - 11/23/2006 |
Hearings set on Prairie Parkway plans
IDOT considering two routes through Kendall County - 11/23/2006 |
Automation a boon to library district staff
TeleCirc system made 2,874 patron reminder calls in October - 11/23/2006 |
OK plans for early childhood center
Stand-alone facility will be built off Wolf's Crossing Road in Oswego - 11/16/2006 |
Park board agrees to trade land to schools
Schools to build addition at new school - 11/16/2006 |
Fox Bend golf course to have one owner
Oswegoland Park District to purchase Fox Valley Park District's share - 11/16/2006 |
Park district to buy Rt. 25 parcel
Four acres fronts Fox River - 11/16/2006 |
Superintendent: no decision yet on school
Uncertainty over Nicholson's fate sparks emotions at forum - 11/16/2006 |
New site for Montgomery's Nicholson School?
Village staff to present potential locations to task force - 11/16/2006 |
A pedestrian underpass for Route 31?
Structure would improve access to new village hall, Oswego Board told - 11/16/2006 |
Kendall officials anticipate road upgrades
Passage of sales tax referendum to provide needed funding - 11/16/2006 |
Fed funding pipeline to run dry?
Area officials assess impact of Hastert's departure as Speaker - 11/16/2006 |
From fire dept. gear to bridges and highways
Hastert has brought home millions to local agencies - 11/16/2006 |
Weber to seek third term as Oswego president
Cites record in announcing 2007 re-election plans - 11/16/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Final OK for Orchard Rd. medical clinic - 11/16/2006 |
Plan for Orchard Rd. Jewel store backed
Oswego panel sends favorable recommendation to village board - 11/16/2006 |
School referendum passes
$450M bond sale to pay for 14 new schools, renovations - 11/9/2006 |
On the way up
New assessments given for 41,000 Kendall properties - 11/9/2006 |
Third time the charm for Kendall road tax
11/9/2006 |
Democrat Holmes claims Petka's State Senate seat
Aurora vote key to victory over Wintermute - 11/9/2006 |
Republican incumbents cruise to easy wins here
Lindner, Lauzen prevail over Dem rivals - 11/9/2006 |
Voters approve South Park, Moecherville Fire Dept. merger
Referendum passes with 80% of vote - 11/9/2006 |
Hastert claims easy victory over Laesch
But tenure as Speaker to end as Dems claim control of House - 11/9/2006 |
Vets tax referendum OK hailed as a mandate
11/9/2006 |
Republicans maintain county board dominance
Incumbents, Martin victorious - 11/9/2006 |
Jazzed up for the Grammys
Local musician on final ballot for nomination - 11/9/2006 |
Plainfield OKs Oswego Library impact fees
Village board questions, but approves request for homebuilder funds - 11/9/2006 |
Lower Lakewood Creek SA bills?
Bond re-funding expected to net homeowner savings - 11/9/2006 |
Nicholson Task Force to review potential sites
11/9/2006 |
Montgomery now an option for school site
Consultant proposes rebuilding Nicholson Elementary in the village - 11/9/2006 |
Oswego water tower may come down
19 year-old structure has been out of service since '97 - 11/9/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 11/9/2006 |
Schools seek $450 million
Bonds would pay for renovations, additions and 14 new buildings - 11/2/2006 |
Referendum not a rate hike request
But amount owed to school district on tax bills likely to rise with assessments - 11/2/2006 |
Hastert faces challenger from home
Navy veteran Laesch also a Kendall County resident - 11/2/2006 |
School funding among senate race issues
Holmes, Wintermute vie to succeed Ed Petka in Springfield - 11/2/2006 |
Plenty of discouragement to go around?
Candidates face a tough audience as they knock on local doors - 11/2/2006 |
Montgomery area fire districts seek merger
South Park, Moecherville bid to upgrade service, cut duplicated costs - 11/2/2006 |
Veterans' Commission seeks funding
Two cent rate hike would fund assistance programs - 11/2/2006 |
Ledger-Sentinel a NINA award winner
Newspaper staff honored with 10 awards in annual contest - 11/2/2006 |
Fire no cause for alarm at Oswego Library
Documents burned as mortgage on 1996 addition paid off early - 11/2/2006 |
Oswegoland Park District Board news briefs...
New policy bars dogs from park buildings - 11/2/2006 |
SA vs. SSA: fee confusion a concern
Montgomery officials post information on web site - 11/2/2006 |
Grant secured to complete Prairie Point Park
Park district officials credit Cross with securing $400,000 - 11/2/2006 |
Montgomery Task Force to look at school options
Fate of Nicholson School at issue - 11/2/2006 |
Close Nicholson? Residents can learn about plans, voice opinions
Facilities plan topic for Nov. 8 meeting - 11/2/2006 |
Library board OKs impact fee agreement
Officials now await ballot by Plainfield Village Board - 11/2/2006 |
Downtown Oswego park to grow again
OK demolition pact for vacant homes - 11/2/2006 |
Oswego School District energy costs cut
Consultant estimates savings in excess of $1 million - 10/26/2006 |
Reading, math scores show improvement
Oswego School District Board receives preliminary test scores - 10/26/2006 |
Montgomery officials deny ethnic bias charge
Tell residents failed grant bid delayed Parker Court work - 10/26/2006 |
OK liquor license for unincorporated winery
Supreme court ruling clears way for Oswego Village Board vote - 10/26/2006 |
Montgomery vying to keep school in village
Task force to review "three to four viable options" - 10/26/2006 |
Close Nicholson? Residents can learn about plans, voice opinions
Facilities plan topic for Nov. 8 meeting - 10/26/2006 |
Six year-old IDOT bill a surprise for Oswego
Board votes to amend budget to pay for 2000 water main project - 10/26/2006 |
Oswego's elected officials to receive a raise
First increase since '93 effective after April 2009 election - 10/26/2006 |
A plan for Wolf's Crossing Road?
Daily traffic volume up 1,500 vehicles in seven months, Oswego Board told - 10/26/2006 |
School board election petition forms available
Voters to determine three seats in '07 - 10/26/2006 |
$6.6M Montgomery village hall budget OK'd
Village board also approves interior materials - 10/26/2006 |
No crackdown on illegal campaign signs
Montgomery Board attorney cites Constitutional concerns - 10/26/2006 |
What if voters say "no" to schools?
Larger class sizes "a given"; program cuts, split shifts possible, official says - 10/19/2006 |
Panel wants more info on Route 34 rezoning
Property located off Washington St. - 10/19/2006 |
Sewer bill scofflaws to lose water service
Montgomery, Oswego among area towns in talks with Fox Metro - 10/19/2006 |
Big changes in store for Oswego's downtown
Pending projects expected to key transformation - 10/19/2006 |
Work starts on Montgomery Wal-Mart center
Starbucks among tenants for Orchard Crossing outlots - 10/19/2006 |
Residents object to wider Rt. 25 bridge
Urge Oswego officials to ask state to revise plans - 10/19/2006 |
Lakewood Creek park work starts tomorrow
Park district officials set ground-breaking - 10/19/2006 |
Official: office space inquiries on the rise
Three projects pending in Oswego - 10/19/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 10/19/2006 |
Standing by their man in Congress
Area GOP lawmakers back Hastert amidst Foley flap - 10/12/2006 |
If voters say yes, schools will be expanded
10/12/2006 |
Oswego OKs Main Street restaurant
Capri Ristorante to open in new building at Main, Jackson streets - 10/12/2006 |
Controversial Rt. 31 project endorsed
Oswego panel hears from River Run supporters, opponents - 10/12/2006 |
Oswego 'super-sizes' new village hall
Board OKs $1.2M addition along with $8M in base bids - 10/12/2006 |
Plan to develop old drag strip site
Oswego panel endorses annexation, rezoning for mixed use project - 10/12/2006 |
Names of drag strip boosters in early plans
10/12/2006 |
Oppose plan for rural subdivision
Oswego officials say county approval would speed land's development - 10/12/2006 |
New post office parking plan set
New scheme restores diagonal spaces - 10/12/2006 |
Panel wants more info on Route 34 rezoning
Property located off Washington St. - 10/12/2006 |
Health reimbursement an issue for county workers
Committee to consider reinstating pact for non-union employees - 10/12/2006 |
Oswego to celebrate end of Town Center work
Village invites affected residents to "Picnic in the Park" - 10/12/2006 |
Wi-Fi service for all of Oswego?
Weber wants task force to study need - 10/12/2006 |
Set four school forums
District seeking passage of $450M bond referendum - 10/5/2006 |
Library district's impact fee hike tabled
Agency official expects favorable Plainfield Village Board vote - 10/5/2006 |
Residents petition for library annexation vote
10/5/2006 |
Oswego delays decision on garbage pact
Village board agrees to take up issue again early next year - 10/5/2006 |
Stop sign sought near new schools
Oswego committee to review request - 10/5/2006 |
History sought in old privy holes
Diggers in quest for early Montgomery artifacts - 10/5/2006 |
Montgomery honored for preserving Murst Farms
Picked for "outstanding advocacy" - 10/5/2006 |
Federal judge tosses Oswego discrimination case
10/5/2006 |
Post office parking sparks complaints
Diagonal spaces near building taken out after Oswego street widened - 10/5/2006 |
Library board approves annual budget
Revenue request up, but tax rate drop expected - 10/5/2006 |
Library had 47,642 patrons in August
Many used self check system, board told - 10/5/2006 |
Village board news briefs...
Oswego may save $300,000 on special census - 10/5/2006 |
Expect $24M in developer fees
School officials plan to use funds to cut building bond debt - 9/28/2006 |
Montgomery to re-bid garbage pact
Current service, charges to remain in place through 2008 - 9/28/2006 |
Presiding Kendall County Judge to leave bench
9/28/2006 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins five state press awards
Articles, photos, graphic honored in Illinois Press Association contest - 9/28/2006 |
Plan for "blizzard" of school projects
District will hire three architectural firms if Nov. 7 referendum passes - 9/28/2006 |
More teachers, but still more students
Total staff is up 9 percent compared to 11.4 percent for students - 9/28/2006 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Police will have chance to show off new station - 9/28/2006 |
Montgomery Hall cost estimates on rise
Increasing prices for materials factor in revised estimate - 9/28/2006 |
Park board OKs hiring grant consultant
Agency officials expect to recoup cost of $14,000 contract - 9/28/2006 |
New Montgomery Hall costs rising
Extra costs estimated at $400,000 - 9/28/2006 |
A local site for radio controlled airplane field?
Hobbyist's request prompts park officials to plan trips to area facilities - 9/28/2006 |
Woman pulled from car in burning garage
Police hail three for bravery after Tuesday morning wreck - 9/21/2006 |
Montgomery state's seventh fastest growing town
Special census found more than 14,000 now living in the village - 9/21/2006 |
Library district bids to expand
Agency asking voters to sign petitions to place proposal on ballot - 9/21/2006 |
Oswego expected to resume trash talks
Revised proposal would keep weekly recycling; provide choice of toter sizes - 9/21/2006 |
County attorneys: landfill talks have "died"
But rep for developers says there is still "room to negotiate" - 9/21/2006 |
Drag strip celebration a big hit
Thousands turned out Saturday night in downtown Oswego - 9/21/2006 |
Remembering the roar:
Police issued more than 100 tickets to race fans here in '57 - 9/21/2006 |
Did it fall from the sky?
Former Oswego Police chief may have found a meteorite - 9/21/2006 |
How much will new Oswego Village Hall cost?
Bid opening for new municipal center facility next Tuesday - 9/21/2006 |
Montgomery awarded "cottage" grants
Funds to help pay for report, restoration of historic home - 9/21/2006 |
Issue foundation permit for Montgomery Wal-Mart
Completion anticipated by next summer - 9/21/2006 |
New county budget position requested
9/21/2006 |
Enrollment numbers up again
14,091 students attend classes on first day - 9/14/2006 |
School budget approved
No public comment offered prior to vote - 9/14/2006 |
Group set to seek passage of school tax referendum
$450 million request on Nov. 7 ballot - 9/14/2006 |
$250,000 hot dog stand?
Cost for Oswego East High concession stand questioned - 9/14/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Approve plans for Route 34 shopping center - 9/14/2006 |
Plan more hearings on Prairie Parkway
State official says construction may start in 2009 - 9/14/2006 |
Propose Main Street restaurant
Oswego panel endorses parking variance, site plan in split ballots - 9/14/2006 |
Lakewood Creek park contract approved
Work expected to start this month; completion anticipated by next summer - 9/14/2006 |
Camp to keep liquor license
9/14/2006 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
58 homes permitted for construction in August - 9/14/2006 |
School board honors students, East staffer
9/14/2006 |
No action on Oswego garbage pact
9/14/2006 |
Suggest sales tax to fund new police station
Home rule status would give Oswego ability to collect tax - 9/14/2006 |
9/11 shock waves felt here
Terror attacks prompted changes for emergency agencies - 9/7/2006 |
Hastert on 9/11: "I'll never forget that day"
9/7/2006 |
Kendall WWII veteran saw smoke of war again
9/7/2006 |
Seek to designate Oswego crosswalks
Move would compel motorists to yield to pedestrians on Rt. 34 downtown - 9/7/2006 |
Metra rail facilities for Montgomery?
Village to use federal grant funds to complete study - 9/7/2006 |
Annual report: library usage growing
Agency also spent more than $288,000 on materials - 9/7/2006 |
Kendall County told it can fund future buildings, staff
Consultant says county capital plan is "affordable" - 9/7/2006 |
County delays vote on PNA Camp special use permit
Measure tabled for further study, future action - 9/7/2006 |
Minkler Rd. subdivision OK'd in split ballots
194 acre project gets green light from Oswego Village Board - 9/7/2006 |
A major award
Bachelor holdout to win stocks, BIG trophy - 9/7/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history - 9/7/2006 |
Kendall officials mourn loss of probation director
Colleagues remember Becker as a hardworking innovator - 9/7/2006 |
$450 million school referendum on ballot
Record amount sought to build 13 more schools, renovation projects - 8/31/2006 |
Oswego seeks bids on new village hall
Architects receive authorization in split vote - 8/31/2006 |
Oswego Board clashes over garbage pact
Vote on amended Allied Waste contract expected Sept. 11 - 8/31/2006 |
Plaza to go in front of new village hall
Montgomery Village Board OKs "significant change" in plans - 8/31/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Interim repairs OK'd for Douglas Road - 8/31/2006 |
Collect five West Nile mosquitos in Oswego
But no reported cases here - 8/31/2006 |
Montgomery approves JCPenney store
Village officials pleased to have retailer locate in new Rt. 34 center - 8/31/2006 |
52,622 visited library in July, board told
New circulation record also set - 8/31/2006 |
Montgomery declines developer's request
Curbs, gutters, sidewalk required in project - 8/31/2006 |
Library may change circulation system
Agency may join consortium - 8/31/2006 |
Kendall officials mourn loss of probation director
Colleagues remember Becker as a hardworking innovator - 8/31/2006 |
Newest Kendall town's mayor won't run again
Peterson has served Millbrook since '03 - 8/31/2006 |
Cable TV pact up for renewal
Montgomery officials plan study of ComCast's performance, services, revenues - 8/24/2006 |
Present plan for riverbank open space
8/24/2006 |
Oswego may seek bids soon for village hall
Village board scheduled to receive final cost estimates Monday - 8/24/2006 |
OHS, OEHS comparable on crime
More reports filed at OHS last school year, police records show - 8/24/2006 |
School officers have to multi-task
Crime prevention just one aspect of the full-time job - 8/24/2006 |
Larger buses now serving Oswego Park-n-Ride site
Pace also adjusts bus schedule - 8/24/2006 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
New school plan contains five strategies - 8/24/2006 |
Escape to Oswego
"Prison Break" TV drama depicts village - 8/24/2006 |
Approve plan for school referendum
Funding sought to pay for 13 new schools and expansion projects - 8/17/2006 |
State law changes school referendum language, process
8/17/2006 |
Board accepts Behlow's recommendations
Dist. 308 expects 31,000 students by 2012-13 school year - 8/17/2006 |
A Traughber Junior High timeline
8/17/2006 |
Jewel-Osco to locate on Orchard Road
First large retailer for new Oswego shopping center - 8/17/2006 |
Park district may gain Grande Park senior center
Developer may donate facility to parks - 8/17/2006 |
Construction starts on Montgomery Menards
Store will anchor new center at Routes 34, 30 - 8/17/2006 |
Seek proposals for courthouse project
Kendall board declines to start negotiations with Batavia-based firm - 8/17/2006 |
Pact between Kendall, veterans agency OK'd
Preservation ordinance also endorsed - 8/17/2006 |
"We're bleeding to death at the border"
Hastert: Immigration tops list of constituent concerns - 8/17/2006 |
Reduce Lakewood Creek assessment fees?
Montgomery officials back plan to re-fund bond sale - 8/17/2006 |
Yorkville camp complaints prompt zoning hearing
Kendall board seeks changes to special use after event causes traffic problems - 8/17/2006 |
Plainfield considering Oswego library fee hike request
Oswego Public Library District requesting up to $545 in fees per three bedroom home - 8/17/2006 |
Oswego plans garbage pick-up survey
After months of talks, board opts to seek residents' input over amending current pact - 8/10/2006 |
Closing Montgomery school not a sure thing
School chief: proposal starts dialog on district's facilities, finances - 8/10/2006 |
Assisted living home proposed on Grove Rd.
Oswego Board also reviews plans for Minkler Rd. subdivision - 8/10/2006 |
Former official sentenced in exploitation case
Reaves served four years on the Yorkville School Board - 8/10/2006 |
Traffic signal preemption system pact OK'd
Oswego police, fire district will split cost for system that changes red lights to green - 8/10/2006 |
Support voiced for Target liquor license
Oswego expected to OK request Aug. 28 - 8/10/2006 |
Public events planned 'down on the farm'
Residents will have two chances to visit former Montgomery farmstead this month - 8/10/2006 |
Superintendent's recommendations spur debate
Oswego School Board likely to make final decision at their Aug. 14 meeting - 8/3/2006 |
Overview of facilities committee suggestions
8/3/2006 |
Lanner Group considered for parks' planning firm
8/3/2006 |
Small area fire districts plan merger
South Park, Moecherville petition for November referendum - 8/3/2006 |
Garbage contract back on Oswego agenda
Board may ballot on pact during special meeting Monday - 8/3/2006 |
Road trip: Oswego Village Board tours the town
Officials from other taxing districts also invited on subdivision, park tour - 8/3/2006 |
Cross, cops, schools aim for kid-safe cyberspace
8/3/2006 |
School district budget to top $147 million
Tentative operating budget is in the black for the 2006-07 fiscal year - 8/3/2006 |
Just what is the Education Fund, anyway?
8/3/2006 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Schools hire first female high school athletic director - 8/3/2006 |
Life experience helps assistant SA in long career
Jean Fletcher retires after 25 years as prosecutor in Kendall County - 8/3/2006 |
Ex-Yorkville School Board member may get jail time
8/3/2006 |
Review plans for Montgomery JCPenney store
Department store on village plan commission's Aug. 17 agenda - 8/3/2006 |
Park district may limit boaters in ponds, lakes
8/3/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 8/3/2006 |
Home starts slow
Montgomery, Oswego report drop in permits - 7/27/2006 |
Cross: wait till next year on school, road bill
Pending election prompted lawmakers to steer clear of bill-for now - 7/27/2006 |
New site for century-old barn
Oswego couple has barn moved near home on Minkler Road - 7/27/2006 |
Opinions split on preservation ordinance
Advocates disagree on revised measure's effectiveness - 7/27/2006 |
Public stays away from public hearing
No testimony offered on Oswego project - 7/27/2006 |
Kendall plan anticipates major growth
Lists expansion projects as population grows to 195,041 in 14 years - 7/27/2006 |
Oswego officials mull census timing
Board weighs costs, risk of scheduling full population count - 7/27/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news brief...
Town Center water connections complete - 7/27/2006 |
Road work ahead
Oswego approves $291,739 contract for street upgrades - 7/20/2006 |
Close Montgomery elementary school?
Village officials concerned by proposal before school board - 7/20/2006 |
School's namesake taught village students for 47 years
7/20/2006 |
Domestic situation ends without incident
Oswego Police respond in force on Victoria La. - 7/20/2006 |
Impact fees key issue in library district dispute
Plainfield annexation could cost Oswego Library District thousands - 7/20/2006 |
Study examines poverty in Kendall, state
Health dept. director notes gap between wages, housing costs - 7/20/2006 |
Montgomery tax revenues trending upward
Report indicates village has recovered from loss of Dominick's, Eagle - 7/20/2006 |
Plans for Route 34 shopping center advance
Oswego Board reviews pact for project that includes single, multi-family homes - 7/20/2006 |
Douglas Road water main pact approved
Montgomery will move main; Oswego will contribute $50,000 - 7/20/2006 |
Big Yorkville shopping center endorsed
Homeowners object, but commission unanimous in support - 7/20/2006 |
Yorkville panel backs Route 30 annexation
Property subject of boundary dispute - 7/20/2006 |
Seek tax hike for veterans commission
County board approves November referendum try - 7/20/2006 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
New RV rules approved in split ballot - 7/20/2006 |
Fireworks crackdown pays off
Fireworks crackdown pays off - 7/13/2006 |
Montgomery OKs Rt. 30 TIF district
Board acts to spur business development north of highway - 7/13/2006 |
Pace to use bigger buses for Park-n-Ride
Schedule will also change at Oswego facility next month - 7/13/2006 |
Oswego to license tobacco retailers
Board votes to require $50 licenses - 7/13/2006 |
On Target?
Retailer's request for liquor license questioned - 7/13/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Final OK for 293 homes east of Minkler Rd. - 7/13/2006 |
Natural areas become an outdoor classroom
Park district staffer gives lessons in conservation for high school students - 7/13/2006 |
White Sox World Series trophy coming to Oswego
On display at downtown restaurant July 28 - 7/13/2006 |
New day camp opens for disabled youths
Fox Valley Special Rec. program now offered at Long Beach School - 7/13/2006 |
Growth might solve Lisbon's sewer woes
Housing developers mull paying for treatment facility for tiny Kendall town - 7/13/2006 |
TEN YEARS AFTER: THE FLOOD OF '96
Rain "beyond comprehension" brought flood - 7/13/2006 |
"It changed our lives forever"
Residents who lost homes, possessions cling to memories - 7/13/2006 |
Flood called a "galvanizing event"
Increased awareness, political support for stormwater management - 7/13/2006 |
Sheriff: damage would be worse today
'96 flood provided lessons for emergency service - 7/13/2006 |
Seek more funds for Prairie Point Park work
Park district to apply for second grant to help pay for facilities - 7/6/2006 |
School administration wage hikes set
Increases for returning administrations up an average of 3.9% - 7/6/2006 |
Special census pays off for Montgomery
Village expects to gain $45,000+ in new state - 7/6/2006 |
Library districts at odds over annexation
Oswego officials contend Plainfield action violated previous court decision - 7/6/2006 |
Initial reviews mixed on regional water park
7/6/2006 |
Open space referendum on ballot next spring?
Conservative Foundation official: funds would help acquire properties identified in study - 7/6/2006 |
Funding set for library projects
7/6/2006 |
Differing opinions
School district opposes, library district supports Montgomery TIF district proposal - 6/29/2006 |
Justification sought for Rt. 25 plans
Oswego officials want state to show need for longer turn lanes at Rt. 34 - 6/29/2006 |
Montgomery OKs new rules for business signs
Village board ballot starts phase-out period on pole signs - 6/29/2006 |
Right-in entrance Ok'd at Route 34 center
Proponents: drive needed to improve access for westbound vehicles - 6/29/2006 |
Regional water park in Yorkville?
Developers propose $27M facility at Rt. 47, Galena Road - 6/29/2006 |
Montgomery officials object to racial profile law
Charge state's method of analyzing police traffic stop data flawed - 6/29/2006 |
Oswego to seek bids on hall addition
Would increase floor space in proposed new building by 15,000 square feet - 6/29/2006 |
Montgomery wants to extend trash pact
Board suggests potential service charges, upgrades under renegotiated contract - 6/29/2006 |
Parents object, but bus routes changed
Service will no longer be available for 200+ students - 6/22/2006 |
Ally: Hastert has no interest in other trusts
Ingemunson defends House Speaker's $2M land deal - 6/22/2006 |
Highway referendum put on November ballot
But county board split on sales tax increase request amount - 6/22/2006 |
School board hires new administrators
Ancel picked as Old Post School principal; Monn named finance chief - 6/22/2006 |
New village hall design; budget set
Unanimous Montgomery Board vote caps months of talks, plan revisions - 6/22/2006 |
No decision reached as village officials talk trash
No decision reached as village officials talk trash - 6/22/2006 |
A closer look at your property tax bill
A closer look at your property tax bill - 6/22/2006 |
Your address key to what you will pay
Tax rates vary throughout Kendall County - 6/22/2006 |
Exemptions add up again for taxpayers
6/22/2006 |
Heat, storm can't stop PrairieFest
Organizers report large crowds despite Mother Nature's wrath - 6/22/2006 |
New use for Traughber Jr. High?
School chief also favors renovating Boulder Hill School - 6/15/2006 |
Boulder Hill growth prompted school's construction in 1960
6/15/2006 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Schools may try November referendum - 6/15/2006 |
Parents object to school busing changes
School board expected to discuss changes next Monday - 6/15/2006 |
Pending Rt. 25 bridge project raises concerns
Oswego homeowner tells village board of state's plan for turn lane - 6/15/2006 |
"Excellence begets excellence"
As she retires, OHS' award-wining band director Margene Pappas looks back - 6/15/2006 |
Honors accumulated as band program developed
6/15/2006 |
Final vote pending on new RV rules
Kendall Board panel OKs recommendation in split ballot - 6/15/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Weber: Metra station a decade off - 6/15/2006 |
Bagpipes may sound for police
Plan to add pipes, drums to Oswego Police honor guard - 6/15/2006 |
County's outgrown 'new' courthouse
Just eight years after it opened, Yorkville facility already overcrowded - 6/15/2006 |
Rt. 34 retail-residential project endorsed
Oswego's Ogden Falls residents voice concern over street connections - 6/15/2006 |
County may OK historic commission, ordinance
Pending county board ballot would cap year of study by committee - 6/15/2006 |
Yorkville camp granted temporary liquor license
6/15/2006 |
Montgomery Main St. resurfacing work starts
Village to use grant to help pay for project - 6/15/2006 |
Name new Lakewood principal
DeKalb educator to lead Montgomery elementary school - 6/8/2006 |
County board favors addition for courthouse
Cost for all capital projects could reach $80 million, officials told - 6/8/2006 |
Expect work to resume on bike trail bridge
6/8/2006 |
Pay hike for Oswego's elected officials?
Village president could earn up to $9,000; board members $6,600 - 6/8/2006 |
Proposal would make Oswego pay comparable
Township officials earn more in base salary - 6/8/2006 |
"He is now where he deserves to be"
Name of Oswego officer who died on duty in 1972 added to national memorial - 6/8/2006 |
Work at Yorkville dam expected next week
Spillway intended to improve safety where 17 have died since 1960 - 6/8/2006 |
'Strike three' for Prairie Parkway opponents
State Supreme Court rules map not a taking of property - 6/8/2006 |
Sugar Grove prevails in boundary case
Yorkville challenged Montgomery's claim to land north of Rt. 30 - 6/8/2006 |
Yorkville camp's expired liquor license discussed
County board hears testimony from 2004 accident victims - 6/8/2006 |
Montgomery may limit banks in new center
Village panel backs provision in development pact for Orchard Rd. project - 6/8/2006 |
Montgomery TIF plan gains support
Joint Review Board endorses village proposal in split ballot - 6/8/2006 |
Park district officials expect tax rate drop
Official cites rising property values - 6/8/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 6/8/2006 |
New RV rules endorsed
County may permit unscreened storage in Boulder Hill, other high-density areas - 6/1/2006 |
Park commissioners study new budget
Rec program, swimming pool revenues expected to rise - 6/1/2006 |
Montgomery panel backs water main pact
Oswego would contribute $50,000 to help pay to move Douglas Road main - 6/1/2006 |
Approve $2.7 million library district budget
Most of agency's individual funds show modest increases - 6/1/2006 |
Park board questions TIF District plan
Officials want more info on Montgomery proposal - 6/1/2006 |
Quarry plan topic for public hearing
Quarry plan topic for public hearing - 6/1/2006 |
"Super-size" new Oswego village hall?
Building may be constructed with addition village would grow into - 6/1/2006 |
Still a few curtain calls left
Donna Barnes retiring as an OHS teacher, but hopes to continue as an assistant director - 6/1/2006 |
'Noises Off' tops on Barnes' fav list
6/1/2006 |
Students get a hands-on lesson in local government
Spend a day with Oswego officials - 6/1/2006 |
Minkler Road to close June 12 for six weeks
Contractors to replace sharp curve - 6/1/2006 |
Professional honor for Montgomery manager
Gaura earns Model Administrator award - 6/1/2006 |
Referendum with no tax rate hike?
School officials say tax base growth may cover expected $450M expansion bill - 5/25/2006 |
240 more may walk to school
Panel recommends changes at three elementary schools and new junior high - 5/25/2006 |
Look for tax bill in mail this weekend
First payment will be due June 28 - 5/25/2006 |
Sheriff: new jail addition completed, in use
Dismisses county administrator's report of problems - 5/25/2006 |
Montgomery's TIF plan up for review
5/25/2006 |
Schools now accepting calls for new students
5/25/2006 |
Oswego OKs new land use plan
Weber casts tie-breaking, favorable ballot after board deadlocks - 5/25/2006 |
Montgomery enforcing codes by zone
Area that includes Parkview Estates tops in corrected violations - 5/25/2006 |
Village Board news briefs...
Oswego may withhold developer's building permits - 5/25/2006 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
New plan sets goals for Montgomery - 5/25/2006 |
Growth options hearing draws small crowd
Few comment on Oswego School District committee's recommendations - 5/18/2006 |
Schools' advisory committee outlines recommendations
5/18/2006 |
County votes down board member pay hike
5/18/2006 |
Montgomery board briefed on home rule law
5/18/2006 |
Mundsinger named director of elementary teaching and learning
School board approves appointment - 5/18/2006 |
Oswegoan gets state prison time for investment scheme
5/18/2006 |
Moving Lakewood fifth graders called "best option"
Administrator updates school board - 5/18/2006 |
Village hall key project in new budget
Montgomery officials hopeful facility will spur more downtown projects - 5/18/2006 |
Work progressing on two new schools
Work progressing on two new schools - 5/18/2006 |
Panel: MEDC budget too small for auditing
Committee agrees on recommendation - 5/18/2006 |
Fundraising campaign underway to save Kendall Outdoor Education Center
5/18/2006 |
Oswego Police hike enforcement starting May 22
5/18/2006 |
County's facilities manager leaves for private-sector job
5/18/2006 |
County board reviews concepts for future building
5/18/2006 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Approved resolution supports Parkway interchanges - 5/18/2006 |
School board receives growth options
$375M to $450M tax vote within next year recommended - 5/11/2006 |
Kendall officials mull future building needs
Plan suggests replacement of eight year-old courthouse - 5/11/2006 |
Oswego wants public to mind its manners
Newly adopted civility code set for all board meetings - 5/11/2006 |
Oswego secures new village hall site
Board OKs $1M contract to buy parcel at Rt. 31, Washington St - 5/11/2006 |
A "priceless" donation made to Oswego Library
Expands genealogical research collection - 5/11/2006 |
His Iraq mission accomplished
41 year-old sheriff's commander served 14 months in strife-torn - 5/11/2006 |
Proposed preservation ordinance draws no flak
County panel holds public hearings - 5/11/2006 |
He asks the tough questions on park board
Apolzan honored for decade of service to local agency - 5/11/2006 |
Referendum on Oswego parking ban?
Resident wants to start petition drive for April 2007 vote - 5/11/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Votes taken, but officials still split on parts of plan - 5/11/2006 |
Library district annexes acreage near Plainfield
5/11/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 5/11/2006 |
Official: schools have no choice but to grow
Superintendent says down-sizing district to limit enrollment not an option - 5/4/2006 |
Growth issues confront local agencies
Officials offer project updates at Oswego sponsored meeting - 5/4/2006 |
Kane County road plans a Montgomery concern
Orchard-Jericho Road project will create bottleneck at Rochester, officials warn - 5/4/2006 |
Park board votes to change auditors
Contract OK'd in split ballot; previous firm had examined books since '96 - 5/4/2006 |
Oswego Board approves wage hike for chief exec
Adams completes six months in job - 5/4/2006 |
Library officials mull bond sale date
Plan ground-breaking as soon as Montgomery site is available - 5/4/2006 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
TIF District study available for public inspection - 5/4/2006 |
Await school growth proposal
Board receives recommendation Monday; school size a key issue - 5/4/2006 |
Oswego parking ban working, officials say
Police note decline in citations over the past four months - 5/4/2006 |
Library district annexes NaAuSay acreage near Plainfield
5/4/2006 |
Tax bills slow to arrive
Kendall County officials plan late May mailings - 5/4/2006 |
Support growing for "Project Kendall" plan
Effort focuses on saving natural areas - 5/4/2006 |
Stormwater, subdivision design are meeting topic
State legislation could impact Kendall County projects - 5/4/2006 |
On the way up
Cost to widen Douglas Road increasing, Oswego Village Board told - 4/27/2006 |
Plan to bus Montgomery fifth graders
Board vote expected May 8 on proposal to relieve Lakewood overcrowding - 4/27/2006 |
Friends, 'Kindred Spirits' recall 'The Fox'
Educational memorial dedicated in Oswego park overlooking - 4/27/2006 |
Oswego OKs Wolf's Crossing Rd. stop sign, speed limit cut
4/27/2006 |
Target, Home Depot to anchor new Yorkville center
193 acre retail project proposed on north side of Rt. 34 at Cannonball Trail - 4/27/2006 |
Oswego Village Hill cost estimates received
Village board members suggest exterior design modifications - 4/27/2006 |
Montgomery OKs Wal-Mart incentive pact
Village to rebate $3.7M for public improvements near store site - 4/27/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Old Navy, Michael's and Bed Bath & Beyond OK'd - 4/27/2006 |
Almost $1 million for Montgomery streets
Newly approved budget includes multiple resurfacing projects - 4/27/2006 |
Oswego officials budgeting for growth
New budget has water rate hike, but also funds for more police, Douglas Rd., village hall - 4/27/2006 |
Another Kendall open space referendum?
County chairman suggests fall vote to fund more land purchases - 4/27/2006 |
Hastert touts Medicare drug program
Says competition providing seniors with "good choices" - 4/27/2006 |
Montgomery special census underway
Third count since 2002 targets new subdivisions on village's east, west sides - 4/27/2006 |
Montgomery staff now updating codes
4/27/2006 |
Build fewer, but larger schools?
Oswego School District committee considering recommendation - 4/20/2006 |
Lakewood Creek School crowding was meeting topic
4/20/2006 |
Public advised: Don't let West Nile guard down
Infected mosquitoes continue to pose health risk, official says - 4/20/2006 |
Wireless Internet network for Kendall?
Consultant for Aurora details how service might work here - 4/20/2006 |
Orchard, Jericho Road work possible
Pending right-of-way acquisition, Kane County may award contract in June - 4/20/2006 |
So when do those new Rt. 34 stores arrive?
Work starts on Kohl's; others expected over the next year - 4/20/2006 |
Village hall design subject to changes, board told
Montgomery consultants, architects now preparing cost estimates - 4/20/2006 |
Small park, gazebo in Oswego village hall plan
Consultant to provide village board with detailed cost estimates - 4/20/2006 |
Health dept. client income levels vary, board told
Agency's annual report also notes rise in restaurant inspections - 4/20/2006 |
Kendall Co. officials mull special census
4/20/2006 |
County tables Oswego's request for signal funds
Cost of signal projects questioned - 4/20/2006 |
Montgomery officials note favorable sales tax trend
4/20/2006 |
Yorkville dam work expected this spring
Low bid received for modifications - 4/20/2006 |
Plan library district bond sales
Funds will pay for new Montgomery library, renovations at downtown Oswego facility - 4/13/2006 |
Wal-Mart incentive agreement reviewed
Retailer would front-fund costs for road work at Montgomery store site - 4/13/2006 |
Study backs lower speeds on Wolf's Crossing Road
Three-way stop also recommended at Dougal Rd. intersection - 4/13/2006 |
Suspects sought in Montgomery bank robbery
4/13/2006 |
Wormley leaves legacy of public service
Served years on Oswego Township and school boards - 4/13/2006 |
State pledges to re-stripe Route 34
Paint crews expected next month - 4/13/2006 |
Outdoor education center's future in doubt
Oswego School District pulling out of cooperative; revenue drop expected - 4/13/2006 |
School board OKs hiring four principals
Current associate principal at Downers Grove - 4/13/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Vote on new plan possible next month - 4/13/2006 |
Housing authority's Kendall ties cut
Now part of DuPage Housing Authority after HUD audit - 4/13/2006 |
Oswego Police track crime by zones
Information key to allocating resources, police chief says - 4/13/2006 |
History lesson: Oswego plans not cast in stone
At times, village has strayed from recommendations in current, previous plans - 4/13/2006 |
Plan to boost forest preserve sheriff's patrols
Service would cost $5,000 annually - 4/13/2006 |
Delay vote on gas tax request
Officials discuss putting referendum on November ballot - 4/6/2006 |
School district sets public forums
4/6/2006 |
Kendall child abuse cases on rise
Number of victim interviews up at county advocacy center - 4/6/2006 |
Plan dedication of memorial to The Fox
Public invited to ceremony in Route 25 park on Earth Day - 4/6/2006 |
Rts. 34-30 intersection top wreck locale
Three other intersections tied for second on Oswego Police Department list - 4/6/2006 |
911 center director to depart after ten years
Hitzemann guided Kencom as population boomed and calls for help increased - 4/6/2006 |
Michael's, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond coming to Route 34
Retailers to open in new Oswego center - 4/6/2006 |
Plenty of testimony on new Oswego plan
Concerns range from land use issues to Ogden Falls traffic - 4/6/2006 |
Crowds jam Prairie Parkway meeting
View, question state highway officials on route proposals - 4/6/2006 |
Meijer center lots on review panel's agenda
Orchard Rd. bank also up for review - 4/6/2006 |
Visions for a growing Montgomery
Proposed five-year strategic plan sets goals for officials, residents - 4/6/2006 |
Oswego Public Library earns high marks
National report lists facility in its 93rd percentile; among highest in Fox Valley area - 4/6/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 4/6/2006 |
Enrollment to more than double
Oswego School District expects 30,882 students in seven years - 3/30/2006 |
List current school district growth options
3/30/2006 |
All smiles at library district board meeting
Referendum victory buoys officials; discuss pending building projects - 3/30/2006 |
Library secured district-wide support
Referendum margin largest in Kane Co.; all but five Kendall Co. precincts voted "yes" - 3/30/2006 |
Oswego man sentenced in Ponzi scheme
Former GOP committeeman gets 13 years; ordered to pay restitution - 3/30/2006 |
Kendall County primary election news briefs...
Satellite sites for early voting under study - 3/30/2006 |
Prairie Point Park grant approved
State finds $400,000 to pay for Oswego park improvements - 3/30/2006 |
"Major change" for Prairie Parkway route
State officials to unveil detailed plans next week in Yorkville, Morris - 3/30/2006 |
Montgomery TIF District plans shaping up
Target June or early July for final village board vote on agreement - 3/30/2006 |
Flood control key to developing Rt. 30 parcel
Initial plans call for adjoining lakes to accept Waubonsie Creek overflows - 3/30/2006 |
Expect Kohl's ground-breaking soon, officials told
Park district board updated on pending retail and industrial projects - 3/30/2006 |
Montgomery seeks bids for home demolition
Contract approval expected April 10 - 3/30/2006 |
Library district gets a gift from genealogical society
3/30/2006 |
Park districts to lease Fox Bend restaurant, bar
Official expects to have agreements signed next week - 3/30/2006 |
Voters say "Yes" to library
OK bonds to renovate current facility and construct Montgomery building - 3/23/2006 |
Weis wins
Prevails in hard-fought GOP prosecutor race - 3/23/2006 |
Laesch tops Zamora in Dem Congressional race
Will challenge Hastert in November - 3/23/2006 |
Purcell, Martin winners in GOP county board race
Incumbent Whitfield comes up short - 3/23/2006 |
Kendall keeps sprawling along
9.4 percent growth here in 2004-2005 third highest in nation - 3/23/2006 |
Magazine ranks Oswego a "best place" contender
3/23/2006 |
Oswego OKs new fee for developers
3/23/2006 |
Some school fees to rise, board told
Costs for hot lunches and selected courses will be up for 2006-07 school year - 3/23/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Project OK'd after signal contribution secured - 3/23/2006 |
Farnsworth House now a national landmark
3/23/2006 |
Veteran educator named elementary principal
Laurie Boyce appointed to Long Beach School helm - 3/23/2006 |
Commercial use urged at Rt. 71, Washington St.
Homeowners question recommendation in new Oswego plan - 3/23/2006 |
More business uses along Rts. 31, 34?
Proposed new Oswego comprehensive plan projects changes over next 30 years - 3/23/2006 |
OHS senior to direct national school news show
Mallory Jones first local student to win Channel 1 competition - 3/23/2006 |
State set to unveil detail Prairie Parkway plans
Public meeting set April 4 at Yorkville High School - 3/23/2006 |
Landfill siting forum attracts a big crowd
Residents question county attorneys on roles, process - 3/23/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 3/23/2006 |
Library request on ballot Tuesday
Funds to renovate downtown library, construct second facility sought - 3/16/2006 |
SA candidates deny "push poll" link
Weis not doing polling; Ingemunson says calls not from his campaign - 3/16/2006 |
Election Q&A
3/16/2006 |
School growth, facility needs topics for forums
3/16/2006 |
Coyotes proving wily indeed here
Adapting as development encroaches - 3/16/2006 |
Candidate's landfill flyer sparks controversy
Both Ingemunson, Weis have donors with landfill connections - 3/16/2006 |
Ingemunson, Weis have much in common
Kendall natives both making first bid for state's attorney - 3/16/2006 |
Two Dems seek to challenge Hastert
Zamora, Laesch both want party's nomination to take on Speaker of the House - 3/16/2006 |
Sales tax hike would fund road projects
Kendall County asks voters' OK for one-half cent increase - 3/16/2006 |
It's official: conservation group to occupy farmstead
Montgomery Village Board OKs pact - 3/16/2006 |
View design for new Oswego Village Hall
Municipal center would feature clock tower; overlook Rt. 31 and river - 3/16/2006 |
Another builders fee proposed
3/9/2006 |
Prosecutor's race a replay of '96?
Familiar political fault lines develop in Kendall GOP as campaign heats up - 3/9/2006 |
"Big Jim" stumps for Ingemunson at fundraiser
Forner governor at Oswego event - 3/9/2006 |
Ingemunson maintains fundraising advantage
3/9/2006 |
Candidates spar over SA liaison for seniors
3/9/2006 |
Montgomery limiting new home permits
Village negotiating annual permit caps in bid to manage building boom - 3/9/2006 |
Will library referendum pass? Officials optimistic
Committee members cite support voiced by residents, local agencies - 3/9/2006 |
Work on plan to lure industrial firms
Oswego development agency to seek taxing district, Chamber backing - 3/9/2006 |
Oswego, Montgomery officials hold "very productive" meeting
Douglas Rd. water main focus of talks - 3/9/2006 |
Judge rules for Sugar Grove in boundary flap
Tosses out all but one count in lawsuit filed by Yorkville over parcels at Rts. 30, 47 - 3/9/2006 |
Oswego detective 'Officer of the Year'
Dickey honored for investigative work - 3/9/2006 |
Expect 1,380 more students by fall
School board hears proposal to hire 65 more teachers - 3/2/2006 |
Oswego moves to sell $11.5 M in bonds
Funds would pay for village hall, Town Center projects - 3/2/2006 |
IDOT has funds for Rt. 71 widening
Other area highway projects including Routes 30, 31 and 47 don't make the cut - 3/2/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Village to seek "lag fees" for schools, parks - 3/2/2006 |
Non-profit to preserve Montgomery farmstead
Conservation Foundation plans to open office in former home this summer - 3/2/2006 |
How area north of Rt. 30 may develop
"Montgomery Preserve" plan has open space, retail areas, library site - 3/2/2006 |
Montgomery chief: sign crackdown working
Sign companies identified and have pledged compliance, village board told - 3/2/2006 |
Naturalist, high school students work together
Collect seeds valued at about $25,000 - 3/2/2006 |
Oswego may tap savings to balance budget
Move would offset loss of lumber yard sales tax revenues - 3/2/2006 |
Phase out summer school programs
Plan "targeted intervention" programs for elementary students - 3/2/2006 |
A final resting place for man's best friends?
County board member plans Kendall's first pet cemetery - 3/2/2006 |
Park official backs Oswego fee changes
Consistent with Plainfield, Joliet ordinances - 3/2/2006 |
Food vendors sought for parks
3/2/2006 |
White School Museum to gain parking spaces
Spots to be added as part of street project - 3/2/2006 |
Lumber yard moving out of Oswego
Alexander Lumber has outgrown downtown site, firm official says - 2/23/2006 |
Hope yet for Montgomery farmstead?
The Conservation Foundation eyes home for office use - 2/23/2006 |
Second landfill proposed
2/23/2006 |
Oswego poised to update developer fees
Village board voted expected Monday on land-cash, transition fee changes - 2/23/2006 |
Montgomery Chamber, Economic Development group endorse library referendum
2/23/2006 |
Survey: many buy groceries outside Oswego
Meijer, Wal-Mart opening expected to boost village's market share - 2/23/2006 |
Official: Oswego wants stores to look good, too
Strict exterior design rules help enhance community, Cassa says - 2/23/2006 |
Direction sought on Oswego roadway fee
Staff questions if board wants fee waived or charged to commercial/industrial developers - 2/23/2006 |
OEHS auto students cruise at Chicago meet
Finish second in Ford-sponsored engine teardown competition - 2/23/2006 |
Teacher makes best of chance to build program
OHS grad Tiberio credits WCC instructor - 2/23/2006 |
$10M bond sale planned for village hall, Town Center
Oswego Board vote expected on ordinance - 2/23/2006 |
Senior dial-a-ride service grant eyed
2/23/2006 |
Over-assessment may cost agencies $594,070
Tax board rules in favor of Minooka area power plant; appeal possible - 2/23/2006 |
County seeks special census cost estimate
2/23/2006 |
County landfill panel roster questioned
2/23/2006 |
Historic Oswego home demolished
Main Street residence was built by one of the village's founders - 2/16/2006 |
Disappointed
Oswego officials react to historic home's destruction - 2/16/2006 |
School district's dual language program hailed as a success
Parents urge school board to expand program - 2/16/2006 |
Name principal for new junior high school
Buck now serves as prinicipal at Fox Chase Elementary - 2/16/2006 |
Montgomery's budget guru to depart board
Michelini proposes appointing village clerk to Burrell's seat - 2/16/2006 |
Departing official: budget issues to pose challenge
Says developers must pay "fair share" - 2/16/2006 |
Oswego, Montgomery at odds over water main
Officials disagree on who should pay to re-locate main near Douglas Rd. - 2/16/2006 |
Ingemunson leads SA race 'cash war'
Yorkville attorney has raised $113,383; Weis nets $34,674 - 2/16/2006 |
State's Attorney donors listed
2/16/2006 |
Just two new jobs in Montgomery budget
Funding requests cut to balance budget, maintain reserve - 2/16/2006 |
Oswego approves library resolution
Measure encourages residents to vote on expansion proposal - 2/16/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 2/16/2006 |
Montgomery farmstead's future in doubt
Forest preserve district rejects proposal to take on preservation effort - 2/9/2006 |
Cut speed on Wolf's Crossing Road?
Oswego Village Board backs proposal for traffic study - 2/9/2006 |
Hastert to donate Abramoff funds
2/9/2006 |
Honor for officer who died on duty
The name of Oswego Officer William Burgholzer, Jr. will be added to national memorial - 2/9/2006 |
Former Oswego Ledger owner/publisher dies
Don Krahn and his wife, Ann, modernized growing paper in '60s, '70s - 2/9/2006 |
Park district earns distinguished status
Local agency ranks in top 10 percent statewide for superior service - 2/9/2006 |
Voters don't have to wait until election day
First-ever early voting period starts Feb. 27 in Yorkville - 2/9/2006 |
Kendall Democratic Party leader to step down
Cites illness in family, but party faction cites lack of support - 2/9/2006 |
Oswego Village Board to back library vote?
Weber tells panel he is hopeful of unanimous board support - 2/9/2006 |
Moratorium placed on special uses in county
2/9/2006 |
Architect's stamp now a must on home plans
Kendall County updates building code - 2/9/2006 |
Kendall County land use plan draws few comments
Planning panel holds annual meeting - 2/9/2006 |
Expect Montgomery TIF district studies
Board panel to receive plan preview this month; financial study March 21 - 2/9/2006 |
Oswego to up fines for parking scofflaws
Village board backs maximum fine for motorists who park illegally - 2/9/2006 |
Fate of historic home uncertain
Demolition permit issued for Oswego's historic Judson House - 2/2/2006 |
School board picks Grande Park Elementary
Newest Oswego School District building is located in Plainfield - 2/2/2006 |
Big surge in new home building
With nearly 3,000 permits issued for new single family homes in '05, Kendall County is likely to rem - 2/2/2006 |
Busted! Montgomery arrests sign installers
Three workers nabbed over weekend by police department - 2/2/2006 |
Park-n-Ride use more than doubled in 2005
Pace puts 15 passenger van in service - 2/2/2006 |
Forest Preserve gets grant to buy 75 acres near Plano
Land will be added to Jay Woods preserve - 2/2/2006 |
Montgomery "open" on retailer incentives
Board members voice willingness to consider proposals - 2/2/2006 |
Rock 'n' roll high school
British band on first U.S. tour plays Oswego East - 2/2/2006 |
Reject request for southern Kendall quarry
Attorney says firm to sue county after "no" vote on rezoning petition - 2/2/2006 |
Protect Kendall Now group says plan was well received
2/2/2006 |
Conservation Foundation points to Kendall successes
Nearly 10 years in county, non-profit's CEO outlines preservation efforts - 2/2/2006 |
Kohl's incentive pact approved
To secure store, Oswego to rebate up to $1 million in tax revenues - 1/26/2006 |
Park district officials mull Wolf Road project
Developer's land, cash contributions to agency at issue - 1/26/2006 |
Illegal sign installers will be arrested
Montgomery notifies developers, installers; grace period ends this weekend - 1/26/2006 |
Montgomery reviews code enforcement procedures
Enforcement officer key to effective program, attorney tells board - 1/26/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Grove, Plainfield road signal project delayed - 1/26/2006 |
Boarded-up homes to finally come down?
Montgomery gets updated timeline - 1/26/2006 |
Plan road work near Rt. 30 Wal-Mart site
Propose signal work, more lanes on Route 30; close Baseline at Galena Road - 1/26/2006 |
Library referendum committee planning campaign
Flyers, brochures, yard signs to tout reasons to vote "yes" - 1/26/2006 |
Library referendum gains endorsement
Montgomery Village Board unanimously adopts resolution - 1/26/2006 |
More land for parks
Developer donations to top 370 acres over next two years - 1/26/2006 |
Local hot dog vendor relished days in park
Recalls events in letter to park board - 1/26/2006 |
Schedule set for cottage restoration work
Montgomery to restore historic building before work starts on new village hall - 1/26/2006 |
Montgomery to back library vote
Support unanimous for March 21 library expansion referendum - 1/19/2006 |
Propose landfill off Rt. 71 near Yorkville
County panel meets with property owner; lengthy review anticipated - 1/19/2006 |
Without a hitch
The team of NASA scientists that successfully guided comet capsule landing - 1/19/2006 |
Town Center project costs questioned
Oswego Board member seeks more information before next contract is awarded - 1/19/2006 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Seek demolition bids on historic building - 1/19/2006 |
Library bond issue resolution approved
If voters give OK March 21, district would sell $8.9M in bonds - 1/19/2006 |
Montgomery to arrest illegal sign installers
Village police crackdown to start weekend of Jan. 28-29 - 1/19/2006 |
Changes in store at Oswego Park-n-Ride
Roomier vehicles, new schedule coming - 1/19/2006 |
Cafe to locate in downtown Oswego
Camille's to join Emmett's Ale House in new commercial building - 1/19/2006 |
New Kendall voting machines previewed
Voters will find optical scan system at their local polling places in March - 1/19/2006 |
Artists' colony in Montgomery?
County officials review proposals, discuss cost of saving farmstead - 1/19/2006 |
Yorkville Legion may buy van for Vets' Commission
Talks underway on purchase pact - 1/19/2006 |
"Exciting year" in business growth expected
Oswego development official updates library district board on pending projects - 1/19/2006 |
Fast track new Oswego village hall work?
"Aggressive" schedule targets August ground-breaking; October 2007 occupancy - 1/19/2006 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 1/19/2006 |
Weilert resolution OK'd in split ballot
Oswego Board seeks colleague's resignation, cite "best interest" of village - 1/12/2006 |
Text of the Weilert resignation resolution
1/12/2006 |
A big area to cover
Library referendum committee discusses how to reach voters in 52 square mile disrict - 1/12/2006 |
Bid to honor fallen Oswego officer
Police seeking to have the name of William A. Burgholzer added to national memorial - 1/12/2006 |
New year may bring school tax vote
Committee expected to release report this spring - 1/12/2006 |
Revised school district fees a goal for new year
1/12/2006 |
Kendall County Democratic Party divided
Progressive Dems object to committeemen slate; seek new chairman - 1/12/2006 |
Fines established for false fire alarms
Oswego Fire District ordinance targets repeat offenders - 1/12/2006 |
Retailers plan full-size stores in new center
Prairie Market anchors will be as big as those near Fox Valley Mall, Oswego Board told - 1/12/2006 |
Montgomery approves downtown lot purchase
Board also votes to for grant to renovate historic cottage - 1/12/2006 |
Approve design, budget for new school
$10.5 million elementary school will be built in Plainfield's Grande Park Subdivision - 1/12/2006 |
Arrest four in fight at Rt. 34, Orchard
1/12/2006 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Boulder Hill principal to leave at end of school year - 1/12/2006 |
DUI arrests in Oswego increased in 2005
Accident data shows most wrecks in village involved out-of-town drivers - 1/12/2006 |
Funding at issue in plan to move Douglas Rd. main
Oswego officials cite regional benefit in asking Montgomery to pay - 1/12/2006 |
Protect Kendall Now master plan on display
1/12/2006 |
Montgomery rejects permit request change
Violation "largely resolved" board told - 1/12/2006 |
Weilert resolution on Oswego agenda
Non-binding measure asks board member to resign - 1/5/2006 |
County seeking funds for highways
Growth prompts bid to pass sales tax referendum - 1/5/2006 |
Area high school test scores compared
Oswego, other Kendall high schools fail to place in our survey's top five - 1/5/2006 |
Growth evident in Kendall schools
School districts keeping costs down as diversity, enrollments rise, state data shows - 1/5/2006 |
Oswego goal: more lanes on more roads
Douglas Road, Route 71 planning to continue this year; several signal projects in works - 1/5/2006 |
Year just over one of extremes for Oswego
Court fine, resignation captured headlines - 1/5/2006 |
Referendum passage was key for schools
Enrollment growth to pose continuing challenge, school chief says - 1/5/2006 |
Expand courthouse? Official awaits study
Lists completion of jail addition as goal met in '05 - 1/5/2006 |
Library vote on Montgomery "to do" list
Work also expected to start on new village hall site, TIF district effort - 1/5/2006 |
Businesses interested in Montgomery sites
Three grocery stores among firms - 1/5/2006 |
Kendall's bond rating improves, board told
"Positive" rating could save county, taxpayers on future bond sales - 1/5/2006 |
No charges in Kendall budget probe
Special prosecutor: county official did not violate criminal laws - 12/29/2005 |
County board chairman hits budget investigation
12/29/2005 |
Oswegoan hailed as "true Renaissance man"
Richard Young honored for environmental work in Kane, Kendall counties - 12/29/2005 |
Reeling in the year
A glance back at many of the local news stories that captured headlines in the Ledger-Sentinel in 20 - 12/29/2005 |
Plenty to comment on in 2005
Newsmakers had much to say on local issues during a busy year - 12/29/2005 |
Kendall big enough for two open space groups?
Conservation foundations have similar goals, different approaches - 12/29/2005 |
A vision for Kendall County open space
Protect Kendall Now organization to put plan on public display - 12/29/2005 |
Plan library district referendum campaign
'Our Library Committee' to emphasize low cost, space to be gained - 12/29/2005 |
Montgomery cracks down on illegal signs
Public works crews now 'pulling and dropping' signs in the right-of-way - 12/29/2005 |
Park meetings to move to Prairie Point School
12/29/2005 |
Pick site scheme for new village hall
Montgomery facility would overlook River Street, Settlers Cottage - 12/29/2005 |
Youth golf program seeking to grow into Oswego area
Park district board hears request for financial assistance - 12/29/2005 |
Developers eyeing tiny Kendall County town
Lisbon retains former Plainfield official to assist in planning efforts - 12/29/2005 |
Weilert to stay on Oswego Board
Denies village staff member's harassment allegation - 12/22/2005 |
How much has it cost?
Ledger-Sentinel seeks info on village legal expenses - 12/22/2005 |
School board OKs Joliet fee pact
City to collect transition fees in addition to land cash and impact fees for school district - 12/22/2005 |
Arrest suspect in abduction, assault of Oswego woman
Held in county jail on $750,000 bond - 12/22/2005 |
It's official: library referendum on March ballot
Funds sought to build second library, remodel existing facility - 12/22/2005 |
Oswego names new development director
City of Naperville's senior planner will lead growing department - 12/22/2005 |
Huge ridership on park district's Polar Express
More than 400 took ride to local park - 12/22/2005 |
Overnight parking ban looms in Oswego
Police to distribute informational flyers-not tickets-for first few weeks - 12/22/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
No public comment on new property tax levy - 12/22/2005 |
Referendum set on county sales tax increase request
Revenues would pay for county road projects - 12/22/2005 |
Rush-Copley plans Yorkville medical campus
Plan multiple buildings on 45 acre site south of Route 34 - 12/22/2005 |
Start long-term school facility needs study
School district panel re-formed to prepare five-year building plan - 12/22/2005 |
County votes to refinance jail expansion bonds
Move expected to save approximately $200,000, consultant tells board - 12/22/2005 |
School district energy costs questioned
Big natural gas bills don't reflect actual energy usage, board told - 12/22/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 12/22/2005 |
Best Buy to locate on Route 34
Retailer to join Kohl's, Lowe's, Wal-Mart at Oswego's Prairie Market center - 12/15/2005 |
Oswego hires village hall architect
Elgin-based firm prepared initial study - 12/15/2005 |
Oswego Board still waiting on Weilert
Village board member has yet to submit resignation letter - 12/15/2005 |
Primary 2006
Familiar names back on Kendall GOP ballot - 12/15/2005 |
Target Jan. 2 opening for Plainfield fire station
First Oswego Fire District station to be built in Plainfield - 12/15/2005 |
No longer your father's fire protection district
Growth brings with it plenty of changes - 12/15/2005 |
Montgomery homeowners question SSA fees
Fairfield Way residents to pay for common area maintenance - 12/15/2005 |
Review Montgomery farmstead proposals
Four groups seeking to use Dickson Road property - 12/15/2005 |
Montgomery tax levy set; rate drop expected
12/15/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Tax levy up, but rate expected to drop - 12/15/2005 |
Winter may delay Route 30 signals
Project at Griffin Dr. in Montgomery dependent on asphalt installation - 12/8/2005 |
Montgomery can designate landmarks
Newly adopted ordinance sets criteria; allows village to apply for grants - 12/8/2005 |
Montgomery official wants to curb signs
Seeks passage of ordinance "with teeth" to halt proliferation - 12/8/2005 |
Growth prompts Ledger-Sentinel office move
12/8/2005 |
Pending Oswego Board vacancy nothing new
Weilert will be eighth trustee to depart early since 1999 - 12/8/2005 |
A two-horse race for state's attorney?
Baker to stay out of GOP race, endorses Ingemunson - 12/8/2005 |
Quick decision sought in boundary dispute
Yorkville, Sugar Grove attorneys seeking summary judgments - 12/8/2005 |
New Oswego hall planning includes tours
Officials to visit municipal centers in Palos Park, Channahon Saturday - 12/8/2005 |
Effort to plan for Oswego village hall dates to 1997
12/8/2005 |
Oswego OKs stop sign plan
12/8/2005 |
Weilert to resign from Oswego Village Board
Cites health problems, pending surgery as reasons for leaving - 12/1/2005 |
Schools propose $83.9 million property tax levy
Double-digit property valuation increases expected to continue - 12/1/2005 |
Montgomery board votes to preserve 1840s house
May have been owned by village's founder - 12/1/2005 |
Oswego School District news briefs
$12,000 collected for Daryl Thompson scholarship - 12/1/2005 |
Kendall County Board approves $42.5 million budget
Administrator says property tax rate decreased since last year - 12/1/2005 |
Oswego extends visitors bureau pact
2002 board vote ended association with Aurora-based agency - 12/1/2005 |
Parking near Old Post Park still a concern
Oswego officials hopeful shifting some games to Wormley Park will ease problem - 12/1/2005 |
Local firm submits low bid for Wormley Park work
Second phase improvements include nose-in parking spaces on Century Drive - 12/1/2005 |
Target spring start for Yorkville dam work
State agency expects to spend $7.6M on improvements - 12/1/2005 |
Plattville residents consider forming a village government
Petitions now being circulated - 12/1/2005 |
Plattville residents eye next step in forming new village
12/1/2005 |
Park district naturalist teaches ecology to teens
Young volunteers help with planting native grasses, other plants - 12/1/2005 |
Montgomery urges Kane to demolish vacant homes
Resolution requests removal after use by Sugar Grove Fire Department - 12/1/2005 |
Developer told Oswego townhome development too dense
Weber suggests lowering number of units per building in concept plan - 12/1/2005 |
Library expansion back on ballot
Funds sought to remodel current Oswego facility, build Montgomery facility - 11/24/2005 |
Prepare to stop
Oswego committee backs plans for stop signs in Lakeview, Deerpath Creek - 11/24/2005 |
Public views state plans to widen Route 34
Four lanes with medians proposed between Orchard Rd. and Rt. 47 - 11/24/2005 |
Saving cottage will cost, Montgomery Board told
Further board discussion expected - 11/24/2005 |
Plan new parking lot at Prairie Point Park
Oswego firm awarded project contract - 11/24/2005 |
Article prompts park foundation donation
$2,000 given to foundation in memory of late park district employee - 11/24/2005 |
Seek dismissal of Yorkville boundary lawsuit
Attorney for Sugar Grove says change in state law should not apply to five year-old pact - 11/24/2005 |
Official: plan now for Wolf's Crossing Rd. widening
Oswego Board member also proposes village seek project funding - 11/24/2005 |
Park district OKs funds for Protect Kendall Now
11/24/2005 |
Oswego village president backs special census
Weber: village shouldn't wait for population estimates to top 25,000 - 11/24/2005 |
Library seeks clean-up of contaminated soil
11/24/2005 |
Oswego project changed; costs rose
Town Center consultant apologizes; pledges improved communications - 11/17/2005 |
'Protect Kendall' fuding approved
11/17/2005 |
How many Wal-Marts are enough?
Montgomery official questions impact of four new, area stores - 11/17/2005 |
Officials at odds over veterans' van lease
County board member says limousine rental would be cheaper - 11/17/2005 |
More of a Kendall County town now
Most of Montgomery's tax base had been in Kane County, but not anymore - 11/17/2005 |
Kids have their say on new skate park
About 50 attend, participate during park district planning session - 11/17/2005 |
42 Lakewood homes on Kendall tax sale
Number of homeowners who failed to pay assessment up from 2004 - 11/17/2005 |
Oswego OKs Rt. 34 subdivision in split vote
Village board members disagree on Reata's lot sizes, traffic impact - 11/17/2005 |
Oswego opposes plan for rural subdivision
Village board adopts legal objection resolution; will file with county - 11/17/2005 |
Adams starts work as Oswego administrator
"I'm trying to hit the ground running," tells village board, staff - 11/17/2005 |
Landfill to locate near Yorkville?
Landowner conducting initial tests - 11/17/2005 |
County budget changes under scrutiny
Special prosecutor summoned to conduct investigation - 11/10/2005 |
Oswego project cost questioned
Village board wants explanation before considering request for second bond sale - 11/10/2005 |
Deadlock on new Plainfield school name
Oswego School Board split on using name of historic figure or subdivision - 11/10/2005 |
Sugar Grove to ask court to uphold pact
Village officials want to maintain Route 30 as boundary with Yorkville - 11/10/2005 |
Michelini won't seek state senate seat`
Montgomery village president ends speculation over political future - 11/10/2005 |
Michelini elected to new regional planning board
To represent Kane/Kendall counties - 11/10/2005 |
Park board votes to change law firms
11/10/2005 |
Motorists advised: watch for deer
Oswego, Montgomery police identify frequent crossing locations - 11/10/2005 |
Deer in the headlights? Police say don't try to swerve out of the way
11/10/2005 |
Kendall growth conference draws a crowd
Speaker touts benefits of ecologically-friendly subdivision designs - 11/10/2005 |
Cross, Lindner backing 'Protect Kendall' initiative
Resolution adopted by General Assembly - 11/10/2005 |
Pick new Oswego village hall site soon?
Village seeking appraisals for downtown parcels for potential sale or trade - 11/10/2005 |
Oswego's levy to rise, but rate drop expected
Owner of $300,000 home would pay $143 to village on next tax bill - 11/10/2005 |
Assessments continue to climb
36,000 Kendall property owners to receive change notices - 11/3/2005 |
Kendall land preservation effort hit
County board member questions contributing to Protect Kendall Now - 11/3/2005 |
Montgomery wants county action on homes
Vacant structures at Orchard, Route 30 hinder development efforts, officials say - 11/3/2005 |
Oswego to help fund groundwater study
Village board joins with county, other municipalities in adopting pact - 11/3/2005 |
Wait 'til next year on bike trail bridge
Manufacturer still awaiting steel shipment; delay until June likely - 11/3/2005 |
Survey seeks views of local shoppers
OEDC consumer survey focuses on shopping habits, desired retailers - 11/3/2005 |
Transportation improvements topic at summit
Kane County Board Chairman touts need for regional study - 11/3/2005 |
County official urges creation of separate fund
Moneys would be used if power plant wins re-assessment case - 11/3/2005 |
Library board OKs long-range plans
Board seeking to maximize agency's public and private support - 11/3/2005 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins regional press awards
Staffers honored for news and sports writing; advertising - 11/3/2005 |
Year of transition ends at Fox Bend
Park district officials look ahead - 11/3/2005 |
School enrollment up 14 percent
12,689 students as of Sept. 30 just under district's projection - 10/27/2005 |
Tough times for GOP
Local Republicans looking for positives - 10/27/2005 |
Oswego OKs Kendall highway impact fee
Village officials hopeful some funds will be used to widen Orchard Road - 10/27/2005 |
Oswego to object to county development
Board concerns range from lack of fees to impact on area wells - 10/27/2005 |
Yorkville asks court to declare pact unenforceable
City seeks to repeal five year-old Sugar Grove boundary agreement - 10/27/2005 |
Lagging math scores remain a concern
Oswego School District Board receives state tests results - 10/27/2005 |
Montgomery hires village hall architects
Finalize contract totaling $474,375 with Chicago firm - 10/27/2005 |
Orchard, Jericho intersection work planned
Kane County targets January contract award date - 10/27/2005 |
Montgomery approves west side subdivision
Board member wants commercial project built before homes - 10/27/2005 |
Hurricane impacts Oswego project
Rising Town Center costs prompt request for second bond sale - 10/27/2005 |
Golf course half "dry," half "wet"
County approves liquor license for new course south of Oswego in splt ballot - 10/20/2005 |
County board split on parkway interchanges
Right-of-way resolution rejected - 10/20/2005 |
Favorable reviews for Douglas Rd. plans
About 50 area residents attend open house hearing in Boulder Hill - 10/20/2005 |
Oswego says "no" again on Orchard Rd. retail
Village officials want properties developed for industrial, manufacturing, office users - 10/20/2005 |
Sculpture honors "lovers of nature"
Park district foundation holds dedication ceremony in Oswego's Hudson Crossing Park - 10/20/2005 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins state press awards
Honors include first place for school board coverage, second for general excellence - 10/20/2005 |
Richard Saletri, former Oswego president, dies
Anticipated, worked to manage growth during tenure in village government - 10/20/2005 |
Yorkville sues Sugar Grove over boundary
Property at northeast corner of Route 47 and Route 30 focus of dispute - 10/20/2005 |
Rt. 34 widening plans topic for open house
10/20/2005 |
Brew-pub restaurant seeking loan
Oswego Board expected to back request for $300,000 from state-funded account - 10/20/2005 |
Kendall County a tourist destination?
Advocates say area sites could attract visitors, boost county businesses - 10/20/2005 |
Kohl's, Lowe's coming to Rt. 34
Retailers to join Wal-Mart at Oswego's Prairie Market center, east of Douglas Road - 10/13/2005 |
$786,000 Oswego contempt fine waived
Village board members applaud unanimous appellate court decision - 10/13/2005 |
Appoint new Oswego administrator
Illinois native now serving as administrator in growing Florida county - 10/13/2005 |
County reviewing RV parking rules
Changes considered after Boulder Hill residents voice concerns - 10/13/2005 |
New schools put out the welcome mat
Public invited to open house events at Churchill, Prairie Point, and Wolf's Crossing - 10/13/2005 |
Tree found in local park more common in south
Paw Paw stand in Waa Kee Sha - 10/13/2005 |
Green light for township highway garage
Oswego Village Board approves permit request for Route 25 facility - 10/13/2005 |
User sought for Montgomery farmstead
Forest Preserve District accepting proposals until Nov. 4; mandatory meeting Monday - 10/13/2005 |
Library district seeks $50,000 in grant funds
10/13/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 10/13/2005 |
Bridge project delayed
Contractor waiting for steel shipment, park board told - 10/6/2005 |
Douglas Road plans to go on display
Revised plans topic for open house hearing in Boulder Hill Wednesday - 10/6/2005 |
Hirth out as Oswego's development director
Citing attorney's advice, village officials decline to give reason for dismissal - 10/6/2005 |
Kendall County assessments to top $2 billion
10/6/2005 |
New Oswego exec to face multiple challenges
Village board expected to OK appointment, contract Monday evening - 10/6/2005 |
State unveils two routes for Prairie Parkway
Public glimpses proposals during Yorkville meeting - 10/6/2005 |
Historic Montgomery home to cross Fox River?
Prospective buyer would move Clinton Street residence to Keck Street lot - 10/6/2005 |
Propose historic landmark ordinance
Montgomery Village Board approves request for further review - 10/6/2005 |
Library district extends Montgomery boundaries
Subdivision west of Dickson Rd. annexed - 10/6/2005 |
Library checkouts exceed one-half million annually
10/6/2005 |
Park board glimpses developing parks
Tour includes stops in Churchill Club, Henneberry Woods, and Morgan Creek - 10/6/2005 |
School district seeking more teachers
Elementary school enrollment growth straining staff, budget - 9/29/2005 |
Oswego bans night on-street parking
Village president casts deciding vote - 9/29/2005 |
Montgomery hikes homebuilder fees
67 percent increase based on findings in NIU government center study - 9/29/2005 |
Name sought for new Plainfield elementary school
Oswego School Board looks to end practice of naming schools after subdivisions - 9/29/2005 |
Some local schools were once named for farm families
9/29/2005 |
Oswego approves downtown carnival request
Sections of Main and Jackson streets to close during OktoberFest - 9/29/2005 |
Montgomery Wal-Mart center talks continue
Village board committee receives update on incentive pact negotiations - 9/29/2005 |
Kendall historic preservation panel under study
County board-appointed committee will examine need for commission - 9/29/2005 |
Plan new skate park in Oswego
Chesterfield Park facility would close - 9/29/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 9/29/2005 |
Orchard Road retail projects OK'd
Oswego approves developments; traffic concerns raised - 9/22/2005 |
Seniors question mayors on growth
9/22/2005 |
Incorporate Plattville?
County officials set meeting to discuss issue with residents - 9/22/2005 |
Orchard Rd. residential? Oswego not interested
Village officials cool to plan to build 600+ multi-family homes - 9/22/2005 |
Foundation's goal: "Protect Kendall Now"
Goal is to increase pace of land conservation as development occurs - 9/22/2005 |
Oswego Legion to put out welcome mat
Organization looks to book more banquets, bring back Friday fish fries - 9/22/2005 |
Pace to consolidate Montgomery bus routes
Douglas Road area service maintained, downtown discontinued - 9/22/2005 |
1998 Oswego plan becomes reality
Downtown plan has survived both skeptics and personnel changes - 9/22/2005 |
County officials clash over engineering firm
Disagree on selection process for Eldamain Road bridge project - 9/22/2005 |
Oswego seeking bigger buses for Park-n-Ride
Increasing ridership prompts study - 9/22/2005 |
Attorney to draft Kendall County landfill host fee pact
Ad hoc board committee organized - 9/22/2005 |
Slower going on Oswego Town Center project
Village officials, contractors now target Dec. 15 completion date for first phase - 9/22/2005 |
Another enrollment record set
12,650 students showed up for class on first day - 9/15/2005 |
Teachers' contract finalized
Wage hikes total 9.81 percent over two years; teachers insurance costs up - 9/15/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
OK funeral home south of Oswego Commons - 9/15/2005 |
Kendall agency working to aid Katrina evacuees
Some families now staying in county - 9/15/2005 |
Sheriff in New Orleans: "It's quite an effort down here"
9/15/2005 |
Oswego, Montgomery village presidents on Sept. 20 panel
Event set at Aurora's Prisco Center - 9/15/2005 |
Oswego considers overnight parking ban
Police chief: measure would help neighborhood patrol efforts - 9/15/2005 |
School district budget in the black-for now
Allows for spending of $93.2 million; balance of $15,691 - 9/15/2005 |
Area college students among fortunate few
Hurricane Katrina disrupted educations, but that's all - 9/15/2005 |
Architects picked for new Montgomery hall
Village board chooses Chicago-based firm in split ballot - 9/15/2005 |
Pinched at the pump
Motorists, local agencies cope with $3 per gallon gas - 9/8/2005 |
Bikes may provide alternative for some
Growing trail network links villages, Aurora - 9/8/2005 |
More help for those in dire need
Kendall County area police, firefighters part of hurricane relief effort - 9/8/2005 |
Oswego developers sue Lowe's for contract breach
9/8/2005 |
Randall to seek another term as Kendall Sheriff
Republican has held position for two decades - 9/8/2005 |
County accepting hurricane relief donations
Board members disagree on contributing taxpayer dollars - 9/8/2005 |
Expect fall completion for trail bridge
Structure will link two parks along Fox River between Oswego, Montgomery - 9/8/2005 |
Reata Subdivision expected back on Oswego agenda
Street connections, traffic a concern for nearby homeowners - 9/8/2005 |
Next Oswego Village Board meeting a real marathon?
Long agenda awaits officials, public Monday - 9/8/2005 |
Petka will leave State Senate next year
Long-time lawmaker secured relief funds for Montgomery after '96 flood - 9/8/2005 |
Fox Valley area mayors to speak at Aurora AARP forum
Public will have chance to question officials during Sept. 20 Prisco Center event - 9/8/2005 |
Park district OKs development agreements
Agency secures park land, prairie basin in Oswego projects - 9/8/2005 |
Park officials view plans for 116 acre subdivision
Would include 11.3 acre park site - 9/8/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
What happened to that Winn Dixie cashier? - 9/8/2005 |
Agree on new teachers' pact
Contract now awaits votes by OEA members, school district board - 9/1/2005 |
Sprinkling bans lifted
Watering hours still limited in Oswego, Montgomery - 9/1/2005 |
Oswego man dies in Orchard Rd. collision
9/1/2005 |
Name Montgomery development official
New MEDC Director Allen worked previously in Will, McHenry counties - 9/1/2005 |
Lawmakers bid to lower price at the pump
Propose five percent reduction in state's gas sales tax - 9/1/2005 |
Kane County to re-do transportation impact fee
Decision has no impact on Montgomery, board members told - 9/1/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
OK lumber purchase for building trades home - 9/1/2005 |
Change in Kendall's Golden Diners program60
Chicago-based firm awarded contract; Salvation Army files appeal - 9/1/2005 |
Oswego competing for next administrator
Board advised to "strengthen position" to attract top applicants - 9/1/2005 |
Parks to seek higher Oswego land-cash fees
Agency to join school district in bid to revise Oswego ordinance - 9/1/2005 |
Wait 'til next year for Oswego water tower
Replacement of old tower delayed - 9/1/2005 |
Montgomery subdivision now part of library district
Blackberry West added to service area - 9/1/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Narrowly missed being down in the flood - 9/1/2005 |
OK Plainfield location for next school
Oswego School Distrcit Board approves site in Grande Park Subdivision - 8/25/2005 |
Bush visit capped an eventful Montgomery day
Police chief details behind-the-scenes activities from Aug. 10 - 8/25/2005 |
Special ed teacher faces porn charge
Worked at Thompson Junior High - 8/25/2005 |
Cross hopeful on highway funds
State funding needed to secure federal transportation dollars - 8/25/2005 |
Republicans ready to rally 'round Edgar?
But Cross warns that former Guv would face "nasty race" against Blagojevich - 8/25/2005 |
Architects vie to design new village hall
Two firms present initial concepts to Montgomery Village Board - 8/25/2005 |
Settlers cottage fits into architects' plans
8/25/2005 |
Park district finances in order, board told
Agency has ability to issue bonds to pay for capital projects - 8/25/2005 |
Kendall farmland protection program OK'd
But county currently lacks funding for land purchases - 8/25/2005 |
Oswego may re-evaluate developer fee
School district survey found land-cash payments were lowest - 8/25/2005 |
Montgomery Menards gets green light
Home store will anchor Ogden Hill center at Routes 34, 30 - 8/25/2005 |
Mill Road sidewalk work almost complete
8/25/2005 |
Montgomery extends water restrictions; approves fine
8/25/2005 |
Object to overnight street parking ban
Oswego residents voice concerns over proposed ordinance - 8/25/2005 |
More lanes for Orchard Road urged
Development official: widening necessary to help lure businesses - 8/18/2005 |
Menards project advances
Montgomery panel endorse Route 34 store, retail center - 8/18/2005 |
Rain cited in Briarcliff Lake fish kill
Hundreds of fish found Tuesday along shore in Montgomery subdivision - 8/18/2005 |
Survey: Builder fees for schools vary
Oswego's land-cash ordinance fees lowest in school district - 8/18/2005 |
Second time the charm for Oswego project
Agreement, plans revised for Grove Road project after earlier negative board vote - 8/18/2005 |
Sheriff's official: Bush visit went smoothly
8/18/2005 |
Tower demolition expected in October
Oswego Village Board OKs temporary cell tower on Madison Street site - 8/18/2005 |
Oswego considering overweight truck fee
Permits would cost operators $50 - 8/18/2005 |
More than 100 Lakewood SA bills past due
Payments coming in slower than last year, Montgomery committee told - 8/18/2005 |
Pact to preserve Montgomery farmstead OK'd
Forest preserve district would assume ownership of Dickson Road parcel - 8/18/2005 |
Starbucks, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's plans backed
Final Oswego Village Board votes on restaurant projects expected - 8/18/2005 |
Oswego may ban overnight street parking
Board reviews ordinance that would apply to village's newer areas - 8/18/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Anyone up for some Southern Discomfort - 8/18/2005 |
A historic day for Kendall
President signs Transportation Bill at Cat plant - 8/11/2005 |
Tip of the enrollment growth iceberg?
Study shows schools could gain 12,890 more students from pending projects - 8/11/2005 |
Businesses sprouting up along Orchard Rd.
Montgomery and Oswego officials expect growth trend to continue - 8/11/2005 |
Hire interim principal for Oswego High School
Veteran educator Babich worked previously at East Aurora, Yorkville - 8/11/2005 |
Limit bank locations on Orchard Road?
Concern over loss of sales tax revenues prompts board discussion - 8/11/2005 |
Park district in line for Orchard Rd. properties
Agency to receive land donations in two developments - 8/11/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
OK funding for Grove, Plainfield road signals - 8/11/2005 |
Seek volunteers for school district panels
Residents needed to serve on facilities and traffic committees - 8/11/2005 |
Oswego Police change Social Security policy
Police won't ask victims for numbers - 8/11/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
District wins 14th "What Parents Want Award" - 8/11/2005 |
Menards eyes Montgomery site
Store would anchor Ogden Hill Center at Routes 34, 30 - 8/4/2005 |
Metra station in Fed transportation bill
But Oswego official notes construction likely years away - 8/4/2005 |
Oswego to install Mill Road sidewalk
Project targeted for completion by start of new school year - 8/4/2005 |
Hope in budget for Route 30 widening?
Hastert: funds should be forthcoming under revised formula - 8/4/2005 |
Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, Starbucks up for review
More national chain restaurants planning locations in Oswego - 8/4/2005 |
Federal bill includes Prairie Parkway funds
Location still yet to be determined - 8/4/2005 |
Drought disaster relief for Kendall farmers?
Some county farmers may qualify for loans, official says - 8/4/2005 |
Ex-GOP official enters guilty plea in Ponzi scam
Admits taking $4M from investors - 8/4/2005 |
Plan more Washington Park upgrades
Contractor to install basketball court, pergola, walkway - 8/4/2005 |
Bill has federal funds for Kendall projects
Hastert secures dollars for Rt. 47, bridge west of Yorkville - 8/4/2005 |
Park district bids to annex 200 home subdivision
Board votes to contact developer of project near Grove Road and Ill. Route 126 - 8/4/2005 |
Plan park entrance at Woolley and Plainfield
Work part of re-alignment project - 8/4/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 8/4/2005 |
Budget for 1,600 more students
Tentative school district budget anticipates continued enrollment boom - 7/28/2005 |
OK salary increase for school chief
Total wage and benefits package tops $188,000 - 7/28/2005 |
Regional water conservation measures?
Montgomery official to raise issue at intergovernmental meeting - 7/28/2005 |
Oswego, Montgomery water restrictions remain in place
7/28/2005 |
Rain helps, but farmers brace for worst
Kendall County may be in line for disaster area designation - 7/28/2005 |
Homeowner buzzin' about neighbor's bees
Asks Montgomery Village Board to approve bee-keeping rules - 7/28/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Hometown Oswego parents protest bus cuts - 7/28/2005 |
Sewer line charge adds to water bills
Resident questions Oswego's practice of basing fee on flat rate - 7/28/2005 |
Slow, slow going on Lisbon waste water plant
Funding for project in tiny Kendall town awaits state, federal approvals - 7/28/2005 |
Spend funds to pull illegal developer signs?
Montgomery officials mull actively enforcing existing ordinance - 7/28/2005 |
Oswego may have help with new hall site search
Consultant to present proposal to village board next Monday - 7/28/2005 |
Montgomery Police may still use old Rt. 25 station
Agreement allows limited police use - 7/28/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
60 acre retail center planned at Orchard, Mill roads - 7/28/2005 |
Montgomery seeks funds for downtown upgrades
'Streetscape' improvements would be completed as new village hall is built - 7/28/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
New Blago law: "Grand Theft Civil Liberties" - 7/28/2005 |
Boost water conservation measures
Oswego adopts "zero tolerance policy;" Montgomery issues sprinkling ban - 7/21/2005 |
Seek changes in county RV law
Boulder Hill homeowners call current Kendall law too restrictive - 7/21/2005 |
Chemicals spilled at Oswego High School
Firefighter, four school employees taken for hospital evaluations - 7/21/2005 |
Fight fire outside Cat plant
7/21/2005 |
Save part of old Oswego Dragstrip?
Developers propose to preserve portion of track in project west of Orchard Rd. - 7/21/2005 |
Orchard Rd. retail project gets initial OK
Oswego commission endorses development west of Gates Creek - 7/21/2005 |
Oswego wants project to connect with Lynwood
Board asks developers to revise concept plans for King Nursery property - 7/21/2005 |
Montgomery officials discuss limiting bank sites
Caution urged in allowing banks in centers with financial incentive pacts - 7/21/2005 |
Oswego vehicle stickers on the way back
Village board agrees to offer voluntary program to residents - 7/21/2005 |
Weber: abortion protesters within rights
Oswego president says group did not need permit for Rt. 34 demonstration - 7/21/2005 |
Shift site for some Montgomery meetings
New police station to host village board, commission sessions - 7/21/2005 |
Most abide by watering restrictions
Oswego, Montgomery officials pleased with community response - 7/14/2005 |
Oswego sign law amended
Village approves directional signs in village rights-of-way - 7/14/2005 |
List school district adminstrator salaries
Total compensation expenses for district to rise two percent - 7/14/2005 |
Oswego panel endorses funeral home plan
McKeown-Dunn proposes new facility off Douglas Road - 7/14/2005 |
Sen. Durbin touts energy bill during visit
Says ethanol provision would be "great news" for Illinois farmers - 7/14/2005 |
Boulder Hill water main project set to start
Contractors for Montgomery to replace main under Cayman Drive - 7/14/2005 |
School board member on Oswego panel?
Village board member wants elected school official on plan commission - 7/14/2005 |
Panel backs sign for bed and breakfast
Oswego Chicago Road homeowners voice objections - 7/14/2005 |
Oswego, Montgomery homebuilders very busy
700+ residential units permitted for construction in two villages during first half of '05 - 7/14/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Red Robin to open Aug. 8; Giordano's in Sept. - 7/14/2005 |
Moving day near for Montgomery Police
Workers putting finishing touches on new Rt. 30 station - 7/14/2005 |
Area police: racial profile stats don't add up
Minorities accounted for 24% percent of Kendall traffic stops last year - 7/14/2005 |
Oswego builders now paying more to build
Fee hikes expeced to boost revenues - 7/14/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 7/14/2005 |
Kendall County backs Prairie Parkway path
Split board endorses 'protected' IDOT corridor in 6-4 ballot - 7/7/2005 |
Set sales tax hike request amount
County referendum to seek funds for highway projects - 7/7/2005 |
Buyer sought for historic Montgomery home
Clinton Street residence was once owned by first village president - 7/7/2005 |
Montgomery renews bid for local Metra station bid
Village seeking RTA grant to fund initial planning study - 7/7/2005 |
Bus service cuts a Montgomery concern
Village officials object to Pace proposal, question Oswego service expansion - 7/7/2005 |
Water conservation measures still in place
Recent showers not enough to lift Oswego, Montgomery restrictions - 7/7/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Policy permits "out of sight" cell phones - 7/7/2005 |
Detail plan to extend Fox River Trail
Park district to seek grant to fund project south of Rt. 34 near downtown Oswego - 7/7/2005 |
Veterans staff wins salary dispute lawsuit
Challenged county board over wages - 7/7/2005 |
Ten receive Daryl Thompson Scholarships
Program honors memory of long-time Oswego School District educator - 7/7/2005 |
Plan to expand police parking lot advances
Project would help relieve crowding at 14 year-old Oswego facility - 7/7/2005 |
River advocates oppose Yorkville dam changes
'Friends of the Fox' seek support for removal of Yorkville structure - 7/7/2005 |
Easy on the water
Montgomery, Oswego take steps to reduce demandd - 6/30/2005 |
SA: Oswego Police justified in shooting
Rules man with knives posed 'imminent danger' - 6/30/2005 |
"Critical time" near for area crops
Lack of rain, intense heat cause for concern on Kendall farms - 6/30/2005 |
Lawsuit seeks corrected property tax bills
Aurora alterman bids to fix school overcharges - 6/30/2005 |
School district salary increases approved
4.5 percent wage hikes for select, non-certified staffers; administrators get 3.5 percent - 6/30/2005 |
Landmark status for Oswego home rejected
Proposal to designate Judson House on Main Street fails in split ballot - 6/30/2005 |
Montgomery OKs initial Wal-Mart plans
Village officials tout benefits of store on Orchard Rd. at Rt. 30 - 6/30/2005 |
Start talks on Wal-Mart incentive pact
Retailer requests Montgomery store agreement; village seeks "upscale" building design - 6/30/2005 |
Boulder Hill park to get a makeover
Park district awards contract for SusanJohn Park upgrades - 6/30/2005 |
Confusion over park name dates to 1960
Records show it should be SuzanJohn Park - 6/30/2005 |
Oswego rejects Grove Road subdivision
Proposed home lot sizes a key concern for split village board - 6/30/2005 |
Fire destroys Rt. 30 motel building, families displaced
6/30/2005 |
Oswego okays winery annexation agreement
Pact for second Route 34 parcel also approved - 6/30/2005 |
Montgomery development official resigns
Nortillo to leave MEDC after one year for consulting practice - 6/30/2005 |
Limit bank sites in developing retail areas?
Montgomery staff to study issue, report to committee - 6/30/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 6/30/2005 |
Wal-Mart center endorsed
Montgomery panel backs initial plans, permits for store at Orchard, Route 30 - 6/23/2005 |
Reach accord on school tax overcharges
Agencies await court approval to recalculate Will County tax bills - 6/23/2005 |
County OKs funds for Orchard, Mill signals
6/23/2005 |
Officials: PrairieFest virtually problem free
Report orderly, well-mannered crowds at events - 6/23/2005 |
Buckinghams pleased all ages with '60s hits
A chance to sing-a-long - 6/23/2005 |
Kendall County tax exemptions on the rise
Property owners have claimed $139 million in breaks, up 51% since last year - 6/23/2005 |
County board may take position on Prairie Parkway
Pending resolution supports designated "protected route" - 6/23/2005 |
Home rule status for Kendall County?
Board committee to study proposal - 6/23/2005 |
More funds for Douglas Rd. widening
Oswego awarded $600,000 to help pay to improve road between Rt. 34 and Rt. 30 - 6/23/2005 |
"Good things happened here"
Oswego administrator Carrie Hansen departs after six years with village - 6/23/2005 |
Forest preserve seeks grants to buy, develop land
Blackberry Creek trail, park in Montgomery among projects - 6/23/2005 |
Downtown Oswego trail project backed
Village board voices unanimous support for park district grant bid - 6/23/2005 |
GOP states attorney race takes shape
Weis set to announcebid for state's attorney - 6/23/2005 |
County board approves splitting two precincts
Population growth cited as factor - 6/23/2005 |
Updated Kendall land-cash law approved
Measure more than doubles developer cost for cash contributions - 6/23/2005 |
Plan Montgomery Super Wal-Mart
Retailer would anchor center at Rt. 30 and Orchard Road - 6/16/2005 |
Ruling allows winery to sell wine by the glass
Oswego annexation bid continues - 6/16/2005 |
Group's goal: protect Kendall open space
Conservation Foundation seeking draft countywide plan - 6/16/2005 |
Constitutional concerns stall sign law vote
Oswego attorney cites special treatment for open house, garage sale signs - 6/16/2005 |
Kendall now officially part of Chicagoland
County joins Chicago Area Transportation Study group - 6/16/2005 |
Forest preserve seeks ideas for Montgomery farmstead
Open meeting set at Dickson Rd. site - 6/16/2005 |
Commercial growth evident on tax bills
Business shouldering more of growing property tax burden - 6/16/2005 |
New Kendall tax bills vary widely
Property location key to amount due - 6/16/2005 |
Property taxes have their own language
What those terms really mean - 6/16/2005 |
Tax bill sticker shock?
It's too late now to object - 6/16/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Town Center project won't conflict with fest - 6/16/2005 |
Prairie Point Park plans questioned...
Park district seeking $400,000 grant to help pay for improvements - 6/16/2005 |
Big hugs for long-time preschool teacher
Mary Stevens marks three decades on Oswegoland Park District staff - 6/16/2005 |
County studying Oswego highway impact fee plan
6/16/2005 |
Oswego imposing total ban on sod, landscape planting
Move intended to limit water demand - 6/16/2005 |
Name new Fox Bend restaurant manager
Park districts choose experienced assistant from Orchard Valley - 6/16/2005 |
Schools to phase out some bus routes
Parents protest switch to crossing guards on two Oswego roads - 6/9/2005 |
OHS principal named assistant superintendent
School board approves hiring Colvin to succeed departing Foderaro - 6/9/2005 |
Plan nationwide search for new Oswego principal
School chief promises a national search... - 6/9/2005 |
Ingemunson bids to follow in father's footsteps
Enters state's attorney's race as Republican leaders look on - 6/9/2005 |
Ex-housing chief faces drug charges
Served as Kendall agency's executive director - 6/9/2005 |
A municipal government transformed
Anne Marie Gaura has spurred big changes in five years at Montgomery's village hall - 6/9/2005 |
No 'glass ceiling' at local village halls
Women on the rise in municipal government - 6/9/2005 |
State police: Shooting probe may take awhile
6/9/2005 |
Three arrested in Oswego burglaries
Linked to thefts from 16 vehicles - 6/9/2005 |
Big hugs for long-time pre-school teacher
Mary Stevens marks three decades on Oswegoland Park District staff - 6/9/2005 |
Work to start on old Oswego streets
Village board OKs $3.3 million contract for Town Center project - 6/9/2005 |
Oswego selects another new logo
Issues over first choice prompts board action - 6/9/2005 |
Name changed, but fest in same spot
PrairieFest to open next week in namesake park near OHS - 6/9/2005 |
Village to get more specific on closed meetings
Court ruling on Open Meetings Act impacts Montgomery Board, other agencies - 6/9/2005 |
Library makes its case for impact fee hike
Agency officials on Plainfield Village Board agenda - 6/9/2005 |
Schools to save $61M in bond costs
Board also OKs bonds for new jr. high, elementary schools - 6/2/2005 |
$12.2M park district budget approved
Property taxes, program fees account for more than half of revenue - 6/2/2005 |
Await State Police report on Rt. 30 motel shooting
6/2/2005 |
Winery can sell wine by glass-for now
Judge grants Oswego area business 10 day extension - 6/2/2005 |
Ingemunson to announce state's attorney bid
Son of long-time Kendall prosecutor, GOP chief sets press conference - 6/2/2005 |
A traditional look for new village hall?
Montgomery officials want new building to blend-in with landmark Gray's Mill - 6/2/2005 |
$6M bond sale to help pay for new village hall
Village board vote unanimous - 6/2/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Firm hired to maintain district's bus fleet - 6/2/2005 |
Public can view planned park upgrades
Hearing next Wednesday in Oswego's Prairie Point Park - 6/2/2005 |
Second hearing on Douglas Rd. project possible
Residents have until June 10 to file request with Oswego - 6/2/2005 |
Tent purchase approved for Fox Bend
Will offer additional gathering space for lease at golf course - 6/2/2005 |
Park district hires rec superintendent
Guthrie's resume includes stints in both public, private sectors - 6/2/2005 |
In Montgomery Rt. 30 most dangerous
Police stats show four of five top crash locations on busy highway - 6/2/2005 |
Village to get more specific on closed meetings
Court ruling on Open Meetings Act impacts Montgomery Board, other agencies - 6/2/2005 |
Investigate Rt. 30 Motel shooting
Man shot, killed after lunging at police with knife, authorities say - 5/26/2005 |
Board approves new school day hours
Vote standardizes hours for high schools, junior highs, and elementary buildings - 5/26/2005 |
Oswego to annex winery? Many object
Proposed annexation of three Rt. 34 parcels concern township residents - 5/26/2005 |
Raucous hearing crowd tries official's patience
Oswego staffer urges "mutual respect" - 5/26/2005 |
School district may sell tax warrants
Late Kendall County tax bills cited as factor; funds needed to cover payroll - 5/26/2005 |
Oswego OKs Chicago Rd. office use
Special use permit approved by village board in a split ballot - 5/26/2005 |
Oswego Class of '05 a record-setter
572 to receive diplomas Saturday - 5/26/2005 |
New forest preserve
Official: 45 acre parcel thick with stunning, mature trees - 5/26/2005 |
Several Kendall highway projects on list for funds
Rt. 25 bridge a "high priority" - 5/26/2005 |
New police station nears completion
Workers now putting finishes touches on $6.2M Montgomery facility - 5/26/2005 |
Montgomery OKs downtown plan
Village also moves to hire consultants to design new village hall - 5/26/2005 |
Oswego makes public works "history"
New radium removal equipment activated at well, more to follow - 5/26/2005 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Boulder Hill residents want sod in parkways - 5/26/2005 |
Montgomery approves TIF district studies
5/26/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Give our vets a special Memorial Day present - 5/26/2005 |
Officials hear landfill pros, cons
Private firms eyeing Kendall County as potential site, board told - 5/19/2005 |
Oswego may permit signs in rights-of-way
Ordinance would allow garage sale, open house signs - 5/19/2005 |
Old home may remain on Montgomery Hall site
Board agrees on "reasonable" preservation bid - 5/19/2005 |
Student-built home open this Sunday
OHS Building Trades' 35th home - 5/19/2005 |
Forest Preserve OKs Minooka land purchase
County, village to share ownership - 5/19/2005 |
Library district official looking ahead
Why April expansion referendum failed still a puzzle for official - 5/19/2005 |
Home lot sizes an Oswego Board issue
Official questions plans for Grove Road subdivision - 5/19/2005 |
Facelift planned for Main Street building
Oswego Board members voice support for matching grant fund request - 5/19/2005 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Property tax bills may come next week - 5/19/2005 |
Kendall governmental space needs study set
Firm to examine long-range facility requirements for all departments - 5/19/2005 |
Departing park board member honored
Young made developing area trail system a priority - 5/19/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 5/19/2005 |
Reject plan to cut bus routes
Board also tables plan to change school day hours - 5/12/2005 |
Tax bills beyond sticker shock
School officials cite Kendall assessment and billing system for big bills in Will, Kane county areas - 5/12/2005 |
Rt. 34, Rt. 31 work starts Monday
Contractors to resurface highways from county line south to Orchard Rd. - 5/12/2005 |
Oswego village administrator resigns
Hansen cites personal reasons for leaving job after three years - 5/12/2005 |
Drop Chicago Rd. business zoning request
Property Owner seeking Oswego OK for special use permit - 5/12/2005 |
Home preservation on Montgomery agenda
Renovated structure could be 'showplace,' board told - 5/12/2005 |
County backs first-time homebuyers' program
Provides 4.25 percent cash gift at closing - 5/12/2005 |
Public views Prairie Parkway route options
5/12/2005 |
Jeanne Young Ends 12 Years On Park Board
5/12/2005 |
Water tower cost up
Oswego to pay more for downtown tower; steel prices cited - 5/5/2005 |
Approve interim Kendall prosecutor
County board OKs Barnhart in 8-1 ballot - 5/5/2005 |
Prosecutor's race may be a hot one
Two-time candidate, long-time state's attorney's son mull bids - 5/5/2005 |
Montgomery train wreck remembered
40 years ago an Aurora house fire set a reporter on a path to a much bigger story - 5/5/2005 |
Public can view potential highway routes
Parkway alternatives include eight locations east of Route 47 - 5/5/2005 |
Rt. 30-Baseline re-alignment need called "critical"
Montgomery officials view infrastructure plans for Rt. 30, Orchard Rd. area - 5/5/2005 |
Oswego development process questioned
Weber seeks positive, "streamlined" review of business proposals - 5/5/2005 |
Restaurant to re-open at Fox Bend
Experienced Aurora restaurateur to run "19th Hole" for park districts - 5/5/2005 |
Historic districts may be left up to residents
Oswego won't seek to designate areas, village president says - 5/5/2005 |
Await court ruling on VAC staff's salaries
Kendall County accused of paying "intentionally substandard" wages - 5/5/2005 |
Consider grant bid for Oswego park work
$400,000 would help pay for Prairie Point improvements - 5/5/2005 |
Work starts on Plainfield fire station
Simons Rd. facility will be Oswego-based agency's fourth - 5/5/2005 |
Library board OKs two fee hikes, cuts another
Interlibrary loan charge up $3 - 5/5/2005 |
Food vendors vie for park contract
Seek to sell food in Hudson Crossing Park - 5/5/2005 |
Teachers turn down contract
Proposal to lengthen school day cited as factor - 4/28/2005 |
Plan to lengthen school day sparks complaints
Private bus firm would also service more routes under proposal - 4/28/2005 |
Brew pub coming to downtown Oswego
Emmett's Ale House to open fourth outlet in new building at Rt. 34 bridge - 4/28/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Voter turnout for school election under 13% - 4/28/2005 |
Oswego sex offenders on police web site
4/28/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Concern over subdivision plan prompts invitation - 4/28/2005 |
Opinions split on Oswego rezoning request
If board approves, office would locate in first floor of Chicago Rd. home - 4/28/2005 |
Lobbyist: keep an eye on state lawmakers
Notes decline in state jobs; wary of school funding "tax swap" bill - 4/28/2005 |
Shopping centers on Montgomery's horizon
Development official notes four projects planned along Rt. 30 - 4/28/2005 |
May 9 swearing-in date for Montgomery Board set
Ceremony delayed until next month due to state law change - 4/28/2005 |
Await funding plans for old homes
Montgomery historic panel seeking to save downtown homes - 4/28/2005 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Developer signs a continuing concern - 4/28/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 4/28/2005 |
Bid for growth referendum fails
No one seconds motion at Oswego Township's annual meeting - 4/21/2005 |
State's attorney named judge
4/21/2005 |
Kendall County to get third judge
Increasing number of cases cited - 4/21/2005 |
Montgomery panel backs TIF study
Would provide funds to build lake, allow stores on north side of Route 30 - 4/21/2005 |
Census bureau confirms Kendall boom
County ranked second nationally in growth for 2004 - 4/21/2005 |
Census report attracts network news
Oswego segment scheduled to air on ABC World News Tonight - 4/21/2005 |
Oswego backs road fees for county
Village officials seeking developer payments as part of annexation pacts - 4/21/2005 |
A positive sign from Meijer
Retailer requests sign permit for Rt. 34 Oswego store site - 4/21/2005 |
Expect Oswego 'Town Center' work
Village to seek bids to rebuild streets in older neighborhood - 4/21/2005 |
Growth evident in Montgomery budget
Funding set for capital projects, more police officers and staff - 4/21/2005 |
Hearing on Route 34 subdivision delayed
"Reata" moved to May 9 Oswego agenda - 4/21/2005 |
Credit checks for county employees? Board split
4/21/2005 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
More help hired to monitor inmates - 4/21/2005 |
County to open own child advocacy center
Facility will allow juvenile crime victims to be inverviewed locally - 4/21/2005 |
School days may last longer
Board reviews staff proposal for 2005-06 school year - 4/14/2005 |
Cap new home permits in Oswego?
4/14/2005 |
Tentative accord reported on new Oswego teachers' contract
4/14/2005 |
"Humbled, honored" to join Oswego Village Board
Newcomers LeClercq, Weilert begin terms; departing member honored - 4/14/2005 |
IDOT plans Rt. 30 traffic study
Agency responds to safety concerns raised by Rep. Cross - 4/14/2005 |
Dual language program approved
School board OKs staff recommendation in split vote - 4/14/2005 |
State's attorney a finalist for judgeship
McCann of Oswego among two in line for bench - 4/14/2005 |
Blagojevich signs "sub-circuits" bill
Cross: law throws local courts "into chaos" - 4/14/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
First information services director hired - 4/14/2005 |
Expect Oswego 'Town Center' work
Village to seek bids to rebuild streets in older neighborhood - 4/14/2005 |
Oswego budgets funds for village hall
Village plans to use developer-paid revenues to help pay for new facility - 4/14/2005 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
New budget, salary schedule approved - 4/14/2005 |
County jail contractor seeks more funds
Attributes three month construction delay to City of Yorkville - 4/14/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
OK plans for Wendy's on Orchard Road - 4/14/2005 |
School board president out
Incumbent Behrens, three newcomers claim seats - 4/7/2005 |
LeClercq tops Oswego Village Board race
Incumbents Rock, West and first-time candidate Weilert also prevail - 4/7/2005 |
Voters turn down referendums
Library expansion plan fails by 222 ballots - 4/7/2005 |
County's sales tax for roads rejected
4/7/2005 |
Agreement near on Plainfield park project?
Park commissioners updated on Simons Road proposal - 4/7/2005 |
Michelini gains second term in Montgomery
Voters pick incumbent village president over board challenger - 4/7/2005 |
Forest preserve district OKs 151 acre purchase
Property part of Hoover Center parcel - 4/7/2005 |
Grosskopf prevails in township highway race
Voters give incumbent commissioner fifth term - 4/7/2005 |
Small re-claims seat on Oswego Township Board
4/7/2005 |
Oswego boosts developer fees
Extra charges expected to generate an additional $1.7M annually - 4/7/2005 |
Official: Orchard Rd. plans in place
But widening in Montgomery probably two years off, business leaders told - 4/7/2005 |
Montgomery backs North Aurora in court appeal bid
Ruling could affect village, officials agree - 4/7/2005 |
Good to the last drop
Oswego water judged best tasting in contest - 4/7/2005 |
Resource center opens at Farnsworth House
Facility dedicated to memory of long-time area 'glass house' researcher - 4/7/2005 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Request for sign on parked semi trailer rejected - 4/7/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Tornado siren to go up along Grove Road - 4/7/2005 |
Election next Tuesday
Voters to decide local races, tax hike requests - 3/31/2005 |
Oswego Village Board candidates meet the voters
Toastmasters' forum draws small crowd at White School Museum - 3/31/2005 |
Montgomery race a contrast in styles
Heinz challenges Michelini for village's top job - 3/31/2005 |
Fox Bend's 'Landing' restaurant closes
Oswego, Fox Valley Park Districts now seeking manager to operate facility - 3/31/2005 |
Cross seeks more lanes for Rt. 30
Cites rising accident toll, risk to drivers in letter to IDOT official - 3/31/2005 |
Race on for township highway job
Grosskopf seeking fifth term; Johnson making first bid - 3/31/2005 |
Sales tax hike sought for Kendall roads
If voters approve, county would receive $3M annually for highway projects - 3/31/2005 |
Official: Orchard Rd. plans in place
But widening in Montgomery probably two years off, business leaders told - 3/31/2005 |
Library plan: remodel, build new
Funds sought to expand facilities to serve growing Oswego, Montgomery population - 3/31/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 3/31/2005 |
Web Exclusive: Oswego Candidates' Forum set
Toastmasters Club to host forum at White School Museum - 3/28/2005 |
1,600 more students by fall
School district enrollment projected to top 12,700 by Sept. 30 - 3/24/2005 |
Plank Junior High
Split board names new school after retired leader - 3/24/2005 |
State highway chief calls Rt. 30 a "mess"
Acknowledges need for reconstruction during Plainfield meeting - 3/24/2005 |
Noise walls sought along Route 30
Montgomery official seeking state action prior to widening - 3/24/2005 |
Oswego School District news briefs...
School registration, other fees hiked - 3/24/2005 |
Realtor, garage sale signs barred again
Temporary law that allowed signs in Oswego right-of-ways lapses - 3/24/2005 |
Police parking lot expansion funds OK'd
Water tower replacement also in proposed Oswego budget - 3/24/2005 |
View plans to remodel Oswego Library
Revised proposal would allow for more public space - 3/24/2005 |
View plan to expand Ashcroft Subdivision
Project would include school site, commercial area, single family homes and townhomes - 3/24/2005 |
Vacant homes a Montgomery concern
Officials want Kane Co. to demolish structures at Orchard, Rt. 30 - 3/24/2005 |
"Green roof" for new village hall?
Montgomery to consider rooftop garden option to limit building's drainage impact - 3/24/2005 |
Official: court fine "doesn't make sense"
Oswego officials defend actions in contempt case - 3/17/2005 |
OK for Wal-Mart Center
Rt. 34 center will be largest in Kendall Co. - 3/17/2005 |
Survey finds sales tax hike support
County seeking voter OK April 5 to boost funds for road projects - 3/17/2005 |
Local projects in Fed transportation bill
House bill has funds for Rt. 30, Baseline Rd. re-alignment - 3/17/2005 |
Horses coming to Oswego
Sponsors sought for Carousel Horses - 3/17/2005 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Morgan Creek area near Oswego target for study - 3/17/2005 |
Krase honored for park board service
Long-time official has worked to boost cooperation with other agencies - 3/17/2005 |
Plan to remodel Oswego Library viewed
Library board asks architect's representative for more options - 3/17/2005 |
Library board approves referendum resolution
Funds would pay for remodeling current library, second facility - 3/17/2005 |
Montgomery budgets for capital projects
Ogden Hill water tower, Boulder Hill mains on list for funding effective May 1 - 3/17/2005 |
Montgomery budget has $480,000 for road projects
3/17/2005 |
Riverfront clean-up
Oswego seeking bids to demolish old garage - 3/17/2005 |
Montgomery village hall financing plan set
Bond sale, developer fees, existing tax revenues to pay for new facility - 3/17/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Orchard, Mill Rd. center gets final OK - 3/17/2005 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Sludge removal pact should net savings - 3/17/2005 |
Unveil second library building plans
Library group members view, question Montgomery facility proposal - 3/10/2005 |
Schools expect $1.8M more in funding
Referendum key to boosting district's current fiscal year bottom line - 3/10/2005 |
Rt. 31 project hearing continued
Oswego officials want corridor study completed - 3/10/2005 |
Survey: Most expect traffic conditions to worsen
Many respondents also support widening existing area roads - 3/10/2005 |
Brew pub coming to Oswego's downtown?
Developer hopeful of finalizing lease for new building - 3/10/2005 |
Oswego Drag Strip proves fertile ground for Oswego documentary film maker
Oswego once dragsters' Mecca - 3/10/2005 |
Village president candidate absent from forum
Heinz declined invitation; spent Sunday campaigning in Seasons Ridge - 3/10/2005 |
Montgomery candidates tout growth benefits
Developer fees paying for new projects, forum audience told - 3/10/2005 |
Library Friends leader backs April referendum
Will ask membership for endorsement - 3/10/2005 |
Oswego OKs Wolf, Harvey Rd. subdivision
Village board's split votes ends years of talks, plan revisions - 3/10/2005 |
Oswego may boost homebuilder fees
But three year-old utility tax like to remain in place - 3/10/2005 |
Cross bids to boost school bond program
Details plan to provide $1.5 billion in construction funds - 3/10/2005 |
Hastert, VA chief quizzed on veterans benefits
Nicholson "perplexed" by disparity between claims paid in Illinois, other states - 3/10/2005 |
Oswego fined $786,000; plan appeal
Judge: village made "complete mockery of court" by issuing permits - 3/3/2005 |
Schools may limit student fundraising
3/3/2005 |
Final votes expected on Oswego Wal-Mart center
No objections raised during public hearing Monday evening - 3/3/2005 |
Large natural area now in park district
Agency to maintain parcel in Henneberry Woods Subdivision south of Oswego - 3/3/2005 |
Official: library can't ignore free land offer
Plan to build new Montgomery facility, remodel current library explained - 3/3/2005 |
Park district urged to limit turf grass
Resident says natural plantings would cut agency's costs, better for environment - 3/3/2005 |
County OKs 244 home project in split ballot
Questions raised over wooded area preservation and tree survey - 3/3/2005 |
Park district to seek bike trail grant
Proposed trail section would link Jaycee, Barnaby parks near Douglas Rd. - 3/3/2005 |
Farm family wants to be their own developers
40 home lot subdivision would feature conservation design techniques - 3/3/2005 |
New park property includes farmstead
Agency tentatively secures 12 acres in Plainfield - 3/3/2005 |
Architect: police station to be "friendly" place
Montgomery Village Board members tour Rt. 30 construction site - 3/3/2005 |
Rt. 31-Knell signal project extension backed
Ready-mix concrete firm granted six additional months to complete upgrades - 3/3/2005 |
Montgomery village hall could cost $10M
Village board receives estimate, reviews funding options - 3/3/2005 |
County to take tax hike request on the road
Public forums on April 5 referendum set in Oswego and Yorkville - 3/3/2005 |
Voters say "yes" to schools
Turnout low, but Education Fund rate hike OK'd - 2/24/2005 |
Back plan for homes west of Dickson Road
Balmorea on Montgomery Board's agenda - 2/24/2005 |
Official: county should ID landfill sites
2/24/2005 |
Park district dedicates new rec center
Former Rt. 25 auto dealership building now houses 'Boulder Point' - 2/24/2005 |
Boulder Point holds lots of memories for official
Township supervisor worked at then later owned building - 2/24/2005 |
Expect work soon on Oswego restaurants
Giordano's, Red Robin building permit applications now pending - 2/24/2005 |
County jail expansion likely not the last
Contractors now adding 112 beds to 13 year-old Yorkville facility - 2/24/2005 |
Criminal cases up, but traffic cases drop
County also rapidly outgrowing eight year-old courthouse - 2/24/2005 |
County support sought for homebuyer program
"Assist" provides cash gifts at closings - 2/24/2005 |
Oswego seeking designs for new logo
Area residents can submit entries until next Tuesday - 2/24/2005 |
A "bold" plan for Montgomery's downtown
Mill District includes new village hall site and adjoining properties - 2/24/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 2/24/2005 |
Pass or fail?
School referendum to voters Tuesday - 2/17/2005 |
Education Fund pays for teachers, books, etc.
School district funds defined - 2/17/2005 |
Dem official: web page not product of local party
2/17/2005 |
Oswego Chamber "wholly supports" school request
2/17/2005 |
Public takes a pass on library meeting
No one shows for info session on agency's April 5 referendum - 2/17/2005 |
Friends of the Library yet to take a position on vote
2/17/2005 |
Back plan for 365 homes near Morgan Creek
Oswego subdivision would also have 271 acres of open space - 2/17/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Student grades, other data to go on-line - 2/17/2005 |
Rt. 31 restaurant, retail center plan hit
Nearby homeowners voice objections; public hearing continued - 2/17/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Landmark Main St. property? Issued tabled - 2/17/2005 |
County to join regional transportation panel
6-4 vote secures seat on CATs policy committee - 2/17/2005 |
County OKs additional maintenance help
Board approves $26,348 per year position in split ballot - 2/17/2005 |
Garbage billing change good for Montgomery's bottom line
'01 vote kept village afloat, board told - 2/17/2005 |
Firm hired for new Village Hall project
Will design landscape plans for Montgomery facility - 2/17/2005 |
Some polling places changed
Precincts consolidated to save county costs for Feb. 22 school tax vote - 2/10/2005 |
Pride shows at Oswego East dedication
Hundreds attend ceremony Sunday; tour $65 million facility - 2/10/2005 |
East makes a big impression
Residents, officials hail new high school's design, amenities - 2/10/2005 |
Early vote may not factor in outcome
Voter turnout for Feb. '89 referendum comparable to other local elections - 2/10/2005 |
The Army calls again at 40
Sheriff's commander back on active duty - 2/10/2005 |
Study identifies accident hot spots
Extra patrols part of Oswego Police effort to reduce wrecks as traffic volume grows - 2/10/2005 |
Jail growing with the county
Expansion project adding 112 beds to 13 year-old Yorkville facility - 2/10/2005 |
Reject fishing policy for Orchard lake
2/10/2005 |
Lindner backs Kendall agenda in Springfield
2/10/2005 |
Police: Three Montgomery retailers fail tobacco check
2/10/2005 |
Oswego sales tax revenues climbing
Annual receipts projected at $3.08M, almost double 2001 level - 2/10/2005 |
Library referendum put on ballot
Funds sought to remodel current building; construct second facility in Montgomery - 2/3/2005 |
Collection agency after county for old phone bill
2/3/2005 |
Homebuilders very busy here in '04
Home starts in Yorkville and Plano nearing Oswego and Montgomery levels - 2/3/2005 |
Yorkville expects surge in commercial buildings
2/3/2005 |
Horses to follow wolves, panthers to Oswego
"Carousels Around the World" theme for benefit sidewalk sculpture display - 2/3/2005 |
Library officials say thanks to Montgomery
Honored for securing land donation - 2/3/2005 |
Poised to turn another page in library history
Agency originated in 1892 as a volunteer library on Oswego's Main Street - 2/3/2005 |
Opinions differ on landmark status
Oswego officials question request for Main St. home, property - 2/3/2005 |
McAdam marks first year at park helm
Executive director finds job guiding agency in rapidly growing community "truly rewarding" - 2/3/2005 |
Montgomery may gain canoe rental/art gallery
Space leased in former Rt. 25 gas station - 2/3/2005 |
Back larger Plainfield Rd. retail/office center
Oswego Board supports rezoning business park lots near Dreyer Medical Clinic - 2/3/2005 |
Library district's service area questioned
Officials note agency serves residents beyond Oswego's borders - 2/3/2005 |
Extra help for Orchard Rd. developers?
Montgomery panel backs planning assistance in bid to spur development - 2/3/2005 |
Residents pass on school cuts
Meeting shifted to accommodate expected crowd, but just one parent comments - 1/27/2005 |
Cool '04 summer good for pool budget
1/27/2005 |
School, park, library, municipal races set
Candidate petition filing period ends for April 5 election - 1/27/2005 |
Kendall panel backs golf course subdivision plan
Unincorporated project would include 243 homes south of Oswego - 1/27/2005 |
Back Douglas Rd. project funding plan
Oswego Village Board voices support for using state-reimbursed revenues - 1/27/2005 |
Buckinghams to headline PrairieFest
Pop group was Chicago area AM radio favorite in the mid-'60s - 1/27/2005 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Energy program has saved $203,410, board told - 1/27/2005 |
More info asked on county vote
Oswego official questions how referendum funds would be spent - 1/27/2005 |
Park's new name should make fest easy to find
Park board re-names OHS South Fields "PrairieFest Park" - 1/27/2005 |
Park official: new staff key to successful '04
Mattingly also lists Boulder Point Center, Ogden Falls park among highlights - 1/27/2005 |
South Park Fire Dept. awarded FEMA grant
Montgomery-based agency to use funds for equipment purchases - 1/27/2005 |
A food vendor in downtown park?
Park district discusses request - 1/27/2005 |
Expect vote on library referendum
Agency may seek funds to remodel current library, build new facility in Montgomery - 1/20/2005 |
County puts sales tax hike on ballot
1/20/2005 |
Wal-Mart vote expected soon
Oswego official targets Feb. 14 for public hearing - 1/20/2005 |
GOP lawmakers split on gay rights bill
Rep. Lindner backed, while Rep. Cross opposed controversial legislation - 1/20/2005 |
New law limits tax vote campaigning
State's attorney advises county board - 1/20/2005 |
Support heard for library expansion
Officials explain plans for new Montgomery, current Oswego facilities - 1/20/2005 |
Jury rules shooting death a homicide
Body was found north of Yorkville - 1/20/2005 |
April election races start to take shape
Prospective candidates have until next Tuesday to file petitions - 1/20/2005 |
Oswego OKs new fees for schools
Village officials expect school district to receive more in revenues - 1/20/2005 |
Oswego Commons center purchased for $35 million
1/20/2005 |
Montgomery "cottage project" bids received
Architectural firms seek contract to prepare survey of Clinton St. home - 1/20/2005 |
Montgomery impact fee collections top $4.8M
Oswego School District receives $1.2M - 1/20/2005 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 1/20/2005 |
School budget cut plans reviewed
Officials would look to trim $6 million if Feb. 22 referendum fails - 1/13/2005 |
County to consider sales tax referendum
Issue on next agenda - 1/13/2005 |
Assessments continue to rise
Tax value of most homes up between four and eight percent - 1/13/2005 |
Most students not from Oswego
Aurora, Montgomery, other areas account for most of District 308's enrollment - 1/13/2005 |
Oswego needs extra funds for Douglas Rd. project
Bond issue an option to close $4.2 million funding gap - 1/13/2005 |
Growth hits home in Kendall schools
Oswego tops county in enrollment and teacher salaries - 1/13/2005 |
Report cards show spending, test score link
1/13/2005 |
Lesson learned on band trip: "Que sera, sera..."
1/13/2005 |
Restaurant may be first to open in Meijer center
Oswego Village Board supportive of Buffalo Wild Wings proposal - 1/13/2005 |
More homes planned west of Dickson Rd.
Montgomery Village Board backs Hearthwood Farms concept plan - 1/13/2005 |
Kendall court will be in Kane, DeKalb "subcircuit"
State lawmakers OK'd bill over area, local officials' objections - 1/13/2005 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs..
Police seek grant for Park-n-Ride cameras - 1/13/2005 |
Construction manager hired for new village hall
Montgomery Board votes to use firm that worked on police station - 1/13/2005 |
Montgomery seeking grants for local projects
Funds would be pay for architectural study of historic home, Parker Ct. work - 1/13/2005 |
School budget cut plan up for review
Officials would seek to close $5M deficit if voters reject tax hike - 1/6/2005 |
OHS Band didn't miss a beat
Skies cleared just in time for Rose Parade appearance - 1/6/2005 |
Rose Parade trip exceeded expectations
A student's perspective... - 1/6/2005 |
Oswego OKs new library district fees
Will serve to increase homebuilder contributions to agency - 1/6/2005 |
White School Museum earns a support grant
1/6/2005 |
Temp. signals may take a year, board told
Oswego officials back funding for village's share of engineering cost - 1/6/2005 |
Study: Fox River condition deteriorating
Lack of intergovernmental coordination also cited as problem - 1/6/2005 |
Feb. 22 key date on school calendar
Deficit prompts school tax Education Fund rate hike request - 1/6/2005 |
New police station stirring interest
Montgomery official expects two open houses at "state-of-the-art" facility - 1/6/2005 |
Oswegoans to get radium free water
Filtering system expected to go on-line early this year - 1/6/2005 |
Library's referendum loss a learning experience
Agency seeking more citizen input before next ballot try - 1/6/2005 |
A master site plan for Kendall's campus?
County board committee asks architect to submit proposal - 1/6/2005 |
School chief defends 'early' referendum
Waiting until April 5 vote could cost district millions, Behlow says - 12/30/2004 |
Among the survivors
OHS grad watched tsunami hit from hotel balcony - 12/30/2004 |
Indicted Republican official to plead guilty
Oswego committeeman accused of running Ponzi scheme - 12/30/2004 |
Growth continued to challenge schools
District opened two schools, changed attendance boundaries - 12/30/2004 |
More retailers found Oswego in '04
Wal-Mart and Orchard Rd. centers expected soon - 12/30/2004 |
Progress on big Montgomery projects
As new police station went up, Rt. 34 retail center was OK'd, new village hall site picked - 12/30/2004 |
New Montgomery school may be "mothballed"
Kaneland likely to delay McDole Elementary opening if referendum fails - 12/30/2004 |
Bateman honored for OEDC Board service
12/30/2004 |
Park district web site gaining in popularity
49 percent register for programs online - 12/30/2004 |
A look back at 2004
12/30/2004 |
Another very good year for quotes
Local officials, others had lots to say in our pages in '04 - 12/30/2004 |
"50-50 chance" for country sales tax referendum
Proposed sales tax would help pay for Kendall road projects - 12/23/2004 |
Hire more police?
Funds asked to hire six Oswego officers - 12/23/2004 |
Park district staff salary study underway
Consultants also examining agency's organizational structure - 12/23/2004 |
Citizen input sought on library's future
Committee would offer views on growth plans, referendum - 12/23/2004 |
Report card notes school district changes
Most scores above state averages; student diversity increasing - 12/23/2004 |
Heinz plans bid for Montgomery's top job
Long-time board member to challenge incumbent Michelini in April balloting - 12/23/2004 |
Road work ahead in 'old' Oswego
Village to seek bids for Town Center renovation this winter; work expected next spring - 12/23/2004 |
More study asked on police parking expansion
Oswego committee objects to removal of three trees on crowded Rt. 34 site - 12/23/2004 |
Kendall County Board news briefs
Plan to "cluster precincts for school referendum - 12/23/2004 |
First woman named to Fox Bend Board
Retired teacher on panel that oversees Oswego golf course operations - 12/23/2004 |
No action on Oswego Wal-Mart center
Village official now expects ballot on annexation, other pacts next month - 12/23/2004 |
Park officials plan brainstorming session
Wide range of issues up for discussion - 12/23/2004 |
Kendall offered a place at Fed agency's table
CATS policy panel membership could boost county's input on transportation issues - 12/23/2004 |
"Sub-circuit" plan for area courts hit
Lawmakers, judges speak against plan at Aurora hearing - 12/23/2004 |
School tax vote on Feb. 22 ballot
Voter approval sought for 30 cent Education Fund rate hike - 12/16/2004 |
OK new jr. high, elementary boundaries
School district board votes 6-1 in favor revised plan - 12/16/2004 |
Name principals for three new schools
Oswego School District Board approves hirings in unanimous ballot - 12/16/2004 |
Winery may request Oswego annexation
Would qualify retailer for village liquor license; sales of wine by the glass - 12/16/2004 |
Montgomery April election races set
Heinz to challenge Michelini for top job - 12/16/2004 |
Montgomery farmstead on forest preserve agenda
12/16/2004 |
Oswego home now an historic landmark
Jackson Street residence first to receive village designation - 12/16/2004 |
VAC chief: "Demands" actually a counteroffer
Kendall agency seeks more funding - 12/16/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
$150,000 to help pay for OHS Band's Rose trip - 12/16/2004 |
Oswego study: leaf plowing cheaper
Village public works dept. likely to continue current disposal method - 12/16/2004 |
Grove, Plainfield road signal project advances
Oswego Village Board approves funds for engineering work - 12/16/2004 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Tax rate expected to hold steady or drop - 12/16/2004 |
Expect 21,500 students by '09
Enrollment could double by start of 2009-10 school year - 12/9/2004 |
School boundary change plan hit
Parents voice concerns during public forum - 12/9/2004 |
Expect repairs soon on Rt. 25 bridge
Load limit now in place; state targets April 1 work completion date - 12/9/2004 |
Oswego's Metra Park-n-Ride catching on
Shuttle van ridership increased each month from June to October - 12/9/2004 |
Montgomery mails second Lakewood Creek SA bills
14 homeowners failed to pay initial bills - 12/9/2004 |
Fire damages home on Boulder Hill Pass
12/9/2004 |
Montgomery job news "creates quite a stir"
12/9/2004 |
County VAC, board legal battle continues
VAC submits "budget demands," charge inadequate funding - 12/9/2004 |
Filing starts for Montgomery election
Burrell decides not to challenge Michelini in village president's race - 12/9/2004 |
Church's agenda: roads, tourism, facilities
County board chairman looks ahead to new term - 12/9/2004 |
Montgomery farmstead on Hatcher's project list
Hoover Camp acquisition also a goal for forest district chief - 12/9/2004 |
Oswego won't advertise bids for new water wells
Action intended to speed construction - 12/9/2004 |
Montgomery development agency to locate on Aucutt Rd.
12/9/2004 |
$150M needed for Kendall roads
Long-range study anticipates transportation funding deficits - 12/2/2004 |
County OKs new budget
Anticipates revenues of $31M, expenses top $36M - 12/2/2004 |
Assessments will come after the holidays
Late receipt of state sales study cited as factor - 12/2/2004 |
Ag census history dates to the 1800s
12/2/2004 |
Education of a county board member
Martin: government different than running a business - 12/2/2004 |
Five Montgomery firms sold tobacco to minor
Police compliance check made... - 12/2/2004 |
Park district to annex Henneberry Woods
Agency to maintain property in proposed unincorporated subdivision - 12/2/2004 |
Snow plow routes growing with Montgomery
Revised village plan splits far west side into two routes - 12/2/2004 |
Fire district growth plan underway
Fourth station should open in Plainfield next fall; plan also for new central station - 12/2/2004 |
Oswego snow shoveling, parking rules in effect
12/2/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 12/2/2004 |
Junior high plan to school board
Board members generally receptive of restructuring, but wary of extra cost - 11/25/2004 |
OK new junior high building design
Plan intended to improve upon Bednarcik Junior High design - 11/25/2004 |
Distribution center eyes former All-Steel plant
Montgomery approves sales tax incentive agreement - 11/25/2004 |
Farmstead preservation pact backed
Montgomery sends intergovernmental agreement to forest preserve district - 11/25/2004 |
Landmark status up to Oswego Board
Historic commission backs designation for Main St. property - 11/25/2004 |
Christmas Walk right around the corner
Special events planned throughout Oswego Dec. 3 and 4 - 11/25/2004 |
Coroner: Driver in crash that killed four was drunk
Blood alcohol level twice legal limit - 11/25/2004 |
Montgomery may condemn property for village hall site
Legal taking authorized, if needed - 11/25/2004 |
Final OK for Red Robin, Giordano's
Work expected soon at Oswego Commons - 11/25/2004 |
Study backs library impact fee hike
Developers would pay increased fees based on sliding scale - 11/25/2004 |
From part-timer to Kendall circuit clerk
Lee's career at county courthouse spanned four decades - 11/25/2004 |
Cost among factors in library tax vote defeat
Library district officials receive results from in-depth NIU survey - 11/25/2004 |
Joliet adopts plan for Kendall County area
Anticipates population of 77,000 in county - 11/25/2004 |
Crowded field for Montgomery president?
Two board members take out petitions; Michelini anticipates challenge - 11/25/2004 |
Oswego closer on Wal-Mart center
Vote expected next month on annexation, site plans, rebate pact - 11/18/2004 |
Changes proposed for junior highs
Committee unveils revised proposal to restructure curriculum - 11/18/2004 |
First manager for local natural areas
Margolis' previous experience helped him secure new park district job - 11/18/2004 |
County OKs 357 lot rural subdivision
Henneberry Woods was subject of a legal objection filed by Oswego - 11/18/2004 |
Business tax abatement plan approved
Kendall program OK'd in split county board ballot - 11/18/2004 |
Waste water has a future, conference attendees told
11/18/2004 |
December to bring new assessments
Tax value of about 30,000 Kendall County properties to change - 11/18/2004 |
Tax base growing with Montgomery
Kendall properties account for almost half of village's total assessed value - 11/18/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Fire district seeks developer fee hike - 11/18/2004 |
Krahn won't be an Oswego candidate in '05
Long-time official led effort to establish economic development corporation - 11/18/2004 |
Oswego East pool to open to public
School district board approves pilot program - 11/11/2004 |
Elementary school attendance areas to change
District 308 officials now seeking public comment; next meeting tonight - 11/11/2004 |
Library lot contaminated? Attorney will head study
11/11/2004 |
County mulls industrial center tax break
Property tax abatement sought for massive Minooka project - 11/11/2004 |
Wal-Mart in Yorkville?
Report in Crain's Chicago Business sparks speculation - 11/11/2004 |
Expect vote on big unincorporated subdivision
Project south of Oswego will need eight favorable county ballots - 11/11/2004 |
Search on for Oswego village hall site
Decisions on location, architect may be possible early next year, board told - 11/11/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
State may close Harvey Road at Rt. 30 - 11/11/2004 |
Next spring will bring local election
Prospective candidates can now pick up and circulate petitions - 11/11/2004 |
Downtown Oswego building OK'd
Project includes 84 space municipal parking lot near river - 11/11/2004 |
Expect work on Waubonsie Promenade
Last minute ComEd easement issue resolved, village president says - 11/11/2004 |
Oswego developers to face new review group
11/11/2004 |
Dedicate new Kendall forest preserve
Hastert, Cross join ceremony at former Yorkville area Scout camp - 11/11/2004 |
Obama carries Kendall, state
Republican candidates sweep county races - 11/4/2004 |
School tax hike vote next spring?
Enrollment growth pinching budget - 11/4/2004 |
Large, rural subdivision a fire district concern
Agency asks county to require home sprinkler systems for Henneberry Woods - 11/4/2004 |
Winery liquor license may be invalid
Historic records show Oswego Township "dry" since 1934 - 11/4/2004 |
Traffic signals sought at Grove, Plainfield roads
Oswego Village Board backs joint project with Kendall County Highway Dept. - 11/4/2004 |
Hearing Tuesday on state's Rt. 71 plans
IDOT's revised plans still include some barrier medians - 11/4/2004 |
Incumbents prevail in county board race
11/4/2004 |
Fannie May to re-open Oswego store Saturday
11/4/2004 |
Oswego to honor nation's veterans next Thursday
Service set at Memorial Plaza... - 11/4/2004 |
Voters narrowly approve Bristol-Kendall fire referendum
Measure passes by less than 300 votes - 11/4/2004 |
New Oswego park a boost for downtown?
Park board told of potential benefits for businesses - 11/4/2004 |
Oswego's finance dept. honored for budget work
11/4/2004 |
Review plans for Orchard, Mill retail center
"Oswego Junction" proposed next to Park-n-Ride site - 11/4/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 11/4/2004 |
School enrollment tops 11,000
Increase of 1,354 students also a new Oswego School District record - 10/28/2004 |
Pick fourth junior high school site in Oswego
10/28/2004 |
Funds available for just one more school
'02 referendum paying for seven buildings - 10/28/2004 |
Winery liquor license OK'd in split vote
Oswego Township prohibition on drink sales questioned - 10/28/2004 |
First tenant for big Montgomery center
Developer of Rt. 34-Rt. 30 project has letter of intent from office supply store, board told - 10/28/2004 |
Economics, labor cost key to Lyon's future, board told
Montgomery officials mull possible job loss - 10/28/2004 |
Schools set meetings on boundary changes
10/28/2004 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins regional press awards
Countywide section, graphic earn first place honors - 10/28/2004 |
Revised Rt. 71 plans a "pleasant surprise"
Copies available for inspection, board told - 10/28/2004 |
Review plans for Orchard, Mill retail center
"Oswego Junction" proposed next to Park-n-Ride site - 10/28/2004 |
Policy sets limits on students at political events
Oswego School District rule prompted by recent Hastert fundraiser - 10/28/2004 |
Plans for Grove Rd. project spark objections
Nearby homeowners question 78 acre subdivision's density, lot sizes - 10/28/2004 |
Demand up for absentee ballots
County's list of registered voters tops 47,000; 5,000 more since primary - 10/21/2004 |
Tree removal upsets Boulder Hill residents
Contractors for Montgomery replacing Whitney Way water main - 10/21/2004 |
Protecting ground water is forum topic
Residents, officials invited to Conservation Foundation event Nov. 13 - 10/21/2004 |
Oswego OKs Arbor Gate settlement pact
Village to pay firm $40,000 after three ponds are rebuilt - 10/21/2004 |
Montgomery sales tax revenues up
Officials cite new supermarket as factor in 11 percent increase - 10/21/2004 |
Teamsters' letter called a "threat" to county board
Union cites Nov. 2 board election, asks for "immediate meeting" - 10/21/2004 |
Health dept. official urges good hygiene to prevent flu
10/21/2004 |
Change Rt. 126 curve? Sheriff asks state study
Also urges motorists to slow down - 10/21/2004 |
Oswego receives Wal-Mart rebate request
$3.4 million sought for Rt. 34 center's infrastructure costs - 10/21/2004 |
Township supervisor to seek re-election
All of agency's elected positions will be on April 2 ballot - 10/21/2004 |
Add Lakewood SA fees to county tax bills?
Montgomery officials supportive, pending county treasurer OK - 10/21/2004 |
Taxing districts back Yorkville TIF plan
School superintendent also asks 10 to 12 year time limit - 10/21/2004 |
Oswego panel requests bridge study
Structure for pedestrians would span Fifth St. in Churchill Club - 10/21/2004 |
Oswego schools awarded "fast growth" grant
District 308 qualifies for extra funds due to rapid enrollment growth - 10/14/2004 |
Another shopping center for Route 34?
Oswego Board views plans for project west of Ogden Falls Blvd. - 10/14/2004 |
Four die in crash on Route 126
10/14/2004 |
Fernwood Rd. auto body shop rejected
Ordinance fails in split Oswego Village Board vote - 10/14/2004 |
Await word on Lyon Metal contract talks
Speculation over jobs, Montgomery plant's future continues - 10/14/2004 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins state press awards
Taxation coverage, sports column, photo honored in IPA contest - 10/14/2004 |
Developer may try again for Rt. 31 center
'Studio Shops at River Run' would include upscale restaurant, small retail stores - 10/14/2004 |
State to unveil revised Rt. 71 plans
Public information hearing set Nov. 9 in Oswego High School cafeteria - 10/14/2004 |
Plan for new Montgomery Village Hall
Consultant's initial task is to locate proposed building on downtown site - 10/14/2004 |
Push for Orchard Rd. industrial firms?
OEDC official says time right for effort to lure businesses to west side corridor - 10/14/2004 |
Report: many more using library
District's population reaches 40,000 as list of registered borrowers tops 24,000 - 10/14/2004 |
Route 30 a local accident hot spot
Wrecks most frequent at Orchard, Douglas roads, police records show - 10/7/2004 |
Police net downtown Oswego speeders
Special detail wrote 27 citations during August; one motorist clocked at 55 mph - 10/7/2004 |
Crewmate defends Kerry at Oswego event
Says Dem nominee "never made a bad command decision" - 10/7/2004 |
Start second Kendall Democrat organization
No sign of party split, leaders say - 10/7/2004 |
'Big name' bands for PrairieFest?
South Fields site large enough for concerts, beer sales, park board told - 10/7/2004 |
No rush on Oswego landmark process
Historic preservation commission set to review first two applications - 10/7/2004 |
Oswego Police station near capacity
Village's, department's growth out-paced late 1980s projections - 10/7/2004 |
Borders, Barnes & Noble in library district?
Library officials discuss impact of eventual book store opening in area - 10/7/2004 |
County flu shot program canceled
10/7/2004 |
County hears offer for old jail repairs
Decision on building's fate on hold... - 10/7/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 10/7/2004 |
Park district to open rec center
Agency leases space in former Route 25 auto dealership building - 9/30/2004 |
School budget shows deficit
9/30/2004 |
Property values in school district top $1 billion
Aurora's growth fuels big boom in District 308's Will Co. EAV - 9/30/2004 |
Park board says "no" to creek overlook offer
Project near library had sparked concerns - 9/30/2004 |
Bids opened for Fox River trail bridge
Work on long-planned structure linking two parks possible this fall - 9/30/2004 |
County panel backs Henneberry Woods
Plan commission also endorses first phase final plat - 9/30/2004 |
More homes proposed south of Henneberry site
244 homes, golf course planned for unincroprated development - 9/30/2004 |
Oswego fire station plan advances
Annexation pact would allow for training tower on Woolley Rd. site - 9/30/2004 |
Park district rules homeowner "off sides"
Farmington Lakes resident cited for trail encroachment, board told - 9/30/2004 |
Board agrees to include historic home in village hall site planning
"Little gem in the rough" - 9/30/2004 |
Joliet commission approves pland for 35 square miles of Kendall County
9/30/2004 |
Two OHS students named National Merit Semifinalists
9/30/2004 |
Growth to help pay for road projects
Montgomery targets increased MFT funds for streets in older neighborhoods - 9/30/2004 |
Approve village hall consultant pact
Master site plan for new Montgomery facility among tasks - 9/30/2004 |
Population almost doubled in four years
Census shows Montgomery now home to 10,576 - 9/23/2004 |
Landmark status for Oswego founder's home? Application on file with village
9/23/2004 |
Forest district OKs land buy in split vote
Funding for 32 acre parcel to come from bond sale, Open Land Trust - 9/23/2004 |
State Rep. Cross optimistic on wireless 911 surcharge bill
Backs law to prohibit diversion of funds into state's general fund - 9/23/2004 |
Michelini to seek second term in '05
Incumbent Montgomery village president confirms re-election plans - 9/23/2004 |
Oswego East equipped to save money
$65 million building features "cutting edge" HVAC system - 9/23/2004 |
Cross hopeful of GOP election day gains
Winning some races might help divided party, House Minority Leader says - 9/23/2004 |
Board mulls collecting taxes they pledged to abate
Kendall County Board news briefs... - 9/23/2004 |
Rt. 71-Forest St. signals to go up this fall
Oswego Village Board news briefs... - 9/23/2004 |
Joliet approves plan for Kendall County area that could have 77,000 residents
Section of planned urban area in Oswego School District - 9/23/2004 |
Yorkville panel rejects large subdivision plan
Project would add 2,003 homes just west of Montgomery - 9/23/2004 |
Enrollment exceeds projections
Oswego School District has gained 1,186 students since first day of class last year - 9/16/2004 |
Superintendent: School year off to good start
Behlow also notes Rt. 71 traffic and busing schedule difficulties - 9/16/2004 |
"All time good guy" Oswego officer departs
Local, county law enforcement officials hail retiring Capt. James Bennett - 9/16/2004 |
Public can glimpse Oswego East High School
Open house at $65 million facility set for next Wednesday beginning at 4 p.m. - 9/16/2004 |
No change in Lakewood SA billing-for now
Montgomery committee cool to possible twice a year billing - 9/16/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Plans reviewed for downtown building - 9/16/2004 |
Montgomery OKs anti-racial profile study
Northwestern Public Safety Center will also train village police - 9/16/2004 |
Oswego OKs objection to rural subdivision
Henneberry Woods project will now require super majority county vote - 9/16/2004 |
Montgomery buys two downtown properties
Expands building site for proposed new village hall - 9/16/2004 |
Montgomery officials look for sales tax revenue hike
9/16/2004 |
Bristol-Kendall Fire District sets tax vote
Fourth time a charm? - 9/16/2004 |
State cuts visits by Veteran Service officer
9/16/2004 |
State diverts 911 cell call revenues
Funds intended for 911 agencies placed in state's general fund - 9/9/2004 |
Oswego to consider Grove Rd. project
Legal objection to Henneberry Woods Subdivision plan an option - 9/9/2004 |
New book salutes hometown heroes
Local WWII vets featured speakers at Oswego museum Sept. 16 - 9/9/2004 |
Fine Art Fair a first for Oswego, Kendall
Event opens Saturday on Main St. - 9/9/2004 |
Merchants to display artwork by OHS students
9/9/2004 |
Oswego Police Capt. Bennett retiring; open house Monday
Has served growing village since 1978 - 9/9/2004 |
Plans taking shape for Montgomery Oktoberfest
9/9/2004 |
Recycling event set for Sept. 18 in Oswego
Village lists items that will be accepted at public works facility - 9/9/2004 |
Republicans "energized" for November
Local party leaders hail New York convention as a success - 9/9/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 9/9/2004 |
Expect almost 11,000 students
Oswego School District figures anticipate increase of 1,400 since last fall - 9/2/2004 |
Investigation continues in apparent murder, suicide
Aubrey had worked as police officer - 9/2/2004 |
Park board denies light request
Soccer club sought OK to bring in portable lights, generator to Prairie Point field - 9/2/2004 |
Library budget topic for Sept. 23 hearing
9/2/2004 |
Montgomery retail center partnership formed
Anchor stores sought for proposed large project on Rt. 34 at Rt. 30 - 9/2/2004 |
Official touts Oswego retail growth
Giordano's, Baker's Square to join Wal-Mart, Meijer on Rt. 34, OEDC members told - 9/2/2004 |
Rep. Cross urges continued business, government unity
9/2/2004 |
Objections raised to creek overlook plan
Oswegoan asks park board to reject local Rotary Club project - 9/2/2004 |
Question Kendall water study funding request
Oswego officials want study area expanded beyond county's borders - 9/2/2004 |
Hastert book a hit in Kendall County
'Lessons' not a national bestseller, but popular at area libraries - 9/2/2004 |
Oswego to acquire Fox Chase ponds?
Weber proposes joint ownership, maintenance pact with park district - 9/2/2004 |
Work set in west side Oswego park
Playground equipment, other upgrades coming to Washington Park - 9/2/2004 |
Vets Commission may seek grant to buy van
Now leasing vehicle to transport disabled veterans to VA Hospital - 9/2/2004 |
Montgomery Fire Dept. awarded federal grant
Agency to replace turnout gear - 9/2/2004 |
Park district plans $3.5M bond sale
Agency goal: secure low interest rate, fund projects over next three years - 9/2/2004 |
OHS not on watch list, board told
But school cited for not meeting state, Fed guidelines - 8/26/2004 |
School budget a record-setter
Total spending of $145 million anticipated - 8/26/2004 |
Start Boulder Hill main replacement program
Montgomery expected to spend $250,000 annually over next five years - 8/26/2004 |
Montgomery a site for fire training tower?
Village clerk asks officials to seek site donation from developer - 8/26/2004 |
New schools ready to open
Students to report to Oswego East, Lakewood for first time Sept. 1 - 8/26/2004 |
Montgomery Rd. plan approved
Includes recommendations for re-development efforts - 8/26/2004 |
OHS took some getting used to
Classes met for the first time 40 years ago this month in Route 71 building - 8/26/2004 |
Plan envisions thriving Orchard Rd. area
Includes building design recommendations; backs restricted traffic access - 8/26/2004 |
Oswego, Plainfield growth study proposed
Would provide agencies with data on costs resulting from building boom - 8/26/2004 |
Oswego delays vote on auto body shop
Two village board members absent from Monday's meeting - 8/26/2004 |
Oswego tables ballot on giant rural subdivision
Negative recommendation would require super-majority county vote - 8/26/2004 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Economic development agency's grant bid backed - 8/26/2004 |
Keyes: "We must be the light"
Republican rallies support at Lauzen "Porky" fund-raiser - 8/19/2004 |
New Kendall County web site to offer more information
8/19/2004 |
Montgomery won't waiver from watering ban
Village board members cite need to assure supply with two wells off-line - 8/19/2004 |
No special treatment for Hooters
Weber: Oswego restaurant proposal will be subject to same review as others - 8/19/2004 |
Tax sale likely for overdue Lakewood assessments
Montgomery still seeking payment from 49 subdivision homeowners - 8/19/2004 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Approve funding for groundwater study - 8/19/2004 |
Study: Prairie Parkway lacks public support
But state highway official questions group's findings - 8/19/2004 |
Safety work planned at Oswego intersection
Lighted signs, new crosswalks coming to Main and Washington streets - 8/19/2004 |
Montgomery reviews village hall funding
Bond sale for new downtown facility possible next spring - 8/19/2004 |
Forest Preserve OKs Scout camp pact
County agency to maintain ownership of Yorkville area parcel - 8/19/2004 |
OK subcontracted bus routes
Private firm will provide service for at least 15 special ed routes - 8/12/2004 |
Schools to open on time
Work continues at OEHS, Lakewood Elementary - 8/12/2004 |
Road updates pending near Oswego East
School, village board OK interim work for Wolf's Crossing, Harvey roads - 8/12/2004 |
Squeezed out in school space crunch
Administrator, staff to move into temporary office at East View - 8/12/2004 |
Plan for 357 lot rural subdivision backed
Split county panel supports 594 acre project south of Oswego - 8/12/2004 |
Kendall County, population 170,000?
State consultants update projection for the year 2030 - 8/12/2004 |
Auto body shop plan questioned
Oswego officials hear pros, cons on Douglas Square project - 8/12/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Wackerlin honored for service in Iraq - 8/12/2004 |
Fire district issues call for volunteers
Paid-on-call firefighters supplement Oswego's growing full-time staff - 8/12/2004 |
Village Hall location just one Oswego issue
Officials to also consider funding, building design in planning for new facility - 8/12/2004 |
Seek to improve county, muncipal communication
County chairman touts Will County panel as model for local committee - 8/12/2004 |
Back Douglas Rd. traffic noise study
Oswego Village Board expected to authorize funding next Monday - 8/5/2004 |
New fire station opens in Montgomery
Agency's third facility will serve growing west side areas of Montgomery, Oswego - 8/5/2004 |
Signals, re-surfacing planned on Orchard Rd.
Developer puts up signals at planned intersection between Rt. 34 and Mill Road - 8/5/2004 |
Boulder Hill Pass, Stonehill Road getting new pavement
8/5/2004 |
County, veterans commission continue to battle
Officials verbally spar over agency's budget, other issues - 8/5/2004 |
Plans for Rt. 30 retail center on hold-for now
Developer drops project plans; highway access a key issue - 8/5/2004 |
Oswego's newest water well fails again
Well No. 8 near Grove Road breaks down for third time since May 2002 - 8/5/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Work expected on downtown promenade - 8/5/2004 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Foundation plans Blackberry Creek inventory - 8/5/2004 |
Oswego receives village hall space study
Consultant's recommendation appears to rule out current site for new building - 8/5/2004 |
Yorkville Legion planning Homecoming for veterans
8/5/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 8/5/2004 |
New school district phone system yields new numbers
7/29/2004 |
Boost school superintendent's salary
School district board votes 6-1 to approve four percent increase - 7/29/2004 |
Tout Rt. 34 Wal-Mart center
Annual property tax revenues estimated at $1.9 million - 7/29/2004 |
Wal-Mart criticism voiced at Oswego board meeting
Final village board vote on Wal-Mart shopping center expected in August - 7/29/2004 |
Montgomery trustee Watermann named new village clerk
Plan commission member Mattingly named to open village board seat - 7/29/2004 |
Plans for new Village Hall advance
Montgomery Board committee will meet with financial consultant - 7/29/2004 |
School board to make final bus decision Aug. 9
Special education busing topic for discussion at Monday's meeting - 7/29/2004 |
Natural Area Guardians dispand after 16 years
7/29/2004 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Schools to negotiate with developer over dropping fees - 7/29/2004 |
Oswego board questions costs of removing beavers
7/29/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs
BFI to raise price tag of trash pickup to cover wage hike - 7/29/2004 |
More state funds for local schools?
Rep. Cross' tentative figures show Oswego District gaining $4.2M - 7/22/2004 |
Wal-Mart center up for Oswego review
151 acre 'Prairie Market' proposal on plan commission agenda tonight - 7/22/2004 |
Library district OKs impact fee study
Oswego delay on earlier hike request cost agency, officials charge - 7/22/2004 |
Montgomery collects library fees at increased rate
Latest annexation agreements set per housing unit charge at $292 - 7/22/2004 |
Oswego home building continues climb
Permits issued for more than 400 units during first half of '04 - 7/22/2004 |
County board rejects bid to restore meeting
Opinions differ on committee sessions - 7/22/2004 |
Forest preserve district awarded $1.1M grant
Agency to use funds to help purchase 408 acre parcel near Yorkville - 7/22/2004 |
Ogden Falls Park work expected to start
Official: contractor should begin excavation work this week - 7/22/2004 |
Not yet finished new park already "well used"
Park district officials plan October grand opening for Oswego's Hudson Crossing Park - 7/22/2004 |
Oswego lists exemptions for open house, garage sale signs
Six month trial period underway... - 7/22/2004 |
State grant helps protect part of Oswego history
White School Museum uses funds to upgrade storage of textiles, other materials - 7/22/2004 |
Plan creek overlook behind library
Park district board views proposed Rotary Club project designs - 7/22/2004 |
Montgomery and Yorkville officials meet
Boundary, future road alignments in Bristol Township among issues discussed - 7/22/2004 |
Joliet's Kendall growth an issue for citizens group
Meeting tonight at Seward Township Hall - 7/22/2004 |
County board approves church plan in split vote
7/22/2004 |
Montgomery a busy place for builders
New home starts up 21 percent over first half of 2003 - 7/15/2004 |
Oswego expects boost in state fuel tax funds
7/15/2004 |
Veterans commission agrees to move
Court action averted; agency locates in new county building - 7/15/2004 |
Rt. 34 future shoppers' paradise?
Three large centers could add more than 1M square feet of retail space - 7/15/2004 |
Oswego or Montgomery?
Where stores locate shouldn't matter to schools, other agencies - 7/15/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Plan Boulder Hill Pass, Stonehill resurfacing - 7/15/2004 |
OK trial period for open house, garage sale signs
Oswego to allow limited display in public right-of-way until Jan. 12 - 7/15/2004 |
Local GOP official boosting 'Da Coach' for Senate
Oswego committeeman spokesman for 'Draft Ditka' effort - 7/15/2004 |
County officials view Montgomery road plan
Village proposes connection of Gordon, Kennedy roads near Galena Rd. - 7/15/2004 |
Homebuyer notice of fire department tower sought
Oswego, fire officials discuss Woolley Rd. station plans - 7/15/2004 |
Montgomery seeking special census workers
Village now accepting applications for part-time positions - 7/15/2004 |
Bus plan to school board July 26
Proposal could call for use of contracted services for special ed routes - 7/8/2004 |
Montgomery OKs big retail center
60 acre project planned at U.S. Route 34-Route 30 intersection - 7/8/2004 |
Discount retailer eyes former Dominick's space
Big Lots may move into Montgomery's Settlers Landing center - 7/8/2004 |
Oswego asks library board for fee study
Oswego Village Board says it needs documentation - 7/8/2004 |
Oswego awards contract for Rt. 71, Forest signals
Installation will depend upon availability of state-approved equipment - 7/8/2004 |
Montgomery officials set vision for 2020
Part of ongoing planning effort as population continues to grow - 7/8/2004 |
To test new teacher evaluation process
Non-tenured Oswego district teachers will be subject to new review format - 7/8/2004 |
Oswego man arrested during home search
7/8/2004 |
Montgomery tickets four for selling alcohol to minors
7/8/2004 |
Meeting a new experience for board
County board holds rare evening session - 7/8/2004 |
Consultant details county highway needs
Estimates Kendall will need 221 more "lane miles" by 2030 to avoid serious delays - 7/8/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 7/8/2004 |
Renew school administrator contracts
Board also approves 2.8 percent overall salary hikes - 7/1/2004 |
Oswego-Plainfield planning boundary line set
Oswego now to seek boundary agreement with City of Joliet - 7/1/2004 |
Quake a shakin' experience for local residents
Early Monday morning earthquake centered in neighboring LaSalle County - 7/1/2004 |
Oswego OKs 'Town Center' bond sale
Up to $6.75 million will pay for streets, utility lines, sidewalks in older neighborhood - 7/1/2004 |
Plan Waubonsie Creek restoration
$2.8M project would upgrade aquatic habitat, restore banks in Oswego, Montgomery - 7/1/2004 |
Wolf Road turn lane project slowed
School district, Oswego disagree on burying electric lines near OEHS - 7/1/2004 |
Incentive pact calls for full impact fees
Montgomery official says deal continues "good neighbor policy" for schools, other agencies - 7/1/2004 |
Free, low energy lights to brighten park buildings
Park district awarded $10,000 grant - 7/1/2004 |
Oswego School District news briefs...
Teacher transfers, job status changes approved - 7/1/2004 |
Park district progressing on self appraisal
Agency officials working towards "Distinguished Agency Status" - 7/1/2004 |
Library board meetings have info for the public
7/1/2004 |
Oswego plans $6.75 million bond sale
Funds would pay for streets, curbs and gutters in area near downtown - 6/24/2004 |
Look to modify Douglas Rd. widening plans
Sidewalks may be moved to limit impact on Boulder Hill homes - 6/24/2004 |
Independent grocer opens in Montgomery
Montgomery Marketplace moves into former Eagle store - 6/24/2004 |
Montgomery owns a bit of its own history
Home purchased for new village hall site dates to 1840s, panel told - 6/24/2004 |
Park district to add staff this summer
Naturalist, construction manager sought - 6/24/2004 |
Fire district official defends tower proposal
Responds to Oswego Village Board concerns over Woolley Rd. location - 6/24/2004 |
New Fest site worked well, officials say
Crowd control, traffic flow reported better with events on OHS side of Route 71 - 6/24/2004 |
Veterans commission doesn't want to move
County agency seeking court order to remain in historic courthouse - 6/24/2004 |
Grain company execs plead guilty; face prison
50-70 Kendall farmers were among those affected by Ty-Walk fraud and theft case - 6/24/2004 |
Park district joins Special Rec. Association
More programs for more district residents - 6/24/2004 |
A day for ceremonies in Oswego
Officials mark start-up of water system project, dedicate Park-n-Ride - 6/24/2004 |
State officials hear call to widen Rt. 47
Area residents voice opinions at Prairie Parkway workshops - 6/24/2004 |
Park district to raze two North Adams St. homes
Demolition part of plan to expand park near downtown Oswego - 6/24/2004 |
Oswego population just shy of 20,000
Census Bureau counted 19,932 as living in the village in February - 6/17/2004 |
Wet, wet, wet
Frequent rains result in limited local damage - 6/17/2004 |
County backs Slade Cutter promotion effort
Supports admiral rank for Oswego native - 6/17/2004 |
Subdivisions would add 2,600 homes to Yorkville
Project west of Montgomery would have 550 condos, 968 townhomes - 6/17/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Plainfield boundary agreement approved - 6/17/2004 |
Montgomery caps home starts in new subdivision
Blackberry Crossing addition agreement limits annual building permits - 6/17/2004 |
Study: not enough traffic for downtown signals
Vehicle count on Main at Washington streets doesn't meet state requirements - 6/17/2004 |
Rt. 34-Rt. 30 project ordinances reviewed
Final Montgomery Village Board vote possible June 28 - 6/17/2004 |
Burn tower proposal sparks concerns
Oswego Village Board wary of fire district's plans for Woolley Rd. site - 6/17/2004 |
Wait until next year for library vote?
Library district board expected to opt for community survey this year - 6/17/2004 |
Unkempt yards a concern for Montgomery official
Seeks to speed enforcement efforts - 6/17/2004 |
Montgomery officials mull center's financial impact
Don't want village to become overly dependent on retail sales tax revenues - 6/17/2004 |
Oswego School District registration scheduled
New students will sign up at local schools in August - 6/17/2004 |
Privatize special ed bus routes? Objections heard
Proposal now under administrative review a concern to district drivers - 6/10/2004 |
Noise walls among Douglas Rd. concerns
Residents comment on plans to widen road at Oswego, Boulder Hill boundary - 6/10/2004 |
OK contracts for three schools
Oswego firm submits low bid for construction contract - 6/10/2004 |
County health department to move into new home
Agency will be closed for two days during transition to Yorkville facility - 6/10/2004 |
Douglas Road to close north of Wolf's Crossing
Detour planned through new subdivision... - 6/10/2004 |
Montgomery fire station nears completion
But higher than expected groundwater slows hook-up of utility lines - 6/10/2004 |
Orchard Rd. retail subdivision plan approved
Oswego Village Board also OKs final plans for ExxonMobil, Bank One - 6/10/2004 |
Montgomery water towers 'catch a wave'
New paint scheme intended to serve as a river heritage reminder - 6/10/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs
Support voiced for Plainfield boundary pact - 6/10/2004 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs
Food vendor re-hired for 2004-05 school year - 6/10/2004 |
Bristol Ridge Rd. reconstruction set to start
Grande Reserve developers to widen road off Rt. 34 west of Oswego - 6/10/2004 |
Bike bridge project still on drawing board
IDOT expected to open contractor bids in September; completion anticipated by end of 2005 - 6/10/2004 |
State sets Prairie Parkway workshops
Residents can have say on proposed Kane-Kendall highway route, plans - 6/10/2004 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Got a complaint? Think of those kids in uniform - 6/10/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 6/10/2004 |
Asbestos materials out of schools
Tests show no fibers found in air at East View, Long Beach - 6/3/2004 |
Oswego Park-n-Ride opens Monday
Orchard Rd. facility to function as auxiliary Metra parking lot - 6/3/2004 |
Boulder Hill man struck, killed by train
6/3/2004 |
Ogden Falls park work expected soon
Park district board awards contract to Oswego firm - 6/3/2004 |
Oswego developer in contempt of court
Ordered to restore Ogden Falls watershed - 6/3/2004 |
County panel backs plan for unincorporated 357 home project
Neighbors voice concern over Henneberry Woods traffic - 6/3/2004 |
Kendall County property tax exemptions all add up
Exemptions return $92 million to county property owners - 6/3/2004 |
Retiring teachers share common bond
Oswego educators were classmates, 'future teachers' at West Aurora - 6/3/2004 |
Library officials considering survey
Board members seek reasons for expansion referendum failure - 6/3/2004 |
Sales tax rebate for Rt. 34 shopping center?
Montgomery Board instructs attorneys, staff to continue talks - 6/3/2004 |
Park district likely to join Special Rec. Association
Move would boost services for disabled - 6/3/2004 |
Lisbon teacher contract talks underway
Teachers in tiny Kendall County school district seeking health insurance - 6/3/2004 |
Approve school bus route changes
School board vote expected to result in more students walking next school year - 5/27/2004 |
Montgomery backs Rt. 34-Rt. 30 concept plan
Mixed use development includes 60 acre retail site - 5/27/2004 |
Retail center a goal for village, developer
Land cost a key incentive for developer of Rt. 34 Montgomery project - 5/27/2004 |
Fall groundbreaking for new WCC science building
But no decision yet on "extension facility" in U.S. Route 34 corridor - 5/27/2004 |
Tale of an American hero
Oswego native starred in music, football before becoming top submarine commander - 5/27/2004 |
Effort afoot to promote Cutter to Rear Admiral
5/27/2004 |
A closer look at our property tax bills
Commercial land values up, but homeowners to pay larger percentage share - 5/27/2004 |
Location still key to how much you pay
5/27/2004 |
Complex tax system has its own language
5/27/2004 |
WCC names Michelini a distinguished alum
Montgomery's president served on panel that helped establish college in the 1960s - 5/27/2004 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Historic preservation commission OK'd - 5/27/2004 |
Former citizen representative to join Oswego Board
Schlaker served on finance committee - 5/27/2004 |
Oswego OKs open house sign moratorium
Signs permitted through Aug. 9 in village public right-of-way - 5/27/2004 |
Montgomery updates liquor license review
New procedure an attempt by village officials to clear-up any applicant confusion - 5/27/2004 |
School board hears plan to boost math scores
Committee cites growing diversity, class sizes among low score factors - 5/27/2004 |
Wal-Mart to open in Oswego
Retail giant plans Supercenter store on Rt. 34, east of Douglas Road - 5/22/2004 |
Yorkville plans north side detention area
City officials anticipate development on 1,600 acres of unincorporated land - 5/22/2004 |
Smaller or larger home lots near Route 47?
Plan differences with Yorkville concern Montgomery officials - 5/22/2004 |
Schedule announced for Park-n-Ride
Metra riders will have seven morning departures daily from Oswego facility - 5/22/2004 |
Park board adopts ethics ordinance
Officials act to conform with state law - 5/22/2004 |
Operation Support our Troops
Toby's Video collecting items to aid men, women serving us - 5/22/2004 |
New exhibit opens at Little White School Museum
"Defending Oswego during the 20th Century" - 5/22/2004 |
Oswego may give Realtors a break on signs
Agents would be able to post open house directional signs in village right-of-way - 5/22/2004 |
A real taste of local government
Traughber students run Oswego on 'Student Government Day' - 5/22/2004 |
Split county board to double-up on meetings
5-4 ballot OKs plan to hold twice monthly sessions on trial basis - 5/22/2004 |
"Glass house" the star at re-opening event
Dignitaries, architecture buffs hail preservation of Farnsworth House - 5/22/2004 |
Annual property tax bills in mail this Friday
Late mailing date, funds disbursement a concern for some local officials - 5/22/2004 |
Montgomery panel backs Rt. 30-34 retail area
Village board expected to consider project next Monday evening - 5/22/2004 |
Oswego East work expected to resume
Work halted Tuesday after information picket line went up - 5/13/2004 |
June 7 Park-n-Ride opening planned
5/13/2004 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Lakewood Creek, Fox Chase school attendance boundary set - 5/13/2004 |
Anniversary for the "heart of the park district"
Ginny Bateman marks 25th year as agency administrator - 5/13/2004 |
Historic commission ordinance vote tabled
Montgomery Board members want citizen input before ballot - 5/13/2004 |
Schools look to re-vamp limited English program
More than 1,300 students come from homes where other languages spoken - 5/13/2004 |
Famed "glass house" opens for tours Saturday
Landmarks council to operate Mies van der Rohe-designed home as museum - 5/13/2004 |
County historic preservation group to seek official "blessing"
Citizens' group met in Yorkville May 8 - 5/13/2004 |
County seeks more funds for roads
Consultant warns of annual $15M state, county road revenue shortfall - 5/13/2004 |
Park board OKs loan for N. Adams properties
Two homes targeted for demolition for proposed park expansion - 5/13/2004 |
Noise walls for Douglas Rd. an Oswego issue
Board member favors wall similar to one installed along Rt. 34 - 5/13/2004 |
Will Oswego government stay downtown?
Newly-commissioned study expected to help village board decide - 5/13/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Former village board member honored; Interviews with applicants for Sanders' former seat continuing - 5/13/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 5/13/2004 |
Plan retail center at Routes 34, 30
Large project part of proposed Montgomery development - 5/6/2004 |
Oswego takes step towards new village hall
Consultant hired to study municipal government's space requirements - 5/6/2004 |
School visit a homecoming for Hastert
Congratulates Traughber student on winning essay, presents flag to school - 5/6/2004 |
Chance to lead new agency appealed to Nortillo
MEDC's executive director notes Montgomery's business growth potential - 5/6/2004 |
Back study for Main Street signals
Oswego Board agrees on need; expected to hire consultant - 5/6/2004 |
Farmland protection topic for new panel
Committee told of Kendall County farmer concerns - 5/6/2004 |
Plan to re-map Blackberry floodplain backed
Montgomery officials voice support for continuation of study started in Kane County - 5/6/2004 |
School district honors retirees, long-time staffers
Veteran teachers to leave district, profession - 5/6/2004 |
Joint project suggested by library official
Pending legislation could provide construction dollars, board told - 5/6/2004 |
Roaming dogs a problem in Yorkville subdivision
City seeking compliance with leash law... - 5/6/2004 |
Approve new school day schedule
Junior high and elementary days longer, high school hours cut - 4/29/2004 |
Plans for Orchard Rd. shopping center advance
Walgreens, Wendy's eyeing sites in 61-acre project, Oswego Village Board told - 4/29/2004 |
Oswego water rate hike approved
Extra revenue to help pay for federally-mandated radium removal system - 4/29/2004 |
Injunction shuts down Kendall "swingers" club
Complaint charged owners with operating club, business in ag-zoned area - 4/29/2004 |
Propose new park district staff positions
Project manager and naturalist in $9.4M budget - 4/29/2004 |
Retiring clerk recorded Oswego's growth
Dorothy Strong's career with village dates to the late 1970s - 4/29/2004 |
School board names director of teaching, learning
Johnson to focus on junior high and high school curriculum - 4/29/2004 |
A new tenant for former Dominick's store?
Montgomery report notes supermarket negotiating sub-lease for vacant storefront - 4/29/2004 |
Local silent screen legend Hart now a hall of famer
Oswego Village President accepts award... - 4/29/2004 |
Kendall County area highway projects in state's plan
Illinois Department of Transportation program still pending vote by General Assembly - 4/29/2004 |
Library officials mull space crunch
One suggestion: partner on new facility with park district - 4/29/2004 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Review plans for Blackberry Crossing addition - 4/29/2004 |
Montgomery waits on highway impact fee pact
Officials wary of potential additional costs to the village - 4/29/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Engineer hired for Rt. 71, Forest St. signal project - 4/29/2004 |
Montgomery's "state of the union"
Police station, development agency start-up highlights for board members - 4/29/2004 |
Work to start on three schools
School board awards contracts for elementary buildings in Oswego, Aurora - 4/22/2004 |
Park district buys two more properties
Purchase allows for park expansion, provides more open space along river - 4/22/2004 |
Douglas Road widening plans reviewed
Construction currently planned to start in 2007, Oswego Village Board told - 4/22/2004 |
County board OKs coroner pay hike
$12,000 increase effective after November election - 4/22/2004 |
Tour proposed 100 acre park site
Oswegoland Park District officials get up-close look at agency's first Plainfield park - 4/22/2004 |
Grande Park developer contributes $2.1M for park
4/22/2004 |
Metra Park-n-Ride almost ready
Early June opening anticipated for new Oswego facility - 4/22/2004 |
Just say "Charge it"?
County may allow residentsto pay tax bills with credit cards - 4/22/2004 |
Montgomery fire station project faces 30 day delay
4/22/2004 |
13 apply for Oswego Village Board seat
11 applications received for vacancy just prior to April 16 deadline - 4/22/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
SBC's expansion plan on hold - 4/22/2004 |
Oswego budget approved
Ordinance pending for water rate increase - 4/22/2004 |
Kendall 10th fastest growing county
Census figures show more than 12,000 have moved into county since 2000 - 4/15/2004 |
Oswego's Pearl Harbor survivor remembered
Geoffrey Cooper enlisted in U.S. Navy at 17, months before "Day of Infamy" - 4/15/2004 |
Ogden Falls Park work expected this summer
Park district to open bids for long-awaited improvements next month - 4/15/2004 |
Montgomery development agency names director
Officials note new leader's education, experience in both private, public sectors - 4/15/2004 |
Sanders: Oswego Board service an education
Recently resigned official says he learned communication a two-way street - 4/15/2004 |
Three decades as a Montgomery officer
Police Chief Dennis Schmidt's job has grown, changed-just like the village - 4/15/2004 |
Montgomery plans historic preservation panel
Museum, pamphlets, historic building survey among potential projects, residents told - 4/15/2004 |
Park board to get a first-hand look at 100 acre Plainfield park site
4/15/2004 |
Kendall judge dismisses Prairie Parkway lawsuit
4/15/2004 |
Requests for liquor licenses rejected
4/15/2004 |
Most Lakewood homeowners have paid SAs
Montgomery finance panel told 89 percent of homeowners have made first payment - 4/15/2004 |
New schools on schedule
Oswego East High, Montgomery elementary building to open this fall - 4/8/2004 |
Schools drop a notch on state financial list
Late receipt of tax revenues last year cited as factor; rebound anticipated - 4/8/2004 |
Review subdivision plan for "endangered" site
Henneberry Woods project in Oswego, Yorkville school districts - 4/8/2004 |
Fifth Oswego Board member resigns since '01
Sanders departs with one year left on term; village again seeking applicants - 4/8/2004 |
Fifth Oswego Board member resigns since '01
Sanders departs with one year left on term; village again seeking applicants - 4/8/2004 |
Silent star a hall of famer
William S. Hart lived in Oswego before becoming early film legend - 4/8/2004 |
Hart not only Hall of Famer with Kendall County connection
4/8/2004 |
Kendall VA commission chief may have to pay own legal bills
Court-appointed attorney also possible - 4/8/2004 |
Kick-off meeting April 8 for Montgomery historical panel
4/8/2004 |
Labor dispute comes to tiny Kendall school district
Wages, lack of health insurance key issues for Lisbon teachers - 4/8/2004 |
Plan Boulder Hill Pass resurfacing work
Township highway department expects to finalize contract - 4/8/2004 |
Police station, roads in Montgomery budget
Village officials also target funds for Boulder Hill water mains - 4/8/2004 |
Theme highlights Montgomery capital projects...
New Montgomery budget a "history making" document - 4/8/2004 |
Yesteryear...
From the pages of our history... - 4/8/2004 |
What's next for the library district?
Referendum failure, space crunch will be topics for special board meeting - 4/1/2004 |
Special census puts Oswego close to 20,000
Official: preliminary figures confirm population in 18,000-19,000 range - 4/1/2004 |
Home starts up
Oswego, Montgomery permits top first two months of 2003 - 4/1/2004 |
Oswego Public Library District Board news briefs...
Re-financing 1996 expansion loan saves $60,000 - 4/1/2004 |
Plan Montgomery historical commission
Village inviting interested residents to attend meeting next Thursday - 4/1/2004 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Textbook's evolution chapters questioned - 4/1/2004 |
New budget reflects Oswego's growth
More revenues targeted for capital projects and additional staff - 4/1/2004 |
New plan suggests trail locations
Goal is creation of a trail network as county continues to develop - 4/1/2004 |
Prairie Parkway plans attract a crowd
Many in proposed highway's path seek project information - 4/1/2004 |
"Full speed ahead" on Wolves, Panthers
Plans for benefit summer sidewalk sculpture event shaping-up - 4/1/2004 |
Transportation fee a Montgomery concern
Board wary of impact on business growth efforts, potential costs, implementation - 4/1/2004 |
Interjections by Tony Scott...
A chance to give back to a deputy who cared - 4/1/2004 |
Expect 1,400 more students
School district board approves up to 61 more positions in split ballot - 3/25/2004 |
Appoint Lakewood principal
Split board also names three new elementary schools - 3/25/2004 |
Plan to seek Main St. traffic signals
Weber: project necessary at Washington St. for pedestrian safety - 3/25/2004 |
Rt. 30 commercial center plans detailed
13.5 acre project would be part of far west Montgomery subdivision - 3/25/2004 |
Fifth graders will be shifted to junior high
School board bids to relieve expected space crunch at two Aurora elementary schools - 3/25/2004 |
Oswego officer convicted of reckless driving resigns
3/25/2004 |
Punch card voting on way out here
Voters likely to find optical scan system at polling places next spring - 3/25/2004 |
Park district to demolish three Oswego homes
Will make room for expansion of Hudson Crossing Park off North Adams Street - 3/25/2004 |
Hoch to succeed Strong as Oswego Village Clerk
Board OKs Weber appointment - 3/25/2004 |
Hoch to succeed Strong as Oswego Village Clerk
Board OKs Weber appointment - 3/25/2004 |
Hoch to succeed Strong as Oswego Village Clerk
Board OKs Weber appointment - 3/25/2004 |
Park board questions Oswego land-cash fees
Higher fees OK'd last month won't apply to all subdivisions, officials told - 3/25/2004 |
Protecting Oswego's past museum open house theme
3/25/2004 |
Businesses can sponsor Fox Bend holes
Revenues will help park districts pay golf course bills - 3/25/2004 |
Waubonsie Creek overlook planned near library
Project proposed and planned by Oswego Rotary Club, park board told - 3/25/2004 |
Library referendum rejected
Voters turn down $16.5M request; balloting close in Kane Co. portion of Montgomery - 3/18/2004 |
"Insider" wins hotly contested clerk's race
Morganegg coasts in GOP primary - 3/18/2004 |
Church among GOP board winners
Finance committee chair Martin loses tight contest - 3/18/2004 |
County board remembers sheriff's deputy Valerius
3/18/2004 |
Study rates all Montgomery streets
Suggests improvement schedule, funding level for next ten years - 3/18/2004 |
Options for school crowding detailed
Parents told school district can't build new schools fast enough - 3/18/2004 |
Mars Rovers found evidence of water
Oswego native and deputy navigation team chief completes assignment - 3/18/2004 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Red Cross to pay for use of county morgue - 3/18/2004 |
Oswego moving ahead on radium removal
Well houses to be remodeled, expanded for equipment installation - 3/18/2004 |
Oswego cool to four-story apartments
But village board will consider plan for three-story buildings west of Orchard Rd. - 3/18/2004 |
County board votes down hiring request
Facilities director told to make better use of current staff - 3/18/2004 |
Montgomery water rate hike plan backed
Finance committee majority favors phase-in of 10% increase over next two years - 3/18/2004 |
Oswego a step closer on new budget
Town Center Renovation among projects targeted for funding - 3/18/2004 |
A tenant for Montgomery village hall?
Oswego Library interested in opening second facility after village moves out - 3/11/2004 |
Library expansion up to voters Tuesday
Agency officials hopeful for passage of $16.5 million funding request - 3/11/2004 |
Referendum would pay for more than addition
3/11/2004 |
Montgomery vote an important factor in library referendums
1993 measure defeated by village voters - 3/11/2004 |
Montgomery goal: four lanes on Rt. 30
Resolution asks state to consider widening; notes traffic volume increase - 3/11/2004 |
Montgomery goal: four lanes on Rt. 30
Resolution asks state to consider widening; notes traffic volume increase - 3/11/2004 |
Open houses set for Prairie Parkway in Morris, Sugar Grove
3/11/2004 |
Waubonsie Creek promenade faces delay
June bidding now expected for downtown Oswego project - 3/11/2004 |
County board to consider NaAuSay Twp. plan
Suggested housing densities reduced after initial public hearing - 3/11/2004 |
Honors for two Oswego Police officers
Delphey Kendall Co. "Officer of the Year"; Dickey earns valor award - 3/11/2004 |
Aurora to stay a factor in Kendall elections
Handful of city voters nearly changed outcome of '02 county board race - 3/11/2004 |
Gas prices figure in Oswego, Montgomery budgets
Both villages expect to spend more for fuel during new fiscal year - 3/11/2004 |
Feds to pay for mobile ESDA command post
Department of Homeland Security grant - 3/11/2004 |
Extraordinary honors for two Oswegoans
3/11/2004 |
Park district considers Plainfield annexation
3/11/2004 |
Oswego sets community garage sale
3/11/2004 |
Propose $1.7M in area park work
Completion of Hudson Crossing, Ogden Falls on park district's project list - 3/4/2004 |
Orchard Rd. widening work to start soon
Engineering work now underway for Montgomery section; spring '05 start a county goal - 3/4/2004 |
County chairman picks farmland protection panel
Committee to report on Purchase Development Rights program - 3/4/2004 |
Schools to help pay for Plainfield Rd. project
Board also approves land deals - 3/4/2004 |
"Pinnacle of the dog world"
Kendall County retriever wins best of breed at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - 3/4/2004 |
Not guilty of DUI in Montgomery crash...
Officer faces hearing on reckless driving conviction - 3/4/2004 |
"Wolves and Panthers on Parade"
Oswego officials receive timeline for proposed benefit sculpture program - 3/4/2004 |
Oswego bids to speed Douglas St. project
Village could receive grant for resurfacing two years earlier than expected - 3/4/2004 |
Library district seeking impact fee hike
Agency to request $292 for each new home built, up from $85 dollars - 3/4/2004 |
Wild cats a problem or some in rural areas
County resources limited, official says - 3/4/2004 |
Support voiced for "Town Center" funding
Older Oswego neighborhood would get new utility lines, streets - 3/4/2004 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
New computer software system to track students - 3/4/2004 |
Classroom space crunch looms
"Critically" to "seriously" crowded conditions expected at four buildings next school year - 2/26/2004 |
Wolves, Panthers coming to Oswego sidewalks?
Panel proposed displaying models of school mascots - 2/26/2004 |
Award Montgomery police station contracts
Construction expected to start within weeks on Route 30 site, west of Orchard Road - 2/26/2004 |
OK $6M in upgrades for older schools
School board votes to fund projects at East View, Long Beach - 2/26/2004 |
Official wants to re-open Yorkville boundary talks
2/26/2004 |
Montgomery tables subdivision proposal
Village board wants information on proposed commercial project - 2/26/2004 |
State to accept bids for creek promenade
Construction on downtown Oswego project expected this summer - 2/26/2004 |
Park district endorses Kendall trail plan
2/26/2004 |
Park board to organize 'mini' committees
Executive director says panels will focus on specific issues - 2/26/2004 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Contractor registration approved in split ballot - 2/26/2004 |
Library referendum campaign underway
'Friends' organization endorses $16.5 million funding request - 2/26/2004 |
Montgomery issue: new village hall funding
Village's future facility needs detailed in consulting firm's study - 2/26/2004 |
"Simply out of space"
Study notes current village hall shortcomings - 2/26/2004 |
Plan for 25 mph speed limit in doubt
Oswego to conduct study this spring on 18 residential streets - 2/19/2004 |
Montgomery police officers unionize
State also expected to certify union for public works staff; village anticipates contract talks - 2/19/2004 |
Propose deputy police chief's position
Montgomery funding request would lead to appointment next year - 2/19/2004 |
Pygmy goats can stay at Boulder Hill home--for now
Issued referred to county committee - 2/19/2004 |
Heritage Association awarded second grant
Funds will be used to help preserve Little White School Museum's textile collection - 2/19/2004 |
County OKs more jail expansion bids
But board members question management firm's add-ons - 2/19/2004 |
Montgomery official: village growing too fast
Vows "no" vote on subdivision - 2/19/2004 |
Plan for second monthly county meeting on hold
Board members split on proposal - 2/19/2004 |
Oswego special census now underway
Door-to-door population count limited to new areas - 2/19/2004 |
Large distribution center proposed in Kendall Co.
Developer seeking tax incentives - 2/19/2004 |
76% of Lakewood special assessments paid
174 homeowners in Montgomery subdivision were still past due as of last week - 2/19/2004 |
Lights to accent Montgomery bridge year-round
2/19/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history - 2/19/2004 |
Montgomery buys new village hall site
Village will use developer fees to pay for adjoining downtown parcels - 2/12/2004 |
School board votes to double driver's ed fee
$100 charge still subject to state board review, approval - 2/12/2004 |
Oswego school chief to serve on state panel
Behlow named to governor's state board task force - 2/12/2004 |
IDOT rejects Yorkville's updated population figures
Official says agency will use numbers in updated Prairie Parkway study - 2/12/2004 |
Oswego updates developer land-cash law
Amended ordinance boosts per acre cash payments to $70,000 - 2/12/2004 |
Lee heads Montgomery development corporation
MEDC lists first executive board officers - 2/12/2004 |
Fox Chase area park grant awarded
Park district to receive $320,100 for Wormley-Heritage Park improvements - 2/12/2004 |
Schools, size key to Oswego's growth
New residents explain why they chose village during public meeting - 2/12/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Official: new hardware store should succeed - 2/12/2004 |
School site plan on commission's agenda
2/12/2004 |
Oswego School District news briefs...
High school reading skills up, board told - 2/12/2004 |
Lobbyist makes pitch to Kendall mayors, managers
Support also voiced for re-establishing county governmental league - 2/12/2004 |
Oswego budget includes water rate and salary hikes
2/12/2004 |
Study: Gates not needed at Oswego rail crossing
2/12/2004 |
Kendall traffic, DUI offenses down
State funding cut for police 'hire back' programs cited as potential factor - 2/5/2004 |
Oswego riverfront building proposed
Developer negotiating restaurant lease; project includes parking lot - 2/5/2004 |
Tentative OK for Montgomery fire service pact
Oswego Fire Dept. would answer calls in neighboring fire districts - 2/5/2004 |
Birth of a new downtown?
Pending projects have potential to transform Oswego's historic center - 2/5/2004 |
Plan to increase driver's ed fee
Two parents voice concerns during Oswego School District hearing - 2/5/2004 |
County board OKs first jail expansion contract
2/5/2004 |
Library may seek higher impact fees
Current $85 per home fee for Oswego, Montgomery set in '96 - 2/5/2004 |
Moving may be in store for old county jail
In the absence of a buyer, Kendall officials mull options - 2/5/2004 |
Ace Hardware to open Oswego store
Will occupy former True Value site - 2/5/2004 |
Rt. 126 corridor focus of growth hearing
Large crowd turns out to view, comment on county planning efforts - 2/5/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Historic locomotive offered to Oswego - 2/5/2004 |
OK new lementary school design
Cost per building will increase from $9 million to $10.5 million - 1/29/2004 |
Jr. high schedule change sparks objections
Board asks further study of proposal to boost core class time, limit electives - 1/29/2004 |
Homes to make way for expanded park
Park district likely to offer Oswego North Adams St. residences to highest bidders - 1/29/2004 |
School district expected to boost driver's ed fee
Public hearing set for next Monday - 1/29/2004 |
School district adds administrative posts
Positions will oversee curriculum, Oswego East pool and theater - 1/29/2004 |
Official: fire districts close on Montgomery pact
Oswego, Sugar Grove, Bristol-Kendall districts negotiating automatic aid agreement - 1/29/2004 |
Second Mars landing thrills Oswego native
1/29/2004 |
Musician brings his 'percussion symphony" to OHS
New local resident to give concert, teach seminars to music students - 1/29/2004 |
Library group views expansion plans
'Friends' to poll members on referendum endorsement - 1/29/2004 |
Montgomery may license contractors
Ordinance intended to verify insurance and protect residents, officials say - 1/29/2004 |
County officials prepare agenda for lawmakers
1/29/2004 |
Official: tout industrial base to lure firms
Board member says Montgomery well positioned to attract new businesses - 1/29/2004 |
Oswego OKs updated developer fees
Flat fee replaced by capital, road fees based on sliding scale - 1/29/2004 |
Library would gain a second story
Tower part of design that would more than double facility's floor space - 1/22/2004 |
Oswego Fire District buys fourth station site
Facility will serve agency's rapidly growing Plainfield area - 1/22/2004 |
Mill Race Cyclery to open in Oswego
Geneva-based bike shop to open second location in former Main St. drug store - 1/22/2004 |
Fund set up for cancer-stricken sheriff's deputy
Insurance has covered most of surgery costs, but not hospital bills - 1/22/2004 |
Suburbia continues sprawl into Kendall
'03 was biggest year yet for new home starts in county - 1/22/2004 |
Lakewood Creek late notices mailed
Montgomery seeking assessment payments from more than 200 homeowners - 1/22/2004 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
New logo approved in split board ballot - 1/22/2004 |
Joliet unveils plan for school impact fee
Will affect Oswego School District as city continues to grow - 1/22/2004 |
Schools too crowded to accept 'outside' students
Lack of classroom space prevents Oswego from accepting East Aurora pupils - 1/22/2004 |
Fire chief willing to work with Montgomery officials
King doesn't want "war of words" - 1/22/2004 |
Montgomery '03 impact fees revenues topped $1M
Oswego school, library and fire districts all received funds - 1/22/2004 |
Park district to examine agency's "entire operation"
Initiative proposed by new director... - 1/22/2004 |
Montgomery may cut hours for liquor sales
Will contact Oswego officials... - 1/22/2004 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Officials witnesses to county homeless problem - 1/22/2004 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 1/22/2004 |
Three more schools approved
District plans to open two buildings in Oswego, one near Aurora next year - 1/15/2004 |
Joliet set to unveil school impact fee plan
City expected to soon grow into the Oswego School District - 1/15/2004 |
Oswego closing in on 20,000 population
18,342 now estimated as living in village; special census planned - 1/15/2004 |
Wait for a wider Rt. 30 appears long
State designed additional lanes years ago, but project lacks funds - 1/15/2004 |
Library board OKs referendum resolution
$16.5M expansion funding request will appear on March 16 ballot - 1/15/2004 |
Long-time Oswego villege clerk to retire
Strong's tenure in municipal government dates to the 1970s - 1/15/2004 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs
Oswego police close case on bird droppings - 1/15/2004 |
Fire chief's letter offends Montgomery official
Sugar Grove Fire Dept. response time to new area in village at issue - 1/15/2004 |
Horse arena named for local veterinarian
Dr. Howard Koch honored... - 1/15/2004 |
Montgomery OKs plan for Orchard Rd. Citgo
1/15/2004 |
Library will seek $16.5M to expand
District board members to place referendum on March ballot - 1/8/2004 |
Library architects sent back to drawing board
Will refine, soften design to expand downtown Oswego building - 1/8/2004 |
Library has grown along with the community
Started by a local club in 1892, agency's service area now includes Oswego, Montgomery - 1/8/2004 |
School district tax referendum likely
Oswego East, Lakewood Elementary on track to open this year - 1/8/2004 |
New year to bring big retailer to Oswego?
Further business growth on village president's agenda - 1/8/2004 |
Montgomery hopeful for west side stores
Village president expects review soon for retail center - 1/8/2004 |
Boulder Hill cell tower raises some concerns
Oswego official questions regulations - 1/8/2004 |
Mars Rover landing a bull's-eye
Former area residents contribute to mission's success - 1/8/2004 |
State lobbyist, legislative agenda issues for county board committee
1/8/2004 |
More requirements for housing developers
Oswego Village Board poised to approve new subdivision regulations - 1/8/2004 |
Most Lakewood homeowners pay fee on time
First Special Assessment payment was due Jan. 1; 35% still unpaid - 1/8/2004 |
Racial profiling law causing concern among local police agencies
New law just went into effect - 1/8/2004 |
Decision on library vote near
Board faces Jan. 12 deadline to place referendum on ballot - 1/1/2004 |
Oswego library district size, programs continue to grow
1/1/2004 |
Private meetings now must be taped
New state law affects local school, village, fire, park, township, library boards - 1/1/2004 |
Temporary signals to go in at Forest St., Rt. 71
Turn lanes, permanent signals will be installed later as part of Rt. 71 widening - 1/1/2004 |
Oswego native 'anxious, confident' on Mars landing
Potts will help guide first of two Rovers as it touches down Saturday - 1/1/2004 |
Racial profiling law likely to cost Montgomery
Additional study recommended to assure accuracy of local statistics - 1/1/2004 |
2003 brought profound changes
New high school symbol of community's continuing growth - 1/1/2004 |
2003: A month by month look at the year in local news
1/1/2004 |
New design sought for future schools
Architects to finalize prototype plan for elementary buildings - 12/25/2003 |
Supermarket to locate in former Eagle Foods store
Montgomery issues building permit... - 12/25/2003 |
Oswego property tax levy shows increase
But village's tax rate expected to decline again next year - 12/25/2003 |
Washington St. rail crossing study set
State agency responds to Oswego request - 12/25/2003 |
Officials: Ryan was good for Kendall agencies
Indicted former governor's program provided funds for projects, purchases - 12/25/2003 |
Park district property tax levy approved
Rate expected to drop 3.7 percent - 12/25/2003 |
Contractor bids sought for police station
Montgomery officials target early January opening date; March construction start-up - 12/25/2003 |
Schools approve park land swap
Elementary school would be built in Prairie Point Park; park district would lease athletic fields - 12/18/2003 |
Library officials mull expansion referendum
Board likely to place funding request on March 16 ballot - 12/18/2003 |
Library expansion plans still under study
Architect proposes enlarging earlier additions, removing original part of building - 12/18/2003 |
School panel recommends tax rate hike
Committee also asks study of student fee hikes, year round school - 12/18/2003 |
State's attorney to get a primary pass
Two term Republican incumbent McCann to run unopposed for the first time - 12/18/2003 |
Former Oswego businessman, president dies
Earl Zentmyer started Ford dealership and was a leader in opening bank, modern library - 12/18/2003 |
County official notes cost for updating ordinances
Church addresses growth conference... - 12/18/2003 |
Montgomery panel notes sales tax revenue decline
But village making up for shortfall - 12/18/2003 |
Audit: Oswego financial shape improving
Accounting firm cites increase in general fund reserve - 12/18/2003 |
Oswego OKs Meijer center incentive pact
Agreement worth more than $3 million for developers - 12/18/2003 |
First Lakewood assessment bills due soon
Montgomery official reports 65 of 756 bills had been paid as of Monday - 12/18/2003 |
'Neighbor' named parks chief
New executive director worked for Plainfield agency - 12/11/2003 |
Primary '04 takes shape
Three Republicans to run for circuit clerk's job - 12/11/2003 |
Joliet's Kendall growth plans spark comments
City now poised to annex land in Oswego School District - 12/11/2003 |
Plan new Oswego marketing effort
OEDC campaign to tout village as retail and industrial site - 12/11/2003 |
OHS successes boost business growth efforts
12/11/2003 |
Caterpillar, UAW open talks on new contract
Outcome to impact 1,200 union employees here - 12/11/2003 |
Oswego amends another reform ordinance
Change will permit village board committees to meet as early as 4 p.m. - 12/11/2003 |
Kendall County officials to take the scenic route?
Proposed guidelines anticipate Prairie Parkway - 12/11/2003 |
Views differ on north-south highway plans
About 100 area residents attend 'WIKADUKE' hearing in Plainfield - 12/11/2003 |
Champs welcomed home!
Second football title marks end of an era - 12/4/2003 |
Oswego mulls large sewer project as part of new budget
'Town Center Renovation' would also upgrade streets in older village neighborhood - 12/4/2003 |
Cut speed limit on all residential streets?
Oswego Police Chief backs reduction to 25 mph; board to take up issue next month - 12/4/2003 |
Below average math scores prompt review
Committees to focus on core academic areas, learning methods in local schools - 12/4/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Funds sought to buy more warning sirens - 12/4/2003 |
Growth has towns looking for grants
Area officials increasingly seek to tap outside sources to fund projects - 12/4/2003 |
From Kendall County to Mars
'62 OHS grad's career at famed NASA Lab started with a homemade telescope - 12/4/2003 |
Park n' Ride delayed
Opening pushed back to next spring for Oswego facility - 11/27/2003 |
County facing hard financial times
Deficit budget means service cuts, board chairman warns - 11/27/2003 |
School board sets legislative priorities
Want state lawmakers to make education top priority; continue bond program - 11/27/2003 |
Busiest quarter ever for Montgomery building
Most of the permits issued over last three months for homes in the Oswego School District - 11/27/2003 |
OHS Band to march in Rose Parade
California here they come in 2005... - 11/27/2003 |
County board chairman a candidate for re-election
Budget, storm water law among priorities - 11/27/2003 |
Fire, paramedic response times a Montgomery concern
Service on village's far west side would be proposed meeting topic - 11/27/2003 |
Grand jury indicts off duty officer charged with DUI
Oswego Police investigation underway... - 11/27/2003 |
Local Civil War vets focus of new museum display
11/27/2003 |
Water tower planned off Minkler Rd.
Oswego supports developer's request to fund project with tap-on fees - 11/27/2003 |
Park officials anxious for Oswego ordinance update
Agency still awaiting changes in land-cash law for housing developers - 11/27/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Transition fee vote delayed as deadline looms - 11/27/2003 |
Park district puts property tax levy on public display
Agency official projecting slight tax rate drop on next year's tax bills - 11/27/2003 |
Montgomery development agency on fast track
MEDC Board expected to elect officers, adopt by-laws next month - 11/27/2003 |
Open Meetings complaint Montgomery Board topic
Official says she considered colleague's allegation a "personal attack" - 11/27/2003 |
Plan Kendall's biggest subdivision
Virtually all of 1,788 acre Plainfield project in the Oswego School District - 11/20/2003 |
Off duty officer charged with DUI
Cited after Orchard Road wreck; second officer injured - 11/20/2003 |
Property values continue to climb
Most assessments show increases of 8-10 percent - 11/20/2003 |
Montgomery open meetings complaint withdrawn
11/20/2003 |
Rezoning for Orchard Rd. gas station, mini mart receiveves panel's support
11/20/2003 |
Montgomery panel supports plans for Orchard Rd. Citco
11/20/2003 |
"Some people cried, others were aghast."
Decades later, local residents recall learning of JFK assassination - 11/20/2003 |
Arrest six in Oswego, Yorkville drug investgation
11/20/2003 |
Two arrested in Yorkville drug sting
11/20/2003 |
Montgomery water rate hike on hold-for now
Funding for Boulder Hill main replacement program among issues - 11/20/2003 |
Kendall County Board news briefs...
Zoning changes impact Boulder Hill - 11/20/2003 |
Agency to buy Hoover Center "on behalf of" forest preserve district
11/20/2003 |
Tentative school tax levy shows increase
Rate drop likely, but some may still see higher bills next year - 11/13/2003 |
200 water customers get shut-off notices
Number of delinquent Oswego residents, businesses an all-time high - 11/13/2003 |
Goose killing honks off resident
Tells Montgomery Village Board injured fowl was his "best friend" - 11/13/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Downtown to boom? More firms reported looking - 11/13/2003 |
Montgomery developer list just says "no"
Annexation pact outline include items village will not consider in new subdivisions - 11/13/2003 |
Scout camp purchase could cost $18M
With $5M in federal funds expected, agency to seek additional grants, donations - 11/13/2003 |
Expressway study growth projections questioned
Area officials say consultants' population figures too low - 11/13/2003 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Fox Metro service area expansion vote delayed - 11/13/2003 |
Montgomery Board vote questioned...
State's attorney to rule on Open Meetings complaint - 11/13/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 11/13/2003 |
School district facing "Big Squeeze"
Pressure for tax rate hike rising along with enrollment - 11/6/2003 |
Library expansion plans progressing
Board approves hiring architect and construction manager - 11/6/2003 |
Oswego may offer incentive for Kohl's
Pact for Rt. 34-Douglas Rd. center may include separate provision to lure retailer - 11/6/2003 |
Narrow search for top park district job
New board goal: offer job to candidate later this month - 11/6/2003 |
Wait for new Oswego post office continues
Postal Service passes over village for new facility in Yorkville - 11/6/2003 |
Hastert secures $5M to buy Yorkville Scout Camp
Funding for forest preserve district purchase awaits Bush's signature - 11/6/2003 |
Architect preferred buyer for old jail
Plans renovation for business use... - 11/6/2003 |
Signals to go up soon at Orchard and Galena
County project nears completion... - 11/6/2003 |
Expand or build new Montgomery Village Hall?
Consultant analyzing village's space needs; developing cost estimates - 11/6/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Weber: make Village Hall planning a priority - 11/6/2003 |
County tax sale includes huge power plant
Owners of Minooka area facility have yet to pay $5.3M property tax bill - 11/6/2003 |
County officials trim projected budget deficit
Highway, health departments take hits to boost general corporate fund - 11/6/2003 |
School test scores "not acceptable"
Below state average math results among board concerns - 10/30/2003 |
State to change Rt. 71 plans
Officials respond to village concerns - 10/30/2003 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins nine regional press awards
Matile, Pleskovich win first place honors in annual NIU contest - 10/30/2003 |
Montgomery Board splits on MEDC rep
Michelini's tie-breaking vote puts Lee on the development panel board - 10/30/2003 |
School board OK's Aurora impact fee
Deal will increase, but also cap builder payments to school district - 10/30/2003 |
Consultant to study traffic signal need at Rt. 30 and Griffin Drive
10/30/2003 |
Voice support for Fox Metro service area expansion bid
Agency seeking to extend sewer lines on Montgomery's far west side - 10/30/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Approve plans for Route 71 office building - 10/30/2003 |
Montgomery to help fund Fox River study
Evaluating impact of developmen part of group's effort - 10/30/2003 |
Budget cutting time
County officials working to trim $2.3 million deficit - 10/30/2003 |
Montgomery Village Board updated...
Plan to seek bids soon for new police station - 10/30/2003 |
Time to save a piece of dragway history
Time to save a piece of dragway history - 10/30/2003 |
County facing $2.3 million deficit
Property tax cap law cited as factor; hiring freeze possible - 10/23/2003 |
Oswego may boost water tap-on fees
Increased revenues needed to pay for expansion, board advised - 10/23/2003 |
Montgomery's home building boom continuing
363 new home occupancy permits issued between Jan. 1-Sept. 30 - 10/23/2003 |
Oswego willing on Meijer center incentives
But board members, developers far apart on sales tax rebate amount - 10/23/2003 |
Minkler Rd. subdivision OK'd in split vote
Project a "step up" for Oswego? Village board members have differing views - 10/23/2003 |
Montgomery housing growth sparks retailer interest
Village board told of increasing Route 30 area site inquiries - 10/23/2003 |
Police to record stopped motorists' ethnicity
New state law part of long-range racial profiling study - 10/23/2003 |
Director search, office site on MEDC agenda
Executive board for new Montgomery agency holds first meeting - 10/23/2003 |
Downtown street signs expected late this year
Oswego Board backs plan to use MFT funds - 10/23/2003 |
Oswego OKs radium removal pact
New system expected to bring water into conformance with Federal rules - 10/23/2003 |
Sept. 11 fallout reaches Oswego's water system
Village hires consultant to complete mandated vulnerability study - 10/23/2003 |
Preservationists seeking to buy "glass house"
Mies van der Rohe-designed home on auction block Dec. 12 - 10/23/2003 |
Recent coronary deaths focus of coroner study
10/23/2003 |
School energy saving plan proposed
Consultant says District 308 could save $1.9M over next seven years - 10/16/2003 |
IDOT Plainfield Rd. plan a county concern
County official says no left turn prohibition would "wipe out" Oswego retail centers - 10/16/2003 |
Montgomery to gain second far west side school
Kaneland School District to open elementary building north of Rt. 30 in fall of 2005 - 10/16/2003 |
Cornerstone in place at Oswego East
Large crowd attends ceremony at new high school site - 10/16/2003 |
New high school 'Home of the Wolves'
Navy blue and silver picked for school colors; final mascot design pending - 10/16/2003 |
Montgomery water rate hike proposed
Extra funds would cover operating costs and system upgrades, committee told - 10/16/2003 |
Incentives backed for 'pioneering' businesses
But Montgomery panel cool to rebate request - 10/16/2003 |
Meijer center incentives on Oswego agenda
Village to consider sales tax rebates to help pay for Douglas Rd. widening, other improvements - 10/16/2003 |
24 teachers interested in transferring to East
10/16/2003 |
New store to open in old Eagle? Officials hopeful
10/16/2003 |
New PrairieFest location
Events shifted to parking area near OHS south fields - 10/16/2003 |
White School Museum now open five days every week
10/16/2003 |
Enrollment projections slightly off mark
District 308's 6th day student population up 12.5 percent - 10/9/2003 |
State plan would bar left turns on widened Rt. 71
IDOT officials tout U-turns to provide access to retail centers and homes - 10/9/2003 |
Boulder Hill man faces child porn charges
10/9/2003 |
Pioneer couple to highlight annual Oswego cemetery walk
10/9/2003 |
Will 'glass house' stay in Kendall County?
Famed local architectural landmark to go on auction block this winter - 10/9/2003 |
Plan to add four-step 'spillway' to Yorkville dam
Compromise solution gets mixed reaction at open house meeting - 10/9/2003 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins state press awards
Newspaper honored for school, tax, design, and business coverage - 10/9/2003 |
West to join Oswego Village Board Tuesday
Weber, village board pick long-time resident to fill vacant seat - 10/9/2003 |
Montgomery to break ground for far west side water tower
10/9/2003 |
Gathering marks start of 'MEDC'
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation will work to promote business growth - 10/9/2003 |
"Quad" tax year is here
New assessments coming for all county properties - 10/2/2003 |
Cornerstone to go in at Oswego East High
Community invited to ceremony next Wednesday - 10/2/2003 |
Park district goal: Name new executive director by Nov. 1
Questionnaires sent to ten candidates chosen as finalists - 10/2/2003 |
Bills coming to Lakewood Creek
Montgomery subdivision homeowners to begin paying Special Assessment - 10/2/2003 |
Oswego building permit numbers running ahead of last year
Could set a new record in 2003 - 10/2/2003 |
Oswego facing an office space crunch
Village president backs study to help guide decisions on Village Hall, police station - 10/2/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 10/2/2003 |
Baseball diamonds to remain in dark
Responding to citizens' concerns, lights taken out of park plan - 9/25/2003 |
Architects hired for school renovations
Upgrades planned in older buildings - 9/25/2003 |
Rep. Cross: "Most days I like the job"
Oswego Republican reflects on role as House minority leader - 9/25/2003 |
Buyer identified for Montgomery Eagle
Village officials seeking more info... - 9/25/2003 |
'Single' mailboxes cited in Rebecca Cr. parking woes
9/25/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs
Expect work soon on hotel near Douglas Rd. - 9/25/2003 |
Park district board approves bond sale
$1.185 million will finance several area park improvement projects - 9/25/2003 |
Interviews set for Oswego Village Board applicants
Point system used to select four finalists from field of 12 - 9/25/2003 |
Most OHS students passed advanced placement tests
Students taking exams can skip some college freshman-level courses - 9/25/2003 |
Property owner objects to Montgomery vote
Charges village board's desire for stores before homes stalls Rt. 30 project - 9/25/2003 |
Plan to widen Rt. 34 west of Orchard Road
9/25/2003 |
Montgomery approves Dickson Rd. subdivision
Kimball Hill Home project in Oswego, Yorkville school districts - 9/25/2003 |
Montgomery panel to consider rebate request
Some village board members wary of setting precedent - 9/25/2003 |
Opinions split on proposed park lights
Large crowd turns out for meeting in Fox Chase area park - 9/18/2003 |
Many put their park opinions in writing
9/18/2003 |
School budget calls for nearly $139M in spending
District's five main operating funds are balanced, budget shows - 9/18/2003 |
School bus service to continue in Victoria Meadows
Superintendent acts after parents in Oswego subdivision complain - 9/18/2003 |
Wednesday was deadline day for Eagle Food buyers
Store could re-open under new ownership - 9/18/2003 |
"OktoberFest on the Fox" returning to Montgomery
Popular event with German ethnic theme - 9/18/2003 |
New, longer hours at White School Museum
To be open 23 hours per week - 9/18/2003 |
Volunteers sought for school finance advisory panel
9/18/2003 |
Schools' direct deposit paychecks arrived late
Timing for end of pay period, Labor Day holiday cited as factors - 9/18/2003 |
Church's sign request prompts ordinance review
Boulder Hill church seeking Oswego OK for sign at Rt. 34, Boulder Hill Pass - 9/18/2003 |
Lawmaker's goal: keep school bond program
9/18/2003 |
Landmark Montgomery building reborn
Partners from Chicago's Harry Caray's restaurant preview 'Jason's at Gray's Mill' - 9/18/2003 |
Schools gain 1,050 more students
District 308 first day enrollment up 12 percent over last year - 9/11/2003 |
Oswego says "no" to funeral home, crematorium
Passage of resolution stops rezoning process, board advised - 9/11/2003 |
Douglas Road to close for a third time
Shopping center contractors to barricade road for five days starting Monday - 9/11/2003 |
Topinka: Illinois Republicans will rebound
New party chairman calls last year's defeats a "singular loss" - 9/11/2003 |
Oswego Board to have a say on appointment
Village president will ask board to evaluate 13 applicants before making nomination - 9/11/2003 |
OHS grad a featured author at Midwest Literary Festival
Ingrid Wendt graduated with Class of "62 - 9/11/2003 |
Oswego a regional shopping destination?
Economic development official, village president tout continued business growth - 9/11/2003 |
Award more Oswego East High contracts
Walls expected to go up soon for Montgomery elementary school - 9/11/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Former school official urges land-cash law update - 9/11/2003 |
178 acre subdivision on Montgomery's agenda
Project site in Oswego, Yorkville school districts... - 9/11/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 9/11/2003 |
Park bond sale vote expected
Proceeds would pay for numerous park improvement projects - 9/4/2003 |
Waiting for Oswego
Park district officials seek change in land-cash law - 9/4/2003 |
Oswego a busy place for builders
Village map notes 50 projects either under construction, proposed or completed - 9/4/2003 |
Boulder Hill Pass medians a thing of the past
Potential traffic "hazards" removed as part of resurfacing project - 9/4/2003 |
Montgomery poised to grow again
New subdivision on boundary of Oswego, Yorkville school districts - 9/4/2003 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
OK bids for Oswego East pool, landscaping - 9/4/2003 |
No rush to fill vacant Oswego Board seat
9/4/2003 |
Montgomery Chamber joins new development corporation
9/4/2003 |
Oswego radium project "not on hold"
Village considering short-term loan to help finance project - 9/4/2003 |
School enrollment continues to climb
Expect at least 920 more students; Aurora area shows biggest gain - 8/28/2003 |
Montgomery votes to release builder impact fees
Oswego School District to receive more than $700,000 for new Lakewood School - 8/28/2003 |
Weber goal: quickly fill vacant Oswego seat
Wigger to depart village board by the end of September - 8/28/2003 |
Agency wants Chesterfield Lake level monitored
Mill Race Homeowners Association short of funds for requested study - 8/28/2003 |
Park officials view Rt. 34 development plans
Two subdivisions would bring commercial, homes west of Ogden Falls - 8/28/2003 |
Nearly 50 apply for park district chief's job
Consultant now reviewing applications; will narrow list - 8/28/2003 |
State re-mapping carved up Montgomery
New map shows village in two Senate, three House districts - 8/28/2003 |
Plan to close Broadway at Rt. 25 raises questions
Montgomery Board advised project likely to impact other intersections - 8/28/2003 |
Montgomery says "no" to BFI rate hike request
Could have raised taxes - 8/28/2003 |
Montgomery Chief: drive aided in arrests
8/28/2003 |
Lights proposed at Fox Chase park
Public meeting on proposed park improvements set for Sept. 11 - 8/28/2003 |
Veterans assistance commission says suit within their rights
County board created agency now suing it - 8/28/2003 |
IDOT, Oswego far apart on Rt. 71 widening
Barrier medians would block access, village officials charge - 8/21/2003 |
Montgomery: Don't forget us in library expansion
Village official says second facility would help boost expected referendum - 8/21/2003 |
Rt. 71, Forest St. signal project delayed
Initial bids too high; plan to seek new bids in October - 8/21/2003 |
Oswego Plan Commission to meet at high school
Expected large crowd prompts decision to change Sept. 11 meeting to Fine Arts Centre - 8/21/2003 |
Developers to buy sweeper, squad cars
Agree to Village of Oswego funding requests for purchases - 8/21/2003 |
Daryl Thompson golf outing a "huge success"
$11,500 raised for new scholarship... - 8/21/2003 |
Rusty water frustrates Oswego residents
Village officials ask engineer to investigate Madison Street problem - 8/21/2003 |
Oswego, Route 71-Forest signal delay
Initial bids too high; expect to seek new bids in October - 8/21/2003 |
Oswego radium removal project delayed
Village may seek loan to finance project - 8/21/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
NAPA auto parts store plan gains support - 8/21/2003 |
Oswego officials okay downtown building plan
Three story brick structure to go up at Main, Jackson streets - 8/14/2003 |
Live music will continue at The Landing
Fox Bend restaurant wins limited special use permit in split 2-3 ballot - 8/14/2003 |
Lakewood Transitional School plans firming up
250 Montgomery students to attend classes at Bednarcik this year - 8/14/2003 |
Village honors Ken Pickerill for community achievement
8/14/2003 |
NASA Rover mission tied to planets' orbits
Why Mars? Why now? - 8/14/2003 |
Orchard Rd. center approved despite traffic worries
Two board members wary of access drives for shopping center - 8/14/2003 |
School transportation center gets final board approval
Modular office, parking for drivers' cars, 90 buses all in new plans - 8/14/2003 |
Oswego East High taking shape
$65 million facility on schedule to open next year, board told - 8/7/2003 |
Montgomery to close street next to Village Hall?
Village officials cite safety concerns; further talks expected - 8/7/2003 |
Oswego third fastest growing town in state
Population rose by 11.5 percent between 2001, 2002 - 8/7/2003 |
Deadline extended for Eagle Foods bidders
Montgomery store up for sale... - 8/7/2003 |
Shopping center boosts property tax revenues
But sales tax rebates limit impact on Oswego's bottom line - 8/7/2003 |
Oswego Board hears from crematorium opponents
Public hearings on Grove Road proposal still pending - 8/7/2003 |
Police have new tool to help find missing kids
System installed at Oswego Police Department... - 8/7/2003 |
Oswego weathering bad economy, park board told
OEDC official unveils new long-range plan; says book store to open within two years - 8/7/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 8/7/2003 |
School spending to top $100 million
School board votes to place new budget on public display - 7/31/2003 |
Approve three year contract for school chief
Behlow also granted four percent raise this year - 7/31/2003 |
Mother Nature takes down 'eagle tree'
Foes of park district's bike bridge had feared tree would fall - 7/31/2003 |
Undercover investigation results in arrests at motel
7/31/2003 |
Resurfacing starts Aug. 11 in downtown Montgomery
Plan informational meeting... - 7/31/2003 |
South Broadway Avenue in Montgomery may be closed to through traffic
7/31/2003 |
Park officials cool to Chesterfield Lake request
Mill Race Homeowners Association seeking to raise overflow level - 7/31/2003 |
County board approves two jail contracts
7/31/2003 |
Renovation plans for old Kendall County Jail studied
7/31/2003 |
Park board wants to protect wildlife area
Pending development plans prompts park officials to forward concerns to Oswego - 7/31/2003 |
Plan for downtown building advances
Oswego officials voice support for project, despite parking concerns - 7/31/2003 |
Upgrades coming at older District 308 schools
New gyms at East View, Long Beach elementary schools among pending improvements - 7/31/2003 |
Students to decide Oswego East colors, mascot
7/31/2003 |
Oswego Board questions restaurant's permit request
Fox Bend eatery seeking approval for outdoor entertainment - 7/31/2003 |
No slowing local home builders...
Near record building pace in Oswego; Montgomery also up - 7/24/2003 |
Three lanes for Wolf's Crossing?
Oswego backs limited improvements--for now - 7/24/2003 |
Internet investigation leads to two Boulder Hill arrests
Search warrant executed on Greenbriar Road... - 7/24/2003 |
Oswego officials back downtown building plan
Three story brick structure proposed at Main, Jackson streets - 7/24/2003 |
Montgomery economic development news briefs...
Newsletter coming for Montgomery area businesses - 7/24/2003 |
Open bids for Oswego Fire District station in Montgomery
7/24/2003 |
Montgomery receives sales tax rebate request
Village board committee seeking information on firm's finances - 7/24/2003 |
First Park n' Ride, then Metra station?
Officials hopeful commuter parking facility will help in bid to secure station - 7/24/2003 |
Montgomery business panel shaping up
First two firms commit to serving on MEDC executive board - 7/24/2003 |
More state funds for local schools
Governor signs bill boosting District 308 funding by $4.2 million - 7/17/2003 |
Montgomery closer on impact fee release
Oswego fire, library districts among first to have agreements OK'd - 7/17/2003 |
Oswego, developer at odds over center traffic plan
Village officials wary of access drives for big Orchard Rd. project - 7/17/2003 |
Agency backs Metra Park n' Ride bus grant
Funds would cover cost for Pace bus service to Oswego facility for three years - 7/17/2003 |
Oswego School District sets registration dates
7/17/2003 |
No further violence on Montgomery Road
Police seek information on two shooting incidents that left one dead - 7/17/2003 |
Montgomery to offer direct debit service for water bills
7/17/2003 |
Eagle store's fate a Montgomery concern
Company filed for bankruptcy yet again - 7/17/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Officials already hearing from crematory foes - 7/17/2003 |
Local science heros Neil Mottinger, Chris Potts helping explore Mars
Both Oswego High School grads - 7/17/2003 |
Outdoor dining, homes on Montgomery panel's agenda
Plan commission met on July 17... - 7/17/2003 |
Cold Stone Creamery to open Oswego store
Coming to Oswego Commons this fall... - 7/17/2003 |
Open house on Rt. 71 widening Tuesday, July 15
Village officials note IDOT plans subject to change - 7/10/2003 |
PrairieFest needs a new home
Pending East View School work prompts officials to look for different location - 7/10/2003 |
Plainfield Rd. intersection upgrades sought
Traffic back-ups at Grove Road a safety concern for local, county officials - 7/10/2003 |
Two shot while walking along Montgomery Road
Montgomery Police seeking information... - 7/10/2003 |
Boost school administrator pay
Increases for '03-'04 school year to average 3.9 percent - 7/10/2003 |
Hearing on new Oswego Main St. building
Commission to also consider permit bids for outdoor entertainment at Fox Bend, paintball - 7/10/2003 |
Dedicated new St. Anne's July 5
Open house July 6... - 7/10/2003 |
'Field of Dreams' proposal heard
But park district board skeptical of cost for proposed improvements - 7/10/2003 |
Park board organizes committees
7/10/2003 |
Oswego Police to seek national accreditation
Village board expected to give final authorization next Monday - 7/10/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 7/10/2003 |
Test
Test - 7/3/2003 |
Downtown park work to start soon
Picnic shelter, concert area, paths, playground among amenities - 7/3/2003 |
Funeral home, crematory sparks opposition
Oswego residents question, criticize project during informal meeting - 7/3/2003 |
Were Bonnie and Clyde in Kendall County?
British journalist investigating potential 'Plattville link' - 7/3/2003 |
Virginia Campbell: a life well lived in Oswego
Long-time resident taught at the Little White School Museum during the Great Depression - 7/3/2003 |
A wider Rt. 71?
Residents take advantage of chance to view state's plans - 7/3/2003 |
Montgomery renews bid for RTA grant
Seek funds to pay for study of proposed Metra Park n' Ride site, access - 7/3/2003 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Schools to save thousands in interest costs - 7/3/2003 |
Burglary suspect in custody
7/3/2003 |
Wage hikes OK'd for school support workers
19.6 percent increase will be phased-in over next four years - 6/26/2003 |
OHS block schedule approved in split vote
6/26/2003 |
Park board OKs Fox foot bridge
Residents object again, but project funding included in new budget - 6/26/2003 |
Reporter learns cell phones, tape recorder don't mix
6/26/2003 |
Gray embraced an "incredible opportunity"
Rapidly growing park, trail system part of departing park director's legacy - 6/26/2003 |
Library limiting expansion plans to current site
Director willing to refer Montgomery land offer to board - 6/26/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Private well a concern for Rt. 31 area homeowners - 6/26/2003 |
Oswego gives final OK for 276 more homes
Lombard firm to construct homes off Douglas Road, north of Wolf's Crossing Road - 6/26/2003 |
Montgomery Village Board news briefs...
Roadside checks in Montgomery successful - 6/26/2003 |
Heinz: village should just say "no" to more homes
Long-time Montgomery Board member objects to housing, staff growth - 6/26/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 6/26/2003 |
Set open house on Route 71 widening
Public can view IDOT plans next month at OHS - 6/19/2003 |
Kendall to deploy GPS system to track inmates
County board approves purchase, position in split ballot - 6/19/2003 |
Jail expansion contract vote delay frustrates county board
6/19/2003 |
Oswego backs Kendall groundwater study
Village board expected to approve resolution, funding request next Monday - 6/19/2003 |
Work to start soon on new fire station
Montgomery Village Board approves pact for facility east of Orchard Rd. - 6/19/2003 |
Future retail area?
Officials hopeful businesses - 6/19/2003 |
Montgomery plans comprehensive fee study
NIU would examine home builder fees, development impact on village departments - 6/19/2003 |
Oswego transition fees also proposed for study
6/19/2003 |
First of two Rovers now on the way to Mars
Oswego native a deputy team chief... - 6/19/2003 |
Will County agency helps preserve local history
Forest preserve district to buy, maintain 24 acre parcel adjoining Vermont Cemetery - 6/19/2003 |
'Preservation easement' proposed for old jail
Landmark Preservation Society president meets with county board - 6/19/2003 |
Montgomery sales tax revenues down, but not by much
Dominick's move not as painful as expected - 6/19/2003 |
Montgomery school will cost less
Bids nearly $700,000 less than for Homestead Elementary - 6/12/2003 |
PrairieFest 2003
Celebration grows, but some events never go out of style - 6/12/2003 |
The hunt's over
Fest medallion found; two will split $500 prize - 6/12/2003 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
Attendance at school district budget hearing: 0 - 6/12/2003 |
Local agencies to face taping requirement
New state law mandates 'verbatim record' of all private meetings - 6/12/2003 |
Opinions differ on need, impact of verbatim law
6/12/2003 |
Seek to cut illegal turns on Rt. 34, Orchard Road
Oswego to ask state, county approval for plastic pylons - 6/12/2003 |
Legislative 'muscle' flexed for local schools
Governor's signature allows school building program to proceed - 6/12/2003 |
Water conservation rules now in effect
6/12/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Liquor license violators face stiffer fines - 6/12/2003 |
Yesteryear...
From the pages of our history... - 6/12/2003 |
State budget gives schools a boost
Additional revenues could reduce projected deficit - 6/5/2003 |
Montgomery population now tops 8,000
Village seeking special census to confirm growth, boost revenues - 6/5/2003 |
Oswego objects to state's Rt. 71 plan
Officials charge proposed median would prevent access to businesses - 6/5/2003 |
Oswego goal: widen Wolf's Crossing Road
Village seeking to coordinate upgrades prior to new high school opening - 6/5/2003 |
Expect signal work to start at Rt. 31, Mill Rd.
6/5/2003 |
Further downtown upgrades proposed
Oswego committee hears suggestions for short-term improvements - 6/5/2003 |
Krahn: time to market "dragway heritage"
6/5/2003 |
ExxonMobil changes gas station roof design
Earlier Oswego Village Board objections prompt firm to submit revised plan - 6/5/2003 |
Oswego Presbyterian Church marks 150 years
6/5/2003 |
Park board urged to reject bike bridge
All but one nearby resident voices opposition to controversial project - 5/29/2003 |
Mattingly elected park board president
Succeeds Krase who served 13 years as board leader - 5/29/2003 |
Residential tax burden down slightly
Industrial and commercial growth in Oswego, Yorkville cited as factors - 5/29/2003 |
Location still key to how much you pay
Taxes depend on where you live - 5/29/2003 |
Section of Douglas Rd. to close next month
Housing developer contractors to install utility lines north of Wolf's Crossing Rd. - 5/29/2003 |
More sting in mosquito control programs
West Nile virus concerns prompts Oswego, Montgomery, township to expand abatement efforts - 5/29/2003 |
Kane County Council of Mayors news briefs...
Plan '04 bid opening for Orchard Rd. widening - 5/29/2003 |
Disc golf course opens to crowd, favorable reviews
Approximately 200 attend grand opening event at facility behind civic center - 5/29/2003 |
High school attendance boundaries approved
But "gradfathering" clause for families dropped from final plan - 5/22/2003 |
Look for tax bills in the mail this week
Increases will vary depending upon local tax rattes and assessments - 5/22/2003 |
Reprieve for old county jail
Citizens' group granted two more months to seek funding, study potential new uses - 5/22/2003 |
Oswego business boom not recession proof
National economic conditions have caused some firms to curtail growth plans, official says - 5/22/2003 |
Oswego School District Board news briefs...
New high school to become part of Oswego - 5/22/2003 |
Deal reached on Montgomery fire station site
Village board to review tentative agreement next Tuesday - 5/22/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Signs to advise residents of future street connections - 5/22/2003 |
School bond bill passed
Measure assures new school funding - 5/15/2003 |
Galena Rd. subdivision gets final Oswego OK
Three year-old agreement granted developer reduced lot sizes, transition fees - 5/15/2003 |
Winter tough on Boulder Hill water mains
Montgomery public works crews have repaired 66 since last fall-a new record - 5/15/2003 |
Radium removal contract provisions questioned
Length, cost, liability among Oswego Village Board concerns - 5/15/2003 |
Bad drivers frustrate Oswego village president
Weber reports seeing numerous violations; considering task force - 5/15/2003 |
First meeting for development panel's steering group
Montgomery committee reviews mission statement, discusses membership efforts - 5/15/2003 |
Oswego Village Board news briefs...
Private firm to handle Oswego water bills - 5/15/2003 |
Post-Civil War letter a piece of Kendall County past
5/15/2003 |
Future of old Kendall County Jail hanging in the balance
5/15/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 5/15/2003 |
Long-time park district director leaving
Bert Gray accepts position with downstate forest preserve agency - 5/8/2003 |
Revised boundary plan presented
School board expected to receive final recommendation May 19 - 5/8/2003 |
Nothing new about 'Oswego East' name
5/8/2003 |
Rt. 71 included in new highway budget
State agency targets $13.1M for widening from Rt. 34 to Orchard Rd. - 5/8/2003 |
Work expected at Orchard, Galena roads
Montgomery firm submits low bid to add lanes, re-align intersection - 5/8/2003 |
Bids opened for Oswego Park n' Ride
Construction anticipated to start next month on facility for area Metra riders - 5/8/2003 |
"Basics" to come first at Montgomery civic campus
Village board backs funding for roads, other necessary improvements - 5/8/2003 |
County officials OK design plans for new building
Cost for facility to house health department estimated at $3.7M - 5/8/2003 |
Revised high school boundary proposed
Public hearing on committee's recommendation set for next Monday - 5/1/2003 |
Two die in crash on Wolf's Road
5/1/2003 |
Bike bridge approval expected
Structure would link river parks - 5/1/2003 |
Proposed new park district budget scrutinized
Commissioners question expenditures during lengthy meeting - 5/1/2003 |
DUI arrests up in Yorkille in '02; down in Oswego, Montgomery
5/1/2003 |
Retiring chief never sought spotlight
Robert Wunsch led Oswego police force for 20 years as village, department grew - 5/1/2003 |
"He always did what was best for the community..."
Wunsch's peers in law enforcement, government recall his career, contribution - 5/1/2003 |
Baird sworn in as Oswego Police Chief
Officers Sikora and Norwood also earn departmental promotions - 5/1/2003 |
Green light for police station exterior design
Montgomery Board approves revised plan - 5/1/2003 |
Restaurant to locate in historic Gray's Mill
Montgomery Village Board OKs loan - 5/1/2003 |
Disc golf course set to open in Oswego
Located behind civic center... - 5/1/2003 |
Citizens' committee votes to save, rehabilitate Yorkville dam
5/1/2003 |
OK permit for Subway restaurant at Rts. 34, 71
Oswego Village Board news briefs... - 5/1/2003 |
Report summarizes a busy fiscal year in Montgomery
Annual document notes 10,000 building inspections; business space, jobs gained - 5/1/2003 |
Steering group OK'd for development corporation
Montgomery Village Board news briefs... - 5/1/2003 |
It will be Oswego East High School
School board also votes to name new Montgomery elementary school - 4/24/2003 |
Expect 1,197 more students by fall
Class sizes to increase as Oswego School District slows staff hiring - 4/24/2003 |
Planning continues for north-south highway
'WIKADUKE Trail' would be built near Kendall-Will county line - 4/24/2003 |
Gas station, bank proposed on Orchard Rd.
ExxonMobil, Bank One would be part of 400,000 square foot retail center - 4/24/2003 |
Park board hears bike bridge objections
Former candidate notes opposition among board members - 4/24/2003 |
Bid to organize development corporation shaping up
Montgomery Village Board committee backs plan to form steering group - 4/24/2003 |
No changes planned for park mosquito control
Insects not breeding on agency properties, board members told - 4/24/2003 |
Montgomery Board asks: Where are the sidewalks?
4/24/2003 |
West side Oswego park will have tennis courts
4/24/2003 |
Park district may help mark Oswegoan's grave
4/24/2003 |
Montgomery to review police station designs, costs Tuesday
4/24/2003 |
Guinnane to lead school district board again
New high school, Montgomery school completion among issues facing board - 4/17/2003 |
Fire, police to host rally for the troops
Area residents invited to attend "Guns and Hoses" event at Oswego Fire Station No. 2 - 4/17/2003 |
State police investigate wreck that claimed three
4/17/2003 |
Oswego opposes Wolf, Harvey Rd. commercial project
Village board cites proximity to existing, proposed commercial areas - 4/17/2003 |
Montgomery officials plan May meeting with Yorkville
But at least one Yorkville official reluctant to attend; cites school fee flap - 4/17/2003 |
NaAuSay Township resident tapped for county board
4/17/2003 |
New police station designs up for review
Montgomery Village Board expected to see options 'A' and 'B' next Tuesday - 4/17/2003 |
Final plat for Meijer shopping center OK'd
Oswego Village Board news briefs... - 4/17/2003 |
Oswego schedules Earth/Arbor Day events
Clean-up, native plant sale, recycling collection among activities - 4/17/2003 |
Three begin new board terms; Felten succeeds York
Montgomery Village Board news briefs... - 4/17/2003 |
High school boundary plan questioned
Committee's schedule calls for school board to receive plan April 21 - 4/10/2003 |
Transition fee issue clouds planning boundary talks
Montgomery, Yorkville officials still seek joint meeting to discuss possible agreement - 4/10/2003 |
Oswego Historic Preservation Commission lauded
Geneva official says fledgling local agency on "right track" - 4/10/2003 |
Downtown Oswego to gain new restaurant
Owners of Baci's in Plainfield to open in former Shuler's Drugstore - 4/10/2003 |
Yorkville project would combine conservation, preservation
Architectural firm also designing new Montgomery police station - 4/10/2003 |
Work expected on water system, Park n' Ride
Contracts should be awarded this spring for major Oswego projects - 4/10/2003 |
New Oswego Chamber director now on the job
4/10/2003 |
Montgomery Road signal work scheduled
Officials target June 1 as completion date for project at Howell Place - 4/10/2003 |
Weber re-elected Oswego president
Wins second four year term with 61 percent of vote - 4/3/2003 |
Graff, Kluessendorf, Wolf prevail in school board race
4/3/2003 |
Krahn, Pajor, Wigger, Long win Oswego Board terms
4/3/2003 |
Krase, newcomer Ebersole win tight park board race
4/3/2003 |
Voters say "Yes" to Waubonsee
4/3/2003 |
Baird appointed Oswego police chief
Captain has been with the department since 1992 - 4/3/2003 |
Q & A with the new Oswego police chief
New job a boyhood dream come true for Dwight Baird - 4/3/2003 |
Messages from home to our troops
Area residents signs cards at downtown Oswego shops - 4/3/2003 |
New Montgomery budget even has a slogan
"Planning For Tomorrow Today" includes funds for new police station, other projects - 4/3/2003 |
Dominick's departure not as costly as village projected
4/3/2003 |
Yesteryear
From the pages of our history... - 4/3/2003 |
Correct decision on railroad quiet zone
8/26/2010 |
Encouraging news on Orchard Road
8/26/2010 |
Remembering the Plainfield Tornado
8/26/2010 |
Tighten controls on sheriff's credit cards
8/19/2010 |
Help coming for Kendall's homeless
8/19/2010 |
MontgomeryFest: Still time for fun
8/12/2010 |
Board should be wary of legal 'roadblocks'
8/12/2010 |
Where's the debate on the actual issues?
8/12/2010 |
Correct decision on SRT withdrawal
8/5/2010 |
Time to cut island weeds
8/5/2010 |
Is your vehicle locked right now?
8/5/2010 |
A wrong move on downtown TIF
7/29/2010 |
Foster takes positive step on Metra effort
7/29/2010 |
Records, chapel must be preserved
7/22/2010 |
Maintain public input on school boundaries
7/22/2010 |
Foster takes a pass on Metra, Parkway
7/15/2010 |
Only the names seem to change
7/15/2010 |
DUI lesson still lost on too many
7/8/2010 |
Program will recall exploits of "The Fox"
7/8/2010 |
Windmill moratorium a needed protection
7/8/2010 |
Restart fireworks funding effort
7/1/2010 |
Good economic news for the holiday
7/1/2010 |
So where is our Congressman?
6/24/2010 |
PrairieFest: A collective success
6/24/2010 |
Ads on towers would look tacky
6/17/2010 |
The right decision on brick mailboxes
6/17/2010 |
Hoping for a measure of closure
6/17/2010 |
Other agencies to get a say on Oswego TIF
6/10/2010 |
Montgomery should seek this grant, but...
6/10/2010 |
Blagojevich trial a sad spectacle
6/10/2010 |
A perception of a speeding problem
6/3/2010 |
Why Metra trains here are so slow
6/3/2010 |
What does Plummer have to hide?
6/3/2010 |
Memorial Day: Take time to remember
5/27/2010 |
Sheriff should name new chief deputy
5/27/2010 |
Oswego should convene TIF board
5/27/2010 |
No double tax for 911 service
5/20/2010 |
Cedar Glen streets should be priority
5/20/2010 |
Renovated library a new point of pride
5/20/2010 |
Artificial turf fields should wait
5/13/2010 |
Need is here for a PADS program
5/13/2010 |
Another tax bill 'season' ends
5/13/2010 |
A lesson in the need for communication
5/6/2010 |
IDOT listened on Route 71, 30 projects
5/6/2010 |
How about a copy of those tax returns?
5/6/2010 |
Oswego to talk TIF with other agencies
4/29/2010 |
Room to negotiate on sports complex
4/29/2010 |
Neighborhood speeders a perennial problem
4/22/2010 |
Find funding for Rt. 71 main project
4/22/2010 |
Tea Party missing at the local level
4/22/2010 |
Earth Day: Another chance to recycle
4/15/2010 |
Region-wide water planning needed
4/15/2010 |
'Can you fog a mirror? You get a mortage'
4/8/2010 |
Keep your eyes on Springfield
4/8/2010 |
History offers hope on jobless front
4/1/2010 |
Challenges face old jail's new owners
4/1/2010 |
Tax hike would maintain services
3/25/2010 |
More signs should tout Park-n-Ride
3/25/2010 |
Taxpayers likely to pay for landfill ban
3/18/2010 |
An opportune time to hire a consultant
3/18/2010 |
A revenue stream by the end of the day?
3/18/2010 |
Police, public works before fireworks, fairs
3/18/2010 |
Administrators should pay part of insurance
3/11/2010 |
Web site provides a chance to vent
3/11/2010 |
No need to fear your census form
3/11/2010 |
Late tax bills cost taxpayers
3/4/2010 |
Small parking lot will be missed
3/4/2010 |
Government really worked on Orchard Rd.
2/25/2010 |
Nice try with that reform
2/25/2010 |
Welcome to a basketball town
2/25/2010 |
How not to handle a public hearing
2/18/2010 |
School cuts to have far-reaching impact
2/18/2010 |
Legislature quick to put limits on what's public
2/11/2010 |
Water report shows need for conservation
2/11/2010 |
Now can the GOP close ranks?
2/4/2010 |
Montgomery chief served with integrity
2/4/2010 |
Joint meetings can slow rumor mill
2/4/2010 |
Our choices in next Tuesday's voting
1/28/2010 |
Surprise them: Go to the polls and vote
1/28/2010 |
Schools should keep up pressure on lawmakers
1/21/2010 |
Political potshots won't help people of Haiti
1/21/2010 |
GOP House race all about numbers
1/14/2010 |
Don't get frosty over snow laws
1/14/2010 |
2010 a new year of local opportunity
1/7/2010 |
Is it over yet?
12/31/2009 |
Taxpayers take a pass-once again
12/24/2009 |
Official should have abstained from vote
12/24/2009 |
Schools' enrollment challenge looming
12/17/2009 |
New faces in GOP race; same outcome?
12/17/2009 |
Foster needs to lead on Metra service here
12/17/2009 |
Expect to pay more for water in 2010
12/10/2009 |
Readers finding new Montgomery Library
12/10/2009 |
Lawmakers cast partisanship aside
12/3/2009 |
A chance to create holiday memories
12/3/2009 |
Just saying 'No' to landfills will cost
11/26/2009 |
Vote on leaf vac raises concerns
11/26/2009 |
Petition challenges also good politics
11/19/2009 |
Changes make block schedule study difficult
11/19/2009 |
At least Congress, Foster did something
11/19/2009 |
Montgomery in tight spot on liquor hours
11/12/2009 |
A stellar effort on H1N1 vaccine clinics
11/12/2009 |
Recession pay hikes send wrong message
11/5/2009 |
Be there for our veterans Wednesday
11/5/2009 |
State's attorney rules for open government
10/29/2009 |
Library's bid for grants on the mark
10/29/2009 |
Saving lives what it's all about
10/29/2009 |
Waubonsee offering help for job-seekers
10/22/2009 |
'Honey, Jim Edgar's on the phone...'
10/22/2009 |
All they need now is a Dalmatian
10/22/2009 |
Agencies should pay for breaking the law
10/15/2009 |
A positive first step on Alexander Square
10/15/2009 |
Funds needed for both Rt. 47, Prairie Parkway
10/15/2009 |
Six decades of keeping your news 'hyper-local'
10/8/2009 |
Restaurants: Early sign of economic recovery?
10/8/2009 |
We'll remember the siren and volunteers
10/1/2009 |
Lines forming now for Feb. 2 primary election
10/1/2009 |
Project would give Main Street a lift
9/24/2009 |
KenCom plan must work for the long haul
9/24/2009 |
School chief acted correctly on speech
9/17/2009 |
Agencies should opt for openness
9/17/2009 |
Health care in a less than perfect world
9/10/2009 |
Downtown Montgomery an ideal Metra stop
9/3/2009 |
YMCA a needed community asset
9/3/2009 |
The season of Friday night lights
9/3/2009 |
Decision could cost Oswego taxpayers
8/27/2009 |
Agencies strikeout in stimulus fund quest
8/27/2009 |
Why we need video gaming revenues
8/20/2009 |
We're all going to stay healthy and insured, right?
8/20/2009 |
Countdown is on for Quinn to sign FOI bill
8/13/2009 |
Help new school year start well
8/13/2009 |
Use tax proceeds for KenCom expansion
8/6/2009 |
High speed rail? Get Metra trains here first
8/6/2009 |
Beer and good government
8/6/2009 |
Funding proposal appears workable
7/30/2009 |
50 years later, it's time to honor Egan
7/30/2009 |
Landfill application on hold-for now
7/30/2009 |
11th Commandment already tough for GOP
7/23/2009 |
A good week for those who travel
7/23/2009 |
Forums will provide board an opportunity
7/23/2009 |
Montgomery should stand by sign ordinance
7/16/2009 |
Cooperation needed on old Kendall Co. jail
7/16/2009 |
Montgomery Metra study should proceed
7/9/2009 |
KenCom in need of upgraded facilities
7/9/2009 |
Oswego watering limits should remain in place
7/2/2009 |
A new era for the school district
7/2/2009 |
A narrow, but correct vote on manager's pact
7/2/2009 |
Stumbling out of the starting gate
6/25/2009 |
Oswego officials need to start showing up
6/25/2009 |
'Transparency' the new political buzzword
6/25/2009 |
Hastert's first test in his own party
6/18/2009 |
PrairieFest: A great time for a celebration
6/18/2009 |
Mutual Ground funding must be maintained
6/11/2009 |
Chicago agency honors Montgomery Village Hall
6/11/2009 |
Lawmakers' votes on funding bill puzzling
6/4/2009 |
An opportune time to look back
6/4/2009 |
Let TV viewers pick and choose
6/4/2009 |
TIF study should proceed to next step
5/28/2009 |
Allow teens to drink? Parents face fines, jail
5/28/2009 |
An opportunity to join the cancer fight
5/28/2009 |
A Montgomery-only cable TV station?
5/21/2009 |
Oswego needs to keep local fireworks display
5/21/2009 |
Take time to remember Monday
5/21/2009 |
School board must weigh cuts carefully
5/14/2009 |
A good example set on open meetings
5/14/2009 |
At last, more parking for Oswego Library
5/7/2009 |
This program a necessary investment
5/7/2009 |
Media coverage of swine flu sickening
5/7/2009 |
Another Hastert for Congress?
4/30/2009 |
What about the rest of Orchard Road?
4/30/2009 |
Positive message sent
4/30/2009 |
Better spent here than in Baghdad
4/23/2009 |
How much was your raise?
4/23/2009 |
It's nice to be missed
4/23/2009 |
YMCA finds a new home at old school
4/16/2009 |
Foster must consider Prairie Parkway need
4/16/2009 |
State's attorney should hold another seminar
4/9/2009 |
Low turnout, negativity troubling election trends
4/9/2009 |
Our choices in next Tuesday's voting
4/2/2009 |
Hail to the Panthers!
3/26/2009 |
Aucutt Rd. extension needed for public safety
3/26/2009 |
What price safety at county meetings?
3/26/2009 |
Metra station a necessary investment
3/19/2009 |
Transit funding request put Oswego in tight spot
3/19/2009 |
Voters deserve to see, hear candidates
3/12/2009 |
Early voting offers chance to boost turnout
3/12/2009 |
One $9 billion state deficit, two approaches
3/12/2009 |
Hard choices ahead for school leaders
3/5/2009 |
The right decision on Oswego's newsletter
3/5/2009 |
Taxpayers lose when agencies don't cooperate
2/26/2009 |
Tough to separate politics from TIF issue
2/26/2009 |
Riverfront slowly, steadily transformed
2/19/2009 |
No stimulus funds? No worries-yet
2/19/2009 |
Burris will wish he had stayed home
2/19/2009 |
A new place for area seniors to gather
2/12/2009 |
A positive step for Montgomery's downtown
2/12/2009 |
These projects should be high on funding list
2/12/2009 |
What do other agencies think of Oswego TIF plan?
2/5/2009 |
Two politicians who aren't afraid to pander
2/5/2009 |
Public needs to speak-up now on new school chief
1/29/2009 |
State should look elsewhere for funding
1/29/2009 |
Park district invests inMontgomery's downtown
1/29/2009 |
A new beginning in D.C.; Springfield next?
1/22/2009 |
'One more deterrent' to drinking, driving
1/22/2009 |
Long-term plan for school's use needed
1/22/2009 |
An object lesson for all candidates
1/15/2009 |
Keep school board training voluntary
1/15/2009 |
New year brings new opportunities
1/8/2009 |
2008: The year the building all but stopped
1/1/2009 |
Public stays away again from public hearings
1/1/2009 |
Behlow will leave
12/25/2008 |
Voters in Home Rule Oswego have final say
12/25/2008 |
Blago must go, but don't hold your breath
12/18/2008 |
45 days enough time for consensus
12/18/2008 |
New era begins in county government
12/11/2008 |
Durbin wrong on Ryan clemency effort
12/11/2008 |
Landfill debate
12/4/2008 |
School district's growth
12/4/2008 |
Oswego should move promptly on water tower
11/27/2008 |
Kendall County losing two strong advocates
11/27/2008 |
Time to expand leaf burning ban
11/20/2008 |
Run for governor? Time for Tom to think
11/20/2008 |
It's Opening Day for property tax season
11/13/2008 |
Plagiarism a plague of Internet era
11/13/2008 |
Change evident in Tuesday's ballot results
11/6/2008 |
A new era begins in Montgomery
11/6/2008 |
Our choices in next Tuesday balloting
10/30/2008 |
Early voting comes closer to home
10/23/2008 |
Oswego committees need set meeting dates
10/23/2008 |
'District 101' provides a learning opportunity
10/23/2008 |
Schools make most of housing downturn
10/16/2008 |
Library district saves a bit of history
10/16/2008 |
Just the facts
10/16/2008 |
Don't take government cooperation lightly
10/9/2008 |
Prairie Parkway now up to state
10/9/2008 |
Welcome the return of Oswegorama
10/2/2008 |
No excuse for not registering to vote
10/2/2008 |
A new way to keep tabs on government
9/25/2008 |
Shoulder work long overdue on Route 30
9/25/2008 |
Taxpayers should not pay for railroad upgrades
9/25/2008 |
So just what does home rule mean?
9/18/2008 |
Homebuilding down, but still more students
9/18/2008 |
Donors come through for county food pantry
9/18/2008 |
No need for major
9/11/2008 |
Let's keep those meals on wheels
9/11/2008 |
Take time to view New Oswego plan
9/4/2008 |
A faint hope for an issue-oriented campaign
9/4/2008 |
Flaw evident in Open Meetings Act
8/28/2008 |
Expanded high school student code makes sense
8/28/2008 |
A more diverse Kendall County
8/21/2008 |
Our 'homeboy' governor
8/21/2008 |
It's easy to follow campaign money
8/21/2008 |
Time to tear down county's old jail
8/14/2008 |
Festival growth a positive sign
8/14/2008 |
Montgomery Board makes correct calls
8/7/2008 |
Golf carts on Oswego streets? Why not?
8/7/2008 |
See you at MontgomeryFest
8/7/2008 |
Oswego needs ethics policy
7/31/2008 |
Make time capsule uniquely Montgomery
7/31/2008 |
A place for that 'e-waste'
7/31/2008 |
Shared fire station a benefit for all
7/24/2008 |
Oswego advisory panel should have non-resident
7/24/2008 |
Don't let another summer slip away
7/24/2008 |
Open meetings law reminder might help
7/17/2008 |
On condominiums and motor scooters
7/17/2008 |
Pedestrians crossing signs no safe solution
7/10/2008 |
Garbage cart cost worth the expense
7/10/2008 |
Plan carefully for new Oswego Police station
7/3/2008 |
Professionalism shown in fire district response
7/3/2008 |
Open Meetings Act seminar draws a crowd
6/26/2008 |
Sen. Holmes brings state money home
6/26/2008 |
Fireworks committee deserves your support
6/26/2008 |
Consider all options on senior center site
6/19/2008 |
Encouraging signs in math debate
6/19/2008 |
School building closing provided lesson for all
6/19/2008 |
Why this PrairieFest is a milestone event
6/12/2008 |
Why landfill proposals should interest us all
6/12/2008 |
Open Meetings seminar a must for local officials
6/5/2008 |
Oswego should plan for Town Center Part 2
6/5/2008 |
Inaction not an option on state capital bill
5/29/2008 |
'Going green' a welcome trend
5/29/2008 |
Give me liberty or just some cash for old vinyl
5/29/2008 |
Public needs to know board members' views
5/22/2008 |
Remember those who have served
5/22/2008 |
Sod happens for those who wait and work
5/22/2008 |
School board seeks outside opinions
5/15/2008 |
IDOT needs to fill craters along Route 30
5/15/2008 |
County board backs U.S. Constitution
5/15/2008 |
Kindergarten debate likely to continue
5/8/2008 |
Our roads and cars can't wait any longer
5/8/2008 |
Late tax bills add to taxpayers' burden
5/1/2008 |
One way to clear the air in Springfield
5/1/2008 |
A message that some don't want to hear
5/1/2008 |
Oswego's new landmark building
4/24/2008 |
Expect delays on Orchard, Douglas roads
4/24/2008 |
Curtain to go up on high school musicals
4/24/2008 |
Water fund study worth the expense
4/17/2008 |
IHSA finally sees the light on photo policy
4/17/2008 |
United front needed on railroad acquisition
4/17/2008 |
I see a red "C" and I want to paint it black
4/17/2008 |
Permanent memorial may help healing
4/10/2008 |
County agency needs direct state funding
4/10/2008 |
The correct move on courthouse expansion
4/10/2008 |
A key step closer on library building plans
4/7/2008 |
Good news from down on the farm
4/7/2008 |
Scanner, old photos bring back memories
4/7/2008 |
Will Kane finally listen on Orchard Road?
3/27/2008 |
Right to privacy trumps 'robo calls'
3/27/2008 |
Change could ease parking ban burden
3/20/2008 |
Hastert joins fray over infrastructure funding
3/20/2008 |
Why those plans no longer collect dust
3/20/2008 |
Election a wake-up call for the GOP?
3/13/2008 |
About those declining school test scores
3/13/2008 |
Boundary pact a long time coming
3/6/2008 |
Is Blagojevich in Feds' crosshairs?
3/6/2008 |
Bill Foster for U.S. Congress
3/6/2008 |
Boundary issues not easy to solve
2/28/2008 |
Extent of change can still surprise
2/28/2008 |
What's the forest preserve's plan now?
2/21/2008 |
No simple solutions for shooting rampages
2/21/2008 |
The fix wasn't in...
2/21/2008 |
Kendall joins national new home dive
2/14/2008 |
Special election could result in surprises
2/14/2008 |
Terrorists just like us?
2/14/2008 |
Voters spring a few surprises Tuesday
2/7/2008 |
Campaign cash flow has become a flood
2/7/2008 |
Keeping students close to home makes sense
2/7/2008 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Election is over, now the campaign starts - 2/7/2008 |
Our choices in Tuesday's balloting
1/31/2008 |
"Lifestyle center" vote good for Oswego
1/24/2008 |
Use open space dollars for open space
1/24/2008 |
Bush economic policy a loser for the nation
1/24/2008 |
Early voting no easy task in Kendall County
1/17/2008 |
New Oswego Village Hall looks to the future
1/17/2008 |
Leave NCLB behind
1/17/2008 |
A confusing, important primary election
1/10/2008 |
Fox Bend changes, upgrades are welcome
1/10/2008 |
Now Britons better off?
1/10/2008 |
Resolving to make 2008 a productive year
1/3/2008 |
Trust me: State smoking ban is fantastic
Illinoisans will breathe easier in the new year - 1/3/2008 |
A look back at 2007: Progress and tragedy
12/27/2007 |
Long-awaited Douglas Rd. widening coming
12/20/2007 |
Watch where you smoke after Jan. 1
12/20/2007 |
IHSA pretending it is a private business
12/20/2007 |
Time to move beyond parking ban dispute
12/13/2007 |
Area's growing traffic woes likely to grow.
12/13/2007 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Confused about tax levies? You're not alone - 12/13/2007 |
Another piece of bike trail puzzle in place
12/6/2007 |
Solid waste problem needs regional solution
12/6/2007 |
Open Meetings Act the law, not a suggestion
11/29/2007 |
Holiday season set to arrive this Sunday
11/29/2007 |
Hastert’s early departure a mistake
11/22/2007 |
Why are Republicans afraid to debate?
11/22/2007 |
That SCHIP question
11/22/2007 |
Getting to the bottom of OHS renovation cost
11/15/2007 |
County being hurt by lack of good planning
11/15/2007 |
Appraisal scam could hike your taxes
11/15/2007 |
Veterans’ sacrifices must be remembered
11/8/2007 |
Location, not number, of banks the real issue
11/8/2007 |
Caution justified...
11/8/2007 |
OHS expansion questions need answers
11/1/2007 |
Adams, Baird earned their new contracts
11/1/2007 |
The FEMA fake news conference flap
11/1/2007 |
A Reporter’s Perspective by Lyle Rolfe
Where would Oswego, Montgomery be without Route 30? - 11/1/2007 |
The schools’ knotty prediction problem
10/25/2007 |
Pickerill again earns community’s gratitude
10/25/2007 |
Have we become our own enemy?
10/25/2007 |
Joining the school board in...Warrenville?
10/18/2007 |
Change coming to Kendall government
10/18/2007 |
Widen Rt. 30 soon
10/18/2007 |
New plan offers a new opportunity
10/11/2007 |
Stout of heart sought for school committee
10/11/2007 |
It is torture by any name they choose
10/11/2007 |
End of an Oswego firefighting era coming
10/4/2007 |
New tax cycle system is cause for optimism
10/4/2007 |
Let’s lock those cars
10/4/2007 |
Should Cook County be Kendall’s model?
9/27/2007 |
Math committee still seeking members
9/27/2007 |
Giving Iran far too much credit
9/27/2007 |
What has IDOT got against Route 47?
9/20/2007 |
Not clear meeting changes are needed
9/20/2007 |
Don’t cut Park-n-Ride
9/20/2007 |
New board consensus good for Oswego
9/13/2007 |
No surveys on the cheap, please
9/13/2007 |
Schools’ new PR post not a luxury
9/13/2007 |
A little bit of local history saved
9/6/2007 |
Cross came through for local agencies
9/6/2007 |
We won the war, but lost the peace
9/6/2007 |
County gets it right on impact fees
8/30/2007 |
Time for consensus building in Oswego
8/30/2007 |
Gonzales' disastrous tenure finally at an end
8/30/2007 |
Hastert’s priorities centered here at home
8/23/2007 |
Need plan for Main, Washington signal
8/23/2007 |
Protecting our rights
8/23/2007 |
More commercial property value needed
8/16/2007 |
Good news on new Oswego police station
8/16/2007 |
GOP in tatters thanks to Karl Rove
8/16/2007 |
Still time for fun: MontgomeryFest 2007
8/9/2007 |
Why the foot-dragging on Baird, Adams?
8/9/2007 |
Constitution in crisis
8/9/2007 |
Close Open Meetings Act loophole
8/2/2007 |
Property tax breaks? Proceed with caution
8/2/2007 |
Just how many cats, dogs are too many?
8/2/2007 |
Trust was the major casualty Monday
7/26/2007 |
A welcome breather on the housing front
7/26/2007 |
Seeing the light on connecting streets
7/19/2007 |
County facing results of poor planning
7/19/2007 |
Blockheads in charge
7/19/2007 |
Oswego special census makes fiscal sense
7/12/2007 |
Montgomery library site a winner for all
7/12/2007 |
Truth not a Bush Administration priority
7/12/2007 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Impeachment time for Bush? Bring it on - 7/12/2007 |
Open the landfill meeting room door
7/5/2007 |
Time now to reassert our rights
7/5/2007 |
What’s up with Kendall’s late tax bills?
6/28/2007 |
Trust but verify schools’ building plans
6/28/2007 |
The unthinkable
6/28/2007 |
Daryl Thompson finally gets his due
6/21/2007 |
Planning for the “last war” in Oswego?
6/21/2007 |
Welcome to PrairieFest, everybody!
6/14/2007 |
Independence a must for local officials
6/14/2007 |
Why not just enforce existing laws?
6/14/2007 |
Schools’ efficiency is good news
6/7/2007 |
Time capsule a good idea
6/7/2007 |
“What Cross wants matters now”
6/7/2007 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
No way out of this quagmire - 6/7/2007 |
Aiming at a non-alcoholic graduation
5/31/2007 |
New dam legislation just another Band-Aide
5/31/2007 |
Not-so-senior staff
5/31/2007 |
Memorial Day a time for reflection
5/24/2007 |
Challenge of keeping Oswego crime rate low
5/24/2007 |
Illinois’ fascinating political game
5/24/2007 |
Keep those public meetings in the public
5/17/2007 |
Ashland Ave. bridge settlement a no-brainer
5/17/2007 |
Governor’s a uniter
5/17/2007 |
End of a Kendall County political era
5/10/2007 |
A Montgomery process worthy of emulation
5/10/2007 |
Tenet’s failed tenure
5/10/2007 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
5/10/2007 |
Road program a local disappointment
5/3/2007 |
Softer growth offers challenge, opportunity
5/3/2007 |
What does Alberto do?
5/3/2007 |
Incentives a necessary evil—for now
4/26/2007 |
Calm before school boundary storm?
4/26/2007 |
Just doing his job...
4/26/2007 |
Voters opt for change in Oswego
4/19/2007 |
Keep water rate hikes small but steady
4/19/2007 |
Mitigating bloodshed
4/19/2007 |
Our endorsements in Tuesday’s balloting
4/12/2007 |
Solid waste: Oswego could have done better
4/5/2007 |
Pedestrian bridge good for everyone
4/5/2007 |
Surviving the inept
4/5/2007 |
Start joint lobbying effort for Orchard Rd.
3/29/2007 |
Homebuyers need to do homework first
3/29/2007 |
Take time to see the candidates
3/29/2007 |
Change evident in school report cards
3/22/2007 |
Oswego survey data a road map of sorts
3/22/2007 |
Chickens return,now roosting in D.C.
3/22/2007 |
ComEd, ICC electrical service insanity
3/15/2007 |
A mystery solved
3/15/2007 |
Drinking and driving
3/15/2007 |
County action on Orchard Road welcome
3/8/2007 |
Send in your letters
3/8/2007 |
Walter Reed’s shame
3/8/2007 |
Cross plan could be a statewide winner
3/1/2007 |
School board candidates’ forum?
3/1/2007 |
We’ve heard it before
3/1/2007 |
Time for Orchard Road expansion is right now
2/22/2007 |
Keeping an eye on growth only prudent
2/22/2007 |
Protect our troops first
2/22/2007 |
A horrific, tragic event
2/15/2007 |
Take an interest in spring election
2/15/2007 |
Keep politics out of open space
2/15/2007 |
Kendall County growth slower, but not slow
2/8/2007 |
Crime under control in Boulder Hill
2/8/2007 |
He said what?
2/8/2007 |
Been there and reported on that
Lyle Rolfe marks 50th anniversary on the area news beat - 2/8/2007 |
What this community needs is more PAFRs
2/1/2007 |
Survey says: Parks doing a good job
2/1/2007 |
The Boy Governor vs. Lisa Madigan
2/1/2007 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Noose or needle? Bears or Colts? Let’s just get it orver with - 2/1/2007 |
A forest preserve referendum good for all
1/25/2007 |
Why not stick a toe in the political water?
1/25/2007 |
Hard labor in D.C.
Boy those Democrats have some nerve. - 1/25/2007 |
Schools faced high drama in Springfield
1/18/2007 |
175th birthday worthy of a big celebration
1/18/2007 |
Those ungrateful Iraqis
1/18/2007 |
School district’s growth truly stunning
1/11/2007 |
Those amazing Oswego East Wolves
1/11/2007 |
No to Iraq escalation
1/11/2007 |
Our New Year's resolution suggestions
1/4/2007 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
You say you want resolutions? You got 'em! - 1/4/2007 |
The 2006 news year: It's a wrap
12/28/2006 |
State impact fee bill bad for taxpayers
12/21/2006 |
Who really owns the Ashland Ave. bridge?
12/21/2006 |
The name's the thing
12/21/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Cross' stem cell bills give the ultimate gift - 12/21/2006 |
Schools' success relied on teamwork
12/14/2006 |
Senior planning the smart thing to do
12/14/2006 |
Ignorance is bipartisan
12/14/2006 |
Remembering Pearl Harbor 65 years later
12/7/2006 |
Trail sections under bridges needed soon
12/7/2006 |
Going nowhere in Iraq
12/7/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Giving you and yours a dose of holiday cheer - 12/7/2006 |
Have a merry holiday kick-off weekend
11/30/2006 |
Parks' Haines land acquisition good news
11/30/2006 |
Saving Nicholson
11/30/2006 |
Use new tax revenes for Orchard Rd. work
11/23/2006 |
Fox Bend is now all ours
11/23/2006 |
Parks, schools benefit all taxpayers
11/23/2006 |
The least we can do for our veterans
11/16/2006 |
Library fees were a long time coming
11/16/2006 |
George W. Bush, the truth, and trust
11/16/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
What do I have to do to get you into this column? - 11/16/2006 |
Cross, parks deserve community thanks
11/9/2006 |
Don't wait until next year to complain
11/9/2006 |
A rare moment of accountability
11/9/2006 |
Our choices in next Tuesday's voting
11/2/2006 |
Halloween's coming: Be careful out there
10/26/2006 |
Schools have to be prudent in planning
10/26/2006 |
The President's "cut and run" denial game
10/26/2006 |
Still looking for a local early voting site
10/19/2006 |
Building large is good for taxpayers
10/19/2006 |
Providing a portal into the Information Age
10/19/2006 |
A student's perspective...
Orange Crew giving Panthers a real boost - 10/19/2006 |
Calling is still better than griping
10/12/2006 |
Help preserve Reservation Woods
10/12/2006 |
Bush and the inspectors
10/12/2006 |
History in the making at OEHS
10/5/2006 |
How to get the school facts before you vote
10/5/2006 |
Corrupting the People's House
10/5/2006 |
Acknowledging fast growth in Montgomery
9/28/2006 |
Spending money could save money
9/28/2006 |
Surrendering liberty
9/28/2006 |
Write shorter, not fewer, Forum letters
9/21/2006 |
Oswego's downtown a real growth area
9/21/2006 |
Blago's antics raising national eyebrows
9/21/2006 |
Pedestrian safety must be a priority
9/14/2006 |
Take time to visit police station
9/14/2006 |
Sunset law needed for dams
9/14/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Witness to the good, bad, ugly at Lambeau - 9/14/2006 |
Oswego garbage plan needs some tweaking
9/7/2006 |
Schools should get busy on referendum
9/7/2006 |
The 9/11 disaster
9/7/2006 |
School's in: Let's all be careful out there
8/31/2006 |
County planning off to another slow start
8/31/2006 |
Schools, police work for safe high schools
8/31/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Back from a week of productive meandering - 8/31/2006 |
Schools trying to keep ahead of growth curve
8/24/2006 |
OEDC's first 10 years have proved a success
8/24/2006 |
A return to rule of law
8/24/2006 |
Time to get in front on Oswego home rule
8/17/2006 |
Making hard decisions
8/17/2006 |
Welcome to this year's MontgomeryFest
8/10/2006 |
Fairness needed in boating decision
8/10/2006 |
Decision will set school district's tone
8/10/2006 |
"Slowdown" may not seem so slow
8/3/2006 |
Historic preservation a good idea-in theory
8/3/2006 |
President Bush vs. the Constitution
8/3/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Hoping for a break in real, fantasy football - 8/3/2006 |
In library land tiff, follow judge's order
7/27/2006 |
Involve public in deciding school's fate
7/27/2006 |
Neither party immune from corruption
7/27/2006 |
A worthy use for fireworks fines
7/20/2006 |
Oswego Visitors Bureau profile too low
7/20/2006 |
It ain't necessarily so
7/20/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Beating the heat with a "Dog" and "Nuge" - 7/20/2006 |
Tax hike request worth another try
7/13/2006 |
A boost for Oswego road upgrade plans
7/13/2006 |
Crosswalks needed before bridge opens
7/13/2006 |
Spending now would save on new building
7/6/2006 |
A tough, but correct decision on busing
7/6/2006 |
Traffic laws apply to cyclists, too
7/6/2006 |
Hastert, land, and the Prairie Parkway
6/29/2006 |
Just obey the law
6/29/2006 |
Celebrate nation's liberty next Tuesday
6/29/2006 |
No wrecker's ball for Boulder Hill School
6/22/2006 |
Pappas, Barnes will be tough acts to follow
6/22/2006 |
D.C. pols mull amnesty for terrorists
6/22/2006 |
Welcome to PrairieFest 2006
6/15/2006 |
Sometimes politicians deserve a raise
6/15/2006 |
What are they really worried about?
6/15/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Gay marriage issue simple as black and white - 6/15/2006 |
Keeping everyone safe at graduation time
6/8/2006 |
Water main deal seems a good one
6/8/2006 |
The old shell game
6/8/2006 |
Yorkville's deadly dam claims three more lives
6/1/2006 |
We're still waiting for those traffic stripes
6/1/2006 |
On expressing regret...
6/1/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
'Idol' thoughts on the importance of celebrity - 6/1/2006 |
Memorial Day 2006: Honoring our own
5/25/2006 |
Shortsighted planning lives on forever
5/25/2006 |
Bush Administration truth in short supply
5/25/2006 |
Now's the time to ask about school funding
5/18/2006 |
The embarrassing need to legislate courtesy
5/18/2006 |
Leaving the law behind
5/18/2006 |
Needed: changes in Orchard Rd. plans
5/11/2006 |
Saving open space good for taxpayers
5/11/2006 |
Our new imperial presidency
5/11/2006 |
Dealing with schools' growth no easy task
5/4/2006 |
County special census welcome, if overdue
5/4/2006 |
Destroying FEMA in order to save it?
5/4/2006 |
Interjections, by Tony Scott
Two weeks, one guy and a ride gone awry - 5/4/2006 |
Village hall plans look promising
4/27/2006 |
Where the money checks in, not out
4/27/2006 |
Haven't we heard this line before?
4/27/2006 |
Cross to IDOT: Stripe Route 34 now
4/20/2006 |
Don't wait to do Wolf Road safety work
4/20/2006 |
Ryan's reputation, legacy destroyed
4/20/2006 |
Local area deserves an early voting site
4/13/2006 |
Time to think outside transportation box?
4/13/2006 |
Find out where schools are headed
4/13/2006 |
Has growth become mind boggling yet?
4/6/2006 |
Preparation pays off for park district, taxpayers
4/6/2006 |
Good riddance to Tom DeLay
4/6/2006 |
We're still waiting for those traffic stripes
3/30/2006 |
Still time to comment on school proposals
3/30/2006 |
Development has Kendall in its sights
3/30/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Most registered voters didn't show up for work - 3/30/2006 |
A plea to respect the farmers' land
3/23/2006 |
Interesting election; we're glad it's over
3/23/2006 |
Eric Weis for state's attorney
3/16/2006 |
Library request a very good deal
3/16/2006 |
"Yes" vote would help upgrade roads
3/16/2006 |
Sugar Grove Library referendum earns a "Yes"
3/16/2006 |
Murst Farm a symbol of what can be done
3/9/2006 |
Local legislators need to focus on roads
3/9/2006 |
Time to bring back ancient marsh?
3/9/2006 |
So long, and good luck, Alexander
3/2/2006 |
How about those Oswego East Wolves?
3/2/2006 |
About those ports
3/2/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Prepare for one tough physical challenge - 3/2/2006 |
Oswego's history, heritage lost
2/23/2006 |
How about taking a clear stand?
2/23/2006 |
Our distinguished parks...
2/23/2006 |
Burgholzer honor overdue, but welcome
2/16/2006 |
You're reading Don Krahn's legacy
2/16/2006 |
Leave our National Guard alone
2/16/2006 |
Robinson B. Murphy can still get his due
2/9/2006 |
On the verge of big changes in growth
2/9/2006 |
Natural areas plan comes none too soon
2/9/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Treat congressmen like the spoiled dogs they are - 2/9/2006 |
Something is better than nothing
2/2/2006 |
That same old song is playing again
2/2/2006 |
Separation of powers
2/2/2006 |
Montgomery right on sign crackdown
1/26/2006 |
Heritage disappearing as growth accelerates
1/26/2006 |
Fear trumps the law
1/26/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Blago should take a trip north, to the Land of Keno - 1/26/2006 |
Sales tax for roads may be the best route
1/19/2006 |
Honoring one of Oswego's Finest
1/19/2006 |
Sleaze isn't confined to D.C.
1/19/2006 |
Budget probe a chance for improvement
1/12/2006 |
New Congressional ethics rules pointless
1/12/2006 |
Looking forward to a better year in 2006
1/5/2006 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
County board chairman sings Abba? Don't I wish... - 1/5/2006 |
2005: Wrapping up the year in local news
12/29/2005 |
Sharply limit new right in, right outs
12/22/2005 |
We really have come a long way
12/22/2005 |
Our President is not above the law
12/22/2005 |
Time to demolish Orchard Rd. homes
12/15/2005 |
Oswego Visitors Bureau a success story
12/15/2005 |
Corralling corruption more than one-man job
12/15/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Day of Mall Hell turns writer into The Grinch - 12/15/2005 |
Parks' parking needs to be addressed
12/8/2005 |
Venerable Plattville bids to be newest town
12/8/2005 |
Where are those traffic stripes?
12/8/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
iGone: The tragic tale of a dropped MP3 player - 12/8/2005 |
Welcome to start of Christmas season
12/1/2005 |
Saving history more important than ever
12/1/2005 |
Dam modification not best for Fox River
12/1/2005 |
Add special assessment to tax bills
11/24/2005 |
Our communities must be connected
11/24/2005 |
Veterans deserve better
11/24/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Yes, you can be a winner in the Game of Iraq - 11/24/2005 |
Use Town Center snafu to advantage
11/17/2005 |
An opportunity with school names
11/17/2005 |
Was it really "everybody"?
11/17/2005 |
Honor our veterans this weekend
11/10/2005 |
Natural areas plan deserves strong support
11/10/2005 |
Tortured logic
11/10/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Weddings, anniversaries and an English bulldog - 11/10/2005 |
More students mean more schools needed
11/3/2005 |
Time to look at the larger census picture?
11/3/2005 |
Politics in time of war
11/3/2005 |
Douglas Road process a model for others
10/27/2005 |
History, current events sometimes the same
10/27/2005 |
No Child left Behind?
10/27/2005 |
There were two sides to this story
10/20/2005 |
Parks foundation will be community asset
10/20/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
A class reunion, sports of all kinds and the GOP - 10/20/2005 |
Historic preservation difficult but priceless
10/13/2005 |
Epic growth need not overwhelm us
10/13/2005 |
Fiscal conservatives finding their voices
10/13/2005 |
Whose wishes get the consideration?
10/6/2005 |
Got a good idea for a school name?
10/6/2005 |
Protect Kendall Now
10/6/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Trying to comprehend 10 years out of high school - 10/6/2005 |
Oswego sticks to Orchard Road guns
9/29/2005 |
Sometimes plans actually come true
9/29/2005 |
Waiting for Edgar
9/29/2005 |
What's next for growing schools?
9/22/2005 |
Stand by: School staff culture shift underway
9/22/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
Fall harvest of candy corn, bad football - 9/22/2005 |
The Fox River needs your help Saturday
9/15/2005 |
Do your bit to help hurricane victims
9/15/2005 |
Failure to communicate must be solved
9/15/2005 |
Facts point to need for more library space
9/8/2005 |
Ban new wells for watering
9/8/2005 |
The Gulf Coast debacle
9/8/2005 |
Get Oswego's land-cash study moving
9/1/2005 |
Transportation dollars: Spend a little, get a lot
9/1/2005 |
Don't forget Oswego's most historic bridge
9/1/2005 |
School's starting soon; drive carefully
8/25/2005 |
Be a part of the school planning solution
8/25/2005 |
Start Orchard widening planning process soon
8/25/2005 |
Some benefit to those developer incentives
8/18/2005 |
No need to panic; growth now the norm
8/18/2005 |
Area business growth struggling to keep up
8/11/2005 |
Is it "pork" if it's an essential project?
8/11/2005 |
MontgomeryFest: The last summer blast
8/11/2005 |
Regional solutions for regional problems
8/4/2005 |
Oswego Village Hall site selection cautions
8/4/2005 |
No more G-WOT; now it's G-SAVE
8/4/2005 |
Is it time to mandate trail use?
7/28/2005 |
Blame the framers, not Oswego officials
7/28/2005 |
Keep on connecting those streets
7/28/2005 |
Friends of the Fox: Palmer Dam must go
7/21/2005 |
Oswego sign laws often bewildering
7/21/2005 |
High standards sinking at White House
7/21/2005 |
A little help for our disadvantaged youths
7/14/2005 |
Saving water: Local disaster prevention
7/14/2005 |
A Parkway stand
7/14/2005 |
No Oswego historic site safe now
7/7/2005 |
An embarrassment of banking riches?
7/7/2005 |
Those terrorists down at the library
7/7/2005 |
Interjections by Tony Scott
A salute to this nation's heroes: Congress - 7/7/2005 |
Mill Road trail extension a good idea
6/30/2005 |
Solution possible for school tax snafu
6/30/2005 |
An interesting Supreme Court session ends
6/30/2005 |
Wal-Mart moves imply growth will continue
6/23/2005 |
It's summer; use water sparingly
6/23/2005 |
Open lands initiative in the nick of time
6/23/2005 |
PrairieFest 2005: Time for summer fun
6/16/2005 |
A local hero takes his last salute
6/16/2005 |
Montgomery an open meetings leader
6/16/2005 |
Send in those fireworks donations right away
6/9/2005 |
Winery would be an Oswego asset
6/9/2005 |
Better gas mileage in a target-rich environment
6/9/2005 |
Check those bad manners at the door
6/2/2005 |
One small victory for local preservationists
6/2/2005 |
Bad is really good
6/2/2005 |
School crossing guards work elsewhere
5/26/2005 |
Proposed ordinance change still a loser
5/26/2005 |
Who is in charge?
5/26/2005 |
School officials need to gather input upfront
5/19/2005 |
Property tax system too complex to fix?
5/19/2005 |
Be careful with neighborhood changes
5/12/2005 |
No prom, graduation drinking, please
5/12/2005 |
It's May; just hang up and drive
5/12/2005 |
Historic preservation only good in principle?
5/5/2005 |
Safety must be primary road extension criteria
5/5/2005 |
Why, exactly, are we still in Iraq?
5/5/2005 |
Tim McCann will be tough act to follow
4/28/2005 |
Keep a wary eye out as growth continues
4/28/2005 |
A new 'last refuge of scoundrels'?
4/28/2005 |
IDOT radar finally picking up Rt. 30
4/21/2005 |
Limiting permits might be a good idea
4/21/2005 |
"Group think" now national policy
4/21/2005 |
Note to library: Keep on keeping on
4/14/2005 |
A different angle on road maintenance
4/14/2005 |
Illinois colonels?
4/14/2005 |
Other agencies need to rally to Rt. 30 cause
4/7/2005 |
School funding change just not in the cards
4/7/2005 |
Our recommendations in Tuesday's balloting
3/31/2005 |
Incentive agreements now facts of life
3/24/2005 |
Needed: A chance to meet all the candidates
3/24/2005 |
Baghdad Bob now at home on the Potomac?
3/24/2005 |
Library plans looking good so far
3/17/2005 |
We're agreed traffic's bad and getting worse
3/17/2005 |
Cross' good idea...
3/17/2005 |
Court judgment a cloud over Oswego
3/10/2005 |
County's environment takes another hit
3/10/2005 |
Wanted: A President of the United States
3/10/2005 |
Montgomery plan a chance to transform
3/3/2005 |
Boulder Point really a win-win
3/3/2005 |
McAdam off to an excellent start
3/3/2005 |
Positive vote means schools can maintain
2/24/2005 |
Joining CATS policy group good for Kendall
2/24/2005 |
State parks endangered by new hiring practices
2/24/2005 |
Education Fund vote deserves support
2/17/2005 |
Time to widen U.S. Rt. 30
2/17/2005 |
Accelerating growth to the west affects us, too
2/10/2005 |
Political rope-a-dope in Springfield
2/10/2005 |
Cutter a REAL hero
2/10/2005 |
Voters have some choices to make April 5
2/3/2005 |
Traffic problems need attention, fixes soon
2/3/2005 |
Library plan better second time around
1/27/2005 |
County needs to make their sales tax case
1/27/2005 |
Elections, democracy very different things
1/27/2005 |
Addressing residents' concerns the right thing
1/20/2005 |
Blunting the impact of referendum rumors
Time was, school referendum campaigns meant a load of rumors-most of which were untrue-would be flyi - 1/20/2005 |
Bush's main argument for war evaporated
1/20/2005 |
Oswego High Band did all of us proud
1/13/2005 |
We're the Fox River's biggest assailants
1/13/2005 |
Taking it on the chin...
1/13/2005 |
2005 should be a year to grow on
Our suggestions for local resolutions - 1/6/2005 |
2004: That was the year that was
12/30/2004 |
Case must be made for school referendum
12/23/2004 |
On boundaries they did the best they could
12/23/2004 |
Making a TV splash
12/23/2004 |
School district enrollment at a gallop
12/16/2004 |
Park-n-Ride proves a pleasant surprise
12/16/2004 |
No facts, please; their mind's made up
12/16/2004 |
County highway funds must be found
12/9/2004 |
Fire district plan is notable for its speed
12/9/2004 |
Library district survey a good start
12/2/2004 |
Oswego: Preservation in the balance
12/2/2004 |
Montgomery Allsteel plant comes full circle
12/2/2004 |
Can Oswego's schools afford to restructure?
11/25/2004 |
Harvey Rd.-Route 30 improvement overdue
11/25/2004 |
Something is a lot better than nothing
11/25/2004 |
Everybody in the pool: Oswego schools
11/18/2004 |
Naturalist an excellent park district fit
11/18/2004 |
Your chance to make a real difference
11/18/2004 |
Henneberry bad for taxpayers, environment
11/11/2004 |
Kudos to Oswego's finance department
11/11/2004 |
A treasure gone
11/11/2004 |
Van Emmon a great demonstration project
11/4/2004 |
Time to require local project oversight
11/4/2004 |
Few surprises Tuesday
11/4/2004 |
Our choices in Tuesday's election
10/28/2004 |
Growth still this area's "big story"
10/21/2004 |
IDOT's Route 71 plans deserve a look
10/21/2004 |
That "September 10" attitude
10/21/2004 |
PrairieFest shouldn't grow too much too fast
10/14/2004 |
Washington St. traffic gets overdue attention
10/14/2004 |
Oswego should take stand on wider Rt. 30
10/14/2004 |
County development floodgates have opened
10/7/2004 |
Park district lease a temporary solution
10/7/2004 |
Schools' deficit budget a referendum harbinger
10/7/2004 |
County must move to save natural areas
9/30/2004 |
Traffic signals needed at Grove and Plainfield
9/30/2004 |
Cross planning E911 funds rescue
9/30/2004 |
Free entertainment for your fundraiser?
9/23/2004 |
Another year, another enrollment record
9/23/2004 |
Security vs. freedom a fine line to walk
9/23/2004 |
The moral? Never trust Springfield
9/16/2004 |
Why not tap a little local art talent?
9/16/2004 |
Capt. Bennett defined community policing
9/16/2004 |
Oswego should step up to Fox Chase plate
9/9/2004 |
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all
9/9/2004 |
Iraq: We're knee deep in the Big Muddy
9/9/2004 |
Oswego East already a winner
9/2/2004 |
Montgomery: Ahead of the curve
9/2/2004 |
Educational absurdity and the law of the land
9/2/2004 |
School's starting; drive more carefully
8/26/2004 |
Hooters? In Oswego? Time will tell
8/26/2004 |
Kendall web site deserves some applause
8/26/2004 |
A county planning disaster in the making
8/19/2004 |
IDOT lowballing population estimate?
8/19/2004 |
Oswego making village hall planning progress
8/19/2004 |
There's nothing like Montgomery Fest
8/12/2004 |
Oswego shows local government can work
8/12/2004 |
Keyes just a bad joke?
8/12/2004 |
A tough decision on school bus drivers
8/5/2004 |
Library district on right planning track
8/5/2004 |
Keck Cemetery deserves our respect
7/29/2004 |
Vets commission needs a sense of proportion
7/29/2004 |
9/11 Commission
7/29/2004 |
At a minimum, signs ought to be truthful
7/22/2004 |
Amendment expiration best we can hope for
7/22/2004 |
Give firefighters benefit of this particular doubt
7/22/2004 |
Montgomery revs its economic engine
7/15/2004 |
Like Springfield mess? Tell Quinn thanks a lot
7/15/2004 |
Intelligence agencies aren't solely to blame
7/15/2004 |
Preserving historic Montgomery's center
7/8/2004 |
Waubonsie restoration project a good first step
7/8/2004 |
Oswego infrastructure project a net plus
7/8/2004 |
Celebrate our liberty on the Fourth of July
7/1/2004 |
Montgomery panel off to a good start
7/1/2004 |
Freedom requires lots of vigilance these days
7/1/2004 |
Washington-Main traffic signals needed
6/24/2004 |
Slade Cutter deserves Navy promotion
6/24/2004 |
Bush Administration credibility gap?
6/24/2004 |
Welcome to PrairieFest 2004
6/17/2004 |
Move carefully with busing privatization
6/17/2004 |
Make Douglas Road plans thorough, fair
6/17/2004 |
Special Rec. is good news for residents
6/10/2004 |
Keep an eye on Douglas widening
6/10/2004 |
They provided the war...
6/10/2004 |
Making sense of government often hard
6/3/2004 |
Illinois property tax system an unfair mess
6/3/2004 |
They've put the "fun" back in dysfunctional
6/3/2004 |
Our Memorial Day: A small town experience
5/27/2004 |
Kendall County's myopic flood planning
5/27/2004 |
The beginning of the end of an era
5/27/2004 |
Finding more Kendall County road money
5/22/2004 |
The new Fox Valley melting pot?
5/22/2004 |
Make your Douglas Road comments June 3
5/22/2004 |
Kendall Blackberry Creek study needed
5/13/2004 |
Prom, graduation require taking care
5/13/2004 |
Positive step towards a new village hall
5/13/2004 |
Park district naturalist position overdue
5/6/2004 |
New administrator another sign of growth
5/6/2004 |
In the midst of an Iraqi occupation melt-down?
5/6/2004 |
Our Douglas Road improvement ideas
4/29/2004 |
Riverfront purchases good use of tax dollars
4/29/2004 |
Say no to arming kids
4/29/2004 |
We're the fastest growing Illinois county
4/22/2004 |
Montgomery historical group's time has come
4/22/2004 |
Don't feed the geese
4/22/2004 |
Large unincorporated subdivisions a bad idea
4/15/2004 |
Board departures a new fact of life?
4/15/2004 |
Conservative financial course can be difficult
4/15/2004 |
Civic organizations create tangible benefits
4/8/2004 |
Bush needs Cheney more than we thought
4/8/2004 |
Signals a matter of public safety
4/1/2004 |
Oswego schools handle enrollment options well
4/1/2004 |
Big casino (trouble)
4/1/2004 |
Library needs to involve the public
3/25/2004 |
County board making wrong decisions-again
3/25/2004 |
Montgomery proposal good for taxpayers
3/18/2004 |
Boulder Hill's new livestock ban
3/18/2004 |
Diplomatic chickens coming home to roost
3/18/2004 |
Our picks in the March 16 primary
3/11/2004 |
Need for a regional governmental group
3/4/2004 |
Wolves, Panthers mean Oswego fun
3/4/2004 |
Cross earns a well deserved honor
3/4/2004 |
Community policing a good idea for Oswego
2/26/2004 |
Growth: Keep moving or get run over
2/26/2004 |
Help assure an accurate census count
2/26/2004 |
New school design fit for the 21st Century
2/19/2004 |
Montgomery stages a pleasant surprise
2/19/2004 |
Honoring all academic winners not possible
2/19/2004 |
Locomotive donation proposal intriguing
2/12/2004 |
Closer to a downtown renaissance
2/12/2004 |
Schools should get back to what works
2/5/2004 |
Montgomery and taxing body confusion
2/5/2004 |
A 'Super' bust
2/5/2004 |
Joliet the final piece of impact fee puzzle
1/29/2004 |
Too many county board per diems?
1/29/2004 |
The gradual conversion of Dr. David Kay
1/29/2004 |
Time to get Route 30 plans underway
1/22/2004 |
Three new schools in one year and counting
1/22/2004 |
You've got to hand it to Halliburton...
1/22/2004 |
Library needs to make referendum case
1/15/2004 |
Lobbying vital for local government
1/15/2004 |
Mars success related to public education
1/15/2004 |
2004 will be a year of building and change
1/8/2004 |
2003: It was a year of transitions
1/1/2004 |
Taxpayers get a gift from schools, parks
12/25/2003 |
International gem will stay in Kendall County
12/25/2003 |
A long life well lived...
12/25/2003 |
Automatic aid pact needed right away
12/18/2003 |
Welcoming a new park district director
12/18/2003 |
Simon was a class act
12/18/2003 |
Grants have benefited property taxpayers
12/11/2003 |
Oswego infrastructure project overdue
12/11/2003 |
Pondering the definition of progress
12/11/2003 |
Excelling outside the classroom at OHS
12/4/2003 |
Open Meetings Act concern a healthy sign
12/4/2003 |
Getting lawmakers'attention a good start
12/4/2003 |
Where's hubbub over mega developments?
11/27/2003 |
New regulations deserve enforcement
11/27/2003 |
A winning way to end a great Oswego era
11/27/2003 |
Panthers rolling towards state finals
11/20/2003 |
Don't low-ball Kendall population estimates
11/20/2003 |
If you thought growth was fast before...
11/20/2003 |
Oswego schools eye rising red ink tide
11/13/2003 |
Be careful what you wish for...
11/13/2003 |
One county treasure saved, one to go
11/13/2003 |
Rt. 71 plans finally going in right direction
11/6/2003 |
Study's impact fee scheme the best bet
11/6/2003 |
Staying's fruitless, but neither can we leave
11/6/2003 |
Making Halloween safe a goal for all of us
10/30/2003 |
No easy solution to county's cash crunch
10/30/2003 |
Are we knee deep in the Big Muddy yet?
10/30/2003 |
New PrairieFest site should be safer
10/23/2003 |
Financial incentives a fact of suburban life
10/23/2003 |
And here we thought U-turns were illegal
10/16/2003 |
Dam removal the only appropriate option
10/16/2003 |
No need to burn leaves this fall
10/9/2003 |
WiKaDuKe highway needs funds
10/9/2003 |
Some signs would be better than none
10/9/2003 |
Park lighting decision popular--in short term
10/2/2003 |
Who knew mail boxes could be a problem?
10/2/2003 |
A disappointing police department design
10/2/2003 |
Historic preservation creating area treasures
9/25/2003 |
Fighting to win the West Nile Virus war
9/25/2003 |
Kudos to Oswego for Franklin St. sidewalk
9/25/2003 |
Simply the wrong place for new funeral home
9/18/2003 |
Montgomery restaurant a very hopeful sign
9/18/2003 |
Hard work, luck go hand-in-hand
9/18/2003 |
Visit Oswego's past on library web site
9/11/2003 |
Two years after 9/11 problems are mounting
9/11/2003 |
Access outweighs traffic problem
9/4/2003 |
Oswego, township need help, deserve kudos
9/4/2003 |
Another racket to get consumers' money?
9/4/2003 |
School's in session; drive, bike, walk safely
8/28/2003 |
Consultants ought to take a road trip
8/28/2003 |
Disgraceful treatment of U.S. veterans
8/28/2003 |
Bureaucratic tiff might hurt aid to local vets
8/21/2003 |
Montgomery students get their own school
8/21/2003 |
No tag days will be needed for the casino
8/21/2003 |
Oswego East High a symbol of area change
8/14/2003 |
Local growth strong but not unplanned
8/14/2003 |
Behlow has proven to be an effective leader
8/14/2003 |
MontgomeryFest: one more chance for fun
8/7/2003 |
Fox Bend neighbors deserve a sonic break
8/7/2003 |
Landscaping creating Oswego safety hazards
8/7/2003 |
Times changing in downtown Oswego?
7/31/2003 |
Widening Wolf Rd. should be a priority
7/31/2003 |
National Night Out next Tuesday
7/31/2003 |
So where are Oswego's downtown street signs?
7/24/2003 |
Governor's staff raises undermine good policy
7/24/2003 |
Time to move forward on forest preserve buys
7/24/2003 |
Route 71 widening deserves monitoring
7/17/2003 |
Oswego intersection work needed soon
7/17/2003 |
Was it arrogance or mere ignorance?
7/17/2003 |
A truly "Glorious Fourth" fireworks show
7/10/2003 |
Crematory no cause for community hysteria
7/10/2003 |
Going to war under false pretenses
7/10/2003 |
Block scheduling has passed the test
7/3/2003 |
Pedestrian bridge best call for community
7/3/2003 |
Control over "no"
7/3/2003 |
Montgomery, fire district get the job done
6/26/2003 |
Ground water study should start right away
6/26/2003 |
On a journey from OHS to Mars
6/26/2003 |
New law will keep politicians on their toes
6/19/2003 |
Transportation impact fees could benefit all
6/19/2003 |
A win in the battle against public ugliness
6/12/2003 |
IDOT trying another fast one on Oswego
6/12/2003 |
Religious furor can be a learning experience
6/12/2003 |
Park foundation can be a fine community asset
6/5/2003 |
Kendall's tax situation in continuing flux
6/5/2003 |
Rafts, ducks are welcome back again
6/5/2003 |
Another blow struck for local connectivity
5/29/2003 |
Step up to the 4th of July plate
5/29/2003 |
Fox River Bike trail a safer place this year
5/22/2003 |
Traffic attention deficit disorder
5/22/2003 |
Tip of the hat to local state reps, Behlow
5/22/2003 |
Prom, graduation require taking care
5/15/2003 |
Gray helped make this a better place
5/15/2003 |
A dam decision...
5/15/2003 |
Biking, hiking bridge to be an Oswego asset
5/8/2003 |
A veritable area restaurant explosion
5/8/2003 |
Less than honest Presidential photo op
5/8/2003 |
At least naming the new school was easy
5/1/2003 |
WiKaDuKe needs strong local support
5/1/2003 |
Let's keep all that gambling cash
5/1/2003 |
Weekend events have something for everyone
4/24/2003 |
Local government running smoothly
4/24/2003 |
New restaurant may boost Oswego growth
4/17/2003 |
Historic preservation gets good Oswego start
4/17/2003 |
Give Gov. Blagojevich a chance to succeed
4/17/2003 |
Montgomery needs development agency
4/10/2003 |
Boy, this talk sounds familiar
4/10/2003 |
Voters send message of cautious change
Incumbents aware of voters' "insight" - 4/3/2003 |
Oswego land cash law change needed-now
4/3/2003 |
Baird best choice for Oswego Police chief
4/3/2003 |
Junk mail continues to provide answers to those unasked questions
8/26/2010 |
History has lots of financial lessons but, tragically, few seem interested
8/19/2010 |
When "small grains" were big in Kendall County
8/12/2010 |
Fox River Valley rich in easy-to-reach local history museums
8/5/2010 |
Reveling in the Dog Days of summer and in the junk mail
7/29/2010 |
Oswego Drag Strip Days brings back fond memories of hot rod era
7/22/2010 |
Putting Kendall County's 'healthiest' status in historic perspective
7/15/2010 |
Visitor from the past wouldn't recognize Kendall County farms today
7/8/2010 |
Like small schools? You'll find plenty in Montana and Nebraska
7/1/2010 |
Looking for some historical driving kicks? Just try old Route 6
6/24/2010 |
Early how-to book lured many Brits and Scots to Illinois
6/17/2010 |
Kendall, Kane and Will: Where those county names came from
6/10/2010 |
Scapegoats, sermons and more: The junk mail continues to flow
6/3/2010 |
A few have survived not one, but two historic events
5/27/2010 |
Spring means it's planting time once again on Illinois prairie
5/20/2010 |
Madisons, DuPonts understood the value of historic preservation
5/13/2010 |
A few more reasons why it's important to open your junk mail
5/6/2010 |
Destitute here looked to local government first during Great Depression
4/29/2010 |
A true Kendall County renaissance man: John Dean Caton
4/22/2010 |
Local opposition kept the railroad out of downtown Oswego, for a time
4/15/2010 |
Like most other public school systems around the state, the Oswego School District has done some major cost cutting over the past several weeks in an effort shore-up an anticipated $12.6 million budge
4/8/2010 |
Why Kendall's first concrete road bypassed downtown Oswego, Yorkville
4/1/2010 |
It took a new fee, government cooperation to build first hard roads
3/25/2010 |
By land and water: Riverboats had role in stagecoach era
3/18/2010 |
Don't ask a young American to find Afghanistan on a map
3/11/2010 |
Frances E. Lane: Kendall County's unlikely women's rights warrior
3/4/2010 |
'Madness?' Erie Canal proponents proved Thomas Jefferson wrong
2/25/2010 |
Early history of Kendall County has proven an invaluable research tool
2/18/2010 |
Don't like those sappy Valentine's Day cards? Blame this Frenchman
2/11/2010 |
Gangster may have told agents of Three-Fingered Jack's grave here
2/4/2010 |
Put a tiger in your tank? Lots of recent history in old ad campaigns
1/28/2010 |
1900: The year that set the 20th Century's stage
1/21/2010 |
It's so easy to twist, even a caveman can do it!
1/14/2010 |
Settling Wheatland's treeless prairie lands
1/7/2010 |
Grandma hoisting a pig's head in the backyard: What's up with that?
12/31/2009 |
Life was indeed a "winter wonderland" on Wheatland area farm
12/24/2009 |
Only a few days until Christmas; time to warm up with junk mail
12/17/2009 |
So which disaster do we start preparing for?
12/10/2009 |
The month of the 'Long Night Moon' is here; are you ready?
12/3/2009 |
Technology, politics and economics spelled doom for buffalo
11/26/2009 |
Junk mail can help keep those holiday fires burning brightly
11/19/2009 |
Kendall County and the "dreadful scourge" of 1918
11/12/2009 |
Kendall County's veterans have given us rich heritage of bravery
Those brave, forever young, men and women - 11/5/2009 |
Dr. Danforth: The most famous local doctor you never heard of
10/29/2009 |
If there was no junk mail, someone would certainly invent it
10/22/2009 |
Better vehicles, paved roads spelled doom for trolley service
10/15/2009 |
Why homemade potato salad-even Southern style-is important
10/8/2009 |
Old Life magazine shows how today's problems aren't really new
10/1/2009 |
Ben Franklin: Not only a Founding Father, but also a cartoonist
9/24/2009 |
Easy Fox River crossing points proved key to siting area towns
9/17/2009 |
So where did all that pine wood come from? Northern Wisconsin
9/10/2009 |
Nature, man combined to destroy ancient North American cultures
9/3/2009 |
Geese are messy, but they don't mess around on their mates
8/27/2009 |
Just how big is Kendall County? It depends upon the survey
8/20/2009 |
Wetland restoration a labor of love for three Oswego retirees
8/13/2009 |
When it comes to watering it's best to remember Franklin's advice
8/6/2009 |
Threshing season meant hard work in the kitchen for farmers' wives
7/30/2009 |
Want to know how old that horse is? Just count the teeth
7/23/2009 |
Historic downstate fort remains a fine link to Illinois' colonial past
7/16/2009 |
Chicago TV news report proves there is history south of 75th Street
7/9/2009 |
Almost time to celebrate Independence Day; where's the anvil?
7/2/2009 |
Not even postage rate hikes seems to slow the flow of junk mail
6/25/2009 |
The story behind one of Oswego's landmark homes
6/18/2009 |
Those old photos are deceiving; early settlers knew how to have fun
6/11/2009 |
Why the arrival of the auto was good for public health
6/4/2009 |
Peter Specie: So important to Kendall County, but so little known
5/28/2009 |
Today's question: Have you had your four pounds of food?
5/21/2009 |
High, inside fastball on an Oswego playground provided a life lesson
5/14/2009 |
Jesuit missionaries found Illinois' mosquitoes a 'cruel persecution'
5/7/2009 |
Times are indeed tough, but not yet as tough as the 1930s
4/30/2009 |
Stats show weekly papers increased in number and readership
4/23/2009 |
Expansive prairies and timber along the Fox attracted our earliest pioneers
4/16/2009 |
Epic 1826 canoe voyage created an enduring Illinois legend
4/9/2009 |
Wanderlust a trait common among early Kendall County settlers
4/2/2009 |
Golfing in Australia? Watch out for those 22 pound toadstools
3/26/2009 |
Methodist Missionaries found it difficult to win converts among Indians
3/19/2009 |
Fox River Trail extends through heart of what was Oswego's ice industry
3/12/2009 |
African-Americans can trace their roots here back to county's founding
3/5/2009 |
Even an old newspaper guy can learn a thing or two from his junk mail
2/26/2009 |
How Native Americans survived the month of the Full Hunger Moon
2/19/2009 |
Letter offers first-hand account of a volunteer's Civil War experience
2/12/2009 |
Settlers' survival was at stake here during brutal winter of 1830-31
2/5/2009 |
Hanging around the railroad tracks paid off for at least one lad
1/29/2009 |
As long as the trolleys ran, park was the place for entertainment
1/22/2009 |
In mid-19th century Kendall County, wagon makers were at the hub of business
1/15/2009 |
Farming then and now followed the rhythm of the seasons
1/8/2009 |
A new year dawns and yet another chance to eliminate sloth
1/1/2009 |
Celebrating and giving gifts at Christmas? Pilgrims would be aghast
12/25/2008 |
Back when cookie sheets and oranges meant it was Christmastime
12/18/2008 |
Four Supreme Court decisions that every American should know
12/11/2008 |
Time continues to fly, but the junk mail just keeps on coming
12/4/2008 |
One century later, this columnist's old house still going strong
11/27/2008 |
Millwrights provided the essentials for Kendall's earliest settlers
11/20/2008 |
Well, that was some election, wasn't it?
11/13/2008 |
What's Klingon for 'be fruitful and multiply'?
11/6/2008 |
Just in time for Halloween: A tale of a 'real' ghost walk
10/30/2008 |
What New Salem tells us about local history
10/23/2008 |
Corn is America's man-made miracle grain
10/16/2008 |
Chicago Chipmunks, maybe, but Bears never!
10/9/2008 |
A chance to connect with our rich pioneer past
10/2/2008 |
There was plenty of adventure in a small town
9/25/2008 |
How Kendall County places got their names
9/18/2008 |
Is it time to fill Illinois' state beverage gap?
9/11/2008 |
Operating a threshing machine was no job for greenhorns
9/4/2008 |
Major milestone reached; journey continues
8/28/2008 |
Going from here to there? Not so fast!
8/21/2008 |
Clean cats and lady dentists: It's junk mail time
8/14/2008 |
How local bison remains helped revise history
8/7/2008 |
Getting the story of bison in Illinois right
7/31/2008 |
The gold rush as entertainment in Kendall County
7/24/2008 |
Get the vacuum out; the cosmic dust's building up
7/17/2008 |
Tripping out in Illinois is an old tradition
7/10/2008 |
Illinois' debt of gratitude to George Rogers Clark
7/3/2008 |
Kendall County's overlooked pioneer women
6/26/2008 |
Measure those hornet nests for snow prediction
6/19/2008 |
Back to building our public buildings to last
6/12/2008 |
Kendall's mobile 19th Century county seat
6/5/2008 |
Yaks and darcys and drinks-it's junk mail time
5/29/2008 |
Piece of nation's military history rests in Plano
5/22/2008 |
Same old school problems after 170 years
5/15/2008 |
Settling a rhubarb- and rhubarb-free zone
5/8/2008 |
Pioneer mills fueled early economic growth
5/1/2008 |
Run for your lives! The pond scum's moving!
4/24/2008 |
Oswego's Little White School a preservation win
4/17/2008 |
Panics of 1837, 2008 have much in common
4/10/2008 |
American Indians were good fort builders, too
4/7/2008 |
Big news: Norwegians found Irish city
3/27/2008 |
Fox River's name another historical mystery
3/20/2008 |
Old-time technology was complicated, too
3/13/2008 |
Women made their own way on Illinois frontier
3/6/2008 |
How Plato put the lawyers on a time clock
2/28/2008 |
The worst shot Samuel de Champlain ever took
2/21/2008 |
This week's bout: Raleigh man vs. Watkins man
2/14/2008 |
Reflections...
Old dog still trying to jump on the engine - 2/7/2008 |
Hobs and Jills and Janus: It's January!
1/31/2008 |
When sledding was good in the Fox Valley
1/24/2008 |
When you could ice skate on the Fox River
1/17/2008 |
Robinson B. Murphy's Civil War heroism
1/10/2008 |
Water, air, and a little coal makes...nylon!
1/3/2008 |
The once and future American melting pot
12/27/2007 |
Grandpa's Christmas spirit will always live on
12/20/2007 |
From pistols to corsets to houses: Sears had it all
12/13/2007 |
It's December; are we having fun yet?
12/6/2007 |
Hunting a part of the Fox Valley's heritage
11/29/2007 |
Holidays a season custom-made for kids
11/22/2007 |
Fur trade once enlivened, enriched the Midwest
11/15/2007 |
Clark Gabel: Famed lumber jack and factory worker
11/8/2007 |
Timber at a premium during settlement era
11/1/2007 |
Building that little house on the Illinois prairie
10/25/2007 |
Limestone helped build the Fox Valley
10/18/2007 |
Dealing with the French on autumn's cusp
10/11/2007 |
Corn harvest a Fox Valley autumn tradition
10/4/2007 |
No ticket to ride needed for these scenic drives
9/27/2007 |
Barns are reminders of rich farming history
9/20/2007 |
French fries? Freedom fries? Jeffferson fries!
9/13/2007 |
Back to school: An autumn tradition since 1834
9/6/2007 |
Historic preservation the ultimate in recycling
8/30/2007 |
Public education has long history in Illinois
8/23/2007 |
Just hanging out 25 feet above the ground
8/16/2007 |
Ophidiophobia, nyctophobia and Jumbo the Elephant
8/9/2007 |
When threshing machines were harvest kings
8/2/2007 |
A short history of reaping and harvesting
7/26/2007 |
Recalling 1950s summer travel adventures
7/19/2007 |
Going to the barber shop for an appendectomy
7/12/2007 |
The evolution of Fox River dam theory
7/5/2007 |
Native Americans and the Fox Valley’s landscape
6/28/2007 |
Allow three square feet for every chicken
6/21/2007 |
U.S Army, cholera mark end of Black Hawk War
6/14/2007 |
War on the Prairie: Settlers flee to Walker's Grove
6/7/2007 |
The Black Hawk War: Massacre at Indian Creek
5/31/2007 |
Maj. Stillman’s run: advancing to the rear
5/24/2007 |
War clouds gather on Illinois’ horizon in 1832
5/17/2007 |
U.S. troops begin pursuit of Black Hawk’s band
5/10/2007 |
The Black Hawk War began 175 years ago
5/3/2007 |
The Chief is gone; but he was the wrong chief
4/26/2007 |
Production boom leads to transportation crisis
4/19/2007 |
The founding family of Oswego, Montgomery
4/12/2007 |
Don’t worry. It’s all according to Hoyle
4/5/2007 |
A happy Septaquintaquinquecentennial?
3/29/2007 |
Kendall County in 1843: Murder most foul
3/22/2007 |
You take the high road; I’ll meander, thanks
3/15/2007 |
Clay tablet maps make for some hard folding
3/8/2007 |
Hoodwinked by plank road technology
3/1/2007 |
Oswegos and Yorkvilles and Newarks, oh my
2/22/2007 |
The total eclipse of the Full Hunger Moon
2/15/2007 |
The day Roosevelt sank beneath the waves
2/8/2007 |
Gustav, Abe Lincoln and the Green Bay Packers
2/1/2007 |
The day Lincoln left his fingerprints behind
1/25/2007 |
Those cool beans—soybeans, that is
1/18/2007 |
Goldfish win the battle of the chromosomes
1/11/2007 |
Who went from the outhouse to outer space?
1/4/2007 |
The day the county courthouse was mobbed
12/28/2006 |
Christmas news flash: Romans invented fruitcakes
12/21/2006 |
Did Illinois almost become a slave state?
12/14/2006 |
Traveling from Massachusetts to Illinois in 1822
12/7/2006 |
Who could we get to carve the Sacred Sucker?
11/30/2006 |
Pilgrims, Squanto and Thanksgiving Day
11/23/2006 |
Every Illinois county name has a story to tell
11/16/2006 |
Those marvelous Ojibwa birch bark canoes
11/9/2006 |
Speeding through Illinois' traffic, road history
11/2/2006 |
So was Sherlock Holmes really beetle-browed?
10/26/2006 |
Finding a square meal on the Illinois frontier
10/19/2006 |
Visit with some local "ghosts" next Thursday
10/12/2006 |
Lake Michigan is part of both past and present
10/5/2006 |
Toothache's much better; no mouse, please
9/28/2006 |
When Henry Ford built the Model T of farm tractors
9/21/2006 |
Kendall County's valuable liquid assets
9/14/2006 |
Drinking with the ants as autum arrives
9/7/2006 |
After 250 years, some things stay the same
8/31/2006 |
Gasoline was high; so were the Rocky Mountains
8/24/2006 |
Beating the heat an age-old local pursuit
8/17/2006 |
On the trail of the monkey with 36 teeth
8/10/2006 |
Getting snookered by a catalpa tree salesman
8/3/2006 |
Grain elevators are artifacts of time gone by
7/27/2006 |
Scots settlers brought scientific farming methods
7/20/2006 |
Destructive floods a fact of Fox Valley life
7/13/2006 |
Nailing the Iraq do-it-yourself connection
7/6/2006 |
The case of the disappearing Oswego mayor
6/29/2006 |
Was Dr. Conrad Will really worth his salt?
6/22/2006 |
Smyrna to Oswego: Six weeks on the road
6/15/2006 |
Standing to reason on a fine June Illinois day
6/8/2006 |
Kendall's Historic Courthouse has rich history
6/1/2006 |
When Kendall County troops went to Taylorville
5/25/2006 |
The day the Illinois militia burned Peoria
5/18/2006 |
Illinois is warm in the summer; Venus is warmer
5/11/2006 |
'The Father of patronage
Political power, growth seem to go together - 5/4/2006 |
The Springs, the Rev. Mr. See, and Daniel Platt
4/27/2006 |
When they killed a river system in a day
4/20/2006 |
Going southeasterly from Atlantic to Pacific
4/13/2006 |
Settling the prairie with a book and a prayer
4/6/2006 |
When a foreign language wasn't all that foreign
3/30/2006 |
News flash: Illinois State Dog gap exists
3/23/2006 |
Two eastern canals made us what we are today
3/16/2006 |
Port of Chicago another manmade marvel
3/9/2006 |
The Illinois Midland Railway: The littlest railroad
3/2/2006 |
Our new secret weapon: The Electric Slide
2/23/2006 |
Getting through February always an adventure
2/16/2006 |
It was a busy first half of the 17th Century
2/9/2006 |
The I&M Canal's brief, but important, career
2/2/2006 |
Shoney's waffle house and other wonders
1/26/2006 |
Peoria, cross country, the Navy, and stagecoaches
1/19/2006 |
Furs, smoking, and the Spanish Inquisition
1/12/2006 |
Kendall County's very own trove of trivia
1/5/2006 |
Is it a plant, an animal, or a plantanimal?
12/29/2005 |
Christmas stories: "Things were different then"
12/22/2005 |
Riding the Bluebird to a day on the town
12/15/2005 |
How the government stocked the Fox River--with carp
12/8/2005 |
Flash: Sailor, not Santa, re-enlists at North Pole
12/1/2005 |
Cisco, Pancho, and an Allis-Chalmers corn picker
11/24/2005 |
It's (mostly) the transportation routes, stupid
11/17/2005 |
The electric road that linked Yorkville and Morris
11/10/2005 |
Newton's tooth worn as a fashion accessory
11/3/2005 |
A local ghost story for a hazy fall evening
10/27/2005 |
How the big boys managed to steal our railroad
10/20/2005 |
When everyone went to school in one room
10/13/2005 |
It's October; is it okay to veto the diva?
10/6/2005 |
Trying to keep religion in its place in America
9/29/2005 |
Apples were once a Kendall County cash crop
9/22/2005 |
When it was "in" to be down on the farm
9/15/2005 |
Dog Days long gone; autumn is on the way
9/8/2005 |
Finding right attire isn't always so easy
9/1/2005 |
Farmers still find organizing is a good idea
8/25/2005 |
Carrying on across the Chicago Portage
8/18/2005 |
Mailbox inventor heads south to Florida
8/11/2005 |
Building to last the old fashioned way
8/4/2005 |
The drought's severe-but it's not 1933
7/28/2005 |
Trying to maintain against the historical flow
7/21/2005 |
Maramech Hill one of our local historical gems
7/14/2005 |
Remember: Three square feet for every chicken
7/7/2005 |
Times have changed but worries are the same
6/30/2005 |
New forest preserve a piece of real history
6/23/2005 |
Two women's stories of pioneer Illinois
6/16/2005 |
Norman had a great round of golf in 1964
6/9/2005 |
Progress changing farmers and farming
6/2/2005 |
History is on the map thanks to early boundaries
5/26/2005 |
What really powered the early settlers
5/19/2005 |
This Clinton not as well known as he should be
5/12/2005 |
Fox Valley's pioneer mills gone, but not forgotten
5/5/2005 |
Studying Monet in school? Thank the lottery
4/28/2005 |
Hardy voyageurs helped lead the way west
4/21/2005 |
Was Lincoln really our first gay President?
4/14/2005 |
Were Pa, Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe from Illinois?
4/7/2005 |
"Pledge of Allegiance" a socialist rant?
3/31/2005 |
Winters vs. Frink: Stagecoach showdown
3/24/2005 |
To the survivors go the historical spoils
3/17/2005 |
Late winter a time for valley reflections
3/10/2005 |
Look fast with a seeing-eye greyhound
3/3/2005 |
Native American technology paved our way
2/24/2005 |
Fox Valley pioneers used technology, too
2/17/2005 |
Illinois also had its problems with slavery
2/10/2005 |
Jackson vs. Polk: Old vs. Young Hickory
2/3/2005 |
The post offices that are no longer there
1/27/2005 |
Change in a different time, different world
1/20/2005 |
Building technology benefited big and small alike
1/13/2005 |
How reindeer make dough, not sleighs, rise
1/6/2005 |
Looking at history, lock, stock and barrel
12/30/2004 |
Fox Valley Christmas memories of years past
12/23/2004 |
Hey, where was that chief from, anyway?
12/16/2004 |
That great bridge building material in the fridge
12/9/2004 |
Another link to local past disappearing
12/2/2004 |
So, what day is Thanksgiving again?
11/25/2004 |
French colonies were really business ventures
11/18/2004 |
Roast or steak? You need a ruler to tell
11/11/2004 |
Has a famed Great Lakes mystery been solved?
11/4/2004 |
The year the Three Fires moved to the Fox Valley
10/28/2004 |
Plenty of great autumn colors right here
10/21/2004 |
Names-and times-change for better and worse
10/14/2004 |
Tom Edison: The world's first recording star
10/7/2004 |
Trade in furs changed Illinois' cultural landscape
9/30/2004 |
Dark and bloody 17th Century fur trade wars
9/23/2004 |
LaSalle, Tonti, the Iroquois and the eventful 1680s
9/16/2004 |
Smoking, Redhorse, and giant rock disaster
9/9/2004 |
Another summer fast drawing to a close
9/2/2004 |
When it was threshing time on the prairie
8/26/2004 |
It's okay to exchange Duerr for Black Hawk
8/19/2004 |
When it was summer and the livin' was easy
8/12/2004 |
Hearst's mammoth home really was his castle
8/5/2004 |
Fred, David, Robert, and George were first
7/29/2004 |
Those stubborn, smart, sure-footed mules
7/22/2004 |
County got its start courtesy of Panic of '37
7/15/2004 |
July 2004: An Illinois diamond in the rough
7/8/2004 |
The cure's often worse than the hiccups
7/1/2004 |
At minimum, history texts ought to be accurate
6/24/2004 |
Aurora to workers: Take a bath or go to jail
6/17/2004 |
Mustard sauce exists, sardines don't-honest
6/10/2004 |
When we listened to the city rooster crow
6/3/2004 |
Kendall soldiers have served well, often
5/27/2004 |
California-land of Monterey Jack, mustaches
5/22/2004 |
Lewis & Clark started their trip in Illinois
5/13/2004 |
Barns are disappearing from the rural landscape
5/6/2004 |
How George Washington started the First World War
4/29/2004 |
Coal fired Illinois' early commercial growth
4/22/2004 |
Hold your nose and strew the bridewort
4/15/2004 |
The natives who came from somewhere else
4/8/2004 |
Hey Butch, who are those guys, anyway?
4/1/2004 |
Was Mrs. Butterworth really a Chippewa?
3/25/2004 |
It's the people behind a constitution that count
3/18/2004 |
Lewis and Clark's equipment was state-of-the-art
3/11/2004 |
Spring is breaking out all over! Isn't it?
3/4/2004 |
McCarty brothers: Aurora's pioneer businessmen
2/26/2004 |
History can be a guide-if we pay attention
2/19/2004 |
Black History Month good time for reflection
2/12/2004 |
February observation: It's a cold, crowded world
2/5/2004 |
Movie brings home the brutality of war
1/29/2004 |
The storm of this century has yet to arrive
1/22/2004 |
Traveling during the winter is easier now-honest
1/15/2004 |
Cycle of the seasons still a farm constant
1/8/2004 |
Another year, even more junk mail arrives
1/1/2004 |
Favorite Christmas memories recall family holidays
12/25/2003 |
When Kendall County's population went down
12/18/2003 |
Old boundary line a reminder of Indian past
12/11/2003 |
The time of the French in colonial Illinois
12/4/2003 |
So H.W. Largelamb invented the telephone?
11/27/2003 |
Melancholy memories and might-have-beens
11/20/2003 |
330 years and maps still aren't right
11/13/2003 |
Corn is the nation's most common mystery
11/6/2003 |
Lewis & Clark's excellent adventure started here
10/30/2003 |
The Fox Valley's 170 year quest for a comfy chair
10/23/2003 |
How did all that hay get into the Mayflower?
10/16/2003 |
Why go to Wisconsin to enjoy fall colors?
10/9/2003 |
Real names, personalities behind local Indians
10/2/2003 |
Indians, not pioneers were first permanent settlers
9/25/2003 |
Been doing some hard traveling down that road
9/18/2003 |
Women's lot was hard on the Illinois prairie
9/11/2003 |
Public education's long, checkered history
9/4/2003 |
Elderly goldfish point the way as summer ends
8/28/2003 |
The Townsends' 'little factory on the prairie'
8/21/2003 |
Trails to rails mark local transportation saga
8/14/2003 |
After 10,000 years, time we got used to growth
8/7/2003 |
When wind power pumped the farmers' water
7/31/2003 |
Do we really need an official crustacean?
7/24/2003 |
Every bridge has a historical story to tell
7/17/2003 |
It may not be cheap, but it is entertainment
7/10/2003 |
U.S. government a political work in progress
7/3/2003 |
He's really Sirius about that Dog Star...
6/26/2003 |
What was Wild Bill doing in Troy Grove, anyway?
6/19/2003 |
The case of the disappearing wainrwright...
6/12/2003 |
When the Zuni Medicine Company came to town
6/5/2003 |
We're still waiting for electric voting...
5/29/2003 |
The Louisiana Purchase's local connections
5/22/2003 |
Wildflowers offer a glimpse of pioneer past
5/15/2003 |
The era when we couldn't grow fast enough
5/8/2003 |
Spring part of fur trade's seasonal cycle
5/1/2003 |
Pro basketball a sure sign of spring...and summer
4/24/2003 |
Early settlers had their share of maple sugar
4/17/2003 |
The times they've seen, the stories they could tell
4/10/2003 |
A ton of carousel facts, fancy, lore in the mail
4/3/2003 |
Change of pace
Oswego football team adjusts offense to better utilize strengths - 8/26/2010 |
Taking action
Oswego East football team brings in new offensive, defensive coordinators - 8/26/2010 |
Oswego volleyball boasts strong junior class
Lady Panthers ready to move forward with determined returners on court - 8/26/2010 |
So long, Redskins
Morris ends football contract with Panthers after nearly 40-year-old rivalry - 8/26/2010 |
Oswego East volleyball focuses on trust
Wolves return several starters, but have talented newcomers in mix - 8/26/2010 |
Adjusting to new surroundings
Oswego golf team will lean on Gilloffo, Anderson in Pohlmann's first year - 8/20/2010 |
Maintaining high standards
Oswego East boy' soccer team brings fresh faces to field - 8/19/2010 |
Seniors ready to celebrate
Oswego soccer team led by trio of returning starters - 8/19/2010 |
Plenty of returnees give reason for optimism
Oswego East boys' golf team banks on experience - 8/19/2010 |
One final hurrah
Greenwood represents Oswego in Shriner All-Star football game before suiting up at ISU training camp - 8/12/2010 |
Moving on up
Panthers will compete at state's highest level in 2010-11 school year - 8/5/2010 |
No ticket to Michigan
Cats rattle Hawks pitcher early, but can't muster enough runs in season-ending loss - 8/5/2010 |
Prinzing bound for Birmingham
Outfielder gets late call from Blazers coaching staff - 8/5/2010 |
Figuring out the varsity game
New cast of players stay busy during offseason - 8/5/2010 |
A Sunday split
Cats gear up for AABC regional qualifier today against Addison - 7/29/2010 |
Wolves stay on point in offseason
Brooks helps direct squad during summer - 7/29/2010 |
Getting hot on the court this summer
Wolves cruise during play this offseason with two championships - 7/29/2010 |
Defining new roles
Pohlmann looks to fill voids left by graduation - 7/29/2010 |
Bats heat up against Huskies
Oswego rallies from 4-0 deficit to win playoff opener - 7/22/2010 |
Late run challenges Titans
But early deficit too much for Oswego East to overcome in Rockford - 7/22/2010 |
Summer fun ends with Prairie Ridge
Oswego baseball finishes 2-1 in regional tournament - 7/22/2010 |
Egan hurls shutout
Oswego East splits against Bolingbrook - 7/15/2010 |
Panthers continue winning ways
Oswego baseball wins five of last six including sweep of Naperville Central - 7/15/2010 |
One last time on the court
Harris, Ziemnik represent District 308 in Bloomington - 7/15/2010 |
Volleyball kits sent to troops overseas
Planning underway for 2011 Volley for the Troops event - 7/15/2010 |
Panthers respond to sweep Huskies
After flat week of play, Oswego baseball has two strong offensive innings against Naperville North - 7/8/2010 |
Supplying the big bop
Supplying the big bop - 7/8/2010 |
Providing a nice, balanced win
Jungels, Miller stifle Eagles' bats en route to combined shutout - 7/1/2010 |
Panthers can't close out twinbill
Plainfield Central rallies to tie Game 1, pounds out hits to capture Game 2 over Oswego - 7/1/2010 |
Rembold brings home silver medal
Oswego teen loses by decision in 119-pound Novice Division Elite Finals - 7/1/2010 |
Oswego splits opening doubleheaders
Panthers prepare to take on Plainfield Central - 6/24/2010 |
Oswego East baseball opens summer with 3-2 mark
Wolves set to play Marmion, Aurora Christian this week - 6/24/2010 |
Charlebois returns to lead alma mater
Minooka assistant last eight years gets first head coaching job with Panthers - 6/17/2010 |
Program sees improvement across the field
Wolves better school mark for wins, Warnecke games All-Conference accolade - 6/17/2010 |
An offense like no other
Prinzing, Johnson, Frieders shatter school records, Panthers set eight new marks at bat - 6/17/2010 |
Continuing to raise the standards
Oswego East softball compiles most wins in school history - 6/17/2010 |
Panthers never leet up in postseason run
Despite regular-season struggles, Oswego softball team rebounds to make appearance in regional final - 6/17/2010 |
Golden Girl
Oswego's Rembold bound for nationals after winning first career boxing title - 6/10/2010 |
Hammond competes for Team Illinois
Oswego grad bound for UW-Whitewater gymnastics team - 6/10/2010 |
Playing hard until the end
Oswego soccer graduates six seniors, close out 2010 on strong foot - 6/10/2010 |
Starting to gather some staying power
Oswego East girls' soccer puts together another season over .500 - 6/10/2010 |
Seniors leave mark in Panther program
Ferguson looks for offensive overhaul in 2011 volleyball season - 6/10/2010 |
Progress continues
Oswego East boys' volleyball team enjoys best conference mark ever - 6/10/2010 |
Fourth inning haunts Panthers
Marmion scores eight runs in pivotal frame, hold off hot-hitting Oswego for regional win - 6/3/2010 |
Late rally falls short in regional final
Oswego softball team ruins Bieritz' no-hitter with two runs in seventh - 6/3/2010 |
Quite the duel
Oswego East's Ettinger, Plainfield Central's DeLange duke it out in regional semifinal - 6/3/2010 |
A gut-wrenching end
Oswego East baseball stays close with Naperville North - 6/3/2010 |
Leaving their mark
Oswego double team wins twice at state - 6/3/2010 |
Regional drought ends
Wolves short-game Bengals to win in postseason opener - 5/27/2010 |
Sophomores prep for state
McWethy, Petkunas capture third at sectionals - 5/27/2010 |
No joke: Panthers stun Royals
Oswego softball heads to Sandwich Regional final in search of first title since 1987 - 5/27/2010 |
Third time's the charm for Spartans
Oswego East volleyball struggles in regional quarterfinal game to end season - 5/27/2010 |
Bid for third regional title falls short
Oswego volleyball team out of sync against Hilltoppers in semifinal loss - 5/27/2010 |
Another tough finish
Oswego girls' soccer suffers heartbreaking loss in regional final - 5/27/2010 |
A storybook ending
Oswego tennis wins fourth straight SPC title, Oswego East takes fifth - 5/20/2010 |
Panthers sweep City Series
5/20/2010 |
A perfect 10
Oswego East girls’ track makes history with nine state qualifiers, Fisher to represent Oswego - 5/20/2010 |
Another quick postseason exit
Early second-half scoring spree by Huskies sends Wolves home early - 5/20/2010 |
An impressive trip
Vertonet compiles 3-2 record at badminton state tourney - 5/20/2010 |
Chalk another one up to the Wolves
Late goal by Ross difference in match between crosstown rivals - 5/13/2010 |
Wolves better than ever
Oswego East girls' track team places second at conference meet - 5/13/2010 |
Lack of focus ends Wolves' win streak
Kaneland takes lead in third inning, cruises to non-conference win over Oswego East - 5/13/2010 |
Still plenty to play for
Oswego East baseball learns Class 4A postseason pairings - 5/13/2010 |
Oswego ready for the next text
Panther baseball gears up for final two SPC series - 5/13/2010 |
A Star-Spangled Night
Rivalry set aside as volleyball teams raise money for special gift to troops - 5/6/2010 |
Panthers have field day against rest of the league
Oswego badminton team easily snares SPC title, Oswego East fourth - 5/6/2010 |
Staying even-keeled
Oswego East baseball team's four-game win streak snapped by Plainfield South - 5/6/2010 |
A perfect example
Oswego tennis team finishes 7-0 in SPC dual meets - 5/6/2010 |
Seeking revenge
Oswego East boys' tennis team looks to move up standings at SPC Meet after 3-4 finish to dual meets - 5/6/2010 |
Ziemnik ready to be a Titan
Oswego senior will head south and play for Illinois Wesleyan - 5/6/2010 |
Kings of the court
Oswego tennis still untouched in SPC play after 7-0 shutout win over Plainfield Central - 4/29/2010 |
Riding the highs, lows to the end
Oswego East softball team trails early, claws back before late homer leads to loss - 4/29/2010 |
Cougars capitalize on rare Panther error
Roberts hits three-run homer with two outs in seventh as Plainfield South wins series opener - 4/29/2010 |
League leaders come on late
Barrage of goals by Plainfield North in final 20 minutes sinks Oswego soccer team - 4/29/2010 |
Athletes size up sectional challengers
Oswego East girls track takes second at Bremen Invite, boys sixth at Kaneland - 4/29/2010 |
Harris lands at Valparaiso
Senior guard ends long recruiting process - 4/22/2010 |
Wolves slammed hard
Wildcats break game open with monster third inning - 4/22/2010 |
Offensive fireworks
Johnson, Prinzing set new state, school records - 4/22/2010 |
Borrowman, Scott resign from positions
Pohlmann recommended for OHS boys' golf, search begins for head wrestling coach - 4/22/2010 |
Premier invites arrive
OHS oys place two individuals, relay at John Bell Invite, girls prepare for ABC Invite - 4/22/2010 |
Wagner's hit sends Panthers home happy
Oswego senior delivers in dramatic fashion with walk-off single - 4/15/2010 |
Setting the Panthers down
Wolves win behind Ettinger's sterling effort - 4/15/2010 |
Wildcats can't stop Silva's attack
Oswego East senior hitter produces 20 kills in SPC win - 4/15/2010 |
Panthers ace Wolves in conference opener
Oswego boys' tennis sweeps doubles, East's Hrovat wins at first singles - 4/15/2010 |
Breaks don't happen
Oswego girls' soccer defeats Rosary, Warren, but falls in SPC opener - 4/15/2010 |
Sizing up the competition
Kwiatkowski, Sullivan lead Panthers at the net to win SPC boys volleyball opener over Wolves - 4/8/2010 |
Offensive renovations pay off with big win
Oswego softball pulls out extra-inning victory over Plainfield North to start 1-0 in SPC play - 4/8/2010 |
Focus shifts to strong conference start
After scoring 60 runs in first five games, OHS baseball works to keep up momentum in SPC - 4/8/2010 |
Late dash home secures victory
OEHS softball wins Southwest Prairie Conference opener behind solid effort from Ettinger sisters - 4/8/2010 |
Program growing by leaps and bounds
Wolves boys track and field boast 80 athletes, open outdoor season Saturday at Stagg Invite - 4/8/2010 |
Bench provides spark
Oswego girls' soccer earns first win of season - 4/1/2010 |
New faces producing early
Oswego East baseball sports winning record after first week - 4/1/2010 |
Ready for a challenge
Oswego baseball gears up for Morris, Bolingbrook - 4/1/2010 |
Oswego East rebuilds with new faces
Gengler takes over boys' tennis program for 2010 - 4/1/2010 |
Ready for another championship run
OHS boys' tennis team returns six starters - 4/1/2010 |
Oswego East girls soccer team embarks with youthful roster after record-breaking 2009
3/25/2010 |
Seniors work to sustain momentum
Ferguson takes over as Oswego volleyball head coach, returns six seniors - 3/25/2010 |
Ready to erase last year's heartbreak
Wilson, Swanson anchor Oswego girls' soccer squad - 3/25/2010 |
New chapter begins with Mueller
Oswego East coach becomes fifth to pace the sidelines - 3/25/2010 |
A special season
Oswego girls basketball team reflects state tournament run - 3/25/2010 |
No return trip to Peoria in store for Oswego
Knights spear early lead, ride out Panthers' fourth quarter rally at DeKalb - 3/18/2010 |
A common sight
Oswego boys basketball team wins second straight sectional title - 3/18/2010 |
Doing what they do
Even with defeat, Panthers' seniors can hold heads high - 3/18/2010 |
Seniors shine, but Wolves still unsatisfied
Jackson exits as all-time leading scorer for Oswego East girls' basketball - 3/18/2010 |
Getting the birdie ready
Horn expected to lead charge for Oswego East badminton while Vergonet leads Panthers - 3/18/2010 |
Oswgego girls basketball team finishes fourth
Costly turnovers lead to double-digit loss to Springfield - 3/11/2010 |
An emotionally-charged victory
Oswego East boys basketball team secures first-ever regional title - 3/11/2010 |
First half fireworks
Oswego boys basketball team builds 24-point lead at intermission, advances to sectional final - 3/11/2010 |
Hillcrest uses second-quarter run to advance
Coller scores 13 in third quarter, but Oswego can't overcome turnover woes - 3/11/2010 |
Cutting down the nets again
Free throws ice game as Oswego wins second straight regional crown - 3/11/2010 |
A dream come true
Lady Panthers claim first super-sectional title, bound for state - 3/4/2010 |
Oswego captures long-awaited title
Wright blocks Whip-Purs' final shot to ensure sectional title - 3/4/2010 |
A well-rounded opener
Oswego boys basketball team dominates inside, outside in regional semifinal - 3/4/2010 |
Wolves pull away for title
Defense comes through with key steals as Oswego East celebrates SPC championship - 3/4/2010 |
Oswego gives strong effort at New Trier
Reppy, Minkel end careers at state, four qualifiers poised to return next season - 3/4/2010 |
Awaiting Hampshire
Oswego girls basketball team on hunt for first sectional title - 2/25/2010 |
Diving in
Ogilvie, Reppy place first as Oswego qualifies eight events to state - 2/25/2010 |
Earning their props
Oswego East boys basketball team defeats state elite Neuqua Valley - 2/25/2010 |
Let the Madness begin
District 308 basketball teams primed for deep postseason journey - 2/25/2010 |
Lady Panthers stay on task
Four complete quarters give Oswego second straight regional title - 2/25/2010 |
Postseason woes continue
Oswego East girls' season cut short by overtime loss - 2/18/2010 |
Avoiding a letdown
Oswego East boys hold onto SPC lead - 2/18/2010 |
State-bound
OHS' Hammond qualifies on balance beam - 2/18/2010 |
Howell not headed downstate
Defending runner-up at 215 on sidelines this weekend at sectionals; Ferrer takes fourth - 2/18/2010 |
Wolves fall short in quest for state finals
Wrestling program on upswing after this season's postseason success - 2/18/2010 |
White Sox sign former Oswego ace
Left-hander packs for Glendale, Ariz. to report to spring training - 2/18/2010 |
Sinking the Barbs
Oswego swim team tops runner-up DeKalb by four points - 2/11/2010 |
A model of consistency
Oswego East girls' bowling team makes way back to state, OHS' Petoskey also qualifies - 2/11/2010 |
Nine grapplers pick right time to shine
Oswego finishes second at regionals - 2/11/2010 |
Five Wolves ready to take sectional dive
Fagan, Reyes pace Oswego East's historic day - 2/11/2010 |
Four gymnasts advance to sectionals
Hammond, Maher earn top-five regional finishes while Price, Padlo qualify at-large - 2/11/2010 |
Showing the state they are for real
Oswego boys bowling team brings home third-place trophy - 2/4/2010 |
Letting their play speak for themselves
Harris, Brooks combine for 49 points as Oswego East defeats - 2/4/2010 |
Panthers close in on SPC title
Oswego girls basketball team defeats Oswego East by 12 - 2/4/2010 |
Beaming with joy
Oswego gymnastics team edged Geneva for conference title - 2/4/2010 |
Postseason fun begins
Wrestlers head to regionals after Oswego placed third, Wolves fifth at SPC Meet - 2/4/2010 |
Sights set on a state title
OHS boys bowling team wins second straight sectional title - 1/28/2010 |
Composed comeback
Another big night by Harris leads Wolves into critical SPC game - 1/28/2010 |
An exercise in mental strength
Oswego girls basketball team overcomes early deficit at St. Charles East - 1/28/2010 |
Rivalry game creates plenty of buzz
The Column: Wolves, Panthers to duke it out Friday - 1/28/2010 |
Jackson ensures another SPC win
OEHS senior guard notches double-double against Tigers - 1/28/2010 |
Harris rises up
Oswego East senior guard sets career high in points - 1/21/2010 |
Hammond shines at Fremd Invite
Senior gymnast scores 9.45 on balance beam to place third - 1/21/2010 |
Not feeling satisfied
Oswego boys basketball team stays atop SPC, but falls to Benet - 1/21/2010 |
Conference title eludes Oswego
Panther bowlers place third at boys' SPC meet, Wolves fifth - 1/21/2010 |
Maintaining health at the top of the list
Oswego East wrestlers drop close match to rival Oswego - 1/21/2010 |
Plenty to smile about
Ziemnik paces Oswego with 25 points to clinch SPC win at United Center - 1/14/2010 |
Panthers roll past Wolves
Boys bowling teams set focus on conference tournament - 1/14/2010 |
Wolves have no answers for Tomcats
Girls basketball team commits early turnovers to fall behind by 16 points - 1/14/2010 |
Primed to take on the Panthers
Oswego East wrestlers even up SPC record, Fagan wins at Geneva - 1/14/2010 |
New year, same results
Oswego girls basketball team sweeps Minooka - 1/7/2010 |
Hunt continues for a complete game
Wildcats trail by six at halftime, but Oswego East girls explode in third quarter - 1/7/2010 |
Looking to rebound - literally
Oswego East boys fall in title game to Peoria Central - 1/7/2010 |
Panthers face stiff competition
Oswego boys weather the Storm to finish tourney, head to United Center next - 1/7/2010 |
Saturday spectacular
Gymnastics team faces three big weekends in January - 1/7/2010 |
En guard
Oswego East's backcourt tandem leads Wolves into tourney title game - 12/31/2009 |
Title hopes slip away in third quarter
Oswego East girls fall to Lemont in semifinal game - 12/31/2009 |
Letting leads slip away
Oswego boys drop two at Jack Tosh Holiday Classic - 12/31/2009 |
Swim team prepares to avenge losses to DeKalb, Morris
January schedule provides big tests for boys' squad - 12/31/2009 |
Collier's defensive efforts shine
Oswego senior guard earns MVP honors as Lady Panthers take home title Girls Basketball | Oswego 48, Minooka 33 - 12/24/2009 |
Dramatic ending goes Wolves' way
Squad gears up for East Aurora Holiday Classic next - 12/24/2009 |
Gymnasts ready for mid-season test
Oswego to host annual eight-team Panther Invite - 12/24/2009 |
In the fast lane
Aqua Force swimmers showing progress in winter season - 12/24/2009 |
Bagley provides different type of production
OHS forward contributes in ways other than scoring, helps Panthers to crucial SPC win - 12/17/2009 |
Wolves have the upper hand from the start
Oswego East moves over .500 with win at Plainfield South - 12/17/2009 |
Oswego clinches key SPC win
Lady Panthers take lead in conference race - 12/17/2009 |
Panthers show mettle on the mats
Oswego wrestlers claim first dual meet victories of the season - 12/17/2009 |
December schedule heats up
Oswego East girls prepare to host Winter Classic - 12/17/2009 |
Working overtime
Oswego boys basketball team holds on for thrilling win over Oswego East - 12/10/2009 |
Lady Panthers have the better night
Shooting woes plague both teams, but Oswego East can't put out win in home opener - 12/10/2009 |
Giant progress
Gymnastics team captures fourth on uneven bars, team ninth at Big Purple Invite - 12/10/2009 |
Oswego East wrestlers fare well at R-B Classic
Oswego faces quality 3A opponents - 12/10/2009 |
Vikings too much for Panthers
Girls earn runner-up honors, Wright and Collier named to All-Tournament team - 12/3/2009 |
Marching past the Cadets
Second-half surge leads Panthers to finish third - 12/3/2009 |
Leaving their mark
Early season showdown set with Panthers - 12/3/2009 |
Off to a rip-roaring start
Panthers place fourth, Wolves sixth at Plainfield Central's Wildcat Invite - 12/3/2009 |
Getting back in the swing of things
Panthers claim Plainfield South Holiday Tournament title, Wolves win key SPC dual meet - 12/3/2009 |
Quite a finish
Two swimmers place at state finals - 11/26/2009 |
Opening with a bang
Oswego boys basketball team starts slow, finishes strong - 11/26/2009 |
Seniors shine
Collier, Wright come up big for Oswego girls basketball win - 11/26/2009 |
Steady guard play leads to win
Oswego East's junior backcourt tandem makes up for Harris' absence - 11/26/2009 |
Bench gives Wolves a spark
Girls basketball team overcomes slow start to defeat Prairie Ridge - 11/26/2009 |
Veteran group takes plunge at state
Four swimmers, one diver headed to New Trier - 11/19/2009 |
New expectations
Panthers return three starters from Class 3A runner-up squad - 11/19/2009 |
Supporting cast
Harris go-to-guy, but other players will need to step up their game - 11/19/2009 |
Ready for more
Four starters return for Oswego girls basketball season - 11/19/2009 |
Forward motion
Oswego East's experienced senior class sets big goals - 11/19/2009 |
Panthers lose game of inches
Fourth-down play proves critical in narrow second round playoff loss - 11/12/2009 |
Giving her all
East's Michalek places 98th at Class 3A state race - 11/12/2009 |
Two swimmers head west to join Division I programs
Ligeza signs with Utah, Wartalowicz commits to Iowa - 11/12/2009 |
Ready to hit the lanes
East bowlers boast youthful squad in second varsity season - 11/12/2009 |
Feeling at home in Bloomington
Field conditions play into Panthers' favor as Purple Raiders commit early mistakes - 11/5/2009 |
Conference champs
Oswego co-op swim team prepares for upcoming sectional meet - 11/5/2009 |
Back to Detweiller
Oswego East's Michalek places fourth at 3A Sectional to qualifiy for state - 11/5/2009 |
Dominating effort missing in regional
Oswego volleyball season ends with 18-25, 18-25 loss to Glenbard South - 11/5/2009 |
Wolves suffer same fate against SPC rival Spartans
Game 2 rally falls short for Oswego East in regional game - 11/5/2009 |
The unexpected
No. 10 Oswego makes road trip to Bloomington for playoff opener - 10/29/2009 |
Learning curve
Oswego boys advance to sectionals, three girls qualify for East Peoria - 10/29/2009 |
Cruising to Lockport
Oswego East girls cross country captures third at regionals - 10/29/2009 |
No repeat of 2008 for Panthers
OHS soccer season comes to a close with loss in regional final - 10/29/2009 |
Bright outcome on a rainy day
Oswego East doubles finish among state's top 16 - 10/29/2009 |
Super Sectional
Four District 308 athletes qualify for state - 10/22/2009 |
Time runs out
Oswego East's two-goal lead vanishes in final minutes - 10/22/2009 |
Rematch set with Warriors
Oswego soccer handles Whip-Purs, moves into regional final - 10/22/2009 |
Feeling like a winner
Oswego East girls clinch first-ever cross country title - 10/22/2009 |
Brimming with pride
Oswego volleyball team wins rivalry game on special night - 10/22/2009 |
Behrens heads to Normal
Oswego senior shoots 77 Monday to advance to state finals - 10/15/2009 |
Back on top
Oswego girls' tennis team reclaims SPC title, edges Wolves by four points - 10/15/2009 |
Calm under center
Oswego's West fires game-winner to Prinzing to top Plainfield Central in 2OT - 10/15/2009 |
Wolves seek momtum in final stretch
East volleyball prepares for Volley for the Cure event, Class 4A regional play ahead - 10/15/2009 |
Finishing strong
East's Ontiveros records hat trick, Paradise collects two goals in final SPC game - 10/15/2009 |
Surviving the elements
Five Oswego golfers advance to 2A sectional while East's Linkenheld lone Wolf to advance in 3A play - 10/8/2009 |
Extra effort
Oswego's Linden steps up on special teams, makes TD catch - 10/8/2009 |
Defense creates opportunities
Underwood's fumble recovery TD gives Oswego East season-high score - 10/8/2009 |
Title hopes slip away
Oswego East soccer plays well in second half, but can't overcome early deficit - 10/8/2009 |
Trying to turn it on at the right time
Carlisle hopeful Oswego can deliver in playoffs - 10/8/2009 |
Stealing the show
Plainfield North win foiled by blocked PAT, late Oswego TD - 10/1/2009 |
Ontiveros leads the charge
Oswego East wins key soccer match over Plainfield North - 10/1/2009 |
Oswego East avenges loss to rivals
Dodd leads volleyball team with eight kills, Oswego rebounds at Waubonsie tournament - 10/1/2009 |
Oswego soccer gears up for postseason push
Panthers drop SPC match to Plainfield Central - 10/1/2009 |
Bartlett course lends for season-best times
Michalek places fifth, Kunkel takes 13th for Oswego East - 10/1/2009 |
Seeing double
Alvarez twins put in a show against Oswego, Oswego East still perfect in SPC - 9/24/2009 |
Perfect record halted
Wildcats take advantage of miscues, Oswego golfers look ahead to SPC Meet - 9/24/2009 |
Another defensive gem
Oswego football shuts out Plainfield North, West throws four TD passes - 9/24/2009 |
Quality service
Oswego East volleyball cruises to win over Tomcats - 9/24/2009 |
Finding their stroke
Swim team set to host Oswego Invite - 9/24/2009 |
First quarter fireworks
Panthers score 28 points in opening 12 minutes after Wolves commit three turnovers - 9/17/2009 |
Panthers make slow progress
Oswego volleyball falls to Plainfield North in two - 9/17/2009 |
Oswego East volleyball back on track against Plainfield South
Wolves end two-game skid, build momentum into next week - 9/17/2009 |
Sluggish start in SPC
Oswego soccer recovers from Monday's loss to remain .500 in SPC - 9/17/2009 |
Starting off conference play on the right foot
Oswego East receives goals from three different players in win - 9/17/2009 |
Tournament play toughens teams
Panthers, Wolves finish fourth in pool play, meet in Copper Bracket play - 9/10/2009 |
Game plan unravels
Oswego East football can't hold on to first quarter lead, falls to Larkin - 9/10/2009 |
Final call seals Panthers fate
Warriors scorer late TD despite Boecker's end zone coverage - 9/10/2009 |
Steady play leads Panthers to early wins
Oswego East golfers shoot season-high score against Oswego - 9/10/2009 |
A good impression
Oswego East soccer advances to Red Devil Cup championship, loses in PKs - 9/10/2009 |
The right call
Defense shines, overtime TD gives Panthers season-opening victory - 9/3/2009 |
Wolves foiled at home
Allen-Jackson scores lone TD, Redwings have big fourth quarter - 9/3/2009 |
Bright horizons
Oswego girls' volleyball team expects more forward progress - 9/3/2009 |
The right mix
Oswego East volleyball works toward first winning season - 9/3/2009 |
One final lap in the pool
Seniors Ligeza, Wartalowicz want to end swim careers on high note - 9/3/2009 |
Unfinished business
Oswego football returns 13 starters determined to win elusive conference crown - 8/27/2009 |
Wolves start fresh
Oswego East football debuts new offense while defense dominates - 8/27/2009 |
Pay attention to these guys
Without them, offensive game plans do not matter - 8/27/2009 |
Woloves hopeful there's no pain in Paradise
Oswego East forward is optimistic about healthy senior season - 8/27/2009 |
A cut above
Totsch, Charielle keys to another potential postseason run for Oswego soccer - 8/27/2009 |
Youthful talent keeps team on right course
Wolves place eighth in opening tournament - 8/20/2009 |
Veteran squad sets sights for Normal
Three sectional qualifiers return to Panther lineup - 8/20/2009 |
A new curve ball
Softball pitching rubber moved three feet this spring - 8/20/2009 |
Snapping to (avoid) attention
Illinois junior fills essential position, hopeful for another bowl game this season - 8/13/2009 |
Speed demon
Oswego freshman wins inline marathon - 8/13/2009 |
Greiner guts it out
Oswego East senior battles ankle pain, places 14th at USA Triathlon Nationals - 8/13/2009 |
The grueling trifecta
OEHS senior set for Sunday's Junior Elite National Championships - 8/6/2009 |
Living the basketball life
Holmes becomes first Wolves player to sign with Division I school - 8/6/2009 |
Forging ahead with a new identity
Panthers stay plenty busy during summer - 8/6/2009 |
Heart-breaking loss ends summer
Warriors rally for win in semifinal against Wolves - 7/30/2009 |
Full steam ahead
Productive summer matches Panthers against area's best - 7/30/2009 |
Garnering attention
Wolves boast solid summer record and top recruit Harris - 7/30/2009 |
Summer injury bug bites Wolves
Team encounters setbacks and faces competitive schedule - 7/30/2009 |
Racing through the regional
Wolves offense busts out to earn quarterfinal victory against Huskies - 7/23/2009 |
Panthers fall short
Summer season ends with tough road loss to North Stars - 7/23/2009 |
Dominating performance by Schultz
Pitcher in total control against Indians while Smith and Mikulan contribute key hits - 7/23/2009 |
Bats come alive to earn first-round win
Prinzing, Johnson and Wagner spur offense, help Panthers rally - 7/23/2009 |
A European volleyball experience
Oswego East senior competes in Austria - 7/16/2009 |
Lead slips away in seventh inning
Oswego East baseball earns first-round bye in playoffs - 7/16/2009 |
Hitting on all cylinders
Big bats lead Oswego baseball to twinbill sweep - 7/16/2009 |
One last hurrah
Mitchell competes with state's best in Bloomington - 7/16/2009 |
Clutch hitting at opportune times
Important at-bats by Nieves, Klingbeil help Wolves baseball earn sweep - 7/9/2009 |
Panthers continue to make positive gains
Veterans, underclassmen impress as Oswego nears playoffs - 7/9/2009 |
Logging the miles
Yorkville resident completes third 100 miler - 7/9/2009 |
Seeing some familiar faces
Panthers to host Redskins in season opener, Wolves put Larkin back on schedule - 7/2/2009 |
Big night in Brooklyn
Ayers joins Hudson Valley Renegades starting rotation - 7/2/2009 |
Big fourth inning keys victory for Wolves
East baseball posts seven runs in decisive frame - 7/2/2009 |
Serious business
Oswego settles down to sweep Cougars - 7/2/2009 |
Looking for the right answer
Oswego baseball sweeps Foxes behind solid pitching effort - 6/25/2009 |
Hanging tough with the Bulldogs
Late run spells defeat for Oswego East baseball - 6/25/2009 |
Spartans welcome two former Panthers
Bermes, Tram join men's soccer program - 6/25/2009 |
Oswego baseball to build off big finish
Deep postseason run overshadows 11-win season - 6/25/2009 |
Panther ace joins Maroons
Nicholson continues pitching at DIII level - 6/25/2009 |
Wolves meet expectations
Softball team posts best record in school history, Michalek named All-Conference - 6/18/2009 |
Wolves add to foundation
Warnecke garners All-Conference nod while baseball team eclipses mark for overall and SPC wins - 6/18/2009 |
Bar raised another notch
OHS volleyball season highlighted by second straight regional title - 6/18/2009 |
New league plans underway
Morris, Yorkville ready to enter Northern Illinois Big 12 - 6/18/2009 |
Panthers miss big payoff
Seventh-inning sacrifice RBI gives LaSalle-Peru narrow win to advance to state - 6/11/2009 |
A 'grand' celebration
Johnson's grand slam deflates Burlington Central in sectional title game - 6/11/2009 |
Running catch propels Oswego baseball into sectional title game
Nicholson magnificent in complete game effort while early runs hold up - 6/11/2009 |
Soccer team finds its point midway through
After slow start, Oswego recovers in time for solid finish - 6/11/2009 |
'What regular season?'
OHS baseball claims win No. 9 to win first regional title since 2004 - 6/4/2009 |
Volleyball team builds postseason tradition
Game 2 rally lifts Oswego to regional title - 6/4/2009 |
Oswego can't find answer for Wildcat attack
Neuqua Valley wins sectional semifinal in two - 6/4/2009 |
McWethy earns All-State recognition
Oswego senior lasts seven rounds in tennis state tournament - 6/4/2009 |
Final sprint nets medal
Oswego East's Drew places seventh in 400 meter dash - 6/4/2009 |
Mustangs pour it on Wolves
Oswego East softball falls in regional semifinal - 6/4/2009 |
Full speed ahead
Panthers defeat Wolves to advance to volleyball regional title - 5/28/2009 |
Playing the underdog role
Undefeated McWethy enters fourth tennis state finals - 5/28/2009 |
One goal short
Fluke goal gives Rosary regional title over Oswego - 5/28/2009 |
Wolves give it their best shot
Baseball season ends despite seventh-inning rally with two outs - 5/28/2009 |
Stately performances
Oswego's Sliepka garners two medals in distance events, Vann 12th in pole vault - 5/28/2009 |
Super Saturday
Oswego East's 4x200 relay, Oswego's Sliepka and Vann qualify for state finals - 5/21/2009 |
Time to make history on the field
Second half outburst in regional semifinal sends Oswego soccer to title game - 5/21/2009 |
Oswego delivers knockout punch
After perfect SPC season, Panther tennis team wins tourney title - 5/21/2009 |
Bounces do not go Wolves' way
Record-breaking soccer season ends with loss to Mustangs in regional semifinal - 5/21/2009 |
Panthers look ahead to regional action
Baseball team closes Oswego East series with win - 5/21/2009 |
A program-defining kick
Oswego East soccer earns first-ever victory over Oswego - 5/14/2009 |
Running their way to a win
East baseball thrives on basepaths to win series opener over Oswego - 5/14/2009 |
Seven area athletes win SPC track titles
Oswego East's 4x200 relay dominates, Oswego enjoys two champions - 5/14/2009 |
Quartet of Wolves headed to Charleston
Two badminton doubles teams represent OEHS in first-ever state finals appearance - 5/14/2009 |
Tournament success
Oswego East volleyball wins four in home invite - 5/14/2009 |
A pleasant surprise
Panthers capture third at invite - 5/7/2009 |
Panthers' late rally not enough
Wolves hang on to early lead, manage season sweep on softball diamond - 5/7/2009 |
Coming up with opportune wins
East baseball starts hot streak in SPC play after early struggles - 5/7/2009 |
Teamwork leads to much-needed victory
East volleyball ends six-game skid against Titans - 5/7/2009 |
Sectional time arrives
OHS badminton wins SPC meet, Wolves finish third - 5/7/2009 |
Battling the elements
Rain stretches tennis quad to seven hours, Panthers finish third - 4/30/2009 |
Chiefs call on Magee
Former Panther selected in third round of NFL Draft - 4/30/2009 |
Bulldogs rally in seventh to top Panther
Oswego baseball builds 5-2 lead, but errors allow Batavia to score six runs in final inning - 4/30/2009 |
Panthers make big catch
Oswego boat finished third to qualify for state - 4/30/2009 |
Wildcats make Wolves pay for mistakes
Early errors prove costly for Oswego East baseball - 4/30/2009 |
Another rain delay
Wolves postponed twice this week, drop two in non-league play - 4/23/2009 |
Stolen victory
Panthers break out of hitting slump, but Wildcats rally late - 4/23/2009 |
Playing through the pain
OHS girls soccer overcomes injury to goalie, defeats West Aurora - 4/23/2009 |
Gone fishin'
District 308 enters four boats in sectional tournament - 4/23/2009 |
Jersey girl
Sitch returns to Chicago in pro soccer uniform - 4/23/2009 |
Wolves pile on goals against Indians
Team continues perfect start in SPC play - 4/16/2009 |
Wollenberg steps up with big attack
Senior hitter records 14 kills as Panthers defeat Minooka - 4/16/2009 |
Oswego bats quiet in first SPC series
Brooking drives in winning run in Game 1, but team drops next two - 4/16/2009 |
Panthers perfect so far in SPC play
Girls soccer team defeats Morris, Plainfield South - 4/16/2009 |
Ettinger delivers win for Wolves
Junior catcher comes through in East's softball win over Oswego - 4/16/2009 |
Panthers seek consistency
Team looks to end six-game skid as league play begins - 4/9/2009 |
Wolves win emotional game at Larkin
McGavin, Kowal provide big spark in Game 3 to help lift team to non-conference win - 4/9/2009 |
Rodriguez comes through in two wins
Junior delivers in multitude of ways to lead Wolves - 4/9/2009 |
Michalek does it all for Wolves' softball
Team grabs pair of wins while bad weather delays SPC start - 4/9/2009 |
Panther pitchers dominating on the hill
Four hurlers combine for three straight victories - 4/9/2009 |
Reloaded and ready to run
Oswego veterans, promising newcomers create perfect combination - 4/2/2009 |
Preparation through playing
Field time key to young Oswego East baseball rotation - 4/2/2009 |
Learning from the ground up
Ettinger, Michalek bring experience for first-year Oswego East softball coach to work with - 4/2/2009 |
Taking the field with a new look
Mix of veterans, newcomers key to Oswego's success - 4/2/2009 |
Junior class ready for varsity stage
Oswego volleyball team works toward continued program success - 4/2/2009 |
One for the ages
Oswego boys basketball team finishes second in 3A state tourney - 3/26/2009 |
Shot of a lifetime sends Panthers to title game
Buzzer-beating three by Mitchell helps Oswego overcome fourth-quarter deficit - 3/26/2009 |
Panthers never stop believing
The Column - 3/26/2009 |
Great expectations
OEHS boys volleyball team in pursuit of first winning season - 3/26/2009 |
Wolves post third straight winning season
Harris, Viser shine in first full varsity seasons for OEHS basketball - 3/26/2009 |
Next stop: Peoria
Magical postseason run continues after Galow makes free throw with 5.7 seconds left - 3/19/2009 |
All's well that ends in Rochelle
Panthers claim first sectional crown since 1974 - 3/19/2009 |
Leading off the right way
Thomas one of key returnees for Wolves - 3/19/2009 |
Winding up for a big year
Nicholson preps for third season on hill - 3/19/2009 |
Panthers set loafty goals
New coach sets sights on postseason run - 3/19/2009 |
Experienced squad looks to set standard
Wolves aim for first winning record this spring - 3/19/2009 |
Comeback win gives Panthers first regional title in 24 years
3/12/2009 |
Foxes no match for quicker Panthers
Second quarter run keys easy regional semifinal victory - 3/12/2009 |
Season of firsts
3/12/2009 |
Setting their own pace
Boys basketball team wins at Morris; postseason underway - 3/5/2009 |
Out of time
Girls basketball team outscores Freeport in second half, but rally falls short - 3/5/2009 |
Wolves too quick for West Chicago
Boys basketball team wins regional quarterfinal - 3/5/2009 |
Frenetic style of play does in Wolves
Boys basketball team ends season with loss to East Aurora - 3/5/2009 |
Possibility for special March exists for Oswego
The Column - 3/5/2009 |
Sectional contender
School-record 24th win sends Oswego into title game against Freeport - 2/26/2009 |
State championship escapes Howell
Oswego junior earns second place after top-ranked Goebel bests him in finals - 2/26/2009 |
Going the distance
Reppy advances to state in 500 freestyle - 2/26/2009 |
Underdogs pull out regional championship
Lady Panthers claim trophy after big start against Royals - 2/26/2009 |
Trojans bring end to Wolves' storied year
Lead slips away in third quarter - 2/26/2009 |
Ready to state his case
Howell wins sectional title, advances to Champaign - 2/19/2009 |
Second quarter efforts seal victory
Defensive stand helps Lady Panthers extend lead over Chargers for regional semifinal win - 2/19/2009 |
Getting it done on the road
Wolves on four-game win streak as postseason nears - 2/19/2009 |
Showing her true colors
Paralympics swimmer tells life-changing story to District 308 athletes - 2/19/2009 |
Conference title chances take a hit
Third-quarter run results in loss at Plainfield North - 2/19/2009 |
Panthers advance five to sectionals
Howell wins title at 215, berth to state determined this weekend - 2/12/2009 |
Sectional showcase
After season-high score at regionals, five advance - 2/12/2009 |
Big games arrive for Lady Panthers
Girls basketball team puts 12-game win streak on line against Plainfield North - 2/12/2009 |
Barnes does it all for Wolves
Senior forward contributes in subtle ways for boys basketball team - 2/12/2009 |
Conference title at stake
Boys basketball team heads into Friday's game on 10-game win streak - 2/12/2009 |
Panther Country
Ziemnik's late three-pointer seals win for Panthers against Wolves - 2/5/2009 |
Untouchable
Lady Panthers win 11 straight games, top Wolves in crosstown game - 2/5/2009 |
Panthers make their case at state
Bowling team ends first year at varsity level with top 10 finish - 2/5/2009 |
No conference title for Oswego schools
Panthers, Wolves prepare for bowling sectional - 2/5/2009 |
Team depth leads Oswego to third place
Mastodonato earns All-Conference honors on uneven bars - 2/5/2009 |
Time to shine
Harris embraces spotlight, leads Oswego East to upset win - 1/29/2009 |
On their way to state
Oswego bowlers claim first sectional trophy - 1/29/2009 |
Ziemnik's charge leads the way
Oswego boys basketball plays well in front of alumni - 1/29/2009 |
Early mistakes costly for Wolves
Oswego East falls to Batavia - 1/29/2009 |
Hitting their stride
Oswego wrestlers defeat state-ranked Morris - 1/29/2009 |
Bringing home the title
Panthers place five bowlers on All-Conference team while Wolves hold their own - 1/22/2009 |
Wolves hang on for win over Sabres
Harris scores game-high 24 points to lead team - 1/22/2009 |
All-around effort leads to win
Seibert helps out big three with 10 points for Oswego - 1/22/2009 |
Lady Panthers close in on SPC leaders
Oswego posts fourth straight conference win - 1/22/2009 |
Patience pays off at Kaneland Invite
Howell, Muzzalupo earn championship medals - 1/22/2009 |
Big lead slips away
Oswego East girls basketball team held to four points in fourth quarter - 1/15/2009 |
Big men deliver
Trio's inside play lifts Panthers to win - 1/15/2009 |
Galow joins select few
OHS senior eclipses 1,000 points - 1/15/2009 |
Lady Panthers remain in SPC hunt
Three straight Oswego wins keep team in heated league race - 1/15/2009 |
Second quarter surge leads Wolves to win
Boys basketball team moves back to .500 mark - 1/15/2009 |
Wolves claim another tourney title
Oswego East adds fifth bowling trophy to collection - 1/8/2009 |
Howell leads improved finish
Junior places third at Berman holiday Classic - 1/8/2009 |
Defensive stops not there against Bulldogs
Boys basketball team finishes fourth at tournament - 1/8/2009 |
Team depth pays off with season-high score
Gymnastics team takes fourth at home invitational - 1/8/2009 |
Conference schedule heats up in January
Swimmers get first test against DeKalb - 1/8/2009 |
Panthers stumble in semifinal round
Conant's pressure limits Oswego in open court - 1/1/2009 |
Turnovers add up in loss to Al Raby
Wolves finish sixth in tournament play - 1/1/2009 |
Wolves tested in tournament play
Girls basketball finished 2-2 to place sixth in Holiday Classic - 1/1/2009 |
Defense stifles Andrew
Wolves advance to fifth-place game - 12/25/2008 |
Pressure points
Douglas creates havoc in second half with defense - 12/25/2008 |
Free throw shooting seals win
Ziemnik, Wright go 5-for-6 at line in fourth quarter to defeat Glenbard East - 12/25/2008 |
Forfeits again factor into Panther loss
Team prepares for Palatine's Berman Holiday Classic - 12/25/2008 |
Getting into the holiday spirit
Panthers 2-0 in Oswego Holiday Classic - 12/18/2008 |
Oswego East ready for tournament play
Title hunt begins with Elgin Larkin - 12/18/2008 |
A sour loss to handle
Tigers' Lemon, McMath cause problems in second half to force OT - 12/18/2008 |
Wolves earn first conference win
Oswego East falls to East Aurora in non-conference - 12/18/2008 |
Wolves experience plenty of mat time
After tough week, Oswego East heads to Ralph Krupke Classic - 12/18/2008 |
Right back at you
Mitchell scores big against Wolves - 12/11/2008 |
A good feeling
Despite illness, Jackson's free throws lead Wolves to win over Panthers - 12/11/2008 |
Pins seal win against conference rival
Panthers beat Wolves to start SPC season - 12/11/2008 |
How hot are the Panthers?
The Column - 12/11/2008 |
Oswego moving to head of the class
Panther bowling team continues perfect start - 12/11/2008 |
No contest
Wolves top IC for tournament title, set school record against Westmont - 12/4/2008 |
Panthers win first meeting of rivals
Oswego defeats Oswego East to clinch third place in Hoops for Healing Tournament - 12/4/2008 |
Improvement already made from last season
Wrestlers finish 2-1 at Kaneland Quad - 12/4/2008 |
Panthers top Antioch for third
Ziemnik, Wright named All-Tournament - 12/4/2008 |
Postseason accolades stream in for players
Riley, Jeffries earn place on All-State list - 12/4/2008 |
Cool under pressure
Panthers trail nearly entire game, but late basket by Mitchell is deciding factor - 11/27/2008 |
Wartalowicz finishes third at state
Junior turns in season-best time in breaststroke - 11/27/2008 |
Wolves pick up pace in tournament play
Team defeats Luther North, Plainfield South - 11/27/2008 |
Viser supplies instant offense
Guards overcome Barbs' big man to earn season-opening win - 11/27/2008 |
Defense can't hold up against Vikings
Lady Panthers drop first tournament game - 11/27/2008 |
Taking their marks
Schropp, four swimmers set sights on state finals - 11/20/2008 |
Southwest Prairie play gets underway
Oswego wins big over Romeoville, Oswego East falls to Minooka - 11/20/2008 |
Area teams ready to bowl over opponents
Oswego, Oswego East teams embark on varsity-level boys bowling - 11/20/2008 |
As Galow goes ...
So go the Panthers, who start their season with loafty goals - 11/20/2008 |
Off to the races
How quick Wolves play and learn new roles will determine success - 11/20/2008 |
A Rocky knockout
Late Rock Island rally ends Oswego's season - 11/13/2008 |
State elite
Oswego's Sliepka earns All-State honors; East's Michalek competes in 3A - 11/13/2008 |
Filled with anticipation
OHS girls young but experienced squad - 11/13/2008 |
Season of opportunity
OEHS girls shoot for another winning season - 11/13/2008 |
Veterans provide leadership on court
Coaches, teammates look to senior players for guidance, assistance - 11/13/2008 |
Elite Eight
Panthers win sectional, fall to Notre Dame to end year - 11/6/2008 |
Panthers execute
Defense posts shutout; Rock Island next - 11/6/2008 |
Two area runners reach state race
East's Michalek advances in Class 3A; Sliepka qualifies for third trip to Peoria - 11/6/2008 |
Second-place conference finish ends regular season
Focus now turns toward sectional meet - 11/6/2008 |
Oswego avenges loss to Bremen
Panthers fall to Lemont in regional title match - 11/6/2008 |
Special season continues
Panthers to play for sectional title in Rochelle - 10/30/2008 |
Six Wolves advance to sectional
Michalek third at regional - 10/30/2008 |
Rich East rolls into Oswego
Rockets to put power offense against Panthers' top defense - 10/30/2008 |
Solid showing at Fox Valley Invite
Team focuses on conference meet - 10/30/2008 |
Sliepka races to first
Boys, girls advance to East Peoria Sectional - 10/30/2008 |
A measure of progress
Oswego rides wave of momentum with conference win over Oswego East - 10/23/2008 |
Victory slips away
Ontiveros shot hits off inside post; Oswego East falls to West Aurora - 10/23/2008 |
Oswego East doubles team wins sectionals
Jackson sisters head to state - 10/23/2008 |
Goals come early and often for Oswego
Overmatched Chargers no match for Panthers - 10/23/2008 |
Michalek leaves mark as conference champ
Runners now focus on regional races - 10/23/2008 |
No trip to Normal
Low scores from rest of field doesn't allow Panther trio to advance to state - 10/16/2008 |
District 308 teams boast league champions
Oswego and Oswego East place in singles, doubles action - 10/16/2008 |
Wildcats assume SPC lead
Oswego falls to Plainfield Central 22-6 - 10/16/2008 |
Area runners ready for conference
Teams gather at Morris for Southwest Prairie race - 10/16/2008 |
Fourth-quarter charge falls short
Wolves hold Tigers scoreless in second half - 10/16/2008 |
Taking a stand
Wolves stop Spartans at goal line to preserve 7-0 lead and first SPC win - 10/9/2008 |
SPC crown in sight
Panther football improves to 4-0 in league action - 10/9/2008 |
Oswego golf trio advance
Wolves have tougher time at 3A level - 10/9/2008 |
Wolves hunt for title
Tennis team enters SPC tourney in second place - 10/9/2008 |
Fall celebration
Jernstad part of Windy City baseball championship - 10/9/2008 |
Worth the risk
Two-point conversion in overtime clinches Panther win - 10/2/2008 |
Sliepka finally No. 1
After finishing second in 2007, Oswego runner wins invite - 10/2/2008 |
Home invitational kind to Oswego
Ligeza leads way with two wins, team second - 10/2/2008 |
Wolves hit hard in first quarter
Fumble, interception, injury spells loss to Minooka - 10/2/2008 |
Wolves finding their way to the top
Team plays Plainfield Central in big conference game - 10/2/2008 |
Setting themselves apart
Wolves' second-half outburst breaks 1-1 tie for win over Panthers - 9/25/2008 |
Panther rally falls short against Bartlett
Oswego can't match Hawks' power - 9/25/2008 |
Team progress not enough for win
Wolves fail to convert in red zone against Wildcats - 9/25/2008 |
Panthers battle crowd at Detweiller
Team prepares for annual ACC Charger Classic - 9/25/2008 |
Panthers rise to challenges at Rosary Invite
Tennis team picks up key wins in sectional field - 9/25/2008 |
Rain man
Riley scores four first-half touchdowns to lead Panthers to SPC victory over Wolves - 9/18/2008 |
Second half play nets conference win
Three quick goals push Panthers over Cougars - 9/18/2008 |
Wolves notch first league win over Spartans
Team falls to Minooka in opener - 9/18/2008 |
Runners preview state course at Detweiller
Sliepka fifth at Joliet Invite, wins triangular - 9/18/2008 |
Panthers ready to pick up pace in Peoria
Rain slows down Joliet Invite results - 9/18/2008 |
First tournament challenges Panthers, Wolves
After tough pool play, Oswego East wins one in Copper Bracket - 9/11/2008 |
Bartlett defense stalls Panthers
Oswego shut out in home opener - 9/11/2008 |
Panthers play waiting game
Team finishes 25th at Batavia Invite - 9/11/2008 |
Wolves, Panthers clash in SPC opener
Tennis team takes six matches against Oswego - 9/11/2008 |
The more difficult part
Wolves have week off to rest after busy start - 9/11/2008 |
Opening series sets stage for win
Riley scores four TDs, racks up 211 yards for Panthers - 9/4/2008 |
Wolves win season opener
Defense stops Phoenix - 9/4/2008 |
Wild play leads to exciting finish
Wolves begin play in Red Devil Cup at Hinsdale Central - 9/4/2008 |
Young players add talent to Wolves' roster
Tennis team takes 14 of 15 matches at JCA Quad to place first - 9/4/2008 |
Juniors get chance to shine
Graduation leaves holes to fill, but Rivera ready to run - 8/28/2008 |
Seniors lead by example
Dedicated group have sights set on another playoff season - 8/28/2008 |
New coach raises expectations on court
Lorenz shakes up offensive plans, looks for improvement - 8/28/2008 |
Raising the bar
Thurlwell finds strength in middle hitters - 8/28/2008 |
The Column
How it began - 8/28/2008 |
IHSA to implement drug testing program during 2008-09 school year
8/21/2008 |
New face at quarterback for Oswego East football
Aceret, Avila add depth to position - 8/21/2008 |
Welch earns dream job
Panthers have new QB to direct offense in '08 - 8/21/2008 |
Oh Snap!
: Oswego High grad Keely prepares for starting role on Illinois football team - 8/14/2008 |
Williams signs NHL contract
2006 OHS graduate to report to Avalanche training camp in mid-September - 8/14/2008 |
Riley to go from Panthers to Wildcats
OHS senior commits to play football at Northwestern - 8/14/2008 |
Lewis takes unexpected journey
Oswego High graduate about to start his senior football season at Southern Illinois - 8/14/2008 |
: Brostowitz set to carry Wolves this season
Senior boys golfer fully healed from ankle injury that hampered his play last year - 8/14/2008 |
In rare company
OHS alum Magee looks to make his mark during senior year at Purdue - and play his way into a spot in the 2009 NFL Draft and onto a team's roster - 8/7/2008 |
Having a focus
Oswego, Oswego East girls basketball both tailor summer schedules to fit their teams - 8/7/2008 |
Casula gets his chance to shine
OHS grad to play Saturday in annual Shrine football game - 7/24/2008 |
Finding their happy medium
Wolves baseball has inconsistent summer, but new player gain varsity experience - 7/24/2008 |
Postseason plans go awry
OEHS baseball suffers 8-2 loss with multitude of miscues - 7/17/2008 |
Playing the Learning Game
OHS baseball has up and down summer, but gets plenty of production from different players - 7/17/2008 |
Oswego native beats the odds
Klatt performs feat most golfers spend lifetime hoping for; and he did it twice only 10 days apart - 7/17/2008 |
Oswego East falls just short
Wolves finish second at SPC Shootout, Panthers end up in fourth at boys basketball tourney - 7/17/2008 |
Second time not so nice
Oswego East baseball can't pull off comeback magic again against Plainfield Central - 7/10/2008 |
Stealing their way to a sweep
Oswego baseball ends winless skid with two victories on Monday, but won't compete in IHSBCA playoffs - 7/10/2008 |
Oswego hosts first-ever event
All eight SWP teams set to compete at boys basketball tourney - 7/10/2008 |
Walks don't equal wins
Oswego baseball gets swept by Plainfield South - 7/3/2008 |
OHS sees different looks at passing event
Football team has productive day at OEHS - 7/3/2008 |
Lack of crucial hits hurts Cats
Oswego's Chicago Suburban baseball league team loses late Tuesday - 7/3/2008 |
Quality opponents from the beginning
Oswego football has three of its first four games on the road - 7/3/2008 |
A tough start
Last year's 8A football state champ visits OEHS for home opener - 7/3/2008 |
Competition still undecided
OEHS starting QB up for grabs, but Wolves gain more experience at own 7-on-7 tournament - 7/3/2008 |
Bounces don't go Panthers way
Oswego baseball loses, ties in doubleheader at Yorkville - 6/26/2008 |
Passing tournament leads to more practice
QB positions at OHS, OEHS still up for grabs as teams compete Friday - 6/26/2008 |
Panthers, Wolves, reach semifinals at OEHS Shootout
25 teams compete at two-day event - 6/26/2008 |
OHS athletic secretary retires
Hafenrichter set to enjoy gardening and traveling - 6/19/2008 |
Perfect no more
Oswego baseball suffers first loss of summer schedule - 6/19/2008 |
New assistant sports editor joins staff
6/19/2008 |
Rolling along
Oswego East's Johnson to continue bowling career out on East Coast in same conference as former teammate - 6/19/2008 |
Oswego East baseball loses late
Wolves rally to tie Yorkville, but defensive lapses play role in defeat - 6/19/2008 |
LS Year in Review 2007-08
6/12/2008 |
Comeback kids
Down 11-0, Oswego East baseball rallies late, splits doubleheader - 6/12/2008 |
Winds of change
Southwest Prairie Conference to lose Morris; fourth Plainfield high school to open - 6/5/2008 |
Mission accomplished
Panthers achieve goals set in 2008 season - 6/5/2008 |
Panthers to suit up in collegiate uniforms
Oswego football program recognizes 11 seniors headed to next level - 6/5/2008 |
Oswego turns season around with late rally
After 5-12 start, baseball team finishes with 16 wins - 6/5/2008 |
Wolves look to future
Baseball team sets foundation under Vera - 6/5/2008 |
Noteworthy performances
East's long jumper lands fourth-place finish - 5/29/2008 |
All-State honors
Oswego hurdler places fourth in 300 event - 5/29/2008 |
Seniors close out tennis careers at state
Six players represent Oswego in final tournament - 5/29/2008 |
Volleyball team celebrates historic finish
Panthers capture first regional championship - 5/29/2008 |
Oswego falls to Naperville Central
Panther season ends in sectional semifinal - 5/29/2008 |
Panthers pass first postseason test
Oswego meets Benet for regional title - 5/22/2008 |
Oswego tops IMSA
Stone, Figgins key big sixth-inning rally - 5/22/2008 |
Tennis team takes historic step to state
Oswego wins sectional title as two singles players, two doubles pairs advance - 5/22/2008 |
Tracking success
East track qualifies for state in three events - 5/22/2008 |
Return to Charleston
King to compete in 300, 110 hurdle events - 5/22/2008 |
East track stars make history
East track stars make history - 5/15/2008 |
Sliepka returns to EIU
Distance runner sets sights on 3,200-meter hardware - 5/15/2008 |
Champions' day
Oswego wins share of SPC crown; East's Dyba takes first at No. 3 singles - 5/15/2008 |
Lead slips away from softball team
Rosary breaks 4-4 tie for non-conference win over Oswego - 5/15/2008 |
Regional tourney arrives for volleyball
Oswego East wins four of last six matches - 5/15/2008 |
All eyes on Oswego
Undefeated Panthers seek SPC title; Wolves look to better third-place standing - 5/8/2008 |
Wolves seek bright ending
Baseball team tries to build momentum - 5/8/2008 |
Track teams shift gears to SPC, sectionals
Sliepka seeks return to state meet in distance events - 5/8/2008 |
Panthers claw into state tournament
Garrett, Bajorski qualify for badminton finals - 5/8/2008 |
Panthers take step closer to SPC crown
Panthers take step closer to SPC crown - 5/8/2008 |
Sectional prize awaits
Badminton players look for place in state tournament; teams finish SPC season - 5/1/2008 |
Conference win slips away in eighth
Oswego's 4-0 lead turns into 5-4 loss to Plainfield South - 5/1/2008 |
Wolves hold off feisty Titans for victory
Volleyball team records non-conference win - 5/1/2008 |
East tennis continues momentum in SPC
Wolves top Morris for third straight win - 5/1/2008 |
East secures lead, win in shortened game
Baseball team defeats Plainfield Central 12-11 to snap skid - 5/1/2008 |
Panthers pursue SPC title
Oswego’s 2-1 win over East sets up key game against Plainfield Central - 4/24/2008 |
East athletes commit to collegiate teams
Minkel bound for SIU’s swim team; Campbell heads south to continue hoops career - 4/24/2008 |
Coaching changes set for East athletics
Eimer hired to lead varsity girls basketball - 4/24/2008 |
Panthers second at volleyball invite
Oswego falls to Neuqua Valley in title game - 4/24/2008 |
Track teams gear up for final set of invitationals
Boys host Oswego Invite; girls to WWS Invite - 4/24/2008 |
Home run snaps skid
Prinzing's three-run bomb lifts Oswego over Wildcats - 4/17/2008 |
Focus shifts for rivals
Oswego East hosts Oswego in District 308 showdown - 4/17/2008 |
Wolves suffer late-inning setback to Tigers
Oswego East drops Game 2 of conference series - 4/17/2008 |
Oswego finally reaches finish line
Track team competes in first outdoor meet - 4/17/2008 |
Panthers look for silver lining
Oswego falls to Romeoville at Silver Cross Field - 4/10/2008 |
Wolves celebrate milestone
Softball team battles wind, rain to defeat Oswego - 4/10/2008 |
Soccer team meets challenges head on
Oswego records two conference wins - 4/10/2008 |
Softball team strikes out IMSA for first win
Oswego holds off late Titan rally - 4/10/2008 |
Wolves anticipate return to Champaign
East baseball focuses on SPC opener, Charlie Due Tournament - 4/7/2008 |
East drops SPC opener to North
Wolves gear up for rivalry game at Oswego - 4/7/2008 |
Badminton team raises expectations
Badminton team raises expectations - 4/7/2008 |
Wolves anxious for big week on diamond
Postponements create big week for softball - 4/7/2008 |
Wolves record first wins at invite
East defeats T.F. North, Hinsdale South at Plainfield North tournament - 3/27/2008 |
Panthers can't shake Huskies in extra innings
Prinzing ties game in bottom of seventh, but Naperville North claims Opening Day win - 3/27/2008 |
New coaches prepare Wolves for outdoor season
Track and field teams gear up for 2008 campaign - 3/27/2008 |
Panthers see added team depth this spring
Oswego track teams growing in 2008 - 3/27/2008 |
Panthers catch spring fever
Oswego rebuilds with junior class - 3/20/2008 |
Wolves optimistic under new head coach
Vera takes over Oswego East baseball program - 3/20/2008 |
Panthers enjoy added team depth
Girls soccer team boasts 20 on spring roster - 3/20/2008 |
No more excuses
Oswego East soccer tem stirs excitement for 2008 - 3/20/2008 |
Oswego under direction of new head coach
Softball team looks to fill holes left by eight graduated starters - 3/20/2008 |
Seniors lead young team onto diamond
Oswego East junior class brings added veteran experience - 3/20/2008 |
East program makes positive gains
Wolves follow breakthrough season with 17 wins, Holmes named conference MVP - 3/13/2008 |
Schnable reflects on team progress
Oswego hits stride at regional tournament - 3/13/2008 |
Regional shootout goes to Rockets
Oswego averages 71 points in postseason, but Burlington Central denies Panthers title - 3/6/2008 |
Oswego East rally falls short to York
Class 4A debut ends in semifinal round - 3/6/2008 |
Boys’ bowling becomes newest District 308 sport
Oswego, East create teams for 2008-09 - 3/6/2008 |
Lady Panthers answer coach's challenges
Pohlmann integrates new defensive system, Oswego finishes with winning record - 3/6/2008 |
Wolves meet expectations in third season
Ayodele earns All-Conference status as Oswego East's scoring leader - 3/6/2008 |
Oswego dominates playoff opener
Panthers sink eight triples to defeat Foxes - 2/28/2008 |
Wolves settle for second behind Tigers
Oswego East wins final SPC battle, but Plainfield North secures last two games for first - 2/28/2008 |
Sprinter ends season
Glavan competes in 50 free at state meet - 2/28/2008 |
Glavan makes final push for state finals
Senior sprinter makes third trip in 50-yard freestyle - 2/21/2008 |
Chicago-bound Wolves near end
Oswego East closes out regular season at United - 2/21/2008 |
Panthers upset Tigers to highlight Senior Night
Boys basketball team defeats conference leader Plainfield North - 2/21/2008 |
Rosary brings end to Oswego's season
Wright paces Lady Panthers with 27 points; Ziemnik advances in three-point contest - 2/21/2008 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
IHSA restrictions limit newspaper coverage - 2/14/2008 |
Tournament fever arrives in Oswego
Panthers rout Indians to reach title game - 2/14/2008 |
Oswego East girls basketball win first postseason game
Wolves top Plainfield South 59-24 - 2/14/2008 |
Oswego East bowlers add to trophy case
Wolves placed fifth in state tournament, Johnson All-State - 2/14/2008 |
East wrestler fourth at sectionals
Templin falls to D-C grappler - 2/14/2008 |
Pool party
Swimmers, divers lead Oswego co-op to sixth straight conference championship - 2/7/2008 |
Wolves make return trip to Cherry Bowl Lanes
Oswego East wins Sycamore Sectional - 2/7/2008 |
Pair of area wrestlers bound for sectional
Aguado becomes first qualifier at Oswgo East, Templin to represent - 2/7/2008 |
Waite, Hammond give all-around effort
At-large scores send two Oswego gymnasts to Neuqua Valley - 2/7/2008 |
Primed for regionals
Wolves clinch sixth in SPC Tournament, Panthers seventh - 1/31/2008 |
Perfect balance leads soph to second title
Hammond wins beam championship, Musser All-Conference on bars - 1/31/2008 |
Oswego sizes up United Center
The Column By Chris Mayer - 1/31/2008 |
Wolves fall to Tigers despite late rally
Plainfield North claims first place in SPC standings with win over East - 1/31/2008 |
Area bowlers take first step toward state
Oswego, East head to Four Seasons Sports for Sycamore Sectional - 1/31/2008 |
Panthers left with disappointment
Plainfield South steals momentum, picks up 57-53 victory over Oswego - 1/24/2008 |
Long-awaited win
Wolves clinch first victory over Redskins - 1/24/2008 |
Wolves eye big rematch with Tigers
Oswego East seeks revenge after earlier loss with top seat in SPC standings at stake - 1/24/2008 |
Bowlers gear up for conference tournament
Oswego East enters as defending SPC champions - 1/24/2008 |
Wolves unroll mats for SPC tournament
1/24/2008 |
Confidence boost before conference
Gymnasts defeat Geneva on Senior Night - 1/17/2008 |
Oswego awaits return to familiar place
Six-game road trip comes to end after Panthers record SPC win over Romeoville - 1/17/2008 |
Last dual meet arrives for Oswego wrestlers
Panthers place seventh at Kaneland Invite - 1/17/2008 |
DuPage Valley team gets best of Oswego
West Aurora sinks seven free throws in final stretch to win by five - 1/17/2008 |
Swimmers prep for upcoming Fox Valley Invite
Oswego places third at R-B Invite - 1/17/2008 |
Comeback kids
Sophomores help rally Lady Panthers from nine-point - 1/10/2008 |
Grapplers clinch first wins in new year
Oswego wrestling team defeats Streamwood, South Elgin - 1/10/2008 |
Final outcome can't spoil fun for Wolves
Oswego East falls to Crystal Lake South 55-54 at Aurora University - 1/10/2008 |
Wolves have reason to celebrate
Girls basketball team clinches fifth place after 3-1 tournament record - 1/3/2008 |
Oswego East overcomes late setback
After loss to ACC, boys basketball team tops Naperville North for fifth - 1/3/2008 |
Panthers pull out victory in tournament finale
After three losses, Oswego defeats Eisenhower 55-51 - 1/3/2008 |
Upcoming invite to preview sectional field
Oswego East bowlers head to Sycamore's annual Matt Clark Invite - 1/3/2008 |
Upcoming invite to preview sectional field
Oswego East bowlers head to Sycamore's annual Matt Clark Invite - 1/3/2008 |
Panthers unwrap second place finish
Oswego sweeps pool play, falls to Rosary 52-39 in championship game - 12/27/2007 |
Oswego embarks on York tournament
Panthers join 16-team Jack Tosh field - 12/27/2007 |
Oswego East embarks on Waubonsie Valley tournament
Wolves begin play in Green Division - 12/27/2007 |
Panthers poised for championship
Oswego 2-0 in Orange Division after big win over Glenbard East - 12/20/2007 |
Momentum swing
Oswego East wins three in SPC play - 12/20/2007 |
Wolves show improvement at Yorkville Invite
Four grapplers claim top-six finishes - 12/20/2007 |
Wolves hit roadblock in Plainfield
Rebounds with overtime win over Sandwich - 12/20/2007 |
Panthers take breather after two SPC wins
Boys basketball team downs Plainfield Central, Minooka - 12/20/2007 |
Defense paves way for Wolves
Oswego East snaps skid with Southwest Prairie win over Panthers - 12/13/2007 |
Oswego East grapplers pin Panthers for win
Six consecutive wins lead Wolves to inaugural victory over Oswego - 12/13/2007 |
Panthers nab key SPC victory over Wildcats
Oswego pulls away in fourth quarter - 12/13/2007 |
Conference play heats up for area bowlers
Oswego East wins close battle over Morris - 12/13/2007 |
The Column By Chris Mayer
The Column By Chris Mayer - 12/6/2007 |
East bowlers defend invitational win
Oswego ninth in Fremd's Valhalla Invite; Plainfield North's Strikefest next - 12/6/2007 |
East trio highlights first invite
Wolves 12th at Hinsdale S. - 12/6/2007 |
Late effort secures victory over Redskins
Boys basketball team starts 1-0 in Southwest Prairie Conference - 12/6/2007 |
East Aurora uses big run to top Wolves
East drops non-conference game to Tomcats - 12/6/2007 |
Panthers dominate in early SPC contests
Girls basketball tops Plainfield South 56-20 - 12/6/2007 |
Perfect run leads Wolves to trophy
Girls team wins tournament, Ayodele named MVP - 11/29/2007 |
Late rally sparks Oswego win over DeKalb
Panthers clinch fifth place with 2-2 finish in tournament - 11/29/2007 |
FT shooting woes plague Wolves in finale
Oswego East finished fourth after loss to Geneva - 11/29/2007 |
Area bowlers fill lanes at Wildcat Invite
Oswego East takes runner-up honors, Oswego places 12th - 11/29/2007 |
Oswego enjoys championship day
Relay, four individual events medal at swimming state final - 11/22/2007 |
Work in progress
Oswego East basketball team returns after successful seasons - 11/22/2007 |
Oswego expectations high
Panthers to start basketball season in home tournament - 11/22/2007 |
Panthers, Wolves split tournament games
Local teams enter break with 1-1 records - 11/22/2007 |
Fourth-quarter play lifts Oswego to win
Panthers defeat Crete-Monee 48-45 to finish 2-2 in Romeoville tourney - 11/22/2007 |
Oswego makes waves at sectional
Four swimmers, diver qualify for state; Leubner named Coach of Year - 11/15/2007 |
Wolves boast young team with big goals
Wolves boast young team with big goals - 11/15/2007 |
New Oswego coach inherits veteran squad
Pholmann to pace Panther sideline; four starters return - 11/15/2007 |
Panthers meet, exceed expectations
Keely and staff orchestrate another playoff season - 11/15/2007 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
IHSA's new class system far from perfect - 11/8/2007 |
Game decided with two late TDs
Prairie Ridge scores final 14 points to secure playoff victory over Oswego - 11/8/2007 |
Oswego runner hangs tough at stat meet
Sliepka places 51st in Class 3A final at Detweiller Park - 11/8/2007 |
Wolves battle mixed emotions after season
Green notes progress, but playoff hopes not fulfilled - 11/8/2007 |
East soccer receives Sportsmanship Award
Cisneros, Hoeppner given All-Conference honors - 11/8/2007 |
Defense allows fewest goals in three years
Zimmermann, Giraldo lead offense with six goals each - 11/8/2007 |
Run game leads to win
Riley's three TDs help Panthers maintain lead - 11/1/2007 |
Big return to Peoria
Sliepka navitages sectional course to advance to state - 11/1/2007 |
Oswego reclaims conference championship
Four top swims, diving title help lift co-op team over R-B - 11/1/2007 |
Bremen ends Oswego's volleyball season in Game 3
Weaver finishes with 14 kills, Panthers end season in regional semifinal - 11/1/2007 |
Wolf spikers can't stop Cougars in third matchup
Volleyball team falls to Plainfield South in two games - 11/1/2007 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
The scary good and scary bad of sports - 10/25/2007 |
Panthers survive early scare
East's 6-3 lead short-lived, loss ends Wolves' season - 10/25/2007 |
Oswego ready for new season
Lake Forest wins OT battle, next stop Panther Country - 10/25/2007 |
Soccer teams fall in regional semifinals
Wolves blanked 5-0 by Waubonsie Valley, Panthers lose 3-2 to Marmion - 10/25/2007 |
Bound for Peoria
Oswego teams qualify for Normal Sectional, Oswego East ends season at regionals - 10/25/2007 |
Panthers, Wolves refocus before regionals
Oswego East def. Oswego in two games, Panthers find success at invite - 10/18/2007 |
Conlee rides highs, lows at state meet
East golfer cards 157 over two days at Fox Creek to tie for 32nd - 10/18/2007 |
SPC race creates optimism for regionals
Oswego’s Sliepka second overall, runners now head to Minooka Regional - 10/18/2007 |
Time runs out on Oswego East victory
Time runs out on Oswego East victory - 10/18/2007 |
Physical soccer game ends with tie score
Oswego ends with five points in Waubonsie Valley Invite - 10/18/2007 |
The Column
Bears’ win helps ease pain of Cubs’ sweep - 10/11/2007 |
Conlee enters uncharted territory
East golfer cards 75 at Lick Creek to qualify for Class 3A state - 10/11/2007 |
Wolves fall to Redskins
Late TDs can't dent Morris' early lead for 33-12 defeat - 10/11/2007 |
Panthers ace conference tournament
Oswego wins three titles, Oswego East takes fourth with two champions - 10/11/2007 |
WV tourney brings close to regular season
Oswego defeats Oswego East 1-0 in final meeting - 10/11/2007 |
East continues to rewrite history
Wolves win record fourth game; SPC leader Morris comes to town for inaugural Homecoming - 10/4/2007 |
Golf sectional to include trio
Ramey, Conlee, Schoppe head to Pekin's Lick Creek - 10/4/2007 |
Fleury helps Oswego get ahead in Plainfield
Two field goals lift Panthers to early lead en route to victory over Wildcats - 10/4/2007 |
Senior golfers have big day at SPC meet
Morris wins crown ahead of fourth-place Oswego and fifth-place Oswego East - 10/4/2007 |
Clean sweep
Oswego tennis team finishes SPC duals with 7-0 record - 9/27/2007 |
The Oswego varsity girls' tennis team hasn't met a conference team it didn't have an answer for this season.
Oswego co-op tops West Chicago to win invitational - 9/27/2007 |
Oswego finds perfect combo for win
Casula covers 112 yards in first half, defense holds steady against Plainfield South - 9/27/2007 |
Panthers take Redskins to three in SPC play
Volleyball team can't hold on in Game 3, Oswego now begins second half of season - 9/27/2007 |
Home, sweet home
First home game nets big win for Oswego East football team on Senior Night - 9/20/2007 |
Early run helps Wolves top Panthers
Oswego East takes 10-1 lead to start, wins 25-17, 25-19 - 9/20/2007 |
The Oswego East girls volleyball team had prepared a big night for Oswego to come to town in the first Southwest Prairie Conference meeting of the 2007 season.
Oswego schedule lightens up after eight matches in 12 days - 9/20/2007 |
East soccer aims for big finish on home field
Wolves to host SPC leader Minooka before road swing - 9/20/2007 |
Oswego Invite arrives for swim team
Oswego Invite arrives for swim team - 9/20/2007 |
The Column
Where is Big Run Golf Club? - 9/13/2007 |
Panthers make strides at Joliet invite
Sliepka places third overall, Gatlin and Garcia set pace for boys' team at first big invite - 9/13/2007 |
Weather cooperates for Panther Scramble finish
Oswego's first team takes ninth overall, Oswego East places 12th at Fox Bend event - 9/13/2007 |
Redskins steal victory in final minute
Oswego's 19-16 lead evaporates in Southwest Prairie opener - 9/13/2007 |
Tennis teams enter heart of conference play
9/13/2007 |
Time runs out for Panther victory
Downers Grove South takes 3-2 win over Oswego with corner kick in third overtime - 9/6/2007 |
Volleyball team endures early growing pains
Lady Panthers fall to Plainfield South in two games - 9/6/2007 |
Bartlett steals momentum to top Oswego
Panthers take .500 record into SPC opener against Morris - 9/6/2007 |
Panther Scramble next stop for area golfers
Oswego defeats Oswego East on fifth-score tiebreaker - 9/6/2007 |
September play opens with league victory
Oswego East defeats Romeoville 4-1 after earlier SPC loss - 9/6/2007 |
Young Subs fan sings her heart out at Wrigley Field
Young Subs fan sings her heart out at Wrigley Field - 9/6/2007 |
First-half fireworks: Oswego East
Wolves score on all five possessions in second quarter to rout St. Joseph - 8/30/2007 |
First-half fireworks: Oswego High School
Panthers shut out Redwings after three first-half touchdowns - 8/30/2007 |
First week twice as fun
The Column - 8/30/2007 |
Soccer showdown ahead for area teams
Oswego East hosts rival Panthers in SPC play - 8/30/2007 |
Wolves return host of standout veterans
Ugone, Sherman provide team leadership as this year's volleyball captains - 8/30/2007 |
Young Panthers to learn from early matches
Veteran Weaver returns to court as tri-captain with teammates Baumgartner, Miller - 8/30/2007 |
Fancy footwork
Carlisle seeks adaptability for his newest Panther soccer team this year - 8/23/2007 |
Back in action
Wolves look to continue making strides after double-digit wins last fall - 8/23/2007 |
Golfers experience first tournaments of season
East's Ramey seventh at Larkin Invite; Schoppe, Stiles early Panther leaders - 8/23/2007 |
Oswego runners set out on course to success
Under new head coaches, Panther teams return plenty of veteran experience - 8/23/2007 |
Wolves start building foundation for year
Four runners return from boys' rregional squad, girls team brings back seven to starting line - 8/23/2007 |
Off and running
Wolves continue building process after making strides last season - 8/16/2007 |
Oswego returns to gridiron
Under new head coach, Panthers look to continue program success - 8/16/2007 |
Two senior veterans help pave way for East
Conlee, Ramey provide leadership, Wolves directed by new head coach - 8/16/2007 |
Panthers tested early with loaded schedule
SPC Invite, Panther Stableford Invite coming up for Oswego golfers - 8/16/2007 |
IHSA changes now become reality
Enrollment, growth split Oswego and Oswego East in four-class system - 8/9/2007 |
New level of responsibility
Code of Conduct changes - 8/9/2007 |
Oswego catcher lands on USA roster
Quinones makes week long trip to Puerto Rico with Coast to Coast Athletics - 8/2/2007 |
Oswego quarterback shows All-Star talent
Schulz throws touchdown pass to help West defeat East in Illinois' annual Shrine game - 7/26/2007 |
Sun sets on summer baseball
St. Charles East limits Oswego to four hits in playoff opener - 7/19/2007 |
East season closes with trip to Machesney Park
Wolves drop game to Harlem, 4-2 - 7/19/2007 |
Mother Nature tops Panther club
Rain leaves Oswego with one complete game in 15-day span - 7/12/2007 |
Wisconsin teams come to play
Oswego Cats to open crossover with Manitowoc Bandits - 7/12/2007 |
Dominant Wolf pitching holds off Huskies
Crackel allows just two hits in six innings, Naperville North rallies in seventh for win - 7/5/2007 |
Cats top Oak Forest
Oswego splits doubleheader with Game 1 shutout victory - 7/5/2007 |
Panthers finish extended break
Oswego to play eight games in four days - 7/5/2007 |
Early lead faces in loss to Montini
Wolves' busy stretch to end with Geneva twinbill - 6/28/2007 |
Panthers split series with Huskies
Oswego wins opener 2-0, Naperville North takes Game 2 on big home - 6/28/2007 |
Competition heats up for Oswego Cats
Team records two victories to start season - 6/28/2007 |
Vera leads Wolves into summer play.
Former assistant baseball coach takes on new role, team wins home opener - 6/21/2007 |
New lineup, same results
Summer squad wins four of first five games - 6/21/2007 |
2006-07: A year of firsts and farewells
Oswego East honors initial senior athletes, chapters end for retiring OHS coaches - 6/14/2007 |
Devil Rays select area pitcher in draft
Ayers inks one-year contract with Tampa Bay - 6/14/2007 |
Waiting for the call
After record-breaking senior season, Ayers aspires to join pro baseball ranks - 6/7/2007 |
Oswego baseball team reflects on season
6/7/2007 |
Oswego East baseball team reflects on season
6/7/2007 |
Season generates several historic wins
OHS volleyball team wins record 22 victories - 6/7/2007 |
Oswego foiled by single run
Geneva downs Panthers 1-0 for program's first regional title - 5/31/2007 |
Lawrence earns state hardware
Oswego East junior places in long jump - 5/31/2007 |
McWethy wins three at state tournament
5/31/2007 |
Althoff tops Oswego in third game for title
Volleyball team ends record-setting season - 5/31/2007 |
Volleyball team vies for regional title
Oswego, Belleville Althoff class in championship match for right to sectional spotlight - 5/24/2007 |
Tennis team aces sectional tournament
Panthers win first title, send three to state - 5/24/2007 |
Playoff victory twice as nice for Wolves
Baseball team claims first-ever Class AA postseason win - 5/24/2007 |
Wolves persevere in Romeoville rematch
Oswego East wins first postseason contest - 5/24/2007 |
Next stop: Charleston?
Boys track and field teams enter challenging Plainfield Central Sectional after SPC meet - 5/17/2007 |
Sliepka races to state
Panther distance runner takes third at sectionals - 5/17/2007 |
Wolves build toward regional tournament
East softball to meet Hinsdale Central - 5/17/2007 |
Panthers, Wolves named to All-Conference list
Tennis teams now eye state tournament as Oswego Sectional gets underway - 5/17/2007 |
Panther volleyball team secures SPC crown
Only Plainfield South not stands in way of perfect run - 5/17/2007 |
Oswego names newest basketball coach
Pohlmann selected to replace retiring Schnable in girls basketball program - 5/17/2007 |
Track teams aim for state finish line
Panthers head to sectional after fifth-place SPC finish - 5/10/2007 |
East girls track joins tough field at W. Aurora
Davis All-Conference at first Southwest Prairie meet - 5/10/2007 |
Badminton duo to state
OHS doubles team makes history as first-ever qualifiers - 5/10/2007 |
Ayers tosses one-hitter in Morris victory
Oswego wins series opener 3-0 over Redskins - 5/10/2007 |
East takes baseball series against Morris
Nine-run sixth inning propels final win - 5/10/2007 |
Tigers tame SPC field
Oswego repeats in second place, Wolves fifth overall - 5/3/2007 |
Oswego def. East
Panther volleyball improves to 7-0 in conference - 5/3/2007 |
Panthers shine at Oswego track invitational
1,600-meter relay ends night in dramatic fashion - 5/3/2007 |
Panthers make Senior Night memorable
Four graduating Panthers help Oswego to 5-1 victory over Oswego East - 5/3/2007 |
Wolves celebrate first conference victory
After 25 straight losses, baseball team enjoys 11-8 win over Plainfield Central - 5/3/2007 |
Goal-den girl
Eucker's first goal this season lifts Panthers to victory over East - 4/26/2007 |
Doubles team aces quad
Panther duo first overall, Oswego improves to 4-0 in SPC - 4/26/2007 |
Sliepka takes step closer to state meet
Distance runner meets qualifying time in 1,600, boys prepare for home invitational - 4/26/2007 |
East savors Geneva win
After four shutouts, baseball team defeats Vikings 8-7 - 4/26/2007 |
Cougars no match for undefeated Panthers
Oswego volleyball team now 6-0 in Southwest Prairie - 4/26/2007 |
Close call
Panthers hold off Wildcats for 10-9 conference victory - 4/19/2007 |
Soccer showdown pits Oswego vs. East
Oswego East starts week with win over Lisle, Oswego shuts out Romeoville - 4/19/2007 |
Track teams pick up pace
Outdoor season underway for Oswego athletes - 4/19/2007 |
Oswego sweetens victory over Minooka
Panthers expect test from Indians, volleyball team clinches in two - 4/19/2007 |
Big challenges ahead for East track teams
Girls head to Bremen, boys bound for Sabre Invite - 4/19/2007 |
Panthers score on costly East errors
Defensive standoff featured 16 Lawson strikeouts, Savu makes two key outfield grabs - 4/12/2007 |
Race for the crown begins
Oswego tops East, fourth at St. Charles Invite - 4/12/2007 |
East volleyball wins two of three in SPC play
4/12/2007 |
East badminton starts Southwest Prairie play
Wolves split with Romeoville, Plainfield South - 4/12/2007 |
Early explosion
Panthers send 13 to bat in first inning, top East Aurora - 4/5/2007 |
Historic day on diamond
East defeats Romeoville - 4/5/2007 |
Wolves make fresh start
Volleyball team garners first-ever conference victory - 4/5/2007 |
One-run losses hard to swallow at OHS
Softball team rebounds from Naperville North loss with 6-0 shutout win - 4/5/2007 |
What's harder than a perfect NCAA bracket?
The Column - 4/5/2007 |
Schedule breaks after tough start
Oswego soccer team enters weeklong practice stretch after 0-3 start to season - 3/29/2007 |
Panthers take two
Winning start stopped by Naperville Central - 3/29/2007 |
Wolves score record seven goals to win
Soccer team downs Fenton for 1-2 start - 3/29/2007 |
Lawson finds strike zone for shutout win
Pitcher retires 15 batters to defeat Sandwich in Oswego's season opener - 3/29/2007 |
Gains made during busy start for East
Wolves play to three-game match with S. Elgin - 3/29/2007 |
Softball team keys on defense
Oswego's young infield anchored by returning standout pitcher - 3/22/2007 |
Intensity, focus heightened as East softball seeks improvement
Second season begins for Wolves - 3/22/2007 |
Young players fill roster at Oswego East
East doubles roster, returns top singles player - 3/22/2007 |
Five veterans return to defend Oswego's conference title
Tennis season opens against West Aurora - 3/22/2007 |
Thanks a lot, Badgers
The Column - 3/22/2007 |
Spring training arrives in Oswego
Panthers returns bulk of offensive talent - 3/15/2007 |
Oswego East baseball sets sights at conference success
3/15/2007 |
Oswego soccer aims for positive start in March
3/15/2007 |
Oswego East soccer gains strength in second season
3/15/2007 |
Four seniors guide Oswego East volleyball into new year
3/15/2007 |
Oswego volleyball players young, but experienced
3/15/2007 |
Storied season ends in upset
Oswego East falls to Naperville Central 44-40 - 3/8/2007 |
Gregory reflects on final gymnastics season
3/8/2007 |
Demanding schedule challenged grapplers
Oswego graduates key senior lettermen - 3/8/2007 |
Wolves see gains despite injury-filled season
Second varsity campaign brings individual highlights - 3/8/2007 |
Schnable: Panthers played well to win
Oswego follows up win over Plainfield N. with loss to Waubonsie Valley. - 3/1/2007 |
Swimmers find place among state's elite
Two relays, two freestylers end at prelims - 3/1/2007 |
Regular season nets 24 wins for Wolves
Oswego East closes out schedule with 64-50 victory at Morris - 3/1/2007 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
Oswego Hockey Club leaps into varsity play - 2/22/2007 |
Oswego sends first relays to state
Five swimmers post qualifying times in four events at sectionals - 2/22/2007 |
East hits high, low in SPC play
Wolves claim conference crown, then fall to Minooka on Senior Night - 2/22/2007 |
Key to regional success lies in defensive play
Oswego to open postseason against familiar foe - 2/22/2007 |
Season cut short by Naperville Central
Oswego falls in regional semifinal - 2/22/2007 |
Sweet finish at Cherry Bowl
Oswego East bowling team captures second place in state - 2/15/2007 |
Gymnasts end season with a little fun
Gregory recognized before retirement, seniors exit sectional with solid scores - 2/15/2007 |
Illinois colleges nab two local athletes
Elmhurst, DePaul next stops for local students - 2/15/2007 |
State bids cut short at state wrestling meet
Kovach, Larsen fall in quarterfinal round - 2/15/2007 |
Wolves fall to Mt. Assisi to end season
Effort leaves Senffner optimistic for next season - 2/15/2007 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
2/8/2007 |
Crowd-pleaser
Wolves steal win over Panthers in fourth quarter - 2/8/2007 |
Oswego maintains top billing in league
Swimmers win five events, Botka wins diving - 2/8/2007 |
State-bound bowlers
Wolves earn trip to Rockford's Cherry Bowl - 2/8/2007 |
Five gymnasts earn bids to sectionals
Oswego falls short of at-large team qualification - 2/8/2007 |
Wolves strike gold
East bowlers clinch SPC title, Frahm named MVP - 2/1/2007 |
TOHS names Keely head football coach
Defensive coordinator to replace retiring Hoinkes - 2/1/2007 |
Matmen head to regionals
Three area wrestlers named to All-Conference team - 2/1/2007 |
Hammond shows perfect balance at invitational
Freshman gymnast wins individual championship, Oswego second to R-B - 2/1/2007 |
Panther bowlers continue progress
Panther bowlers continue progress - 2/1/2007 |
The Column By Chris Mayer
Oswego graduates still seeing action - 1/25/2007 |
Oswego East hits second road bump
Wolves fall to Neuqua Valley 62-46 - 1/25/2007 |
Lady Panthers rebound with two wins
Oswego sandwiches losses to Geneva with wins over Plainfield South, East Aurora - 1/25/2007 |
Wrestlers eye top prize at first SPC tourney
Oswego East looks to join list of All-Conference performers - 1/25/2007 |
Panthers lose fourth-quarter battle
Turnovers costly as Oswego drops conference game to Plainfield South - 1/25/2007 |
Special opportunity nets victory for East
Wolves challenged by Australian team - 1/18/2007 |
Bronze matmen
Sandoval wins, Oswego third at Kaneland - 1/18/2007 |
SPC win streaks continue for area teams
olves still unbeaten in conference, Panthers now tied for third - 1/18/2007 |
Oswego, East face off on neutral turf
Bowling teams to meet at Parkside Lanes for initial SPC meeting - 1/18/2007 |
Gymnasts settle for sixth place at Fremd Invite
Oswego squad awarded hosting duties for regional, sectional - 1/18/2007 |
The Column By Kristin Sharp
Wolves, Gators and Cowboys, oh my - 1/11/2007 |
Wolves savor sweet victory
Oswego East celebrates double-overtime thriller over Plainfield South - 1/11/2007 |
Big D, big three
Second-half effort leads Oswego over West Aurora - 1/11/2007 |
Seniors help highlight final home meet
Gymnasts post season-high 138.750, Hacker wins all around - 1/11/2007 |
Seniors show off in special night on mats
Oswego East wrestling team optimistic heading into busy January schedule - 1/11/2007 |
After four tournaments, Panthers shift focus back to conference action
1/4/2007 |
Gymnasts tested by state's best
Oswego scores season high at home invite - 1/4/2007 |
Wolves' lengthy road trip to finally end
Oswego East brings 13-1 record into home opener - 1/4/2007 |
Grapplers begin new year with SPC duals
Panthers meet Plainfield North, Wolves to host Plainfield South - 1/4/2007 |
Oswego East gets back to business
Wolves suffer first season Wolves suffer first season loss, respond with overtime win over Glenbard North - 12/28/2006 |
North Stars steal thunder
St. Charles North tops Oswego, Panthers take fourth - 12/28/2006 |
Improved win total reason to celebrate
Oswego East tops Sandwich, places fourth after loss to Plainfield Central - 12/28/2006 |
Gymnasts to host annual invitational
Scores improve despite loss to St. Charles North - 12/28/2006 |
Panthers take two steps closer to trophy
Oswego to face St. Charles North after wins over Yorkville, Batavia - 12/21/2006 |
Wolves post big victory over Chargers
Girls basketball team poised for third-place game and rematch with Plainfield Central - 12/21/2006 |
Gymnasts place atop invite standings
Hammond first on balance beam, Ogilvie wins vault at Illinois Best - 12/21/2006 |
Panthers top Indians for initial SPC victory
Boys basketball team now enters York's invitational - 12/21/2006 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
East bowlers off to historic start this season - 12/14/2006 |
Wolves continue victory march
Mudra explodes with 12 points in third quarter as Oswego East maintains undefeated mark - 12/14/2006 |
Lady Panthers fall in overtime battle
SPC win streak ends against Plainfield Central - 12/14/2006 |
Two Panthers crowned tournament champs
Oswego tops East before Kovach, Chapman win at Downers Grove invite - 12/14/2006 |
Wolves start upward climb in SPC
Girls basketball team claims historic victory at Plainfield North - 12/7/2006 |
Big showdowns ahead at Strikefest
Oswego, East bowlers among 44 teams at Plainrfield North Invite - 12/7/2006 |
Gymnasts stick with area's best teams
Oswego seventh at Big Purple Invite - 12/7/2006 |
Early excitement surrounds district rematch
Last season's results set stage for key conference matchup between Oswego, East - 12/7/2006 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Former EIU QB now taking NFL by storm - 11/30/2006 |
Wolves carve up tournament win
Thanksgiving venue nets 5-0 start for boys basketball team, Lozano named MVP - 11/30/2006 |
Second-half rally falls short of title
DeLaSalle tops Oswego for tournament win - 11/30/2006 |
The first half of the Hoops for Healing Tip-Off Classic championship game belonged to DeLaSalle, but Oswego wasn't about to give up the trophy without a fight.
Oswego wins triangular, third at invite - 11/30/2006 |
Three grapplers garner first wins for East
Wolves tested early against West Aurora, DeKalb before upcoming Oswego match - 11/30/2006 |
Oswego sees glimpse of state success
Five end season in Evanston - 11/23/2006 |
Waiting games end
Schnable garners 100th victory as Oswego crushes IMSA - 11/23/2006 |
Young players prove worth in tournament
Girls basketball starts 3-1 in Romeoville - 11/23/2006 |
Wolves find success in tournament start
Oswego East tops Streator by 27 in Sandwich - 11/23/2006 |
The Column By Chris Mayer
Hey mate! Aussie tour includes date with Wolves - 11/16/2006 |
One that got away
Geneva's TD in final 92 seconds seals Vikings' 17-14 win over Oswego - 11/16/2006 |
Swimmers learn value of split second
Diver makes state cut as five athletes advance to Evanston, others narrowly miss out - 11/16/2006 |
Oswego East aims to raise bar in second yar
Boys basketball preview: Physical development shows - 11/16/2006 |
Early uncertainities for Oswego basketball
Girls basketball preview: Panthers seek new identity - 11/16/2006 |
Playoff dream continues
Oswego tops Prairie Ridge, moves on to quarterfinals - 11/9/2006 |
Soph shines at state meet
Sliepka 56th at Detweiller - 11/9/2006 |
Panther soccer team survives challenging season
Oswego finishes third in inaugural Southwest Prairie - 11/9/2006 |
Wolves make giant leaps in second varsity year
East soccer triples win total, Cisneros leads with 12 goals - 11/9/2006 |
Progress measured after second season
East football enjoys three-win season, but falls short of ultimate playoff goal - 11/9/2006 |
The Column By Kristin Sharp
November starts big in Kendall County - 11/2/2006 |
Panthers clear first-round hurdle
Oswego routs Vernon Hills 42-6, sets date with Prairie Ridge in second round - 11/2/2006 |
Sliepka earns spot at state startling line
Sophmore runner claims individual ticket to Detweiller - 11/2/2006 |
Volleyball season end at Yorkville Regional
Defensive stand shakes up Rosary - 11/2/2006 |
Panthers make late rally against Foxes in regional
11/2/2006 |
One season ends, another begins
Wolves end season with loss to Panthers, Oswego readies for playoff contender - 10/26/2006 |
Panthers extend seasons
Sliepka crowned Minooka Regional champion - 10/26/2006 |
Panthers top Indians in first regional game
Volleyball team advances to meet host Yorkville - 10/26/2006 |
No contest for Oswego Invitational crown
Swimmers, diver put forth solid effort to top talented West Chicago - 10/26/2006 |
A victory to remember
Oswego claims big win over Romeoville - 10/19/2006 |
Hoinkes honored in home finale
10/19/2006 |
Big win comes before big day
Oswego East tops Oswego in final meeting, senior players recognized before Morris game - 10/19/2006 |
Oswego, East try to keep pace with Minooka
Five Panthers earn All-Conference honors, two Wolves finish in top 20 at SPC meet - 10/19/2006 |
Panther soccer opens state tourney with win
Oswego tops IMSA 5-0 in regional play - 10/19/2006 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
Schools celebrate National Activities Week - 10/12/2006 |
Panther golfer enjoys sectional spotlight
Pattermann tours Buffalo Grove course as first Oswego qualifier in two decades - 10/12/2006 |
Oswego, East clash in SPC finals
Wolves win third singles, first doubles; Panthers claim second place in team standings - 10/12/2006 |
Seniors key big win for East soccer team
Wolves top rival Panthers 3-1 in final meeting - 10/12/2006 |
Lady Panthers bounce back with two-game win
Oswego volleyball snaps skid with victory over Romeoville - 10/12/2006 |
Runners roar through Mane Event Invite
Sliepka, Wheeler place in top 10 while Gatlin enjoys 16th place out of more than 200 - 10/5/2006 |
Local golfers reap benefits at Nettle Creek
Oswego's Stiles and Breen joined by East's Conlee on All-Conference squad - 10/5/2006 |
Panther football back on track with big win
After loss to Cougars, Oswego dominates Plainfield Central - 10/5/2006 |
Wolves cook up another home victory
Oswego East defeats Plainfield North, takes two-game win streak into Morris battle - 10/5/2006 |
Seniors celebrate with win over Tigers
Victory snaps three-game skid, Panthers now visit Oswego East - 10/5/2006 |
The Column, by Kristin Sharp
IHSA takes positive step in steroid abuse - 9/28/2006 |
Defensive stand seals first SPC win
Oswego East holds off Romeoville's offense on final play to capture 11-7 victory - 9/28/2006 |
Swimmers dominate at Elk Grove Invite
Schropp hits record-high dive score, team wins all events in pool - 9/28/2006 |
Oswego East soccer aims for 10-win mark
Wolves face rematch games with Morris, Oswego - 9/28/2006 |
Early mistakes end undefeated run
Plainfield South tops Oswego in key conference battle - 9/28/2006 |
Sealed with a kill
Oswego attack steals momentum for win over Oswego East - 9/21/2006 |
Hoinkes: Big game ahead
Panthers, Cougars battle for SPC lead - 9/21/2006 |
Fourth-quarter turnovers costly for Wolves
Minooka scores 21 points in final 10 minutes to top Oswego East 42-27 - 9/21/2006 |
Bad taste dissolved by Pepsi Showsown wins
Three-game skid ends with two victories - 9/21/2006 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
Oswego East makes strides with senior class - 9/14/2006 |
Hard work pays off for East soccer
Wolves top Plainfield North for first conference victory - 9/14/2006 |
OHS football starts SPC on right foot
Fleury boots three field goals, Panther defense stifles Morris for 29-0 win - 9/14/2006 |
Green: Wolves must execute better
Plainfield Central wins Southwest Prairie Conference opener at Oswego East, 32-7 - 9/14/2006 |
Wildcats spoil win streak at Oswego
Soccer team has 27 game streak broken - 9/14/2006 |
Oswego East defense preserves first-half lead for historic victory
9/7/2006 |
Panthers hold off Bartlett, improve to 2-0
Oswego's 30-0 lead provides momentum to start conference - 9/7/2006 |
Invite tests spikers
Panthers top Prospect, Wolves shutout at West - 9/7/2006 |
Panther pack on pace
Oswego teams work on split times at T.F. South Invite - 9/7/2006 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Benet, Oswego great first date - 8/31/2006 |
Panthers on right track
Shultz tosses three TD passes en route to victory - 8/31/2006 |
First invites net positive scores
Panther golfers progress through opening three tournaments; take fifth at Stableford - 8/24/2006 |
Wolves look forward to successful golfing season
Osweeeego East golfers sixth at Panther Stableford as veterans Ramey, Conlee lead Wolves - 8/24/2006 |
Lessons to be learned on soccer fields
Dynamics change in Oswego's program - 8/24/2006 |
Seniors bring experience to the field for Wolves
Oswego East enjoys strength in numbers - 8/24/2006 |
Former Panther ace joins WIU program
Maertzig tests skills in Division I baseball - 8/24/2006 |
Oswego High School 2006 football preview
Panthers seek final playoff bid before Hoinkes steps off sideline - 8/17/2006 |
Oswego East High School 2006 football preview
Inaugural senior class steers Wolves toward first varsity win - 8/17/2006 |
Oswego East High School 2006 golf preview
Wolves bring added confidence into second varsity campaign - 8/17/2006 |
Oswego High School 2006 golf preview
8/17/2006 |
A new era begins for SPC teams
Fall season kicks off with new faces among longtime conference rivals - 8/10/2006 |
Oswego Cats end season at regional qualifier
Westmont sweeps tournament, local team finishes 3-2 with help from young players - 8/10/2006 |
Panthers, Wolves secure new ADs
McInerney joins Oswego staff from St. Charles; Waibel changes positions at East - 8/3/2006 |
Growing up fast
OHS senior pitcher draws attention from major league scouts, Division - 7/27/2006 |
Panthers, Wolves come up short
Waubonsie Valley defreats Oswego 7-6 in 10-inning regional opener - 7/20/2006 |
Batavia steals win from Oswego East with seventh-inning rally
7/20/2006 |
St. John's basketball to welcome OHS grad
Harmon to play for winningnest college hoops coach in State of Minnesota - 7/20/2006 |
World renowned Aikido instructor visits Oswego
Chinda Shihan makes trek from Tokyo to Traughber Junior High for martial arts clinic - 7/20/2006 |
Postseason tourney to test growing Oswego East program
7/13/2006 |
Final summer challenge awaits
Oswego moves above .500 with two wins over East Aurora, seeded eighth - 7/13/2006 |
School district starts search for two Ads
Watson seeks assistant principal position, Burton departs for West Aurora junior high - 7/6/2006 |
Wolves upbeat after recent stretch of victories
Oswego East claims four wins over seven-day stretch - 7/6/2006 |
Panthers get boost from young players
Sophomores give added depth to Oswego pitching staff - 7/6/2006 |
CSBL team plays for the love of the game
Oswego Cats drop game to Wheaton 12-1 - 7/6/2006 |
An Avalanche-sized experience
NHL's Colorado Avs select 2006 Oswego grad with second-round pick - 6/29/2006 |
Behind the lens
Oswego's Bailey recognized for years of service to Panther athletics - 6/29/2006 |
Wolves steal Panthers' thunder
LaSorsa's grand slam seals East's 11-9 win over Oswego in four-inning contest - 6/29/2006 |
Oswego splits opening summer series
Panthers remain at .500 mark - 6/29/2006 |
Baseball teams spring into summer
Panthers notch four wins in first six contests - 6/22/2006 |
Wolves enjoy improved hitting in starting summer games
6/22/2006 |
Cats' pitching highlights early stretch
Oswego picks up first victory over Chicago Wildcats - 6/22/2006 |
2005-06 Year in Review
Oswego savors new kind of team - 6/15/2006 |
OHS seniors leave with second-bset win total in Panther history
6/8/2006 |
Another chapter ends in Oswego-Part II
Wolves set foundation in inaugural campaign - 6/8/2006 |
Panthers reflect on record-setting season
Tennis team wins historic 17 matches; three seniors make inpressive finishes - 6/8/2006 |
Batavia steals show at Oswego
Bulldog ace tosses two-hitter to defeat Panthers 7-1 in regional title game - 6/1/2006 |
Tennis players pick up final wins at state
McWethy wins first round match; Balog and Lang notch two victories - 6/1/2006 |
Critical fifth inning ends Wolves' season
Oswego East's 1-0 lead evaporates into 11-2 loss to Geneva in semifinal - 6/1/2006 |
Eighth inning hit seals Oswego's season
Naperville Central advances to regional title game despite efforts of Panthers - 6/1/2006 |
Athletes clear sectional hurdle
Two school records shattered; three Panthers and one Wolf head to state meet - 5/25/2006 |
Regional blues
Oswego East, Oswego experience quick end to postseason tournament campaign - 5/25/2006 |
Tennis players punch ticket to state
Tennis players punch ticket to state - 5/25/2006 |
Wolves avenge loss, top LaSalle-Peru 3-2
Baseball team earns win before regionals - 5/25/2006 |
Mission accomplished
Oswego boys' tennis team wins first conference title since 1992 - 5/18/2006 |
Five area athletes claim SPC victories
Oswego third overall, Oswego East fifth in final conference meet, sectionals await - 5/18/2006 |
Road ends in postseason tournament
Oswego East's fate decided in shootout - 5/18/2006 |
Panthers go home after single goal loss
Benet squeaks by in 1-0 win over Oswego - 5/18/2006 |
Wet 'n wild game for Panthers, Wolves
Oswego's four-run fifth inning seals 10-2 win over Oswego East in first meeting - 5/11/2006 |
Seniors lift Oswego to big SPC victory
Four players recognized in final home game; Panthers prevail 25-13, 20-25, 25-17 - 5/11/2006 |
East sweeps Minooka
Soccer team wins third and final SPC game - 5/11/2006 |
Panthers ready to bring home first SPC title
Tennis players boast six No. 1 seeds entering tournament play in Plainfield - 5/11/2006 |
New goal within Oswego's grasp
Tennis team seeks school record, improves to 14-1 after weekend invite sweep - 5/4/2006 |
Badminton players enjoy success in SPC
Oswego second with two championship efforts, Oswego - 5/4/2006 |
Panthers prevail (again) in extra innings
Behind Maertzig's complete game, Oswego edged Minooka - 5/4/2006 |
Wolves looking for answers in May play
Oswego East seeks end to eight-game skid - 5/4/2006 |
Track teams approach final stretch
Smith breaks triple jump record; Oswego squads improve as SPC meet nears - 4/27/2006 |
Jednachowski scores big in two SPC victories
East soccer team tops Minooka, Morris - 4/27/2006 |
Five day stretch opens with big IMSA win
Lawson strikes out 12 in big shutout win over Titans; four games still await - 4/27/2006 |
Oswego completes SPC sweep over OEHS
Panthers win second meeting, 25-8, 25-15; Wolves eighth at Libertyville Invite - 4/27/2006 |
Wolves eye upcoming stretch of SPC games
East prepares for four league matchups - 4/27/2006 |
Crazy Eights
Amport's hit lifts Panthers to comeback win - 4/20/2006 |
Wolves continue with SPC South schedule
Oswego East pushes Plainfield South in three-game series; Morris on tap - 4/20/2006 |
Panthers toughen up
Big games prep OHS softball team for SPC opener - 4/20/2006 |
Wolves endure busy stretch on the track
Impending meeting with Oswego highlights series of firsts for Oswego East track teams - 4/20/2006 |
Another first for crosstown teams
Oswego claims SPC win over Oswego East, but Wolves celebrate first victory in Game 2 - 4/13/2006 |
Panthers pull out hard-fought win over Wolves
Oswego scores three first-half goals to claim shutout over Oswego East in SPC soccer play - 4/13/2006 |
Oswego baseball tops Wildcats in SPC opener
Maertzig earns win in relief, helps out with two-run single in big sixth inning - 4/13/2006 |
Oswego softball enjoys best start in 20 years
Lawson's three run double seals shutout win over Wheaton South for sixth victory - 4/13/2006 |
The Column By Chris Mayer
Same sport, new role for East's Covay - 4/6/2006 |
An eighth inning celebration
Wolves blast game-winning hit with two outs to top Burlington Central - 4/6/2006 |
Big hitters lead Oswego to victory
Ayers slams three home runs; Panthers defeat Bolingbrook, Yorkville, LaSalle-Peru - 4/6/2006 |
Panthers top Wildcats in SPC opener
Oswego rallies in second game to defeat Plainfield Central, 25-20, 25-18, and 25-14 - 4/6/2006 |
Friends, foes to meet at East
Wolves host Panthers in first SPC South contest - 4/6/2006 |
Panthers defend in opening games
Oswego tops Bartlett 1-0; falls short against Waubonsie Valley, Batavia - 3/30/2006 |
Fourth inning sparks big win for Oswego
Softball team explodes with seven runs to top Sandwich 11-2 in season opener - 3/30/2006 |
Wolves rebound heading into spring break
East steps up against St. Charles North before focus turns to conference opener - 3/30/2006 |
Focus turns to SPC opener during long layoff
Panther spikers seek first victory in conference game against Plainfield Central - 3/30/2006 |
The Column By Kristin Sharp
Early graduates creating changes in athletics - 3/23/2006 |
Oswego East exudes confidence heading into first varsity campaign
3/23/2006 |
New threats step onto Panther field in search of SPC championship
3/23/2006 |
Panthers gain momentum at final indoor invite
3/23/2006 |
Wolves ready for next phase of thinclad competition
3/23/2006 |
Spring fever on the OHS diamond
Pitchers create early optimism - 3/16/2006 |
OEHS gearing up for historic season
Well-rounded Wolves embark on varsity season - 3/16/2006 |
Oswego East returns key positions, welcomes new faces in varsity debut
3/16/2006 |
Oswego strives for record-setting year behind five three-year varsity athletes
3/16/2006 |
Wolves 'believe'
Second-half momentum lifts Oswego East to initial varsity win over Oswego - 3/9/2006 |
Final SPC South team exits season
Oswego East falls to Neuqua Valley - 3/9/2006 |
Winning ways continue in basketball program
Lady Panthers capture fourth SPC title, Gant takes fourth MVP honor - 3/9/2006 |
The Column By Chris Mayer
Mysterious forces bring rivals together? - 3/2/2006 |
Oswego teams claim second, third in SPC
Wolves' late rally not enough to stop Plainfield Central - 3/2/2006 |
Panthers avenge earlier loss to Cougars, 69-58
3/2/2006 |
Teamwork propels gymnasts to big finish
Oswego hits 140 mark; defends 10th SPC title before qualifying for sectionals - 3/2/2006 |
A record-breaking day
Washington's 15-second match makes history in Champaign - 2/23/2006 |
Local teams vie for spot in title game
Regional semifinal pits Oswego vs. Oswego East - 2/23/2006 |
Freestyle sprinter qualifies for state swim meet
Top sectional swims in 50, 100-yard events send Glavan to Evanston - 2/23/2006 |
Oswego cheers competition squad to state
Illinois' top cheerleading programs gather in Springfield for chance at first place - 2/23/2006 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Olympics to Oswego, winter sports heaing up - 2/16/2006 |
Bowler puts Oswego East on map
Frahm makes school history with third-place medal at IHSA state tournament - 2/16/2006 |
Oswego duo punch tickets to state finals
Templin, Washington advance to Assembly Hall after third-place sectional finishes in Naperville - 2/16/2006 |
Wolves fall to Wildcats in first regional contest
OEHS girl cagers' first varsity season comes to end - 2/16/2006 |
Warriors spoil Panthers' bid for regional final
Waubonsie Valley's late run seals 54-49 loss for Oswego - 2/16/2006 |
Oswego takes fast lane to SPC swimming title
Divers, early swimming events give team extra edge for fourth straight trophy - 2/9/2006 |
Templin emerges with regional championship
119-pound wrestler finishes 3-0 at West Aurora; Oswego sends four to sectionals - 2/9/2006 |
Dreams come true in Sweden
Elite European soccer team inks former Oswego soccer standout for 2006 season - 2/9/2006 |
Oswego East sends first athlete to state
Frahm's series-best 618 helps boost junior to third place at DeKalb Sectional - 2/9/2006 |
Kaneland spoils Oswego's bid for victory
Last-second shot falls short in 46-45 loss to Lady Knights; Panthers gear up for regionals - 2/9/2006 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
Super Bowl, Seattle, and crazy SPC standings - 2/2/2006 |
OHS gymnasts take home Regional gold
Gymnastics team wins Glenbard West Regional two days after SPC championship - 2/2/2006 |
It's a perfect 10 for OHS gymnasts
10th consecutive conference crown makes history - 2/2/2006 |
Gant scores milestone
Three-pointer gives senior 2,000 varsity points at OHS - 2/2/2006 |
Oswego boys lay foundation for SPC South cage title run
Panthers win five of seven in January - 2/2/2006 |
Area wrestlers weigh SPC results
Nine All-Conference wrestlers lead Panthers to fourth; seven Wolves gain big-meet experience - 1/26/2006 |
Targeted Panthers drop first SPC contest
Boys basketball team works to stay atop league standings after 58-53 loss to Plainfield South - 1/26/2006 |
Feisty Cougars can't top Lady Panthers
Conference leader overcomes sluggish first half to top Plainfield South, 50-45 - 1/26/2006 |
First-year squad makes waves in SPC play
Oswego East falls short in upset bid over Plainfield Central; loses 64-61 to Wildcats - 1/26/2006 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
More opportunities for athletes - 1/19/2006 |
Panthers, Wolves clash in SPC play
Oswego's experience tops East, 58-43 - 1/19/2006 |
IHSA expansion OK'd
Association announces new system for 2007-08 - 1/19/2006 |
Oswego captures third at R-B Invite
Glavan records top time in 50-yard freestyle - 1/19/2006 |
Lady Panthers find early answer for Wolves
1/19/2006 |
District showdown
Wolves host Panthers in key SPC game - 1/12/2006 |
Area basketball teams making strides
Oswego donws Plainfield Central by 13; Oswego East mounts three-game streak - 1/12/2006 |
Immovable Force
Santa's inside presence creates big headaches for Oswego opponents - 1/12/2006 |
Seniors shine as gymnasts post big score
Oswego tops Geneva, Waubonsie Valley with 140.45 to highlight final home meet - 1/12/2006 |
Practice pays off in Panther win
Oswego claims second SPC blowout with team game - 1/12/2006 |
The Column By Chris Mayer
'Legendary' ballot includes Oswego resident - 1/5/2006 |
Oswego East garners milestone victory
Wolves top Morris to claim first Suburban Prairie Conference win, snap nine-game skid - 1/5/2006 |
Swim team shows versatility at Aquapentathlon
Oswego highlights invite with solid 200-yard freestyle - 1/5/2006 |
Nine seniors to be honored at wrestling triangular
Oswego takes momentum from Berman Classic into tough January home schedule - 1/5/2006 |
Tournament trophy returns to Oswego
Defensive effort leads Lady Panthers over North Stars for third title in four years - 12/29/2005 |
Panthers stumble late in loss to Bulldogs
Jack Tosh Boys' Basketball Holiday Tournament - 12/29/2005 |
Oswego East gives solid effort against tough field
Wolves finish eighth in Warrior Christmas Classic, return to practice gym until Jan. 3 - 12/29/2005 |
Second-half surge falls short for Lady Wolves
Oswego East drops final tourney game to Aurora Central Catholic to close out 2005 - 12/29/2005 |
Oswego Girls' Basketball Holiday Classic
Lady Panthers on pace for title game - 12/22/2005 |
Oswego East Girls' Basketball Holiday Classic
Composure seals one-point victory - 12/22/2005 |
SPC win over Morris sets stage for OHS
Panthers win conference opener before entering York's annual holiday tourney - 12/22/2005 |
Gymnasts shine among Illinois' best
Morrison, Ogilvie win events at invitational - 12/22/2005 |
The Column By Kristin Sharp
A guide to holiday hoop tournaments - 12/15/2005 |
Resilient Panthers win at Kaneland
Boys' basketball team gains momentum heading into SPC opener at Morris - 12/15/2005 |
Big start, big win for lady Panther cagers
Oswego rolls past Plainfield South 52-27 - 12/15/2005 |
Oswego East enjoys top 20 finish at Strikefest
Wolves prepare for conference battle with Oswego, West Aurora Blackhawk Invite - 12/15/2005 |
Panther wrestlers remain undefeated in SPC
Plainfield South one of four matches to test Oswego before long schedule break - 12/15/2005 |
Oswego, East clash in SPC opener
Panthers begin bid for fourth straight championship, Wolves seek consistent play - 12/8/2005 |
Panther wrestlers tough-out opening stretch
Oswego wins five of first eight matches heading into conference battle with Morris - 12/8/2005 |
OEHS grapplers take fifth at Deerfield Invite
Hernandez captures title at 152, three other Wolves place third at eight-team tournament - 12/8/2005 |
Bowlers hit the lanes in 42-team mega tournament
Oswego, East programs enter Plainfield North Strikefest Invite in Joliet - 12/8/2005 |
Oswego in the spotlight
Varsity second, sophomores clinch tourney title - 12/1/2005 |
Vikings stifle Lady Panthers' cage rally
Ball wouldn't stay in the hoop - 12/1/2005 |
Host Knights down Lady Wolves for title
Girls basketball team clinches second at Immaculate Conception - 12/1/2005 |
Panther wrestlers split opening matches
Oswego rallies to defeat St. Charles North, visits Oswego East in SPC opener Thursday - 12/1/2005 |
Progress measured after opening games
East wins two at Sandwich Tournament - 12/1/2005 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
Local hockey star continues course to success - 11/24/2005 |
Wolves win tournament opener
East defeats Streator, falls to Plano in overtime - 11/24/2005 |
OEHS girls win first tourney opener
Lady Wolves down herscher, Lang pours in 17 points - 11/24/2005 |
Free throws seal Oswego win over Crete-Monee
Lady Panthers hold off hot-shooting Warriors to win final game of Romeoville Tourney - 11/24/2005 |
Panther boys rise to top of tournament standings
Oswego downs IMSA, Huntley in pool play, Prosser only obstacle before title game - 11/24/2005 |
Panthers get early lesson in overtime
Oswego falls to Yorkville in season opener - 11/17/2005 |
Swimmers, diver hit high notes at sectional
Schropp dives to ninth, freestyle relays both claim seventh place - 11/17/2005 |
Lady Wolves fall under Bulldog pressure
Turnovers, foul trouble plague in 65-20 loss to Batavia in season opener - 11/17/2005 |
Waiting game over for varsity Wolves
East meets Streator to open inaugural season at Sandwich Tournament - 11/17/2005 |
Panther lineup features smart, mature players
Oswego schedule features new tournaments, challenging non-conference foes - 11/17/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Old foes in playoffs under new conditions - 11/10/2005 |
Oswego athletes ink Division I letters
Gant to join young Wisconsin program; Rygh commits to DePaul cross country, track teams - 11/10/2005 |
Panthers make necessary adjustments
Oswego features mix of veterans, young talent in '05 - 11/10/2005 |
Wolves make necessary adjustments
Despite injuries, East anxious for first varsity season - 11/10/2005 |
Rygh races in one of state's fastest meets
Senior clocks in with best time at Detweiller Park, 15:10 just shy of personal record - 11/10/2005 |
A long-awaited celebration
Lady Panthers rally past Warriors to win first regional since '93 - 11/3/2005 |
Oswego diver wins SPC championship
Riverside-Brookfield defends title with six record-setting times in Oswego East pool - 11/3/2005 |
Rygh strives for All-State honors in Peoria
Senior places fourth at Waubonsie Valley Sectional; top 11 finishers break course record - 11/3/2005 |
Rosary ends Oswego's season in sectional semifinal
11/3/2005 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
White Sox, like the '84 Tigers destined for greatness - 10/27/2005 |
Lady Wolves pull off regional surprise
East defeats Romeoville in two games - 10/27/2005 |
Panthers meet Hornets, again
Despite Week 9 loss, Oswego enters Class 7A playoffs - 10/27/2005 |
Oswego, East advance runners to sectionals
Panther teams qualify all seven runners; Lee receives individual ticket to Waubonsie Valley - 10/27/2005 |
Oswego makes quck exit in talented regional
Panther kickers fall 3-0 to No. 9 Naperville Central Redhawks - 10/27/2005 |
Oswego, East runners make strides in SPC
Panthers win first conference trophy since 1994 season - 10/20/2005 |
OEHS, OHS girl harriers make their marks
Johnson, Wheeler, Lee top girls' All-Conference list - 10/20/2005 |
Coakley enters state finals for third season
Senior takes third in West Aurora Sectional - 10/20/2005 |
Oswego seeks playoff guarantee in SPC finale
After 45-14 loss to Morris, Panthers host Plainfield South in search of sixth win - 10/20/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Plaskas returns to NIU for long-awaited honor - 10/13/2005 |
Oswego keeps win streak alive in Minooka
Kremer scores five TDs; Panthers roll past Indians - 10/13/2005 |
Seniors lift soccer team to third SPC crown
Zelensek, Niedert, romero score in Oswego's 25th straight league game victory - 10/13/2005 |
Coakley completes perfect SPC career
Oswego, East now enter six players in West Aurora Sectional tournament - 10/13/2005 |
Runners make strides at Mane Event
Rygh leads Oswego to big second place finish; East enjoys faster times before SPC meet. - 10/6/2005 |
Talented field brings finale to golf season
Oswego, East end play at Geneva Regional - 10/6/2005 |
Oswego gridders clinch big win over Plainfield Central
Panthers roll out fourth straight victory to stay on pace with undefeated Morris - 10/6/2005 |
Lady Panthers win cat fight in Plainfield
Volleyball team ends first half of SPC play with 26-24, 25-20 victory over Wildcats - 10/6/2005 |
For now, it's Panther Country
Osweog defeats East in inaugural game - 9/29/2005 |
Oswego defense helps top East in two games
Panthers defeat Wolves 25-12, 25-11 in first matchup - 9/29/2005 |
Soccer team moves deep into conference play
Panthers closer to third SPC title - 9/29/2005 |
Swimmers split results with R-B, Plainfield
Oswego co-op program bounces back after one-point loss to Bulldogs - 9/29/2005 |
Panthers vs. Wolves: Let the games begin
The Column - 9/29/2005 |
A welcome home celebration
Oswego returns to familiar turf; downs Glenbard South - 9/22/2005 |
Lady Wolves open big week with spikers' first win
Oswego East defeats East Aurora in three - 9/22/2005 |
Ceremony reflects on Pickerills' love of athletics
'Coach' cuts ribbon to open building at football stadium, presented with memorial stone - 9/22/2005 |
Oswego East ready to host historic game
Wolves shut out at Lemont, return home to kick off SPC South play with Oswego - 9/22/2005 |
Lady Panthers tough out SPC win over Morris
Team effort gives Oswego edge in third game during conference opener - 9/22/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Athletics comfort victims of Hurricane Katrina - 9/15/2005 |
Familiar feeling returns to Panther football
Oswego defeats Geneva with big yardage from Davis - 9/15/2005 |
Lady Panthers ride highs, lows on court
Oswego fifth at DeKalb Invite, falls to Geneva - 9/15/2005 |
Invitationals test Panthers, Wolves
Rygh, Johnson pace Oswego teams; Oswego East continues to see faster times - 9/15/2005 |
Wolves find positives in big loss to Bison
Fenton downs East 55-13; Sullivan, Nelson have big nights for East - 9/15/2005 |
Oswego ready for another showdown
Panthers focused on solid tourney run - 9/8/2005 |
Wolves pull out SPC golf victory over Cougars
Oswego East prepares to enter busy week with Panther Scramble, four matches - 9/8/2005 |
Panthers pay big price with costly turnovers
Oswego's 7-0 lead over Bartlett evaporates after four fumbles, five interceptions - 9/8/2005 |
East makes progress with two touchdowns
Chambers rushes for first touchdown - 9/8/2005 |
Panther golfers benefit from heavy week of play
Oswego picks up pair of dual match victories - 9/8/2005 |
The Column by Chris Mayer
Lessons learned prove greater than final score - 9/1/2005 |
Warriors school Wolves in opener
Oswego East takes first step in varsity play - 9/1/2005 |
Panthers experience rare Week 1 defeat
Menomonie takes early lead to route Oswego - 9/1/2005 |
Panther soccer team opens home schedule
Oswego hosts West Aurora after 1-1 start - 9/1/2005 |
Golf programs shake off rusty clubs
Oswego, Oswego East find early optimism with solid scores in - 8/25/2005 |
Menomonie braces for largest challenge of '05
Wisconsin DII powerhouse faces Illinois Class 7A power in season opener - 8/25/2005 |
OEHS embarks on first varsity soccer season
Beck focused on conditioning before Wolves enter back-to-back tournaments - 8/25/2005 |
OHS looking forward to strong repeat
Carlisle: Panthers will not lower goals after winning school-record 20 matches - 8/25/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Home team not just Oswego High School anymore - 8/18/2005 |
A new side of Oswego
Smaller junior class causes unusual drop in overall numbers for Panthers - 8/18/2005 |
2005 OEHS football preview
Responsibilty falls on underclassmen as Wolves embark on varsity season - 8/18/2005 |
Golfers set to tee off at Stableford Invite
East ventures into first varsity season with busy opening week of competition - 8/18/2005 |
OHS golfers open season
Panthers contend for top standing in Suburban Prairie Conference South - 8/18/2005 |
Dry fields cause added concern for injury
Coaches, trainers take extra precautions as fall sports begin - 8/11/2005 |
Consecutive losses spell end of season for Cats
'Good baseball' results in 18 wins, trip to North Central Regional tournament - 8/11/2005 |
Fox Bend golf pro tees it up at Illinois Open
Opening round 67 helps Luedke tie for 20th - 8/11/2005 |
Trainers team up with local soccer club
Three Lions Academy, PSC enjoy tournament success under flourishing partnership - 8/11/2005 |
Oswego helps create Hoops for Healing
Basketball team joins Naperville North for cancer benefit tournament - 8/4/2005 |
Dramatic wins pave road to Battle Creek
Cats play 55 innings to earn district title - 8/4/2005 |
CSBL represented in regional tourney
8/4/2005 |
Long summer season ends in semifinals
Oswego summer team completes 30-game schedule with loss to Naperville North - 7/28/2005 |
Delta Aquatics offers more options to swimmers
Year-round programs offered at Oswego East - 7/28/2005 |
Cats set to host AABC regional qualifier
7/28/2005 |
Seventh inning sparks key victory
Oswego defeats Rockford Guilford 10-9 as Dietz, Sanchez provide one-two punch - 7/21/2005 |
Injury-plagued Cats fall to Prairie Gravel
Lavender hits solo home run in 6-5 loss - 7/21/2005 |
Wolves gained more than wins and losses
Summer play ends with tournament loss - 7/21/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
NASCAR driver makes pit stop in Oswego - 7/14/2005 |
Panthers edge Wolves in extra innings
Crackel tosses complete game for Oswego East; Oswego claims DH sweep - 7/14/2005 |
Cats go the extra mile
Oswego uses 12 innings to down Scanners - 7/14/2005 |
Cats light up Elmhurst in shutout win
Nine hits spark Oswego's 10-0 league victory - 7/7/2005 |
Oswego's prep baseball teams prepart for rematch
Panthers win six straight; Wolves easily handle Aurora Central to win by 11 runs - 7/7/2005 |
Season opener brings Oswego to UW-Stout
Varsity football team to face Menomonie in Week 1 - 6/30/2005 |
Wolves turn up heat with three wins
Momentum ends as costly errors result in 5-2 loss to Kaneland - 6/30/2005 |
Summer ball showcases new foes
Oswego East establishes early leads, but Oswego takes a doubleheader sweep - 6/23/2005 |
Cyclists use area trails to complete charity ride
Six friends make journey from St. Louis to Chicago, raise nearly $12,000 - 6/23/2005 |
Oswego Cats tripped up in late innings
Prairie Gravel escapes with 1-0 win despite Salter's gem - 6/23/2005 |
2004-05 Sports Year in Review
Oswego enjoys successful sports year: Wolves make athletic debut - 6/16/2005 |
Cats notch first league victory over Elmhurst
Oswego pounds out 13 hits in 9-1 win - 6/16/2005 |
Summer league opens with sweep over Morris
Hilton drives in win in extra innings - 6/16/2005 |
Early diamond uncertainties erased with 23 wins
Oswego produces third-most victories in school history, nine players graduate - 6/9/2005 |
Softball program makes progress in '05
Lady Panthers see 50 percent increase in wins - 6/9/2005 |
Panthers continue progress with new coach
In fifth year, Oswego boys volleyball program wins 15 matches, shares second in SPC. - 6/9/2005 |
Lowe makes history with All-State honor
Singles player places in top 16 at state finals - 6/2/2005 |
Panthers show progress against Wildcats
Plainfield Central ekes out 1-0 victory over Oswego in Yorkville Regional semifinals - 6/2/2005 |
Coaches select Athletes of the Year recipients
Girls earned starting role in basketball, softball; Whetzal shined in soccer, baseball - 6/2/2005 |
Conference rivals clash in regional tournament
Minooka tops Oswego with help from Treppel - 6/2/2005 |
Fab five head to state finals
Singles player, two doubles teams represent Oswego in IHSA action - 5/26/2005 |
Panthers take advantage of final opportunities
Lawson breaks school record in long jump, joins four others at Class AAA state meet - 5/26/2005 |
Ballun earns second place medal at state
5/26/2005 |
Hinsdale Central holds off late Oswego rally
Sosolik scores two goals in second half; Panthers fall 4-2 in Waubonsie Valley Regional - 5/26/2005 |
Oswego wins big in conference
Panther thinclads win seven events, take SPC crown by more than 80 points - 5/19/2005 |
Slim margin decides SPC winner-again
Lowe moves to 23-0 with singles championship - 5/19/2005 |
Soccer program reaches out to special kids
Oswego team grows in fourth season - 5/19/2005 |
Leap of a lifetime sends Balun to state
Senior qualifies in long jump, high jump at Minooka - 5/19/2005 |
Retiring in style
Fox Bend's Leon McNair says goodbye - 5/12/2005 |
Seniors celebrate with big win over Morris
Soccer team secures second place in SPC South - 5/12/2005 |
Panthers continue Elko's winning tradition
Former baseball coach throws out first pitch in Oswego-Marmion matchup - 5/12/2005 |
Oswego wears big target in SPC tournament
Panthers continue undefeated season, but five others look for league crown - 5/12/2005 |
Silent bats sound off in SPC win
Sanchez out of slump; earns three RBIs in Oswego's 6-2 victory over Morris - 5/5/2005 |
Track teams double the fun at invitational
Oswego scores 177 points to win own title - 5/5/2005 |
Tennis team strives for perfect season
Panthers boast 15-0 record with two dual meets remaining this spring - 5/5/2005 |
Confidence-builders
Soccer team defeats Plainfield South, Hersey and battles Neuqua Valley in defeat - 5/5/2005 |
Panthers aim high in SPC tournament
Badminton team looks for top three finish - 4/28/2005 |
Senior athletes commit to collegiate level
Carlson to play volleyball on East Coast; Williams heads downstate to wrestle - 4/28/2005 |
Spartans hit eight homers to sweep Falcons
Aurora University enters key conference weekend - 4/28/2005 |
Indians deliver first SPC loss to Panther spikers
Oswego places fifth at Minooka Invite - 4/28/2005 |
Panthers make history at Viking Invite
Tennis team wins first-ever championship behind wins at No. 1 singles, No. 2 doubles - 4/21/2005 |
Three goals can't save soccer team
Oswego falls to Plainfield, 6-3 - 4/21/2005 |
Panthers open SPC South with victory
Oswego defeats Plainfield Central, 25-8, 25-4 - 4/21/2005 |
Baseball team fires off three wins against Wildcats
Oswego starts SPC South with 3-0 record - 4/21/2005 |
SPC South members to form new league
Oswego, Oswego East will compete in Southwest Prairie in 2006-07 school year - 4/14/2005 |
Gram's clutch hit keys triumph over Huskies
Lady Panthers win 3-2 ballgame in seventh - 4/14/2005 |
Volleyball team fourth at St. Charles invite
Six games decided by two points or less as Panthers manage 2-3 tournament mark - 4/14/2005 |
Home runs spark two Panther victories
Atwood, Whetzal clear the fences against Naperville North, LaSalle-Peru - 4/7/2005 |
Soccer team enjoys feeling of first win
Moore, sosolik combine for five goals in shutout victory - 4/7/2005 |
Spartans play record-setting game in Oswego
Aurora University scores 29 runs in conference game against Eureka College - 4/7/2005 |
Panthers shut out Vikings
Baseball team starts season with big victory - 3/31/2005 |
Lady Panthers eye first victory
Soccer team opens SPC play at Plainfield Central - 3/31/2005 |
West Aurora shuts out Oswego in season opener
Softball team aims for first win at Yorkville - 3/31/2005 |
Determined to succeed
Baseball squad looks to end school year on positive note - 3/24/2005 |
Veterans return to field with high expectations
Soccer team aims for league crown - 3/24/2005 |
Defense keys experienced softball team
Lady Panthers driven to produce first winning season in more than a decade - 3/24/2005 |
Young but determined
Badminton squad led by two veteran seniors - 3/17/2005 |
Aurora University to play ball at Oswego
Spartan program earns No. 10 preseason ranking by ABCA - 3/17/2005 |
Lady Panthers pull out another record-setting season
Gant totals 566 points, shatters both career and single-season scoring records - 3/17/2005 |
'Mighty' Panthers look to defend SPC title
Under new direction, volleyball team opens fifth season with leadership, depth - 3/17/2005 |
Oswego hockey claims division championship
Team advances to Blackhawk Cup quarterfinals contest - 3/10/2005 |
Ledger-Sentinel web exclusive: Panthers 49, Morris 59
Redskins end Panther cagers' season - 3/10/2005 |
Local hockey player nabs spot on national roster
Wisconsin-bound Williams invited to play for National Team Development Program U-18 squad - 3/10/2005 |
Second half woes plague Panthers
Morris wins three-game series with Oswego - 3/10/2005 |
Reppy defies odds in state finals
Senior swimmer captures ninth-place medal in 500-yard freestyle with career best time - 3/3/2005 |
Resilient Panthers down Minooka in SPC closer
Oswego turns focus to Morris Regional - 3/3/2005 |
Plainfield North hires Darlington
Former Morris head football coach changes sidelines - 3/3/2005 |
Lady Panthers defend home court
Oswego wins regional trophy - 2/24/2005 |
Lady Panthers' season ends at sectional semifinal
Panthers fall to Kaneland, 52-51 - 2/24/2005 |
Reppy goes the distance at sectionals
Senior qualifies for state in 200, 500 freestyle events - 2/24/2005 |
Nine seniors to take final bow at home
Oswego plays host to Minooka in SPC finale; Panthers enter Morris Regional next - 2/24/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Sports fans, get ready for long road trips - 2/17/2005 |
Lady Panthers vie for regional title
Oswego plays host to West Chicago after 54-33 victory over Yorkville - 2/17/2005 |
Second place, and looking for more
Oswego wins key game over Morris - 2/17/2005 |
Future uncertain for SPC members
North Division schools discuss new league; Interstate Eight approves four more - 2/17/2005 |
Oswego swimmers unchallenged for SPC title
Swimmers, divers score big to win title at Oswego East HS - 2/10/2005 |
Big meet, big results
Seven wrestlers qualify for Downers Grove Sectional - 2/10/2005 |
Panther cagers secure second in league standings
Oswego defeats Plainfield South; Morris, Plainfield Central, Minooka still ahead - 2/10/2005 |
gymnasts hold hope for sectional bid
Oswego wins ninth SPC title, but falls short of regional championship - 2/3/2005 |
Panthers approach Cougars with caution
Plainfield South 0-5 in SPC, but improving - 2/3/2005 |
Three Panthers ink letters of intent
Panthers moving on to college gridiron next year - 2/3/2005 |
Swimmers, divers prepare to claim SPC title
Oswego East hosts its first conference meet - 2/3/2005 |
Oswego wrestlers go for the gold
Williams wins SPC championship - 1/27/2005 |
Wolves net first All-Conference honor
Oswego East's first wrestling season - 1/27/2005 |
Oswego lands among top sectional teams
Lady Panthers earn No. 2 seed after 64-56 victory over Waubonsie Valley - 1/27/2005 |
Rough and rugged game ahead for Panthers
Oswego travels to Lemont with hopes of 10th victory - 1/27/2005 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
SPC members: Pack up your tomahawks - 1/20/2005 |
Teamwork propels Oswego atop SPC
Key victory at Plainfield Central gives lady panthers 21-0 league mark since 2003 - 1/20/2005 |
Practice makes perfect
Oswego focused on big road win at Minooka - 1/20/2005 |
Senior showdown
Veteran grapplers help spark win in final home meet - 1/20/2005 |
Wrestlers build state series mentality
Oswego enters two duals, invite in three day span - 1/13/2005 |
Lady Panthers roll on
Oswego 5-0 in SPC; Gant top all-time scoring list - 1/13/2005 |
Hoinkes to enter Hall of Fame
Football coach recognized after 24 years on Oswego's sidelines - 1/13/2005 |
Target: Plainfield Central
Oswego aims to upset SPC's top team - 1/13/2005 |
Momentum builds toward SPC battle
Oswego rolls out fourth straight win, brings undefeated SPC record to Morris - 1/6/2005 |
New offensive system delivers another win
Lady Panthers down Plainfield South to set up key conference battle in Morris - 1/6/2005 |
Grapplers perform well at Berman Classic
Oswego takes fifth in 15-team tourney - 1/6/2005 |
Lady Panthers ready for return to basics
Oswego finishes 3-1 at Holiday Classic; Gant named MVP - 12/30/2004 |
Wrong place, wrong time
Oswego goes 0-2 against East Aurora, Rockford East - 12/30/2004 |
Gymnasts produce season-high scores
Oswego takes second at Panther invite - 12/30/2004 |
Schnable: Another step in the right direction
Oswego wins SPC opener against Lemont - 12/23/2004 |
Oswego Holiday Classic: Fourth quarter results
Lady Panthers down Yorkville, St. Charles North - 12/23/2004 |
Wrestlers seek momentum in Palatine
Oswego enters two-day tourney to end 2004 - 12/23/2004 |
Panthers secure key road win over Raiders
Oswego snaps four-game skid, look for first SPC win in opener against Lemont - 12/16/2004 |
Wrestlers withstand three-day challenge
Templin, Larsen win Mustang invite titles - 12/16/2004 |
Oswego girls gain momentum with two wins
Lady Panthers aim for third straight Holiday Classic title as seven teams enter tourney - 12/16/2004 |
Blackhawks create unexpected victory
West Aurora's Huntley sinks four three-poing baskets in 59-46 victory over Panthers - 12/9/2004 |
Wanted: Confidence
Panthers look to end skid against Batavia - 12/9/2004 |
Oswego pins Morris
After big SPC win, wrestlers finish 0-3 at Mega-Dual - 12/9/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Oswego Classic goes the extra mile - 12/2/2004 |
Tough takedown
Oswego starts 2-0 with wins over Yorkville, St. Charles N. - 12/2/2004 |
'Classic' lessons of ups, downs
After two wins, Panthers drop final two for fourth place in Oswego Tip-Off Tourney - 12/2/2004 |
Character, toughness emerge in opener
Oswego hangs on to 59-52 victory over Huntley - 11/25/2004 |
Long stretch ends with win over Argo
Lady Panthers 3-2 after Romeoville tournament - 11/25/2004 |
Wrestling team encouraged by full line-up
Panthers feature biggest varsity squad in Miller's tenure - 11/25/2004 |
Complimentary classes build new team
Oswego sets lofty goals for tough schedule - 11/18/2004 |
Lady Panthers find right combination in opener
Fourth-quarter play sparks 47-40 victory over Geneva - 11/18/2004 |
Swimmers close out year at sectional meet
11/18/2004 |
Talented lineup returns to Panthers' court
Girls' basketball team embarks on another record-setting season - 11/11/2004 |
Gant sets sights on Wisconsin hoops
11/11/2004 |
Distance classic
Rygh completes season at state meet - 11/11/2004 |
Hockey club builds foundation for the future
Young team earns 5-4 victory over Marist - 11/11/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Tradition will continue - 11/4/2004 |
Rygh represents Oswego at state
Junior conquers course in 15:57 - 11/4/2004 |
Extraordinary victory
Oswego wins first Class AA regional, breaks record - 11/4/2004 |
Panthers lost uphill battle to Hornets
Critical injuries early, but Oswego battles to 2OT - 11/4/2004 |
SPC foes meet again for regional crown
Oswego defeats Hinsdale South 2-0 to face Plainfield Central in key game - 10/28/2004 |
Field goal frenzy
Lemont secures SPC win with 32-yard kick - 10/28/2004 |
Swimmers prepare for close SPC battle
R-B, Plainfield, Oswego contend for title - 10/28/2004 |
Return to state
Coakley qualifies in singles - 10/21/2004 |
Fun begins for soccer team
Oswego begins quest for regional championship - 10/21/2004 |
Four Panthers earn all-conference nods
Oswego takes fourth in girls, boys SPC races - 10/21/2004 |
Marathons attract runners from near, far
Montgomery postmaster departs for Doublin's 26.2 mile race - 10/21/2004 |
Redskins capitalize on Panthers' grid errors
Oswego loss first in 14-game stretch - 10/14/2004 |
Tennis team dominant in SPC South
Lady Panthers win back-to-back titles - 10/14/2004 |
Undefeated-again
Soccer team repeats 8-0 finish in SPC play - 10/14/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Panther Fans get rowdy: Students show school spirit - 10/7/2004 |
Conference perfection within reach
Soccer team secures SPC title, two games away from back-to-back 8-0 finishes - 10/7/2004 |
Running the show
Oswego dominates Minooka 34-0 - 10/7/2004 |
Lady Panthers battle tough South Division
Oswego pulls out win over Plainfield Central - 10/7/2004 |
Pool heats up for Oswego
Swim team wins Evergreen Park invite, defeats Plainfield - 9/30/2004 |
Golfers score big wins in SPC
Oswego defeats Morris, Plainfield Central in final week of play - 9/30/2004 |
Varsity preview?
Oswego-Oswego East game delayed until 2005 - 9/30/2004 |
Oswego rallies for SPC win over Morris
Panthers maintain league lead with 2-1 win over Redskins - 9/30/2004 |
Enbracing responsibility
Lawrence's legs carry Oswego to 21-7 win - 9/23/2004 |
Panther effort demands respect
Oswego knocks down four ranked teams to clinch second place in Lemont Showdown - 9/23/2004 |
Home, sweet home
Panthers win first swim meet at Oswego East - 9/23/2004 |
Win streak grows, pressure builds
Panthers gut out 11th win, but Raiders don't fall easily - 9/16/2004 |
Panthers on prowl
Soccer team eyes Lemont Cup trophy - 9/16/2004 |
Strong relay efforts give Oswego invite title
Swim team now focuses on hosting Elgin, IMSA in first-ever meet at Oswego East - 9/16/2004 |
Volleyball team shows early strengths
Oswego fares well in first invite, drops three-game set to Batavia - 9/9/2004 |
Football squad ready to make first road trip
Oswego downs Bartlett for 2-0 start on home turf - 9/9/2004 |
Oswego begins quest for Lemont Cup, SPC trophies
Soccer team claims third shutout win - 9/9/2004 |
Lady Panthers first at Wheaton North Quad
Tennis team pulls out three 4-3 wins - 9/9/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
History repeating - 9/2/2004 |
Underdogs no more
Practice pays off as Oswego downs Neuqua Valley - 9/2/2004 |
Lucky number three
Panther soccer team jumps out to 2-0 start - 9/2/2004 |
High expectations set for Oswego kickers
Veteran squad returns to field - 8/26/2004 |
Swim team ready to make waves at new pool
Girls swimming preview... - 8/26/2004 |
Familiar faces return
Veteran Panther spikers, coaches aim for SPC title - 8/26/2004 |
State champs open year with clean slate
Football season preview... - 8/19/2004 |
Golfers look to take step forward in new season
Golf season preview... - 8/19/2004 |
Early motivation
Veteran squad looks to defend SPC title - 8/19/2004 |
Five decades of dedication
Pickerill continues to devote time, energy to athletics - 8/12/2004 |
Cats qualify for World Series
Oswego baseball squad returns to Michigan for first-ever appearance in AABC Stan Musial Tournament - 8/12/2004 |
A new kind of baseball
Oswego Cats bring summer fun to Oswego - 8/5/2004 |
Cats stun High Tech Scanners in regional
Oswego earns bid to Battle Creek, Mich. for AABC tourney - 8/5/2004 |
Extra support gives 'boost' to athletics
Parent-run organizations provide additional funds for sports at Oswego, East - 7/29/2004 |
Summer play provides lessons for Panthers
Oswego shows signs of success at bat, but continues to build solid pitching staff - 7/22/2004 |
Solid pitching, silent bats in Cats' loss to Downers Grove
7/22/2004 |
Martial arts gives instructor new look at life
Gilbert keeps daughter's memory alive; opens Sam's Tae Kwon Do - 7/15/2004 |
All-American heads to Cumberland
Kostos earns recognition from NISCA as top 50-yard swimmer - 7/15/2004 |
Cats tested by Crestwood in heated game
7/15/2004 |
Cobras win OT game against Cleveland
From Chicago to Iceland, Sitch welcomes new opportunities - 7/8/2004 |
Panthers take shape
Baseball team continues to make strides - 7/8/2004 |
Oswego Cats return to winning ways
Solid pitching helps baseball squad rebound with 8-2 victory over Elmhurst Hawks - 7/1/2004 |
Panthers have will to win
Summer squad splits with St. Charles East, Neuqua Valley - 7/1/2004 |
Another year in sports wraps up
Oswego High School sports year in review - 6/24/2004 |
Age just a number for these Cats
Season started June 1 for the Osweo Cats - 6/24/2004 |
New baseball coach returns to old field
After playing and coaching under Elko, Neitzel accepts new role as head coach - 6/17/2004 |
SPC divisions remain unchanged-for now
IHSA announces Class A split, welcomes Oswego East as newest member in Illinois - 6/17/2004 |
Mini Me helps Oswego family "live the dream"
2003 Illinois Horse of the Year makes history, becomes first two-time winner in 35 years - 6/17/2004 |
Bulldogs end Panthers' post-season run
Oswego drops one-run game in Morris Sectional semifinal contest - 6/10/2004 |
DePaul midfielder scores big in Brazil
Oswego High School Class of 2002 - 6/10/2004 |
Tyioran leaves mark as MVP
Oswego High School Class of 2000 - 6/10/2004 |
Suhayda wrestles two sports, biology
Oswego High School Class of 2001 - 6/10/2004 |
Suhayda wrestles two sports, biology
Oswego High School Class of 2001 - 6/10/2004 |
Home field advantage leads to Panther baseball regional victory
First post season trophy since 1994 - 6/3/2004 |
Panther softball team suffers ten frustrations
Rough start led to rough season - 6/3/2004 |
Five OHS track team members head to IHSA finals
Oswego athletes offer solid performances at Charleston - 6/3/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Elko, No. 21 retire from baseball field - 5/27/2004 |
OHS volleyball reaches new level
Five seniors help capture first SPC title in program's short history - 5/27/2004 |
Panther tennis trio advance to state tourney
Lowe defeats Neuqua, wins sectional crown - 5/27/2004 |
Oswego qualifies five for state track meet
Panthers battle through two-day sectional - 5/27/2004 |
Oswego makes history on the track
Boys claim first SPC crown since 1995 - 5/22/2004 |
Lady Panther harriers win sectional title
5/22/2004 |
Wildcats edge out Panthers for SPC crown
Oswego highlights tournament with 10 All-Conference selections - 5/22/2004 |
Tournament champs!
Volleyball team wins Vernon Hills Invite - 5/22/2004 |
Rain can't wash away final home game
Soccer team wins Wheaton North Invite; extends win streak against Minooka - 5/13/2004 |
Oswego clinches 10 events at SPC meet
Lady Panthers forced to settle for second - 5/13/2004 |
Tennis team aims for top SPC finish
5/13/2004 |
Softball team faces new defensive woes
Oswego struggles to play error-free ball - 5/13/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Sharp
Cheerleading becomes a sport-bring it on! - 5/6/2004 |
Coaching staff takes shape at Oswego East
Burton: Athletic department 75 percent complete - 5/6/2004 |
Berger bowls path to McKendree College
Four-time state qualifier signs with top-ranked program - 5/6/2004 |
Soccer team builds six-game win streak
Panther kickers looking forward to final home game - 5/6/2004 |
Team effort leads Panthers to top of SPC
Oswego, Minooka boast 6-0 records heading into series - 4/29/2004 |
Dedication leads athlete to Division I program
Snider gives verbal commitment to Alabama - 4/29/2004 |
Costly errors keep softball team away from victory
Lady Panthers end four game skid as team pounds IMSA 13-2 - 4/29/2004 |
Minooka spikers best Oswego
After two losses, Indians steal victory at invite - 4/29/2004 |
Panther kickers finish a strong fourth at St. Charles Invite
Coach credits "great team effort." - 4/15/2004 |
Panther diamond come-backs not quite enough
Defeats drop record to 4-6 on season - 4/15/2004 |
Oswego boys split two tennis matches in SPC league play
Panther record now stands at 2-1 on season - 4/15/2004 |
Young squad learning- -and winning
Lady Panthers overcome obstacles for 2-2 record - 4/8/2004 |
Volleyball squad dominates Bartlett
Panther boys notch first victory under Meisner - 4/8/2004 |
Oswego doomed by scoreless second half
After 3-0 victory over Plainfield South, soccer team fails to score against Wildcats - 4/8/2004 |
Panther kickers go on attack early and often
Trounce Riverside-Brookfield 9-0 - 4/1/2004 |
Oswego JV baseball team splits openers
DeKalb wins first, Panthers take second game - 4/1/2004 |
OHS junior Atwood heading to Netherlands in August
To participate in USA Athletes International Baseball program - 4/1/2004 |
Panthers strive to reach team potential
Full 24-man roster gives Oswego depth - 3/25/2004 |
Lady Panthers battle mental game of softball
Oswego strives to produce first winning season in 10 years - 3/25/2004 |
Panthers make positive steps over season
Basketball team improves record; sets tone for continued growth next year - 3/25/2004 |
Experienced athletes return to soccer field
Panthers set sights on Suburban Prairie crown - 3/25/2004 |
Experience emerges for Panther spikers' fourth season
Oswego returns six veterans in quest for SPC South title - 3/18/2004 |
OHS track teams take final laps indoors
Batavia provides final competition before Panthers head outside - 3/18/2004 |
Gymnastics prevail through tough times
Despite injuries, illness Panthers score big - 3/18/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Rojek
Two fairytale seasons in the Suburban Prairie Conference - 3/11/2004 |
Badminton team gets early start to spring competition
3/11/2004 |
Battling to the wire
Oswego boys' cage season ends in six-point loss - 3/11/2004 |
Young Panthers grow into vetean leaders
3/11/2004 |
The uncertain road to Regionals
March Madness begins in Illinois prep basketball - 3/4/2004 |
OHS swimmer Kostos goes to state finals
First Panther to earn All State recognition - 3/4/2004 |
Panther boys close regular cage season with two wins
Wins secure second place SPC finish - 3/4/2004 |
Oswego swimmers finish eixth in sectional
Kostos qualifies for state in two events - 2/26/2004 |
A passion for hockey
Fourth grader ready to head to Russia for international tourney - 2/26/2004 |
OHS Hockey Club offering winter sports options
New club ready for spring league play - 2/26/2004 |
Bell family ends era in OHS gymnastics
2/19/2004 |
West upset bittersweet for Blackhawks' coach
Oswego drops regional semifinal, 58-54 - 2/19/2004 |
Morris rivalry ignites
Redskins steal SPC wiin from Panthers - 2/19/2004 |
Berger sees big picture at final state tourney
Senior anticipates future in collegiate bowling - 2/19/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Rojek
Only some of the best qualify for state meet - 2/12/2004 |
Panther gymnasts take third in sectional
Bell moves on to state meet - 2/12/2004 |
Elko elected to Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
Starts 28th season this spring - 2/12/2004 |
Season ends as Oswego kegglers place fourth in sectional competition
Beat SPC South champ Minooka - 2/12/2004 |
Five Panther grapplers move on to sectionals
"A tough regional," according to Oswego coach - 2/12/2004 |
SPC crown just one goal in big picture
Gymnasts focus on sectional title - 2/5/2004 |
Lady Panther cagers look for better performance
Oswego captures four-point victory over Lemont - 2/5/2004 |
Oswego East develops athletic department
Burton hired as director of athletics for Wolves - 2/5/2004 |
Oswego continues success in South Division
Team effort produces victory over Lemont - 2/5/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Rojek
Dedicated coaches recognized in 2004 - 1/29/2004 |
Wrestlers surpass conference goals
Oswego battles to second at SPC Mega Tournament - 1/29/2004 |
Lucky or not, Panther boys get big win
Oswego capitalizes on Minooka mistake - 1/29/2004 |
Third period dooms Panther cagers' perfect record in SPC
Plainfield Central defeats Oswego, 63-37 - 1/22/2004 |
Young gymnasts step up for Oswego
Three starters out, Oswego places fourth at Fremd Invite - 1/22/2004 |
Young wrestlers catch fire at Kaneland Invite
Larsen wins 130-pound title in 25 seconds; Oswego repeats as third place team - 1/22/2004 |
The Column by Kristin Rojek
Kendall County sneaks into basketball spotlight - 1/15/2004 |
Boys' basketball team nets two big victories
Panthers hit stride at right time of year - 1/15/2004 |
Swim team dominates R-B pool
Oswego defeats Bulldogs, defends invitational trophy - 1/15/2004 |
Carlisle accepts new role on Panther soccer field
Former varsity assistant replaces French - 1/15/2004 |
Wrestlers capture second place at invite
Panthers claim 14 medals; Williams wins 112-pound title - 1/8/2004 |
Oswego tested by Plainfield South
Cougars control first quarter, but Panthers explode in second half - 1/8/2004 |
Lady Panthers shake off rust against Cougars
Oswego extends win streak to 12 games - 1/8/2004 |
Oswego kegglers out of the gutter
Panthers notch first conference victory - 1/8/2004 |
Lady Panthers shine over North Stars
Oswego defends Holiday Classic title - 1/1/2004 |
Gymnasts on path to state
Oswego scores 140.6 in Panther invite to place second - 1/1/2004 |
Panthers take positives from Bolingbrook loss
Oswego finishes 1-3 in East Aurora Tourney - 1/1/2004 |
Panther grapplers get early Christmas present
Sweep own quad - 12/25/2003 |
Quickness keys Lady Panthers' victory over Rosary
Will defend title in own holiday classic - 12/25/2003 |
Panther boys overcome by Tomcats' defense
East Aurora wins 82-61 - 12/25/2003 |
Lady Panthers roll past East Aurora
Oswego extends win streak to seven with 56-37 victory over Tomcats - 12/18/2003 |
Gant's final shot wins game at buzzer
Wheaton South rally stretches game to final seconds of play - 12/18/2003 |
Jernstad's future leads to Northern Illinois
Oswego's top hurler signs letter of intent to Huskie baseball program - 12/18/2003 |
Oswego settles back to reality
Team banquet concludes memorable season for Panther football program - 12/18/2003 |
Panther boys responde to halftime challenge
Oswego cagers defeat Geneva, 81-80 - 12/11/2003 |
Gymnasts compete among state's elite teams
Oswego places third at Big Purple Invite, Bell claims third-best all around score - 12/11/2003 |
Defense carries Oswego to victory
Lady Panthers extend win streak with win over West Aurora - 12/11/2003 |
Grapplers make comeback, fall short against Redskins
Williams, Washington remain undefeated - 12/11/2003 |
The Column by Kristin Rojek
"Underratted but now underdetermined" - 12/4/2003 |
They have heart
Oswego wins state title in double overtime battle - 12/4/2003 |
Community enjoys 'proudest moment'
Pep assembly rallies Oswego - 12/4/2003 |
Oswego boys give all in cage loss to Yorkville
Panthers finish 2-1 in Tip-Off Tournament - 12/4/2003 |
The Column by Kristin Rojek
Downers Grove gives Panthers warm welcome - 11/27/2003 |
Oswego bound for state final
Panthers win Trojan war, advance to state final with Libertyville - 11/27/2003 |
Panther cagers survive persistent Cavalier attack
Oswego prepares for Benet, Yorkville in tourney play - 11/27/2003 |
Oswego girls win three at Romeoville
Gant leads Panthers with 77-point effort in tournament - 11/27/2003 |
The Column
Oswego underdogs seek respect on the gridiron - 11/20/2003 |
Oswego keeps Flyers grounded
Final Four: Panthers travel to Downers Grove North for chance at state final - 11/20/2003 |
Early obstacles challenge young Panthers
Four veterans lead host of new faces - 11/20/2003 |
Poor shooting plagues Panther girls
Oswego drops season opener despite solid effort - 11/20/2003 |
The Column
Panther Country Proves to be a true home advantage - 11/13/2003 |
Panthers quickly eliminate Raiders
Oswego bus bound for East St. Louis - 11/13/2003 |
French says goodbye after 15 years at kickers' helm
11/13/2003 |
Young Lady Panthers know basketball
Four athletes return from 25-3 season to lead Oswego - 11/13/2003 |
Soccer players create a season to remember
Granados earns league MVP, All-State honors - 11/13/2003 |
Panthers efficient in playoff opener
Oswego welcomes Bolingbrook in second round - 11/6/2003 |
Swimmers take top honors at SPC meet
JV wins conference, varsity second - 11/6/2003 |
Warrior spikers heat up, come back for win
Oswego ends season with tough effort - 11/6/2003 |
Panthers shout out from title
Neuqua Valley wins trophy with 3-0 victory - 11/6/2003 |
The Column
Alfred University and other recruiting secrets - 10/30/2003 |
Defense on task in SPC shutout victory
Oswego prepares to host Alton in first round contest - 10/30/2003 |
Cross country squads advance to sectionals
Runners just one race away from state meet - 10/30/2003 |
Lady Panthers clinch second place in SPC
Volleyball team prepares for regional opener against Warriors - 10/30/2003 |
Latest OHS soccer victory sets new record
Oswego finishes 9-0 on home field - 10/23/2003 |
Runners enter state series
Kapton earns All-Conference honors at SPC meet - 10/23/2003 |
Football Panthers ready for last SPC challenge
Lemont victory critical to host first round - 10/23/2003 |
The Column
Touring America's pastime - 10/16/2003 |
Secret weapon helps defeat Redskins
Staniszewski leads team with career-high 241 yards - 10/16/2003 |
Tennis team dominates conference tournament
10/16/2003 |
Panthers complete unfefeated SPC season
Soccer team prepares for tough Warrior Invitational - 10/16/2003 |
Panthers fail to execute on gridiron
Minooka defense forces Oswego to commit costly errors - 10/9/2003 |
Panthers finally wear conference boys soccer crown
After seven seasons, soccer team becomes top league program - 10/9/2003 |
Golfers answer questions at conference meet
Oswego squad finished third at Fox Bend - 10/9/2003 |
The Column
Crosstown battle, Oswego 41, East 21 - 10/2/2003 |
Better play, better results for Panthers
Oswego defeats Plainfield Central in SPC opener - 10/2/2003 |
Freshmen kick off new chapter in history
Oswego friends turn into East foes in football, volleyball games - 10/2/2003 |
Cross country teams make strides at ACC
Lady Panthers race to fifth place finish - 10/2/2003 |
The Column
Female soccer players chase new dreams - 9/25/2003 |
Swimmers make a splash
Depth gives Panthers competitive edge against top area programs - 9/25/2003 |
Tennis team regroups, wins Rosary Invite title
Players step up to lead Oswego to victory - 9/25/2003 |
Team effort rewarded with shutout victory
Soccer team improves record to 10-1 - 9/25/2003 |
Goal-den victories!
Oswego defeats Geneva for first time in six years - 9/18/2003 |
Offense shines as Panthers remain unbeaten
Oswego prepares for final crossover contest - 9/18/2003 |
Nine swimmers get tough at invitational
Depth helps Panthers compete with Warriors - 9/18/2003 |
Sectional assignment changes Panther netters' focus
Difficult post-season changes Oswego tennis line-up - 9/18/2003 |
Sectional assignment changes Panther netters' focus
Difficult post-season changes Oswego tennis line-up - 9/18/2003 |
The Column
Approaching mile No. 13 - 9/11/2003 |
Ugly game, beautiful field
Offensive blunders plague Oswego - 9/11/2003 |
Soccer team opens six-game homestand
9/11/2003 |
Wildcats come to town for conference opener
Girls' tennis team hopeful after 3-2 start to season - 9/11/2003 |
The Column
Not your typical season opener - 9/4/2003 |
Seniors lead Panthers in grid shutout win
Offense, defense step up in season opening victory - 9/4/2003 |
OHS boys soccer team's speed scores big
Oswego downs Bogan, Marist in Lemont Cup opener - 9/4/2003 |
Veteran runners set pace for season debut
Oswego girl harriers to benefit from large freshman turnout - 9/4/2003 |
OHS golfers link up with first opponents
Team has high expectations for 2003 season - 8/28/2003 |
Boys' soccer squad returns 11 veterans for 2003
Experience could be key for Panther kickers - 8/28/2003 |
Girls' tennis squad looking for the fast lane
State qualifier Coakley, with McWethy and Nunez return - 8/28/2003 |
Panther swim team to field young squad this season
New talent could spark Oswego's season - 8/28/2003 |
Experience dominates Panther roster
Oswego preps to defend SPC conference title - 8/21/2003 |
Oswego preps to defend SPC conference title
Student trainers cool off Panthers - 8/21/2003 |
Conference realignment takes effect
South Division offers new challenges in quest for SPC titles - 8/14/2003 |
Lightning strikes Oswego momentum
Panthers fall 3-0 in two-day softball title game - 8/7/2003 |
Longevity equals love for veteran ball player
Hernandez continues to dominate in 14-year career - 8/7/2003 |
Young players notch victory over veterans
Oswego teams poised for rematch during Aurora Area Senior League tourney - 7/31/2003 |
Oswego Cats eye bid for World Series play
Semi-pro team claims third at AABC Tournament - 7/31/2003 |
Experience wins Oswego softball duel
Oswego I shuts down Oswego II offense in 6-0 win - 7/24/2003 |
Panthers swing into post-season
Oswego tallies 30 hits in first day - 7/24/2003 |
Oswego I softball at top of heap
Improved record to 6-3 last Monday - 7/17/2003 |
Panther baseball offense struggling
Neuqua Valley romps to 5-1 victory - 7/17/2003 |
OHS athletes turning to club sports in scholarship hunt
7/10/2003 |
Oswego summer baseball team 6-5 on the season
7/10/2003 |
Six coaches hired to 'lead' Oswego East
Volleyball teams welcome new head coaches - 7/3/2003 |
Student athletes win in class and on the field
7/3/2003 |
Young Panthers prove talents against veterans
Oswego I claims 7-6 victory over Oswego II - 7/3/2003 |
Panthers heat up summer baseball
6/26/2003 |
Solid defense supports Weaver
6/26/2003 |
Edgebrook hosts Junior Amateur
6/26/2003 |
Panthers leave behind a year to remember
This year's OHS prep sports year in review... - 6/19/2003 |
Soccer season filled with mixed emotions
Oswego completes year with tough losses, big wins - 6/12/2003 |
Young Panthers pull out unexpected performances
Volleyball team ends season at regional title game - 6/12/2003 |
Character counts on baseball field
Hernandez earns conference MVP, All-Area IHSBCA - 6/12/2003 |
First grader achieves black belt in Tae Kwon Do
6/12/2003 |
Oswego victory 'wasn't in the cards'
Baseball team loses grip after 2-0 lead; Morris clinches title - 6/5/2003 |
Jernstad pitches 11 strikeouts to defeat Marmion
6/5/2003 |
Lady Panthers leave bright side to season
Parsons breaks career, season strikeout records - 6/5/2003 |
Three Panthers get taste of first state track meet
Rivera, Enck size up top shot put throwers - 6/5/2003 |
Girls' track and field team finishes sixth in state
Most points ever scored in state tourney... - 5/29/2003 |
Panther boys' spikers post regional win against WVHS
5/29/2003 |
Vikings kick Panther girls out of soccer regional
Panthers' great effort falls just short - 5/29/2003 |
Oswego claims first sectional track title
Panthers qualify in nine events - 5/22/2003 |
Volleyball team faces final SPC challenge at Fenton
Conference champions? - 5/22/2003 |
Oswego looks for top times at sectional meet
Boys track team p[laces third in SPC meet - 5/22/2003 |
Panthers delay celebration
Baseball team shares SPC crown with Plainfield South - 5/22/2003 |
The Column by Kristen Rojek
Code of conduct puts athletes in spotlight - 5/15/2003 |
Panther boys track team prepares for conference battle
Oswego claims fifth at Lockport East Invite - 5/15/2003 |
Oswego girls set several conference track records
Team prepares to host sectional - 5/15/2003 |
Penalty kicks force Panther girls into fourth
Soccer team ends regular season ar Rockford - 5/15/2003 |
Four decades of leadership: Wilcox leaves mark on track program
The Column - 5/8/2003 |
Third doubles team remans undefeated
5/8/2003 |
Wildcats steal victory from Panthers again
Neuqua Valley wins Minooka Invite, but Oswego pleased with second place trophy - 5/8/2003 |
Athletes answer coach's challenge
Boys track team places second at last home invite - 5/8/2003 |
Panther girls win ABC track invite
5/1/2003 |
Plainfield South ends Panther baseball win streak
5/1/2003 |
Girl softballers face tough competition
5/1/2003 |
Panther netters searching for consistency
5/1/2003 |
Panther coaches plant deeper roots in OHS tradition
The Column - 4/24/2003 |
Lowe remaines lone undefeated Panther netter
4/24/2003 |
OHS "Chameleons" exhibit split personalities
4/24/2003 |
Panther baseball team is somewhere under the rainbow
4/24/2003 |
Boys' tennis team goes 2-1 on week
4/17/2003 |
Panther girl thinclads take first at WVHS Invite
4/17/2003 |
Three Panthers shine at Glenbard Open
4/17/2003 |
Panther softball team splits the week
4/17/2003 |
ACT tests and other big decisions
The Column - 4/10/2003 |
Panther batsmen drill 9 hits against Foxes
4/10/2003 |
Keely joins Fighting Illini grid team
4/10/2003 |
Weather cold, not Panther kickers
4/10/2003 |
Eyeing the local weather report
The Column - 4/3/2003 |
Forecast mostly sunny for Panthers
Baseball team pleased with effort in season opener despite one-run loss - 4/3/2003 |
Boatright dominates sprints at Top Times
Six athletes represent Oswego in Champaign - 4/3/2003 |
Boys' track and field team heads outdoors
4/3/2003 |
Wolves aim for first win on home turf
Oswego East football team falls to Waubonsie Valley 24-6, plays host to larkin in Week 2 - 8/31/2006 |
Wolves show added muscle with first win
Six returning players help Oswego East get off to strong start in second varsity season - 8/31/2006 |
Momentum to continue with seven seniors
Defending regional champions aim for strong start at West Aurora Blackhawk Invite - 8/31/2006 |
Contractors to replace Oswego water tower
Dismantling of late 1950s-era structure expected this month - 3/9/2006 |
Changes happening down on the farm
Ag census notes fewer, larger Kendall County farms - 12/2/2004 |
Kendall to put vote count on web site
10/21/2004 |
Montgomery officials: Fees not linked to boundary pact
Board members voice conditional support for releasing funds to Yorkville schools - 5/22/2003 |
