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Who’s paying for the campaigns?
Candidates identify donors in state reports - 2/2/2012 |
Aurora man convicted in Boulder Hill shooting
Victim’s family ‘satisfied’; trial for second suspect pending - 2/2/2012 |
YESTERYEAR FOR FEBRUARY
2/2/2012 |
An Oswego Metra station? Not so fast
LeClercq tells village board Kendall County will first have to join RTA - 2/2/2012 |
School board to interview administrator candidates
State official says board’s active role in hiring ‘not common practice’ - 2/2/2012 |
Organize Oswego’s downtown merchants?
Development chief offers assistance, proposes non-profit group - 2/2/2012 |
Oswego to send letter on electric service vote
If voters say ‘Yes’ March 20, village would bargain for lower rates - 2/2/2012 |
No race to put cameras in Kendall courtrooms
Judge, state’s attorney offer opinions on high court ruling - 2/2/2012 |
Less rust reported in Boulder Hill water
Montgomery repairs and puts water well back into service - 1/26/2012 |
Oswego to seek garbage contract bids
1/26/2012 |
Mayors push lawmakers on state funding
Seek 'direct deposit' of cities' share of state income tax revenues - 1/26/2012 |
Kendall Co., Oswego auto dealer reps meet
Board member offers county's assistance in effort to retain Westphal Chevrolet - 1/26/2012 |
New tenant for old Montgomery tavern?
Board receives liquor license requests from two prospective owners - 1/26/2012 |
Sewer plant odor a Montgomery concern
Village to seeks answers from Fox Metro - 1/26/2012 |
School district board interviews law firms
Board meets with reps behind closed doors - 1/26/2012 |
Boulder Hill rusty water woes to end soon?
Montgomery well should be back in service Friday - 1/19/2012 |
School district board to interview applicants for administrator's job
1/19/2012 |
Benefit parity for Oswego's non-union workers?
Memorandum presented to village board; no action taken - 1/19/2012 |
County clerk removes records from website
1/19/2012 |
Audit shows county fiscally ship-shape
General fund shows surplus with $47 million in reserve - 1/19/2012 |
SA: Board can state views on referendum
1/19/2012 |
School board told: Hiring three staffers would save
Propose new hires for IT department - 1/19/2012 |
Split school board OKs opening jr. high
Board votes 4-3 after listening to testimony from more than 20 parents, students - 1/12/2012 |
Recycling cart deadline next Monday
Montgomery residents can choose optional sizes - 1/12/2012 |
Homeowners complain of rust in water
Montgomery officials pledge to expedite well repairs to fix Boulder Hill problem - 1/12/2012 |
Oswego moves to OK microbrewery
Board approves zoning amendments - 1/12/2012 |
Montgomery approves cell tower for KenCom
Structure will adjoin Oswego Fire District station east of Orchard Road - 1/12/2012 |
Committee working on new school boundaries
Community forums will be scheduled - 1/12/2012 |
School board to interview law firm representatives
Board sets closed-door sessions - 1/12/2012 |
Murphy Jr. High back on board's agenda
Board to consider recommendation to open school during Monday meeting - 1/5/2012 |
Yesteryear
1/5/2012 |
Interesting, challenging times for schools
Budget remains tight; board faces decision on opening junior high - 1/5/2012 |
Economy good and bad for park district
Budget tight, but more people signing up for programs, using facilities - 1/5/2012 |
Plenty of road work ahead in Montgomery
Orchard Road construction to resume; Route 30 widening may also start - 1/5/2012 |
Oswego still growing despite poor economy
107 new homes permits issued in '11; business growth also cited - 1/5/2012 |
Budget, new 911 center on county's agenda
Chairman supports using reserve to offset $1.3 million budget deficit - 1/5/2012 |
Park district planning to update 2006 survey
Board members reach consensus to hire consulting firm - 12/29/2011 |
Over 137,000 meals served at county jail
Sheriff, chief deputy present annual department report to county board - 12/29/2011 |
Coroner's report shows increase in natural deaths
Number of cremation permits also up - 12/29/2011 |
Firefighters, students team up for toy drive
2,726 toys collected and distributed to area children in need - 12/29/2011 |
Fire district board holds line on tax levy
Agency's tax rate may increase a few cents next year, official says - 12/29/2011 |
'Occupy' official: Members not 'lazy hippies'
Answers questions at Kendall County Democrats gathering in Montgomery - 12/29/2011 |
Warm weather good for golfers, Fox Bend
Rounds played exceeds 2010 total - 12/29/2011 |
Oswego rejects rebate for Chevy dealership
12/22/2011 |
Estimate for high school additions climb
Revised figures show $1.7 million increase over prior estimate - 12/22/2011 |
Retired judge, Kendall County official clash
Wilson seeking recording of Vickery's remarks to board committee - 12/22/2011 |
Oswego starts search for new administrator
When official is hired, police chief plans to return to former job - 12/22/2011 |
Revolving door for Oswego's top position?
12/22/2011 |
Officials cautioned on use of electronic devices
Montgomery attorney cites recent Attorney General's opinion - 12/22/2011 |
Objections withdrawn to Kendall judge's petitions
12/22/2011 |
$89 million school property tax levy OK'd
Board votes for approval after trimming initial revenue request - 12/15/2011 |
Microbrewery in old fire station?
Oswego sets Jan. 5 public hearing on permit request - 12/15/2011 |
Chevy dealer asks for sales tax abatement
Oswego Village Board votes 3-2 to table decision until next meeting - 12/15/2011 |
Montgomery Chamber to locate in village hall
Village board approves lease agreement after initial vote fails - 12/15/2011 |
Need to open junior high school detailed
School board takes no action; decision expected next month - 12/15/2011 |
Committee supports opening Murphy Jr. High
School board president tells group 'We are still collecting data' - 12/15/2011 |
$471,000 cut from park district budget, board told
Some board members advocate further cuts for 2012 budget - 12/15/2011 |
Oswego Marine seriously injured in Afghanistan
19 year-old Lance Corporal Kyle Moser graduated from OHS last year - 12/8/2011 |
911 legal battle cost taxpayers $20,000
Attorneys' fees added up for KenCom, towns - 12/8/2011 |
School boundary committee holds first meeting
Board decision on opening Murphy Jr. High expected next month - 12/8/2011 |
A bumper crop of county board candidates
18 Republicans, four Dems file petitions to run in March primary - 12/8/2011 |
Did Bonnie and Clyde rob Plattville armory?
New evidence found in FBI files - 12/8/2011 |
Regional school chiefs' bill to cost villages
State to cut payments to Montgomery, Oswego for at least one year - 12/8/2011 |
Montgomery to decide on Route 30 medians
Village has a choice of grass or 'enhanced landscaping' as part of widening project - 12/8/2011 |
A new day for garbage pick up for some
Montgomery Village Board OKs new contract in a 5-1 ballot - 12/1/2011 |
School boundary meetings must be open
State attorney's opinion disappoints school district board - 12/1/2011 |
YESTERYEAR FOR DECEMBER
12/1/2011 |
Assessments rose, but no spike in appeals
Kendall Board of Review expects to hear about 700 cases this winter - 12/1/2011 |
Official sent political e-mail from county account
'If this was wrong, I apologize' Vickery tells county board colleagues - 12/1/2011 |
Montgomery resident urges action to slow traffic
Village board told Mayfield Drive traffic 'absolutely horrendous' - 12/1/2011 |
Tighten leaf burning rules in unincorporated areas?
County board committee to continue discussions Dec. 19 in Yorkville - 12/1/2011 |
Traughber Junior High industrial arts class OK'd
School board splits vote, 4-3; opponents express costs concerns - 12/1/2011 |
School board split on property tax levy
Board gives tentative approval in 4-3 ballot; final vote expected Dec. 12 - 11/24/2011 |
Open fifth junior high school? Not so fast
Oswego School District board considers keeping building closed to save funds - 11/24/2011 |
School district enrollment continues to climb
Home building way down, but district still gained 600 more students - 11/24/2011 |
'Abstinence Plus' health curriculum approved 4-2
OHS, OEHS teachers will be permitted to discuss contraception - 11/24/2011 |
Talks continue on Kendall bus service pact
KAT would serve Oswego Park-n-Ride, provide dial-a-ride service - 11/24/2011 |
Emergency reverse 911 service eliminated
KenCom official cites need to cut costs; another official raises concerns - 11/24/2011 |
Objections voiced to park district tax levy
Parks, recreation a 'luxury,' park board told; final vote Dec. 15 - 11/24/2011 |
Board will be asked to open fifth junior high
One of three initial steps proposed to relieve crowding - 11/17/2011 |
Montgomery residents to save on electricity?
Board approves March referendum - 11/17/2011 |
Montgomery Village Board agrees on tax levy
Rate expected to rise by a penny, but some may not pay more, board told - 11/17/2011 |
Oswego to receive less in property taxes in '11
By voting to maintain current tax rate, village to take a loss - 11/17/2011 |
Montgomery Board OKs new vehicle policy
Public works director to lose use of village-owned vehicle May 1 - 11/17/2011 |
Montgomery Chamber may become village tenant
Board members voice support for leasing office space at village hall - 11/17/2011 |
Diabetes Awareness Day has local connection
Montgomery siblings lobbied local lawmakers to pass resolution - 11/17/2011 |
Tentative school tax levy shows increase
Public hearing, final school district board vote expected Dec. 12 - 11/10/2011 |
Oswego may outsource some snow plowing
Village seeking bids from private contractors to plow 146 cul-de-sacs - 11/10/2011 |
Hultgren vows to 'fight' for rail service funding
Congressman will seek to secure funds in new transportation bill - 11/10/2011 |
County conundrum: Raise taxes or cut spending?
Finance committee discusses how to trim $844,090 deficit - 11/10/2011 |
Last ride for forest preserve's horses?
Seeking to reduce costs, county may drop funding for equine center's horses - 11/10/2011 |
Swim season successful, park board told
Aquatic Park attendance topped 41,000; facility shows profit - 11/10/2011 |
Message board sign at Oswego Village Hall?
Board members offer differing opinions; seek alternate designs for sign - 11/10/2011 |
Increase 911 phone surcharge?
Referendum asks for 75 cent hike on landline phone bills - 11/3/2011 |
School board discusses boundary changes
Review options; support voiced for residents' committee - 11/3/2011 |
Oswego Board OKs ban on synthetic drugs
11/3/2011 |
Park district request for grant funds rejected
Agency had sought funding for Prairie Point Park, Winrock pool upgrades - 11/3/2011 |
Plan to outsource Fox Bend management tabled
Park district board president cites lack of board support - 11/3/2011 |
Regional school chiefs still working without pay
Legislation lacks support; lawmakers to meet again next week - 11/3/2011 |
Pension reform bill headed to governor's desk
Cross: Budget issues to dominate next week's veto session - 11/3/2011 |
Yesteryear for November
Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 19849-1980; Kendall County Record, 1864-present; and historic information provided by the Village of Montgomery. - 11/3/2011 |
School employee contracts approved
Wage increases included in pacts - 10/31/2011 |
Help for Hesed House comes at the right time
Montgomery's River Run/Walk raised $3,500 for shelter, board told - 10/31/2011 |
Oswego Board wants to maintain tax rate
Village board advised of expected revenue loss if rate remains the same - 10/31/2011 |
Ledger-Sentinel wins 14 regional press awards
Education reporting, article on blizzard earn top NINA honors - 10/31/2011 |
School board votes 5-2 to hire architects
Choose Batavia firm for expansion projects at OHS and OEHS - 10/31/2011 |
Candidates raising funds for upcoming primary
Walsh currently leads Hultgren; state senate candidate loans campaign $100,878 - 10/31/2011 |
Two long-time county officials to step down
Hafenrichter, Martin will leave board next year when terms expire - 10/31/2011 |
Plan to change school attendance boundaries
School board reviewing options; final decision sought by next March - 10/20/2011 |
Montgomery a step closer to electric service vote
10/20/2011 |
Property tax bills would rise under proposed levy
County portion of bill expected to increase - 10/20/2011 |
Oswego Board accepts KenCom agreement
LeClercq vetoes prior board vote; pact caps county contribution at $1.775M - 10/20/2011 |
Deceased man may help county's bottom line
County could receive funds if unclaimed - 10/20/2011 |
Montgomery officials respond to trustee's letter
Review, discuss village's spending practices, staffing levels over last several years - 10/20/2011 |
Walsh stumps for votes in Kendall County
Controversial Republican seeking to clear his name amidst ex-wife's allegations - 10/20/2011 |
New sex ed curriculum presented to school board
10/13/2011 |
New property assessments show decrease
Total value of all Oswego Township properties down 6.17 percent from last year - 10/13/2011 |
Does Oswego's Park-n-Ride have a future?
Grants ran out last year; village now subsidizing reduced bus service - 10/13/2011 |
Montgomery Board rejects staff vehicle policy
Majority voices concerns over proposed 'grandfather' provision - 10/13/2011 |
Lower state corporate income tax rate?
Cross: Higher rate since January has cost Illinois jobs and revenue - 10/13/2011 |
Invite public comment on new Oswego plan
'Community dialog' session scheduled for next Tuesday in lobby at village hall - 10/13/2011 |
County officials work to close budget gap
Projected deficit estimated at $1.5M - 10/13/2011 |
Voters to decide on new county positions
County board votes to put referendum questions on ballot - 10/6/2011 |
Pace buses to serve Park-n-Ride-for now
Oswego approves pact; talks to continue with KAT - 10/6/2011 |
KenCom answers 911 call from South Carolina
Former Oswego resident had not updated phone service - 10/6/2011 |
YESTERYEAR FOR OCTOBER
Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 1949-present; Kendall County Record, 1864-present; and historical information provided by the Village of Montgomery. - 10/6/2011 |
Kendall economic development summit held
Officials tout need for improved transportation, lower building fees - 10/6/2011 |
Volunteers saved park district at least $176,690
2,433 offered their help for free at wide range of events over past year - 10/6/2011 |
County health dept. sets flu shot clinic for kids
Officials urging residents age six months and older to get vaccinated - 10/6/2011 |
School budget approved
No comments or questions from public prior to unanimous vote - 9/29/2011 |
$70M school district bond sale pending
Proceeds will be used for high school additions, other projects - 9/29/2011 |
Pizza restaurant coming to downtown Oswego
Village board approves loan, lease-purchase for Washington St. building - 9/29/2011 |
Outdoor dining approved at Gray's Mill
But Montgomery Village Board disagrees on bike rack requirement - 9/29/2011 |
Montgomery OKs plan for sports complex
Park district officials hope to start Stuart expansion early next year - 9/29/2011 |
County failed to give notice of public meeting
Attorney: Open Meetings Act violated - 9/29/2011 |
KenCom Board votes to cap its funding at $1.7M
Official: End of dispute with towns 'near' - 9/29/2011 |
Third annual Montgomery Cemetery Walk set for Oct. 5
9/29/2011 |
Circuit clerk's office victimized in fraud case
Altered checks used at downstate Lowe's store; no funds missing - 9/22/2011 |
$50M school bond sale pending
School district board agrees on financing proposal - 9/22/2011 |
Montgomery Board backs sales tax vote
Cite need for extra revenues to pay for street maintenance projects - 9/22/2011 |
Oswego Board OKs electric service vote
Would allow for collective rate negotiations - 9/22/2011 |
Sports complex expansion plans backed
Montgomery panel endorses revised proposal for Stuart Complex - 9/22/2011 |
Wood shop reinstated at Traughber Junior High
School board votes 4-3 to restore elective course that was dropped five years ago - 9/22/2011 |
Vote on new school maintenance center tabled
Board members question administrators on costs, timing for project - 9/22/2011 |
County board tables vote on new elected positions
Ask for more time to research, study costs for adding auditor, recorder - 9/22/2011 |
High school additions approved
Expect school board vote to authorize bond sale Sept. 26 - 9/15/2011 |
Referendum on Oswego electric service?
Referendum on Oswego electric service? - 9/15/2011 |
Grass medians on Route 30 in Montgomery?
Village, state officials in talks over highway project improvements - 9/15/2011 |
Propose survey on jr. high industrial arts class
Administrators detail how course was cut at Traughber Junior High - 9/15/2011 |
New Oswego department 'open for business'
Lucenko starts work as village's first economic development director - 9/15/2011 |
Circuit court clerk puts case records on website
Users can access cases by number, name or driver's license - 9/15/2011 |
Oswego won't require sprinklers in new homes
Board adopts international building code minus sprinkler requirement - 9/15/2011 |
Former school board president in Kosovo
Army Captain Andy Young serving as finance officer in NATO mission - 9/15/2011 |
Outsource management of Fox Bend Golf Course?
Park district's golf committee hears pros and cons from golfers, staff - 9/8/2011 |
A pizza pub in downtown Oswego?
Lease/purchase pact submitted; loan request received - 9/8/2011 |
YESTERYEAR--SEPTEMBER
Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 1949-1980; Kendall County Record, 1864-present; and historical information provided by the Village of Montgomery. - 9/8/2011 |
Program kept needy children fed this summer
Kendall Food Pantry provided lunches when schools closed for the summer - 9/8/2011 |
Montgomery's development director resigns
Tompkins accepts new position in Florida; served village since 2007 - 9/8/2011 |
An insider's perspective on school operations
Departing secretary notes differences in public, private sectors - 9/8/2011 |
Local ban sought on phosphorous fertilizers
Park board adopts resolutions seek support from local municipalities - 9/8/2011 |
Hultgren questioned at Town Hall meeting
Overflow crowd at Yorkville City Hall mostly polite to GOP lawmaker - 9/1/2011 |
Montgomery curbs manager's authority
Board votes 4-2 to amended 11 year-old ordinance - 9/1/2011 |
School district capital projects list trimmed
Total proposed expenditures reduced from $12.9M to $6.2M - 9/1/2011 |
Fox Metro to start Oswego sewer project
Sanitary sewer lines to be installed under Cedar Glen and 'old' Windcrest streets - 9/1/2011 |
Park district board hears criticisms, praise
Cost to print, distribute agency's fall program guide among issues - 9/1/2011 |
Increase park district board size, limit terms?
New commissioner takes up issues raised by former member - 9/1/2011 |
'Sheriff Joe' captivates Kendall County GOP
Protesters no match for enthusiastic reception from Republican faithful - 9/1/2011 |
School passes radon tests
'No further action' needed at Boulder Hill Elementary, expert tells board - 8/25/2011 |
Efforts to cut school district budget detailed
Spending reductions have saved $9.2M since early '10, board told - 8/25/2011 |
Look for new property assessments this fall
Reductions not expected to translate into lower tax bills next year - 8/25/2011 |
Montgomery to buy salt with fuel tax funds
Bid to amend current budget to use general fund revenues comes up short - 8/25/2011 |
Hot dog: Montgomery OKs requests for stands
Vendors will locate at businesses on Route 31, North Main Street - 8/25/2011 |
MEDC bids to maintain Montgomery support
Agency officials pledge open communication with village board - 8/25/2011 |
Search on for new Kendall County animal warden
About 15 submit applications; hiring decision expected in 30 days - 8/25/2011 |
Test for radon at Boulder Hill School
School board to hold special meeting tonight - 8/18/2011 |
Two dead in Oswego shooting
Police: Incident an apparent murder-suicide - 8/18/2011 |
A 'first step' forward for Oswego Metra station
Metra official, area lawmakers announce initial engineering study - 8/18/2011 |
Oswego ranked among best small towns
Money magazine cite schools, recreation opportunities among village's assets - 8/18/2011 |
Year-round school an alternative to additions?
Resident tells school board students and taxpayers would benefit - 8/18/2011 |
Schools take a pass on third high school site
Board votes to give up purchase option on Plainfield parcel - 8/18/2011 |
Reduce Montgomery manager's spending authority?
Gaura warns of 'extremely negative effects'; board sets special meeting - 8/18/2011 |
Seek cost estimates for high school additions
Board rules out several other alternatives to provide space - 8/11/2011 |
Economic issues dominate legislators' forum
Rep. Hultgren: Small business growth key to job creation - 8/11/2011 |
One empty pair of shoes for each life lost
Oswego resident plans unique public memorial for Sept. 11 victims - 8/11/2011 |
School board reviews capital projects list
$12.9 million in potential improvements prioritized according to need - 8/11/2011 |
Prairie Parkway missing from IDOT's plan
Kendall County officials lobby public for support at Morris open house - 8/11/2011 |
Park board hires consultant for ADA study
Firm to evaluate facilities for compliance with federal accessibility law - 8/11/2011 |
Kendall County to gain another judge?
Judicial panel considers ramifications - 8/11/2011 |
Kendall animal control warden resigns
Admits having wrong dog euthanized; residents urge changes at shelter - 8/4/2011 |
Oswego hires development chief
Held similar positions in Grayslake and Lisle - 8/4/2011 |
Yesteryear for August
Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 1949-1980; and Kendall County Record, 1864-present; and historical information provided by the village of Montgomery. - 8/4/2011 |
Increase surcharge for Kendall 911 service?
County officials voice support for referendum to double 75 cent fee - 8/4/2011 |
Orchard Road widening work underway
Montgomery Police urge motorists to obey construction zone speed limit - 8/4/2011 |
Outsource Fox Bend Golf Course management?
Official cites Orchard Valley as example; asks for further study - 8/4/2011 |
Park district community survey proposed
Board member says taxpayers' views have likely changed since '06 survey - 8/4/2011 |
School board shelves third high school
District had already spent about $2 million on plans, engineering - 7/28/2011 |
Home foreclosure filings slow
Total number of cases filed with county down by 175 - 7/28/2011 |
A new tenant for Montgomery's Gray's Mill?
Village board voices support for restaurant-bar liquor license - 7/28/2011 |
Three sites, two superintendents, two boards
Planning to build third high school dates back five years - 7/28/2011 |
Search on for first economic development chief
Oswego Village Board set to interview applicant next Tuesday - 7/28/2011 |
Montgomery Road property of the village?
Kane County proposes long-range study as first step in potential transfer - 7/28/2011 |
Montgomery Board backs 'after fact' variance
Action will allow firm to continue with parking lot project, minus landscaping - 7/28/2011 |
Vote on third high school, additions Monday?
School district board president says agenda not yet finalized - 7/21/2011 |
Oswego approves Wolf's Crossing Rd. resurfacing
Village to use state grant proceeds - 7/21/2011 |
Oswego OKs street resurfacing work
Village to use Motor Fuel Tax revenues - 7/21/2011 |
Dog bite prompts a mother's call to action
Changes urged at Kendall County Animal Control facility - 7/21/2011 |
Hultgren backs Planned Parenthood investigation
GOP Congressman, Planned Parenthood at odds over pro-life group's report - 7/21/2011 |
Sales tax hike to pay for capital projects?
Montgomery Village Board members again discuss funding options - 7/21/2011 |
County board opposes salary, per diem hike
Board per diems cost county $61,115 between Dec. 1 and June 30 - 7/21/2011 |
911 dispute heads to court
Municipalities seek injunction - 7/14/2011 |
State budget cuts a concern for schools
Governor reduced transportation funding; state already behind in payments - 7/14/2011 |
A principal just for kindergarteners
Melton looking ahead to the opening of East View Kindergarten Center - 7/14/2011 |
Plenty of opinions on Montgomery trash pick-up
About 90 residents respond to village's request for comments on new program - 7/14/2011 |
Public meetings at courthouse can now be taped
County officials move to comply with Open Meetings Act after complaint - 7/14/2011 |
Judge explains need for circuit court district
McCann says new district would give Kendall, DeKalb officials more control - 7/14/2011 |
New guide highlights Fox River 'heroes'
The Conservation Foundation to distribute free publication throughout area - 7/14/2011 |
West Nile virus found in Oswego
Test of mosquitoes comes up positive - 7/7/2011 |
Municipalities facing July 28 deadline on 911
Kendall mayors remain united against new KenCom service pact - 7/7/2011 |
Third high school or add onto OHS, OEHS?
School district board again hears two sides at meeting - 7/7/2011 |
School board OKs Rush-Copley agreement
Medical Topics program for OHS, OEHS students will be expanded - 7/7/2011 |
Work to start this month on Cedar Glen sewers?
Fox Metro official says contractors ready to start if IEPA OKs loan - 7/7/2011 |
Note growth in schools' English Learners program
Board encouraged to contact director - 7/7/2011 |
YESTERYEAR FOR JULY...
Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 1949-1980; Kendall County Record, 1864-present; and historical information provided by the Village of Montgomery. - 7/7/2011 |
Report predicts more enrollment growth
Increases likely to continue 'even on to 2020-21,' school board told - 6/30/2011 |
Administrators to pay portion of health care cost
To cut spending, school board OKs plan to require 20% contributions - 6/30/2011 |
Estimated cost to add onto OEHS: $39 million
School would need 26 more classrooms if capacity increased to 3,216 students - 6/30/2011 |
OHS addition could cost $42.2M
100,000 square foot expansion would include 18 more classrooms - 6/30/2011 |
Oswego will organize, run visitors bureau
Board OKs wage hike, additional part-time position to staff bureau in split ballot - 6/30/2011 |
Open Meetings Act violation at courthouse?
Resident with a camera denied access to building, county meeting - 6/30/2011 |
Montgomery featured in new photo history book
Book signing event set at Gray's Mill - 6/30/2011 |
Lower electric bills?
Kendall County Board hears referendum request - 6/23/2011 |
An up close look at B-17 before emergency landing
6/23/2011 |
Lauzen: Dems' reform is 'window dressing'
Republican lawmaker decries lame duck session tax hike, Motorola deal - 6/23/2011 |
A recorder of deeds for Kendall County?
If new position is created, an Oswego Republican ready to run - 6/23/2011 |
School board honors former development chief
School board honors former development chief - 6/23/2011 |
How much for additions to OHS, OEHS?
School district board receives estimates based on 'zero growth' - 6/23/2011 |
Local pastor named first Oswego Police chaplain
Reid has served department previously through police chiefs' association - 6/23/2011 |
Safe landing in field for historic bomber
Fire destroys B-17 after crew exits; FAA investigating - 6/16/2011 |
'It sounded strange and then I didn't hear it'
Crowds gathered quickly as word of B-17 bomber's emergency landing spread - 6/16/2011 |
Bi-partisanship a reason for hope in Springfield?
Lawmakers call first balanced state budget in a decade a significant step - 6/16/2011 |
Report: School district has cut administrators
Number reduced since '08, superintendent tells school board - 6/16/2011 |
Oswego official eyes bid for state senate seat
Giles has served on the village board since 2007; won second term in April - 6/16/2011 |
Oswego Board split on economic development
Lengthy discussion preceded vote to create new village department - 6/16/2011 |
OEDC officials: Differences could have been resolved
Agency was open to 'new reporting process' to village board - 6/16/2011 |
OK county board districts
Board approves small map change - 6/9/2011 |
Heroin: No longer just an inner city problem
Kendall County officials, area doctors note rise in opiate abuse, OD cases - 6/9/2011 |
Four years later, Oswego man still awaiting trial
Arrested after family found murdered off I-55 - 6/9/2011 |
Oswego OKs economic development dept.
Extra staff, operations expenses may be covered by existing revenues, board told - 6/9/2011 |
Local municipalities dodge a budget bullet
General Assembly rejects Quinn plan to cut state payments - 6/9/2011 |
Bids opened for Cedar Glen sewer project
Fox Metro official: Pending IEPA approval, work could start in July - 6/9/2011 |
'...so readily available and so easy to use.'
Recovering heroin addict details his life and struggles with the drug - 6/9/2011 |
Who's your lawmaker?
Voter confusion likely here under newly approved state re-map - 6/2/2011 |
County sets fees for civil unions
Board acts after state legislation approved - 6/2/2011 |
June--Yesteryear
6/2/2011 |
Montgomery Metra Park-n-Ride effort stalls
Grant funds have dried up due to poor economy, committee told - 6/2/2011 |
Juvenile court advocate program funded
Director's request prompts quick response from county officials - 6/2/2011 |
Park district facing accessibility requirements
All of agency's 46 parks, eight facilities must be ADA compliant, board told - 6/2/2011 |
New park board member pledges to be responsive
Wass invites residents to phone, e-mail him - 6/2/2011 |
Expect Orchard Rd. work to start in July
Kane County Board set to vote on contract June 14 - 5/26/2011 |
Civil union licenses may be a bargain here
Unless lawmakers act by June 1, county to charge $4 per license - 5/26/2011 |
Kendall Co. carved up in state re-map
Portions of Oswego Township would be in four senate, four rep districts - 5/26/2011 |
Third high school support not limited to Plainfield
Oswego, Montgomery residents also favor new building, board told - 5/26/2011 |
Board to decide on third high school in July?
Engineering firm hired for additions - 5/26/2011 |
Oswego to get a 'road map' for the future?
Village officials now ready to start work on strategic plan - 5/26/2011 |
Scout does a good deed for Montgomery
Sends letter to lawmakers urging them to maintain state funding for the village - 5/26/2011 |
Enrollment study approved in split vote
School board hires Kansas firm to update previous report - 5/19/2011 |
Board asked to 'put biases aside'
Third high school supporters attend special meeting - 5/19/2011 |
More accountability and transparency?
New school board president identifies key issues for school officials - 5/19/2011 |
Montgomery to review village manager's powers
Village board votes 4-2 to revisit two ordinances adopted several years ago - 5/19/2011 |
Development agency poised to shutdown
OEDC Board votes to halt operations May 31, but still 'hopeful' for village funding - 5/19/2011 |
County ready to set license fee for civil unions
But board waiting for General Assembly to finalize fee structure - 5/19/2011 |
Location matters when it comes to tax bills
Rates highest in Kendall's Aurora section, lowest in Millington - 5/19/2011 |
Hire architects for high school additions
OHS, OEHS student capacity would be increased to 3,200 - 5/12/2011 |
Officials getting calls on hefty tax bill increases
Rates spiked when assessments fell - 5/12/2011 |
Three begin terms on Montgomery Village
Brolley, Bond, Heinz sworn-in; Cooper starts tenure as clerk - 5/12/2011 |
Oswego faces funding shortfall on streets
Study shows almost $1.4M in resurfacing needed this year, but just $440,000 available - 5/12/2011 |
Oswego may be able to cover in-house EDC cost
Official cites hotel-motel tax, ad guide revenues among potential sources - 5/12/2011 |
Chlamydia, gonorrhea cases up in Kendall
Health department chief presents annual report to county board - 5/12/2011 |
Follow the leader
As the Illinois General Assembly's spring session winds down, the politicking heats ups in Springfield for House GOP Leader Cross - 5/12/2011 |
Five lanes on Rt. 30
State officials present plans to Montgomery panel, residents - 5/5/2011 |
School district tax rate hike prompts questions
Official cites declining assessments as factor in rate increase - 5/5/2011 |
YESTERYEAR--May
5/5/2011 |
Oswego Board majority backs in-house EDC
Instruct staff to prepare job description for new director's position - 5/5/2011 |
Study puts cost of village-run visitors bureau, development dept. at $205,344
5/5/2011 |
Kendall PADS program completes first year
Volunteers provided meals, shelter for those in need over winter months - 5/5/2011 |
County seeking public input on re-map
Residents invited to submit own county board district maps - 5/5/2011 |
New school district board gets first lesson
Superintendent presents information on overcrowding, facility needs - 4/28/2011 |
Newcomer Walsh to lead school board
Pasteris casts deciding ballot after board deadlocks in 3-3 tie - 4/28/2011 |
Montgomery Village Board new briefs...
Water rate hike will be reflected on next bills - 4/28/2011 |
Congressman touts graduated driver's licenses
Hultgren cites success of state law in proposing federal legislation - 4/28/2011 |
Freshman Congressman not just a 'no' vote
'Compromise is not a bad thing,' Hultgren tells Town Hall audience - 4/28/2011 |
Lack of map an issue at redistricting hearing
Yorkville resident asks for more hearings after state lawmakers unveil map - 4/28/2011 |
Pink prison boxers a special gift to sheriff
Toftoy also invites controversial Arizona sheriff to GOP Pig Roast - 4/28/2011 |
OK layoff notices for 34 teachers
4/21/2011 |
Montgomery president testifies at state hearing
Michelini asks for new map that will provide village with 'go to' legislator - 4/21/2011 |
Oswego suspends development agency funding
Board to discuss economic development efforts, financing at May 3 meeting - 4/21/2011 |
County board redistricting process criticized
Oswego resident tells board more citizen input, public hearings needed - 4/21/2011 |
Did county officials violate meetings act?
Redistricting a topic at GOP meeting - 4/21/2011 |
MEDC helped Orchard Rd. widening effort
Member letters showed county officials local need, Vazquez says - 4/21/2011 |
Long-time Oswego Fire Chief to step down
Brad Smith began fire district service as a volunteer in '66 - 4/21/2011 |
More lanes coming to Rt. 30 next year
IDOT budgets funds to improve busy highway between Routes 34 and 31 - 4/14/2011 |
Third high school site annexed
Plainfield approves schools' request - 4/14/2011 |
A reprieve on Montgomery water rate hike
Previously approved increase not included on most recent bills, board told - 4/14/2011 |
School budget picture remains cloudy-at best
Uncertainty remains over how much and when state will pay - 4/14/2011 |
Plan tops Oswego's leader's priority list
LeClercq says village board needs to set goals for next four years - 4/14/2011 |
Where is the largest tree in Kendall County?
Forest preserve district inviting residents to participate in 'Throwdown' - 4/14/2011 |
Veterans commission to seek more funding
Director: Number of Kendall veterans in need of assistance climbing - 4/14/2011 |
Newcomers elected to school board
Cite controversial board vote last year to build third high school as factor - 4/7/2011 |
LeClercq re-elected Oswego president
Johnson, Giles, Michels win village board terms - 4/7/2011 |
Senior center tax rejected
Funding request rejected by wide margin - 4/7/2011 |
Change coming to park board
Board president re-elected with two newcomers - 4/7/2011 |
Bond top vote-getter in Montgomery race
Brolley, Heinz also win terms - 4/7/2011 |
School district honors three of its own
School district honors three of its own - 4/7/2011 |
YESTERYEAR FOR APRIL
4/7/2011 |
Election day next Tuesday
Early voting ends today at Oswego, Montgomery halls - 3/31/2011 |
Concerns raised over Caterpillar's future here
Montgomery official says local agencies, state reps must take action now - 3/31/2011 |
Plan search for new administrator
Oswego president to consult board, village staff - 3/31/2011 |
Montgomery rejects feral cat feeding ban
Village officials opt instead for community education effort - 3/31/2011 |
Finances an issue at Montgomery forum
Village board candidates offer ideas on how to boost revenues - 3/31/2011 |
Finances an issue at Montgomery forum
Village board candidates offer ideas on how to boost revenues - 3/31/2011 |
To honor three OHS alums this Saturday
Blue and White Ball marks district's 50th - 3/31/2011 |
Public takes a pass on Montgomery budget
No one attends hearing to comment - 3/31/2011 |
Budget cuts among school board issues
Eight candidates participate in Oswego East High Forum - 3/24/2011 |
Oswego's top administrator steps down
Oswego's top administrator steps down - 3/24/2011 |
Set meeting on Cedar Glen sewer project
Set meeting on Cedar Glen sewer project - 3/24/2011 |
Electric co-op nets savings for Montgomery
3/24/2011 |
Bid to protect properties along river backed
Kendall County Board supports Conservation Foundation effort - 3/24/2011 |
Rep. Cross: State must make more cuts
House GOP leader responds to questions during candidate forum - 3/24/2011 |
Foreclosures down--slightly
3/24/2011 |
Better news on jobs
Kendall County's unemployment rate now nine percent; Oswego 7.6 percent - 3/17/2011 |
School district will need more teachers
At least 38 more teachers needed for next school year, board told - 3/17/2011 |
School district gets better bond interest rate
Resale expected to save district $4.7 million in interest costs - 3/17/2011 |
Montgomery OKs water project contracts
New well will be installed on the village's Civic Center campus - 3/17/2011 |
$17.9 million park district budget approved
Public takes a pass on hearing held before board vote - 3/17/2011 |
Senior tax, OEDC are topics at Oswego forum
Village president candidates offer differing views on referendum - 3/17/2011 |
Whitewater course to open near Yorkville dam
Whitewater course to open near Yorkville dam - 3/17/2011 |
School candidates questioned at forum
Third high school, budget, test scores among issues - 3/10/2011 |
State recognizes six local schools, principals
3/10/2011 |
Coroner: Late bill payment 'not my fault'
AT&T briefly shut off office's cell phone service in December - 3/10/2011 |
Yesteryear for March
3/10/2011 |
Municipalities lose KenCom voting rights
Attorney for 911 agency board cites failure to sign amended pact - 3/10/2011 |
Seek second meeting on Cedar Glen sewers
Homeowners remain split on Fox Metro project, Oswego Board told - 3/10/2011 |
Park district, Oswego's downtown topics at forum
About 50 attend gathering at Legion organized by park candidates - 3/10/2011 |
Home sales down 2% in Kendall County
Median price for homes also fell 11.5 percent last year - 3/3/2011 |
Montgomery hires firm for water main project
Village to move main as part of Orchard Road widening - 3/3/2011 |
Oswego's non-union workers may get raise
Proposed budget has funds for first wage hike in two years - 3/3/2011 |
County board OKs amended KenCom pact
Municipalities continue to oppose agreement that would require contributions - 3/3/2011 |
Oswego unanimously rejects KenCom pact
Village officials: Dispute with county about a 'legal issue' - 3/3/2011 |
Park special events increasingly popular
44 different events attracted 52,000 participants last year - 3/3/2011 |
Fines generate revenues, work for library district
Agency collected $10,082 in fines in January alone, board told - 3/3/2011 |
Quinn budget would mostly spare health dept.
Director pleased funding level for health grant unchanged - 2/24/2011 |
Blizzard toll in Montgomery:
234 overtime hours worked - 2/24/2011 |
'New' Kendall Co. evident in census data
Municipalities grew significantly larger, more diverse over past 10 years - 2/24/2011 |
Oswego still small with 30,355 people?
Census figures show population more than doubled in ten years - 2/24/2011 |
Montgomery growth called "an evolution"
Population more than quadrupled over the past decade - 2/24/2011 |
Boulder Hill: Fewer people, more diverse
Census shows Hispanics make up 22.3% of subdivision's population - 2/24/2011 |
A real gift from the heart
Family of Rush-Copley patient donate funds for 'heart' pillows - 2/24/2011 |
Garden center to open downtown
Oswego Board OKs variance request for fence - 2/17/2011 |
Green light for third high school plans
Separate school board vote pending on synthetic turf field - 2/17/2011 |
School board bids to cut bond interest costs
Approve plan to repurchase, reissue bonds at lower rates - 2/17/2011 |
Area Republican state lawmakers hit Dems
Lauzen urges deeper cuts to Medicaid, state employee pensions - 2/17/2011 |
County officials cool to 911 funding plan
Municipalities suggest referendum to boost 75 cent surcharge to $1.25 per month - 2/17/2011 |
Montgomery official to take a pass on raise
Lee to donate extra $100 a month to MontgomeryFest fund or historic panel - 2/17/2011 |
Increased insurance, pension costs add up
Montgomery officials review, discuss proposed general fund budget - 2/17/2011 |
'No one was injured, no one died'
Sheriff, county officials detail activities during blizzard - 2/10/2011 |
Dolores Street home fire put out; investigation underway
2/10/2011 |
Technology brings school bullies home
Parents told of dangers posed by cyberbullying at Oswego East forum - 2/10/2011 |
Montgomery plowing 'went very well'
Post blizzard plowing led to 'competing complaints' from residents - 2/10/2011 |
Officials praise Oswego snowplow drivers
'Did an exemplary job' during, after blizzard village board told - 2/10/2011 |
Library board told of 'impressive' circulation
51,985 visited Oswego, Montgomery Libraries in November, December - 2/10/2011 |
Former colleagues recall a 'born journalist'
Dave Dreier dies; launched Fox Valley Sentinel in '74 - 2/10/2011 |
OHS theater alums shining on stage, screen
Program has sparked interests that have led to full and part - 2/10/2011 |
Blizzard strands over 100 motorists
Heavy snow, high winds left all county roads 'basically impassable' - 2/3/2011 |
Plows took to the streets as snow fell
Crews out in force as blizzard prompts business, school closures - 2/3/2011 |
YESTERYEAR FOR FEBRUARY
2/3/2011 |
Fed official: Recession 'hangover' continues
But tells area business leaders economy 'clearly in recovery' - 2/3/2011 |
Oswego School District Board race
Former board vice president Hoffer withdraws from ballot - 2/3/2011 |
Library district voters to have a choice after all?
Oswegoan to seek board seat as a write-in; others reported interested - 2/3/2011 |
Montgomery reconsidering inflatable sign ban
Village Board proponents say signs can help local businesses - 2/3/2011 |
SORRY FOR THE DELAY!
2/3/2011 |
Cedar Glen sewer line project questioned
About 35 homeowners attend weekday morning public hearing - 1/27/2011 |
A quieter spring ahead for state lawmakers?
Field questions from local officials - 1/27/2011 |
School board talks third high school plans
Building size, exterior façade, synthetic turf among issues - 1/27/2011 |
School board candidates go to school
Superintendent, two incumbents host informational meeting - 1/27/2011 |
Montgomery retail center to get a facelift
New owners plan façade, parking lot improvements, village board told - 1/27/2011 |
Montgomery launches Facebook page
Board expresses concern about posting comments; policy now in works - 1/27/2011 |
Eye '12-'13 to start new high school schedule
School district board updated on shift to 'Flex 8' effort - 1/27/2011 |
Local officials: State tax hike will hurt
State rep., firm owners say higher corporate rate to cost jobs, business - 1/20/2011 |
Reduce speed limit on Oswego streets?
Committee backs plan to cut speed on collector streets to 25 mph - 1/20/2011 |
Panel rejects water bill 'relief' suggestion
Montgomery officials say cost for water service already low - 1/20/2011 |
Montgomery to post page on Facebook
Users to receive updates, but won't be able to post comments-for now - 1/20/2011 |
A week of 'highs and lows' for Hultgren
New Congressman sworn-in, joins in 'day of remembrance' - 1/20/2011 |
School board mulls land-cash value change
Request from developer in Plainfield area of district prompts review - 1/20/2011 |
Officials decry road's 'horrible condition'
Montgomery officials urge Kane County to repair Montgomery Road - 1/20/2011 |
Montgomery approves church's permit request
Congregation to locate in vacant storefront on Montgomery Road - 1/13/2011 |
Third high school site plan approved
School district board makes changes before balloting - 1/13/2011 |
Oswego school chief backs charter school
AU-based facility would serve students from four area districts - 1/13/2011 |
Set public hearing on sewer project
Fox Metro planning to install sanitary sewers in Oswego neighborhood - 1/13/2011 |
Union rep objects to Montgomery raises
Charges union never advised of 3% increases to non-union workers - 1/13/2011 |
Oswego, public works union talking contact
1/13/2011 |
Consultant hired for Rt. 71 main project
Oswego Village Board vote unanimous - 1/13/2011 |
Home sales down, foreclosures way up
More than 1,800 foreclosures filed with Kendall County in '10 - 1/6/2011 |
Big turnout for first full day kindergarten meeting
Over 100 attend session at Churchill School; more scheduled - 1/6/2011 |
Montgomery candidate's petitions challenged
1/6/2011 |
Cyberbullying topic for special school forum
Superintendent 'very concerned about increasing incidents' - 1/6/2011 |
Senior center referendum Tuesday meeting topic
If township voters approve, measure would be put on April ballot - 1/6/2011 |
Oswego approves lease pact with Chamber
Agency to move offices into vacant downtown building - 1/6/2011 |
Yesteryear
1/6/2011 |
Good news on jobs
Oswego, Kendall County unemployed numbers decline - 12/30/2010 |
Set meetings on full day kindergarten
Early sign-ups key to determining which schools to offer program - 12/30/2010 |
More suicides at holidays called a myth
Kendall Coroner says office sees more cases in late winter - 12/30/2010 |
Thompson students update school board
Council members detail activities - 12/30/2010 |
Montgomery Park-n-Ride plan an award winner
Planning association takes note of village's public input efforts - 12/30/2010 |
Teachers union officials object to reform bill
Tell panel of strike, tenure and performance provision concerns - 12/30/2010 |
Interjections By Tony Scott
2010: A year of courtroom drama, sizzling politics - 12/30/2010 |
Vote on senior center funding?
Request prompts Oswego Township Board to call special Jan. 11 meeting - 12/23/2010 |
Lawsuit threatened over KenCom funding
Cities objecting to agreement change that would require contributions - 12/23/2010 |
Aurora man, juvenile sought in kidnapping
Four others being held in abduction of Montgomery businessman - 12/23/2010 |
Bank in Oswego supermarket robbed
Two suspects fled store on foot - 12/23/2010 |
Holocaust survivors recall the horrors
Oswego High students receive first-hand history lesson - 12/23/2010 |
School's 'Giving Tree' has taken root
Gift donations help families in need at Long Beach Elementary School - 12/23/2010 |
Land purchased to re-route Ridge Road
County to pay $650,000 for seven acres - 12/23/2010 |
Pick new site for third high school
School board votes 6-1 to purchase parcel near Plainfield - 12/16/2010 |
More decisions loom on third high school
Student capacity, pool, artificial turf among issues before work begins - 12/16/2010 |
Three now in Oswego president's race
Law school student will challenge LeClercq, Sollinger - 12/16/2010 |
Montgomery tax levy shows 2.7% increase
Official tells board village portion of tax bills should still go down slightly - 12/16/2010 |
Detzler to step down as fire district president
Has served agency for 50 years - 12/16/2010 |
Bid to expand park district board stalls
Lone board proponent plans effort to put proposal on future ballot - 12/16/2010 |
County officials spar over health dept. bonuses
Ex-chair says payments 'not quite right'; director defends actions - 12/16/2010 |
More Kendall homeless seeking shelter
County PADS program provided overnight housing to 48 last week - 12/9/2010 |
Sollinger a candidate for Oswego's top job
Village board member will challenge LeClercq in April election - 12/9/2010 |
Deadlock broken: New county leader elected
Deadlock broken: New county leader elected - 12/9/2010 |
Pension reform law awaits Gov's signature
Measure boosts retirement age for newly hired police, firefighters to 55 - 12/9/2010 |
Opinions divided on civil unions law
Local lawmakers split on vote; gay residents, supporters see benefits - 12/9/2010 |
Montgomery OKs portable signs in 'M' zoning districts
12/9/2010 |
Student magazine on the cutting edge
Oswego East publication has earned national recognition - 12/9/2010 |
Public responds to animal shelter 'crisis'
County official receives dozens of suggestions to ease budget, space problems - 12/2/2010 |
Hearing Dec. 13 on Montgomery's property tax levy
12/2/2010 |
One teacher's idea now helping thousands
Proceeds from T-shirt sales directed to district's neediest families - 12/2/2010 |
Montgomery set to regulate windmills
Village board voted expected on wind turbine ordinance Dec. 13 - 12/2/2010 |
A new Winrock Park pool planned
Park district seeking grants for pool, Prairie Point Park projects - 12/2/2010 |
Two school incumbents to seek re-election
Wolf plans to step down after completing second term next spring - 12/2/2010 |
YESTERYEAR
12/2/2010 |
School district to issue $32 million in bonds
$20 million will be used to fund technology, current projects - 11/25/2010 |
East View contracts approved
$4.3M in upgrades pending; will re-open as kindergarten center next fall - 11/25/2010 |
School chief tells of school crowding
Efforts made to accommodate 600 more students, O'Donnell tells gathering - 11/25/2010 |
School board gives tax levy initial OK
Tentative $104M levy shows increase of $23M over last year - 11/25/2010 |
Meyers: I will serve Montgomery with honor
Veteran officer sworn-in as police chief before large crowd - 11/25/2010 |
Should Congress ban earmarks?
Funds have helped pay for Orchard Road bridge, other projects here - 11/25/2010 |
Ramblin' Ray: 'Be what you want to be'
Chicago radio personality encourages students at Plank Jr. High - 11/25/2010 |
Referendum on Montgomery sales tax?
Village board members voice differing opinions at committee meeting - 11/18/2010 |
Sheriff names Koster new chief deputy
21-year department veteran pledges 'transparency and openness' - 11/18/2010 |
Meyers to lead Montgomery Police
Board unanimously approves appointment - 11/18/2010 |
Montgomery Board incumbents to run again
Watermann, Heinz, Felten confirm plans to seek re-election next April - 11/18/2010 |
Oswego officials confirm re-election plans
Michels, Schlaker will seek to retain seats in April 5 balloting - 11/18/2010 |
School district seeking to honor alumni
Seeking nominees for first 'Hall of Distinction' award recipients - 11/18/2010 |
Murderers can marry; why not same sex couples?
11/18/2010 |
Schools fail to make grade on state tests
Lower scores by students in two testing subgroups cited - 11/11/2010 |
$12 million in school upgrades proposed
Artificial turf, a boiler, expanded storage areas among projects on long list - 11/11/2010 |
How $12M for upgrades could be divvied up
School district board expected to make final decision Nov. 22 - 11/11/2010 |
Montgomery votes to hire labor law firm
Hourly rate questioned, but agreement approved in 4-2 ballot - 11/11/2010 |
Oswego urged to preserve old buildings
Board receives request from historic preservation commission - 11/11/2010 |
Foster warns gridlock now a real possibility
Ousted Congressman may take a vacation - 11/11/2010 |
Hultgren: Volunteers key to winning election
'Incredible ground game' helped defeat incumbent Foster - 11/11/2010 |
'Crisis' at overcrowded animal shelter
Drastic measures may be needed to ease overcrowding, board told - 11/8/2010 |
Randall wins county sheriff's race
Captures unprecedented seventh term with over 60 percent of vote - 11/4/2010 |
Judge firm on Vasquez jail sentence
Denies defense attorney's reconsideration request - 11/4/2010 |
'60 seniors and 14,000 hours of work'
State, Oswego Board honor successful effort to open senior center - 11/4/2010 |
Voters return four to Kendall County Board
Also elect Koukol to first term; independent candidate comes close - 11/4/2010 |
Hatcher over Healy in state rep. race
Voters give incumbent second term - 11/4/2010 |
No crackdown on Montgomery 'door hangers'
Officials cite lack of staff, enforcement difficulty in rejecting member's suggestion - 11/4/2010 |
Library district board OKs reduced tax levy
Agency seeking $214,000 less than current fiscal year - 11/4/2010 |
Class sizes up in most local schools
Enrollment increased by 565 students over last year, report shows - 10/28/2010 |
Conceal carry, school funding issues at forum
Congressional, state, county candidates respond to questions - 10/28/2010 |
Foster, Hultgren campaigns slug it out
Charges fly in Congressional race as election day nears - 10/28/2010 |
Sheriff candidates debate at Yorkville forum
Randall cites 24 year record; Lea touts need for fiscal accountability - 10/28/2010 |
Voter turnout of about 50 percent anticipated
600 had voted in Oswego as of Monday - 10/28/2010 |
Oswego Village Board holds line on tax levy
Village portion of tax bills may show decrease next year for some - 10/28/2010 |
Montgomery backs liquor license request
Gario's Pizza seeking new license - 10/28/2010 |
Who is paying for the election?
Updated reports list campaign donors - 10/21/2010 |
Congressional candidates debate at forum
Foster backs tax cuts, Hultgren says 'spending out of control' - 10/21/2010 |
Unruly crowd almost forced forum shutdown
Hultgren says supporters are 'passionate' - 10/21/2010 |
Gala reception to mark Montgomery's 175th
Just a few free tickets remained as of Monday to Gray's Mill event - 10/21/2010 |
County finance panel reviews potential cuts
Reductions would trim budget deficit from $1.6M to $756,909 - 10/21/2010 |
'Hybrid' streetlights brighten Oswego's downtown
Wind/solar powered lights installed; purchased with state grant funds - 10/21/2010 |
Boulder Hill yard a 'disaster area'
County board hears neighbors' concerns - 10/21/2010 |
School district to build third high school
Board OKs administration's recommendation in 4-3 ballot - 10/14/2010 |
Property values down in Kendall
New assessments begin to reflect depressed market - 10/14/2010 |
High school block schedule will change
School district board votes to proceed with 'Flex 8' format - 10/14/2010 |
Board has received third school cost estimates
Construction director put cost at about $100M last April - 10/14/2010 |
Douglas Rd. traffic noise called 'unbearable'
Homeowner, neighbors ask Oswego Board for second sound test - 10/14/2010 |
State targets '12 start for Rt. 71 widening
But Oswego faced with $3.5M cost to move water main - 10/14/2010 |
New police officer on duty in Montgomery
Served previously in Downers Grove - 10/14/2010 |
Yesteryear for October
10/14/2010 |
Third high school or additions at OHS, OEHS?
Issue on school board agenda for possible vote next Tuesday - 10/7/2010 |
Water problems increase cost for Prairie Point spray park
10/7/2010 |
Ask probe of chief deputy's credit card use
State's attorney files request with Illinois Attorney General - 10/7/2010 |
Kendall PADS program needs 'night owls'
Volunteers sought to staff second and third shifts in area churches - 10/7/2010 |
County officials look to trim new budget
As now proposed, budget shows estimated deficit of $1.6 million - 10/7/2010 |
It's harvest time for the park district, too
Volunteers sought to help collect seeds from native plants - 10/7/2010 |
Political foes unite against Parkway
Kendall Republicans, Dems urged Tollway Authority to reject project - 10/7/2010 |
OK alternate full-day kindergarten plan
Program will be offered for two years in four elementary schools - 9/30/2010 |
Survey finds support for third high school
46% identify new school as 'most desired option'; 34% back additions at OHS, OEHS - 9/30/2010 |
School district board OKs 2010-11 budget
Projected deficit reduced from $5.6 million to $3.9 million - 9/30/2010 |
Montgomery Board votes to amend sign law
Change permits more businesses to use portable signs on private property - 9/30/2010 |
Sheriff's candidate responds to anonymous letter
Lea offers to take polygraph test on jokes told to students a decade ago - 9/30/2010 |
Oswego may require pre-demolition reviews
Ordinance would mandate reviews of all structures targeted for teardowns built prior to 1960 - 9/30/2010 |
Feral cats a problem in mobile home park
Neighbors ask Montgomery Village Board for assistance - 9/30/2010 |
Chief Kendall County Deputy will retire
Sheriff cites recent controversies in announcing Tichava's Nov. 30 departure - 9/23/2010 |
Questions about the school plan
Third high school, all day kindergarten among forum topics - 9/23/2010 |
Candidate: County credit card used to buy beer
Complaint filed with county board; attorney general investigation asked - 9/23/2010 |
Witness offered cash in deputy harassment suit
Affidavits also show former secretary asked friend to lie about contacts with Tichava - 9/23/2010 |
Downsize sports complex expansion plans?
Firm hired to update '07 plan to expand Stuart Sports Complex in Montgomery - 9/23/2010 |
Alternate full day kindergarten plan unveiled
Program would be offered at three schools for two year transition period - 9/23/2010 |
Congressional candidates exchange barbs
Foster hits Hultgren on TARP funds; Hultgren explains Social Security stance - 9/23/2010 |
An up close look at the U.S. Supreme Court
Institute provided OEHS teacher with a chance to see high court in action - 9/23/2010 |
Public weighs-in on school district plan
Students seek to keep block schedule; opinions differ on third high school - 9/16/2010 |
Montgomery mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
Second batch of infected insects caught in downtown area trap - 9/16/2010 |
School board holds line on tax rate once more
Rate likely to go up beginning in 2012 - 9/16/2010 |
Foster questioned at Oswego Senior Center
Congressman pays visit to accept lobbying group's endorsement - 9/16/2010 |
Hultgren: State campaign cash returned to fund
Republican candidates says error found and corrected; hits Foster - 9/16/2010 |
Small crowd, but lots of interest at school forum
Administrators note rising enrollment; residents question projections - 9/16/2010 |
Tree-destroying beetle found in Montgomery
State confirms infested trees in Blackberry Crossing, Fairfield subdivisions - 9/16/2010 |
Mayors press county on 911 funding
LeClercq: Talks on municipal contributions 'like a ping pong match' - 9/9/2010 |
Parents offer views on school district growth
Official: Third high school, two elementary schools needed by '14-'15 - 9/9/2010 |
PrairieFest was indeed 'best of times'
Last June's celebration a hit financially and with crowds, park board told - 9/9/2010 |
Group urges re-opening of historic chapel
'Friends' protest closing and moving of documents, other - 9/9/2010 |
Official: County revenues not keeping up
Tax revenue growth falling short of projections for bond payments, board advised - 9/9/2010 |
Lakewood Creek Drive re-surfacing project set
Montgomery will use 'left over' federal economic stimulus funds - 9/9/2010 |
They once called new museum home
Mosley sisters grew up in Montgomery's Settlers Cottage - 9/9/2010 |
Yesteryear for September
9/9/2010 |
Celebrate Differences
Organization works through education, awareness and support - 9/9/2010 |
Vasquez's attorney planning appeal
'Profoundly disappointed' by 15-year sentence for DUI crash that killed five - 9/2/2010 |
Attorney defends traffic stop video release
Responds to sheriff's chief deputy's request for investigation - 9/2/2010 |
SA: Not enough evidence to prosecute homeowners
Teens brought alcohol to Boulder Hill home - 9/2/2010 |
Pleas for mercy, justice before sentencing
Defendant removed twice from courtroom; parents tell of trauma, grief - 9/2/2010 |
KenCom Exec Board approves two budgets
Wages frozen for non-union employees - 9/2/2010 |
Set public hearing on new school budget
Prior budget expected to show deficit due to delayed state payments - 9/2/2010 |
Montgomery panel updated on code violations
Report shows village mowing 22 properties, most in foreclosure - 9/2/2010 |
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 |
Montgomery sets two year limit on site plans
12/13/2007 |
Water conservation topic for Kendall mayors, managers
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 |
County OKs Light Rd. industrial park
5/17/2007 |
School board honors mentors
Tasks include working with new teachers - 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 |
County board members spar over committee assignments
Committees will have to wait until the New Year - 12/28/2006 |
School panel to help re-draw boundaries
Residents have until Jan. 5 to file applications - 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 |
Panel wants more info on Route 34 rezoning
Property located off Washington St. - 10/19/2006 |
What if voters say "no" to schools?
Larger class sizes "a given"; program cuts, split shifts possible, official says - 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 |
Oswego to license tobacco retailers
Board votes to require $50 licenses - 7/13/2006 |
Pace to use bigger buses for Park-n-Ride
Schedule will also change at Oswego facility next month - 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 landfill panel roster questioned
2/23/2006 |
County seeks special census cost estimate
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 |
Expand courthouse? Official awaits study
Lists completion of jail addition as goal met in '05 - 1/5/2006 |
Referendum passage was key for schools
Enrollment growth to pose continuing challenge, school chief says - 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 |
Oswego village president backs special census
Weber: village shouldn't wait for population estimates to top 25,000 - 11/24/2005 |
Park district OKs funds for Protect Kendall Now
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 |
Oswego builders now paying more to build
Fee hikes expeced to boost revenues - 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 |
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 |
Firm hired for new Village Hall project
Will design landscape plans for Montgomery facility - 2/17/2005 |
Garbage billing change good for Montgomery's bottom line
'01 vote kept village afloat, board told - 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 Commons center purchased for $35 million
1/20/2005 |
Oswego OKs new fees for schools
Village officials expect school district to receive more in revenues - 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 |
Grove, Plainfield road signal project advances
Oswego Village Board approves funds for engineering work - 12/16/2004 |
Oswego study: leaf plowing cheaper
Village public works dept. likely to continue current disposal method - 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 |
Douglas Road to close north of Wolf's Crossing
Detour planned through new subdivision... - 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 |
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 |
Oswego takes step towards new village hall
Consultant hired to study municipal government's space requirements - 5/6/2004 |
Plan retail center at Routes 34, 30
Large project part of proposed Montgomery development - 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 |
A $47.2 million county reserve?
2/2/2012 |
School board micromanaging
2/2/2012 |
'Super-sized' schools to pose new challenges
1/26/2012 |
Hang up and drive on that snowy road
1/26/2012 |
A clarification...
1/26/2012 |
Compensation for rusty water?
1/19/2012 |
Violets coming back to Violet Patch Park
1/19/2012 |
Time to make case for surcharge hike
1/12/2012 |
One more day closer to spring
1/12/2012 |
2012: Plenty of challenges ahead for local agencies
1/5/2012 |
Oswego takes a gamble on car dealership
12/29/2011 |
Robocalls to stay off cell phones-for now
12/22/2011 |
Some good financial news for Christmas
12/22/2011 |
Board should open Murphy Junior High
12/15/2011 |
Voters can have say on $20,000 legal bill
12/15/2011 |
A sad chapter closes in Illinois
12/15/2011 |
A lesson in open government missed
12/8/2011 |
Officials' private e-mails now subject to FOIA
12/8/2011 |
A vote for health and education
12/1/2011 |
600 more students and other numbers
12/1/2011 |
Private firm could boost snow plowing
11/24/2011 |
Remember? We are the government
11/24/2011 |
Drive defensively-and watch out for Bambi
11/17/2011 |
Still getting a return on 1967 investment
11/17/2011 |
Take time to honor, thank our veterans
11/10/2011 |
A no-win situation for taxpayers
11/10/2011 |
New school boundaries poses a new challenge
11/3/2011 |
Pending election already costly, ugly
11/3/2011 |
Where's our transparency in local government now?
10/31/2011 |
Fallout from KenCom dispute could cost
10/31/2011 |
Past time for 'Abstinence Plus'
10/20/2011 |
The high cost for the Park-n-Ride
10/20/2011 |
It's Opening Day for property tax season
10/13/2011 |
Libraries a bigger draw than the Blackhawks
10/13/2011 |
Still time to fill out Oswego survey
10/13/2011 |
Let's hear from other towns on aggregation
10/6/2011 |
Restaurants a potential boost for downtowns
10/6/2011 |
Public passes on school budget
10/6/2011 |
County ignores Open Meetings Act--again
9/29/2011 |
Montgomery to let voters decide on tax
9/29/2011 |
Hultgren vs. Walsh: Incumbents to collide
9/29/2011 |
Re-map presents a challenge to voters
9/22/2011 |
Food pantry comes through again
9/22/2011 |
A step backward in Montgomery
9/15/2011 |
Hultgren exception to rule for meeting public
9/15/2011 |
A chance to reunite as Americans Sunday
9/8/2011 |
Seriously consider park board proposals
9/8/2011 |
Tollway plans should include interchange
9/1/2011 |
Time to end free ride scholarships
9/1/2011 |
Wanted: Your old shoes for memorial
9/1/2011 |
'An encouraging step' for Metra station
8/25/2011 |
'...we're going to put it on the ballot'
8/25/2011 |
Wanted: Your old shoes for 9/11 display
8/18/2011 |
Rich irony lost on 'Porky' crowd
8/18/2011 |
Why not a model animal control facility?
8/11/2011 |
Two constructive park proposals
8/11/2011 |
Work just starting for school board
8/4/2011 |
Let people vote on recorder, auditor jobs
8/4/2011 |
An opportunity to cut government spending
7/28/2011 |
Let Montgomery voters decide on tax
7/28/2011 |
Kendall taxpayers should be upset
7/21/2011 |
Governor should veto 'garbage' bill
7/21/2011 |
Highway projects will have huge benefit here
7/14/2011 |
Time for a sign at Oswego Village Hall
7/14/2011 |
Take back Illinois? It's up to all of us
7/7/2011 |
Simple solutions to that meeting 'ruckus'
7/7/2011 |
It's June and the politicking has begun
6/30/2011 |
Lauzen's park district legislation on target
6/30/2011 |
Sound advice for open government
6/23/2011 |
Admitting the problem first step to fight heroin
6/23/2011 |
An opportunity missed on re-map
6/16/2011 |
A wrong turn on economic development
6/16/2011 |
Montgomery should make recycling easier
6/9/2011 |
You can help make PrairieFest a success
6/9/2011 |
Enough casinos, slots to go around?
6/9/2011 |
New map a huge disservice to Kendall
6/2/2011 |
Time evidently right for an Oswego plan
6/2/2011 |
Ready for four lanes on Orchard Road
6/2/2011 |
Memorial Day: Take time to remember
5/26/2011 |
College now even closer to home
5/26/2011 |
State shouldn't balance budget on local agencies
5/19/2011 |
The Taxpayers can't get a break
5/19/2011 |
A wonderful example of caring, compassion
5/12/2011 |
Oswego benefited from public-private partnership
5/12/2011 |
Redistricting hearing a lost opportunity?
5/5/2011 |
Honor Egan as part of Route 30 widening
5/5/2011 |
You're invited to a truly inspired event
4/28/2011 |
Oswego should use its committees
4/28/2011 |
Give public a say on new board districts
4/21/2011 |
Homeowners, creek watersheds protected
4/14/2011 |
A collective sigh of relief on Caterpillar
4/7/2011 |
County board stands up for the Fox River
4/7/2011 |
Keep partisan politics out of local elections
4/7/2011 |
Our endorsements in Tuesday's voting
3/31/2011 |
Safety coming to busy intersection
3/24/2011 |
Route 71 trail will be valued
3/24/2011 |
Let's do better than 12.8 percent
3/24/2011 |
KenCom funding dispute: A way out
3/17/2011 |
Oswego Fire District marks 75 years
3/17/2011 |
Keep public notices for all
3/10/2011 |
Hultgren gives Metra station effort a boost ,
3/3/2011 |
Montgomery needs voice on park board
3/3/2011 |
87.2 percent
2/24/2011 |
Numbers tell tale of Kendall's boom
2/24/2011 |
Yet another modern challenge for parents
2/17/2011 |
Operate snow plowing service like a business?
2/17/2011 |
Cedar Glen, Windcrest sewer lines necessary
2/10/2011 |
"I just want to say 'Thank you'"
2/10/2011 |
Your patience was much appreciated
2/10/2011 |
Character counts in local elections, too
2/3/2011 |
A wise course on Montgomery Road
2/3/2011 |
Fund senior center? It will be up to voters
1/27/2011 |
Oswego should move sitting area to new hall
1/27/2011 |
Daytime public hearing wrong
1/20/2011 |
Lawmakers should pay for own health care
1/20/2011 |
Did you miss these numbers last week?
1/13/2011 |
Park-n-Ride should not be a secret
1/13/2011 |
Just a few issues to address in '11
1/6/2011 |
Concern over Wikileaks fallout
1/6/2011 |
Down economy had big impact here in '10
12/30/2010 |
A better site for a third high school
12/23/2010 |
A small step for open government
12/23/2010 |
New leader and era for county board
12/16/2010 |
Dithering on Route 71 water main may cost
12/16/2010 |
A small step to help businesses
12/16/2010 |
T-shirt sales help 3,400 in need
12/9/2010 |
Cost estimates for solar farm staggering
12/9/2010 |
Pet owners can help relieve shelter crisis
12/2/2010 |
Let county residents vote on 911 funding
12/2/2010 |
A solid choice for chief deputy
11/25/2010 |
Awards will encourage academic excellence
11/25/2010 |
Boulder Hill needs maintenance code
11/18/2010 |
Downtown buildings should be demolished
11/18/2010 |
See the upgrades at Oswego High
11/18/2010 |
Remember our veterans today
11/11/2010 |
State budget cuts may really hit home
11/11/2010 |
New Congress should buy its own insurance
11/11/2010 |
Political pendulum swings once again
11/4/2010 |
Make Route 71, Wolf's Crossing Rd. priorities
11/4/2010 |
Deer-car collisions can happen anywhere
11/4/2010 |
Our endorsements in next Tuesday's balloting
10/28/2010 |
School board picks students over taxes
10/21/2010 |
Lower assessments, lower taxes, right?
10/21/2010 |
A proper time to call the attorney general
10/14/2010 |
State budget cuts trickling down
10/14/2010 |
Take advantage of early local voting
10/14/2010 |
Time to elect park, fire boards
10/7/2010 |
A wise decision on full day kindergarten
10/7/2010 |
We don't see a problem here
9/30/2010 |
County should look elsewhere for funds
9/30/2010 |
School plan needs more cost scenarios
9/23/2010 |
Mark your calendars for candidates' forum
9/23/2010 |
Safety advisory: Don't walk in traffic
9/23/2010 |
School growth? You can have your say
9/16/2010 |
Refer KenCom funding request to committee
9/16/2010 |
School board to take a second vote
9/9/2010 |
Run government like a business?
9/9/2010 |
Traffic stop video the public's property
9/2/2010 |
Time to update solid waste plan
9/2/2010 |
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 |
Sleighs used for much more than 'dancing through the snow'
2/2/2012 |
Historic news reports show serious crimes are not new here
1/26/2012 |
Post Office Act of 1792 had major impact on settlement here
1/19/2012 |
President, Chief Justice Taft knew how to live large
1/12/2012 |
Life definitely more complicated today, but also more comfortable
1/5/2012 |
Lorenzo Rank: The best friend this journalist never met
12/29/2011 |
Memories of holiday dinners are still sharp as ever
12/22/2011 |
Have 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' and enjoy your junk mail
12/15/2011 |
Prohibition spawned widespread bootlegging here
12/8/2011 |
Briefly banning alcohol proved very costly for Oswego in 1891
12/1/2011 |
Native Americans helped assure the Pilgrims' survival
11/24/2011 |
Robert Frost's 'road less traveled' led to four Pulitzer Prizes
11/17/2011 |
How a determined Oswego school boy became a Civil War hero
11/10/2011 |
Business travel was a whole different trip for early entrepreneurs
11/3/2011 |
Popular lore: It was a newspaper that changed the spelling of Cleveland
10/31/2011 |
So why would anyone want to leave Prince Edward Island?
10/20/2011 |
Apples proved almost indispensable to early Midwest settlers
10/13/2011 |
Rand McNally had role in establishing Route 25, other area highways
10/6/2011 |
A local soldier's story: 'I will go to return victorious or a corpse'
9/29/2011 |
Columnist has a new appreciation for Japan's 'Respect for the Aged Day'
9/22/2011 |
Plowing matches once attracted thousands to farms east of Oswego
9/15/2011 |
Small Oswego park a last vestige of one of Kendall's 'lost' towns
9/8/2011 |
Anti-slavery movement here linked to early Congregational Churches
9/1/2011 |
Back-to-school time is here, but junk mail knows no season
8/25/2011 |
Columnist always struck out in lunchroom sandwich trades
8/18/2011 |
Era of manufactured gas burned brightly, but soon flickered
8/11/2011 |
Early settlers didn't waste time in transforming what is now Kendall County
8/4/2011 |
Fox River pearls found by wading, not deep diving
7/28/2011 |
Life continues to change as technological advances march on
7/21/2011 |
'Silent Cal' Coolidge was actually quite the White House prankster
7/14/2011 |
It took the Supreme Court to sort out this centuries-old fishing dispute
7/7/2011 |
Cutters brothers' remarkable journey finally ended here
6/30/2011 |
1936 truly a remarkable year here, despite the Depression
6/23/2011 |
Matile fishing policy: Catch no fish bigger than yourself
6/16/2011 |
Hot weather, wetlands proved daunting to Kendall's first surveyors
6/9/2011 |
Fox River: Great for recreation, not so much for commerce
6/2/2011 |
Rebel attack on Fort Sumter sparked immediate response in Oswego
5/26/2011 |
Junk mail reveals awful truth about Lauren Bacall, Andy Williams
5/19/2011 |
When the Fox River was 'a dirty, evil smelling waterway'
5/12/2011 |
Indian Removal Act hastened departure of local Native Americans
5/5/2011 |
Here's why there are 39 different ways to spell 'Waubonsee'
4/28/2011 |
Before Air Force One there was the Ferdinand Magellan
4/21/2011 |
The South started Civil War to defend investment in slavery
4/14/2011 |
Settler's story: An average person during an extraordinary era
4/7/2011 |
Pioneer's letters described this 'most beautiful country'
3/31/2011 |
After first flight to Paris, Lindbergh didn't take any chances
3/24/2011 |
Voters here said 'Yes' to fire services amidst the Great Depression
3/17/2011 |
Desire for consumer goods overcame Native American culture
3/10/2011 |
Like today's truck drivers, voyageurs thrived on hauling
3/3/2011 |
Duryea Brothers mostly forgotten, but their legacy drives on
2/24/2011 |
Travel distances a factor in creation of Kendall County
2/17/2011 |
Lincoln's legal career included three cases with Kendall ties
2/10/2011 |
One slave's incredible life: From Kentucky to Farnsworth Avenue
2/3/2011 |
Sledding and the need for speed was what winter was about
1/27/2011 |
Build Stonehenge today? You're going to need a building permit
1/20/2011 |
Fox River ice a big business here for a short time
1/13/2011 |
New railroad line helped create a new industry here in the 1870s
1/6/2011 |
A different world: Growing up on a local farm in the 1950s
12/30/2010 |
Junk mail helps relieve that last minute shopping angst
12/23/2010 |
Family interviews show how Christmas traditions changed
12/16/2010 |
California Gold Rush was worth the trip for some Kendall residents
12/9/2010 |
Many from Kendall County caught California's gold rush fever
12/2/2010 |
Is this really Thanksgiving or just pre-Christmas?
11/25/2010 |
Kendall County an ethnic melting pot from its earliest years
11/18/2010 |
Three from Kendall lost their lives in 'war to end all wars'
11/11/2010 |
1873: The year Kendall County farmers flexed their political muscle
11/4/2010 |
Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville finally gets his due
10/28/2010 |
Wishing 'happy trails' to Roy, Dale, and even Trigger and Bullet
10/21/2010 |
Napoleon's army, columnist both travel on their stomachs
10/14/2010 |
No need to travel far to enjoy all of nature's fall glory
10/7/2010 |
Only problem with early Illinois history is on the part of its residents
9/30/2010 |
Junk mail reveals the truth about our presidents' log cabin claims
9/23/2010 |
Here's how early Kendall County settlers laid claim to land
9/16/2010 |
What's the deal with us trying to educate everyone in the country?
9/9/2010 |
Decades and centuries pass, but we're still 'screaming' for ice cream
9/2/2010 |
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 |
Tuesday stunner
Oswego girls' basketball team knocks off undefeated Oswego East - 2/2/2012 |
On guard
Oswego's Simelton scores 17 points against Oswego East before halftime as Panthers cruise to SPC win - 2/2/2012 |
Champions!
Oswego gymnastics team wins first regional title since 2006 - 2/2/2012 |
Three area wrestlers win conference titles
Schultz and Flores clinch championships as Oswego places third, Oswego East takes fourth as Prinz wins weight class - 2/2/2012 |
Minooka bests District 308 teams at Echo Lanes
Oswego girls' bowling team places second, Oswego East 39 pins behind - 2/2/2012 |
A fighting chance
Oswego East wrestlers look to be in mix for top finish at SPC Meet - 1/26/2012 |
Passive aggressive
Oswego boys' basketball team can't build on win streak - 1/26/2012 |
Left out of the big show
Oswego boys bowling team places sixth at Minooka Sectional, Oswego East eighth - 1/26/2012 |
Final preparations
Third-place finish at OP-RF Invite primes Oswego wrestling team for SPC Meet - 1/26/2012 |
Continued success
Swim team still undefeated in conference - 1/26/2012 |
Panthers celebrate fourth bowling title
Preston wins third conference championship, three Wolves named All-SPC - 1/19/2012 |
Getting the job done
Oswego East girls' basketball team undefeated midway through SPC season - 1/19/2012 |
Learning curve
Oswego boys basketball team takes loss to Benet in stride - 1/19/2012 |
Lack of focus leads to another loss
Oswego East boys' basketball team loses third straight - 1/19/2012 |
Oswego wins Fenton's Fred Green Classic
Wagner finishes in first-place tie - 1/19/2012 |
OHS alum earns place on Team USA roster
Johnson places third at Las Vegas tournament - 1/19/2012 |
A good day
Oswego East wrestling team takes third at Geneva Invite - 1/12/2012 |
Shooting big at Parkside
Oswego boys bowling team defeats Oswego East - 1/12/2012 |
District 308 teams find ways to succeed
Oswego girls bowling team tops Oswego East in dual meet, Wolves win Matt Clark Invite - 1/12/2012 |
Taking control after halftime
West scores 10 of game-high 21 points in critical third quarter - 1/12/2012 |
Wolves get the best of Wildcats - again
Campbell scores 19 points as Oswego East girls' team remains undefeated in SPC play - 1/12/2012 |
Fourth quarter downfall
Peoria Central wears down Oswego East in title game - 1/5/2012 |
Successful getaway
Oswego boys' basketball team finishes 2-2 at State Farm Classic - 1/5/2012 |
Champions!
Swim team conquers Aqua Pentathlon - 1/5/2012 |
More than just a win on the scoreboard
Oswego East girls' basketball team takes fifth at Holiday Classic - 1/5/2012 |
Continuing the work in progress
Oswego wrestling team 10th at Berman Classic - 1/5/2012 |
A defensive victory
Oswego East boys' basketball team overcomes 23 turnovers to defeat TF-North - 12/29/2011 |
Wolves earn a homecoming victory
Oswego East girls' basketball team wins tournament opener against Addison Trail - 12/29/2011 |
Satisfying performance
Gymnastics team places third at Oswego Invite - 12/29/2011 |
Another learning experience
Neuqua Valley defeats Oswego in Holiday Classic championship - 12/22/2011 |
Bench play leads Wolves to first SPC win
Non-starters combine to score 43 points for Oswego East boys' basketball team - 12/22/2011 |
Becoming Illinois' Best
Gymanstics team wins invite for first time since 2006 - 12/22/2011 |
Finding its spark
Mangers hits two 3-point baskets in second quarter as Oswego rallies at Plainfield Central - 12/22/2011 |
Short-handed Wolves still place fifth
Six Oswego East wrestlers medal at Lake Park Invite - 12/22/2011 |
Making the right moves
Oswego's Simelton scores game-high 20 points as Panthers defeat Wolves - 12/15/2011 |
New chapters begin
Cooney tabbed to lead Oswego football tteam, LeBlanc leaves Curie for Oswego East - 12/15/2011 |
Wolves get defensive against Panthers
Blair scores game-high 20 points to keep Oswego East undefeated in SPC - 12/15/2011 |
Top eight finishes at premier tournament
Oswego girls' bowling team places third at Strikefest, Wolves eighth - 12/15/2011 |
A dominating performance
Gymnastics team posts 141.90 to defeat Glenbard South - 12/15/2011 |
Taking a stand
Strong second-half defense leads Oswego East girls basketball team to win - 12/8/2011 |
Freshmen rise to challenge
Sinnott, Wilder combine for 28 points for Oswego girls' basketball victory - 12/8/2011 |
The one, two punch
Oswego boys bowling team wins Oswego East Invite, Wolves second - 12/8/2011 |
A disappointing opener
Oswego East boys' basketball team can't overcome third-quarter woes - 12/8/2011 |
Runner-up, again
Six Oswego East wrestlers reach tourney finals, but Wolves take second at invite - 12/8/2011 |
Unsung hero
Battle scores career-best 28 points as Oswego East defeats Geneva in fifth-place game - 12/1/2011 |
Selfish play leads Panthers to finish fourth
Schnable looks to be more 'team-oriented' in SPC opener - 12/1/2011 |
Poised for a breakout year
Oswego East wrestling team looks to top last year's first winning season - 12/1/2011 |
Strong junior class to lead young Oswego squad
Four grapplers place at Barrington Invite as wrestling season gets underway - 12/1/2011 |
Optimism runs high for gymnastics squad
Price returns after last season's state performance, new faces add depth - 12/1/2011 |
Resilient in first victory
Oswego boys' basketball team forces 22 turnovers in season-opening win over Geneva - 11/24/2011 |
Achieving All-State
Oswego medley relay places 11th at state - 11/24/2011 |
Upholding tradition
Oswego East boys' basketball team works to produce sixth consecutive winning season - 11/24/2011 |
Another year older
Experienced junior class takes the court for Oswego boys' basketball team - 11/24/2011 |
Setting the tone
Oswego co-op swim team sends six athletes to state - 11/17/2011 |
Waiting to get healthy
Injury bug bites Oswego girls' basketball team in offseason - 11/17/2011 |
New coach, same goals
Oswego East's Carretto looks to four-year veteran Blair to guide Wolves - 11/17/2011 |
An honorable finish
Michalek captures second at state, Hjorth receives first All-State honor - 11/10/2011 |
Green resigns
Oswego East's only head football coach steps down after seven seasons - 11/10/2011 |
Flyers apply pressure
Oswego football team limited to 159 yards in second-round playoff loss - 11/10/2011 |
The ultimate experience
Oswego's Beck makes state debut at Detweiller Park - 11/10/2011 |
A balanced attack
Oswego football team tips scales in the second quarter with three TDs - 11/3/2011 |
Wild week ends in celebration
Oswego girls' volleyball team wins regional championship - 11/3/2011 |
From Dellwood to Detweiller
Michalek wins third straight weekend, Oswego's Hjorth and Beck also qualify for state - 11/3/2011 |
Eight championships lead to another title
Oswego co-op swim team wins third straight Independent Conference Meet - 11/3/2011 |
Redwings end Panthers' year
Lorenz credits seniors for Oswego's sectional volleyball berth - 11/3/2011 |
SPC champs!
Oswego football team defeats Minooka in Keely's final regular season home game - 10/27/2011 |
Lady Panthers stun Redhawks
Oswego girls' volleyball team advances to regional final - 10/27/2011 |
Wolves fall short against Porters
Oswego East girls' volleyball team drops regional semifinal game - 10/27/2011 |
A strong effort
One goal difference ends Oswego East's soccer season - 10/27/2011 |
A big moment for area runners
Oswego East boys qualify for first sectional and Michalek wins girls' race, Oswego teams both advance to Dellwood Park - 10/27/2011 |
The main event
Oswego's win over Plainfield Central sets up SPC title fight with Minooka - 10/20/2011 |
Ready to roll
Oswego East's win over Plainfield North creates big Senior Night matchup - 10/20/2011 |
Offensive struggles continue
Oswego East still on the hunt for first SPC win after loss to Plainfield North - 10/20/2011 |
Charging the net
Oswego East's Harlow seeded in state tennis tournament - 10/20/2011 |
Team effort leads to Senior Night win
Oswego volleyball team remains in second place in SPC standings - 10/20/2011 |
A new champ in town
After two runner-up finishes, Oswego East girls' tennis takes SPC crown - 10/13/2011 |
Second half rally not enough
Oswego boys' soccer team falls to Marmion 5-2 - 10/13/2011 |
Aerial attack
Oswego's West throws six TD passes as Panthers defeat Plainfield South - 10/13/2011 |
Anderson bound for Bloomington
Oswego senior cards 75 at Joliet Sectional to advance to state - 10/13/2011 |
Oswego East soccer builds momentum into postseason
Oswego East soccer builds momentum into postseason - 10/13/2011 |
Never a doubt
Oswego football team posts largest margin of victory to improve to 4-0 in SPC play - 10/6/2011 |
Panthers rally behind senior leadership
Oswego East girls' volleyball team drops SPC match, but places first at IMSA Invite - 10/6/2011 |
No answer against Indians
Oswego East football team still winless in SPC play after loss to Minooka - 10/6/2011 |
Just not enough
District 308 golf teams fall short in regionals, but three individuals advance to sectionals - 10/6/2011 |
Swimmers remain successful
Co-op team posts wins over Plainfield, DeKalb - 10/6/2011 |
Repeat champion
Oswego East's Michalek breaks own course record, Oswego enjoys top times at Charger Classic - 9/29/2011 |
Battling the elements
Oswego East golfers place third at SPC Meet, Oswego finishes sixth - 9/29/2011 |
Panthers battle back - again
Oswego's West finds Kwiatkowski for go-ahead score with 90 seconds left - 9/29/2011 |
Eyeing Sectionas
Oswego girls' tennis team to face top competition in final week - 9/29/2011 |
Wildcats storm back
Oswego East's 13-0 lead evaporates in fourth quarter - 9/29/2011 |
Victory intercepted
Oswego football team scores 27 unanswered points to thwart Oswego East's early lead - 9/22/2011 |
Oswego East boys' soccer team responds from sluggish start
Alvarez records hat trick against Spartans, Bruns helps out against Warriors - 9/22/2011 |
Panthers tie in Pepsi Showdown finals
Wine scores late in second half to tie score against Mundelein - 9/22/2011 |
Mistakes plague Oswego in conference loss
Strong start faces as girls' volleyball team ends brief win streak - 9/22/2011 |
Runners get mixed results at Detweiller
Oswego girls finish 18th at Richard Spring Invite while boys settle into 23rd place - 9/22/2011 |
Cautiously optimistic
Oswego East girls' tennis team defeats defending SPC champion Oswego 5-2 - 9/15/2011 |
Fifth man comes through
Britton's 45 gives Oswego win over Oswego East - 9/15/2011 |
Looking for a win streak
Oswego's West throws two TD passes against Romeoville in first victory - 9/15/2011 |
Wolves give up big play to suffer first loss
Plainfield South sets up game-winning touchdown on 64-yard pass play - 9/15/2011 |
A taste of state
Oswego East cross country team makes debut at Woodruff Invite - 9/15/2011 |
Overcoming adversity
Injuries hinder both volleyball teams, but Oswego wins SPC opener over Oswego East - 9/8/2011 |
Cooper outruns Spartans
Defense holds firm as Oswego East football moves to 2-0 - 9/8/2011 |
Will to win
Oswego East boys' soccer third at Red Devil Cup - 9/8/2011 |
Starting with a clean slate
Oswego football team takes 0-2 record to Romeoville - 9/8/2011 |
First win still elusive for Oswego boys' soccer team
Blackhawks' second-half goal good enough in 1-0 win - 9/8/2011 |
A unique victory
Oswego East' offense gets job done in two quarters over Rich South - 9/1/2011 |
'Out-played'
Marian uses 29-0 run to spoil Oswego's Senior Night - 9/1/2011 |
Oswego soccer team catches bad break in SPC opener
Plainfield East takes lead late in first half - 9/1/2011 |
Playing with the best
Alvarez, Peters score against top-ranked Naperville North - 9/1/2011 |
Early evaluations made in first tournament
Oswego East girls' volleyball team places eighth at Plainfield North - 9/1/2011 |
Back to work
Oswego football team ready to move forward - 8/25/2011 |
A happier ending?
Oswego East football wants to change same old story to become winning team - 8/25/2011 |
Ready to attack
Four starters return for Oswego East girls' volleyball team - 8/25/2011 |
Searching for success
Oswego girls' volleyball team working for first winning season since 2003 - 8/25/2011 |
Starting it out right
Oswego East boys' soccer team dominates Sandwich - 8/25/2011 |
Title hunt
Wolves return nine starters to the soccer field - 8/18/2011 |
Panthers on target in August
Anderson turns in top score at Panther Stableford as Oswego places fourth - 8/18/2011 |
Shooting for the top prize
Veteran Oswego East golfers determined to be contenders for SPC title - 8/18/2011 |
Detroit ends Oswego's regional run
Cats season comes to an end with 3-2 loss in championship game - 8/11/2011 |
Trio of new faces to lead Panthers
Athletic department makes changes to fall, spring teams - 8/11/2011 |
Area parks add safety measures
Local departments must now secure soccer nets - 8/11/2011 |
Bound for Battle Creek
Cats clinch first title since 2005, set to play in AABC Regional - 8/4/2011 |
Cats hang on for win
Lose early 5-0 lead against Westmont, but strong pitching efforts clinch victory - 8/4/2011 |
Fun in the hot, hot sun
Local youth take part in Oswego Warriors football camp - 7/28/2011 |
Building confidence
Despite trailing 5-0, Cats win in advance of AABC Regional Qualifier - 7/28/2011 |
Turning up the heat
Oswego musters three hits against St. Charles East in 6-2 loss - 7/21/2011 |
One last evaluation
Oswego East defeats Aurora Christian in final summer game - 7/21/2011 |
Cats on target for strong finish
Hold second-place standing in North Division play - 7/21/2011 |
A thundering victory
Mtazcek comes through with game-winning single, Panthers eye regional opener - 7/14/2011 |
A place for basketball fans to unite
IBCA Hall of Fame museum should open its doors in 2013 - 7/14/2011 |
Volovski a future Manhattan Jasper
Returning Oswego team MVP bound for Division I team - 7/14/2011 |
Wins still elusive in rematch with Foxes
Oswego East baseball team can't shake eight-game losing streak - 7/14/2011 |
Cats lose early lead in non-conference play
Nicholson tosses three scoreless innings - 7/14/2011 |
Hairston drops by for a visit
Nationals outfielder talks to area youth while Oswego East baseball volunteers time - 7/7/2011 |
Year in Review
A look back at the 2010-11 athletic season - 6/30/2011 |
One of the best ever at Plano
Alex Ramirez excels on mound and in batter's box with Reapers this spring - 6/23/2011 |
One confident Fox on the diamond
Yorkville center fielder's multitude of skills easy to highlight - 6/23/2011 |
Pushing through the pain
Plano's Joseph Jones recovers from broken leg to win state title - 6/23/2011 |
The fab four
Yorkville relay continues proud tradition - 6/23/2011 |
Pitching leads to a crisp afternoon
Pitching leads to a crisp afternoon - 6/23/2011 |
Wolves split summer opener with Cougars
Baseball team set for 25-game schedule through mid-July - 6/16/2011 |
Strive for consistency not found
Oswego East baseball team goes through tough spring while Burton named All-SPC - 6/16/2011 |
An average season
Oswego baseball team finishes near .500 while Allegretti, Hugunin lead offensive catetories - 6/16/2011 |
Winning ways in April lead to winning record
Schlaker earns All-Sectional honors while two other Wolves garner All-SPC honors - 6/16/2011 |
Wolves staying steady
Oswego East softball team can't break through regional slump, but finishes third in SPC - 6/16/2011 |
Olympic dreams
Rembold to fight for spot on Team USA - 6/9/2011 |
Battling back
Strong pitching from Gay helps Oswego Cats post home win - 6/9/2011 |
Large field descends upon Oswego East
Annual shootout expands to 36 teams this year - 6/9/2011 |
Quite the finish
Struggling at midway point, Oswego girls' soccer team ends regular season with eight straight wins - 6/9/2011 |
Not the emotion they wanted
Oswego East softball team ends season in regional semifinals - 6/2/2011 |
Pitcher's duel favors Mustangs
First inning home run only blemish for Oswego East in regional semifinal loss - 6/2/2011 |
Going a few rounds
McWethy, Koesler reach fourth round consolation finals at state tennis tournament - 6/2/2011 |
Wealth of experience
OHS' Kingsbury makes debut in Charleston - 6/2/2011 |
The will to win
Michalek first to reach finish line in 3,200, two Oswego athletes earn All-State honors - 5/26/2011 |
Egan helps Wolves move on to regional semifinals
Solo home run puts Oswego East ahead, Downers Grove South on deck - 5/26/2011 |
Keeping with tradition
Oswego doubles team places third to advance to state finals, Wolves end season at sectionals - 5/26/2011 |
Warriors escape in bottom of seventh
Brainerd, Daley come through at the plate to tie game late - 5/26/2011 |
Five-run rally falls short in regional opener
Metea Valley pounds out 17 hits to advance in postseason - 5/26/2011 |
Tone it down a notch
Fans should ease animosity when District 308 high schools meet - 5/26/2011 |
Tradition continues
Oswego boys' tennis team claims fourth straight SPC title - 5/19/2011 |
Two sectional champions, three state qualifiers
OHS' Vann wins pole vault, hurdle event while OEHS' Michalek wins two-mile race - 5/19/2011 |
Young Wolves no match for talented Mustangs
Season ends after second-half scoring frenzy in regional semifinal loss - 5/19/2011 |
Win streak continues into postseason
Win streak continues into postseason - 5/19/2011 |
Three athletes rise to challenge
Three athletes rise to challenge - 5/19/2011 |
Late clearance, early goal add up to Panther win
Tram's tally holds up for Oswego as Wolves' two-game winning streak ends - 5/12/2011 |
Duo headed downstate
Vergonet, Zaki will represent Oswego in singles play - 5/12/2011 |
A marked improvement
Oswego East boys' track team shifts focus to conference - 5/12/2011 |
Smart at-bats lead Oswego baseball team to extra-inning win
Gerber walks with bases loaded for the lead - 5/12/2011 |
Ready to tangle with the Lions
Wolves receive 11th seed, start regional play at West Aurora - 5/12/2011 |
In the fast lane
Oswego boys' track team wins all four relays at Oswego Invite - 5/5/2011 |
Different team, same result
Inconsistent hitting leads to fourth straight loss for Oswego baseball - 5/5/2011 |
Putting on a few extra pounds
Biggest changes in 23 years to arrive on the wrestling mat - 5/5/2011 |
Allies for an evening
Oswego East boys' volleyball team hosts Oswego in Volley for the Troops - 5/5/2011 |
Leaving quite the legacy
Oswego native Kristina Frahm captains Maryland Eastern Shore - 5/5/2011 |
Getting a little help to win
Lee's two second-half goals put Blackhawks away - 4/28/2011 |
Big guys step up game
Purcell, Miller help Oswego boys' volleyball team to SPC win - 4/28/2011 |
Indians remain on top
Bats the difference in close loss for Oswego East softball team - 4/28/2011 |
Working his way back to elite form
Oswego East junior pitcher makes recovery from Tommy Johns surgery - 4/28/2011 |
A new seat on the bench
Former assistant Carretto to lead Oswego East girls' basketball team - 4/28/2011 |
Racing the rain
Weather cancels many area invites, but Oswego East girls capture second at track invite - 4/21/2011 |
Hatcher to become a Spartan
Oswego senior swimmer will continue career at Division I level - 4/21/2011 |
Key game with Minooka arrives
Oswego East softball team looks to keep pace in SPC race - 4/21/2011 |
Game delays cause frustrations for Panthers
Six games rained out for Oswego softball team - 4/21/2011 |
Oswego baseball team wins series over Romeoville
Wodzisz hit gives Panthers another dramatic win in Game 3 - 4/21/2011 |
Timely hits indeed
Oswego East softball team wins seventh straight against Oswego - 4/14/2011 |
Doubles play seals rivalry win
Oswego East badminton team steps up after singles are split - 4/14/2011 |
Close, but not close enough
Oswego East boys' volleyball team falls to Romeoville - 4/14/2011 |
Brewer, Wolves break out against Spartans
Oswego East girls' soccer team gets badly-needed goals - 4/14/2011 |
Early struggles
Oswego East baseball team loses series to Romeoville - 4/14/2011 |
Pulling together
Oswego boys volleyball team holds off Bengals in Game 2 to sweep conference opener - 4/7/2011 |
With the first game of the night lasting more than 45 minutes, it was hard for the Oswego boys' volleyball team to find any momentum on the court Tuesday night in the Southwest Prairie Conference open
With the first game of the night lasting more than 45 minutes, it was hard for the Oswego boys' volleyball team to find any momentum on the court Tuesday night in the Southwest Prairie Conference opener. Plainfield East struggled with its rotation t - 4/7/2011 |
Wildcats still have Wolves' number
Nagle hurls shutout, early hit proves difference in Southwest Prairie Conference opener - 4/7/2011 |
Win streak snapped by SPC defending champs
Plainfield North rocks Oswego 20-3 in conference opener - 4/7/2011 |
Goals come often in first win
Romeoville no match for aggressive Oswego during conference opener - 4/7/2011 |
Great Scott
Allegretti stifles Naperville Central bats, helps Oswego baseball to easy win - 3/31/2011 |
Shaking off the rust
Oswego East boys volleyball win final two games at Plainfield North Invite - 3/31/2011 |
Dealing with the elements
Oswego East baseball team experiences schedule changes - 3/31/2011 |
Sophomore duo produces for Wolves
Sophomore duo produces for Wolves - 3/31/2011 |
Another title hunt
Oswego boys tennis team sets sights on fourth straight SPC trophy - 3/31/2011 |
Ready for action
Hrovat anchors young Oswego East boys tennis team - 3/31/2011 |
Feeling confident
Oswego baseball team returns strong pitching staff - 3/24/2011 |
Looking up
Oswego softball hopes to build off last year's regional playoff run - 3/24/2011 |
Eimer leaves Wolves
Former West Aurora player returns to coach football team - 3/24/2011 |
Let the hitting parade start
But key for Wolves lies in how defense fares - 3/24/2011 |
Not wanting to settle
Wolves have clear goal in front of them - an SPC championship - 3/24/2011 |
No extra incentives needed
Oswego girls' soccer team eager to kick off new season - 3/17/2011 |
Taking one on the hip
Season-ending injury for Ross might hinder Oswego East's soccer season - 3/17/2011 |
Consistency stays the same
Oswego East boys' basketball team falls short in postseason, but still produces winning record - 3/17/2011 |
Youth doesn't equate to a poor year
Three Oswego boys' basketball players earn All-Conference accolades - 3/17/2011 |
Dealing with adversity
Oswego girls' basketball team hindered by injuries - 3/17/2011 |
A quick postseason exit
Simelton's late scoring burst not enough for Oswego East boys basketball team - 3/10/2011 |
Forward thinking
House Bill 200 to raise awareness for brain injuries - 3/10/2011 |
Taking a big step forward
Oswego East girls' basketball team plays in first regional final, ties program record for wins - 3/10/2011 |
Ogilvie makes school history
Parlier competes in state swim prelims - 3/3/2011 |
An empty feeling
Oswego East boys basketball team end season in regional quarterfinals - 3/3/2011 |
Making a statement
OHS' Simelton superb shooting leads Panthers to win - 3/3/2011 |
Football state finals to shift out of Champaign
New venue still unknown for 2013 season - 3/3/2011 |
Duo heads to state finals
Ogilvie qualifies in diving while Parlier advances with stellar time in 100-yard backstroke - 2/24/2011 |
Panthers denied title
Late three by Romeoville the difference in Oswego boys' basketball road loss - 2/24/2011 |
Lee earns historic win
Oswego senior doesn't place at state, but garners first win at highest level - 2/24/2011 |
Regional title out of reach
Waubonsie Valley uses fourth quarter spurt to run away from Oswego East - 2/24/2011 |
Postseason fun right around the corner
Oswego East boys basketball eeks out win in final home game - 2/24/2011 |
A history-making victory
Oswego East girls' basketball team wins to advance to first regional final - 2/17/2011 |
Ending with a flourish
Oswego girls bowling team places fifth at state - 2/17/2011 |
Bound for Champaign
OHS' Lee qualifies for wrestling state finals - 2/17/2011 |
Season comes to abrupt end
Plainfield East uses third quarter to eliminate Oswego in postseason - 2/17/2011 |
Primed for Palatine
Price vaults into first gymnastics state meet - 2/17/2011 |
A team-fulfilling goal
Panthers advance to Rockford and state finals while Wolves fall short - 2/10/2011 |
A clean sweep by the Wolves
Parsons plays beyond her years in clutch effort - 2/10/2011 |
A clean sweep by the Wolves
Wilder stays calm in pressure situations - 2/10/2011 |
Worth the wait
Oswego qualifies for sectional, three earn medals on Monday - 2/10/2011 |
Oswego fails in repeat bid
Ogilvie blows away diving competition - 2/10/2011 |
And then there were only eight
Four Panthers, four Wolves will compete at sectional meet - 2/10/2011 |
Focused in on Saturday
Panthers, Wolves begin postseason at Bolingbrook - 2/3/2011 |
Owning the lane
Jones comes up big for Wolves last weekend - 2/3/2011 |
Not an easy road to state
Panthers, Wolves embark upon difficult Bolingbrook Sectional - 2/3/2011 |
Panthers hold onto SPC lead
Defensive stands late preserve road victory - 2/3/2011 |
Preston ends year with All-State honor
Panthers cap off season with individual success - 2/3/2011 |
Hoinkes back in the game
Former Panthers head coach hired in same spot at Yorkville - 1/27/2011 |
Big-time performance late by West
Junior guard carries Panthers in fourth quarter to key road win - 1/27/2011 |
Heartache on the lanes
Panthers, Wolves fail to qualify for state as a team - 1/27/2011 |
Wolves pick up landmark victory
Program celebrates 100th win last Friday but falls on Tuesday - 1/27/2011 |
Wolves suffer close loss to top SPC team
Winning streak ends at seven in home loss against Indians - 1/27/2011 |
Looking over his shoulder to state
Ogilvie sets sights on making his mark in the postseason - 1/27/2011 |
Panthers earn league crown
Joliet West Sectional up next for District 308 squads this Saturday - 1/20/2011 |
Calm at the line
Panthers emerge with SPC win late against Tigers, stay tied for first - 1/20/2011 |
Showing progress
Wolves suffer loss to Indians but gear up for final regular season push - 1/20/2011 |
SPC showdown next up for Wolves
Squad will try to avenge earlier loss to Indians at home this Friday night - 1/20/2011 |
Co-op squad tunes up before conference meet
Program makes adjustments after Fremd Invite finish - 1/20/2011 |
Winning streak comes to a halt
Wolves lose ground in SPC with loss against Cougars while Panthers athleticism proves potent - 1/20/2011 |
Panthers snap losing skid
Simelton, McGaughy have strong offensive output against Foxes - 1/13/2011 |
Zoning in during win
Glende drains six three-pointers, Wolves secure key road victory - 1/13/2011 |
A critical road victory
Vaughan's outside shooting propels win against Wildcats - 1/13/2011 |
Panthers experience a trying weekend
Squad in the middle of a six-game losing streak heading into Friday night - 1/13/2011 |
A familiar role heading into SPC meet
Panthers are favorites to emerge with title while Wolves could - 1/13/2011 |
Reyes rockets up rankings in junior season
Wolves' grappler remains unbeaten in SPC competition - 1/13/2011 |
Panthers knock off Wolves on the lanes
1/6/2011 |
Rivals ready to roll
Panthers, Wolves will duke it out - 1/6/2011 |
Ending the holidays on a sour note
Panthers drop close game to Cougars, will try to regroup by Friday - 1/6/2011 |
Campbell's putback brings good cheer
Wolves place third at East Aurora Holiday Classic, await Wildcats - 1/6/2011 |
Looking to build momentum
Wolves place fifth at own holiday tournament - 1/6/2011 |
Rough second half dooms Panthers
Spartans pressure causes havoc in SPC defeat - 1/6/2011 |
Panthers respond with a key victory
Squad loses to South Elgin on Monday but knocks off Palatine at Jack Tosh Holiday Classic - 12/30/2010 |
Offensive Outage
Wolves struggle to score in final period of quarterfinal defeat - 12/30/2010 |
Tomcats run Wolves out of the gym
Second quarter spurt hands squad first loss in holiday tournament action - 12/30/2010 |
Another thrilling win
Panthers rally from eight down to earn road victory - 12/23/2010 |
The Column
300 the norm; Johnson rolling along for Oswego boys bowling team - 12/23/2010 |
Wolves brace for the unexpected
Squad tips off at East Aurora Holiday Classic against Tennessee team next Monday - 12/23/2010 |
Carrying his weight on the field
Added strength helps junior put up plenty of goals for Wolves - 12/23/2010 |
Standing out from the pack
Wolves junior breaks through at 3A state meet - 12/23/2010 |
Cross-town classic
Panthers go on key fourth quarter run to secure victory against host Wolves - 12/16/2010 |
Aggressive Blair leads the way
Junior guard leads Wolves past Panthers for only second time - 12/16/2010 |
No laying down so far this year
Wolves suffer three losses within past week but still have big plans - 12/16/2010 |
Strikefest brings out the best
Wolves finish second despite tough lanes while Panthers - 12/16/2010 |
Wolves knock off defending state champs
Squad earns dual meet win against Cougars after solid finish at Lincoln-Way East Invite - 12/16/2010 |
Brimming with confidence
Oswego East wrestling places second at Rocket Invite - 12/9/2010 |
Meeting an old friend
Charlebois coaches Oswego wrestling team against Minooka - 12/9/2010 |
New chapter begins
Basketball rivalry continues to pick up steam The Column - 12/9/2010 |
Exciting right down to the end
Oswego boys' basketball team opens SPC play with close home win - 12/9/2010 |
Wolves falter in SPC opener
Boys basketball team loses early lead to Plainfield North - 12/9/2010 |
Oswego clinches title over Oswego East
First meeting of rivals lives up to billing in Hoops for Healing championship - 12/2/2010 |
Oswego East girls pass first test
Wolves start strong in SPC play, defeat Plainfield East - 12/2/2010 |
Preston leads the field
OHS bowler helps Panthers win Plainfield South Invite with first-place finish - 12/2/2010 |
Rolling right from the get-go
Wolves, Panthers finish in top three at competitive Wildcat Invite - 12/2/2010 |
Panthers put on a show
Simelton's game-winning shot secures Oswego win in season opener - 11/25/2010 |
Getting offensive
Gant's two key rebounds late help Oswego East hold on four win - 11/25/2010 |
Passing early tests
Oswego East girls basketball lose two starters, but win twice - 11/25/2010 |
Hatcher closes career with stellar finish
Senior only Oswego state qualifier to race in last Saturday's swim finals - 11/25/2010 |
New generation
Frosh/soph class takes on bigger role for gymnastics team - 11/25/2010 |
Training wheels off
Young Panthers will get varsity lessons on the fly this winter - 11/18/2010 |
Back in uniform
After trip to state, a younger class of Panthers emerge - 11/18/2010 |
The point man
Brooks will run the show for Wolves who have two key losses to overcome - 11/18/2010 |
No need to worry
Hit hard by graduation, Wolves reload and set sights high - 11/18/2010 |
Squaring off against the best
Oswego East grad debuts at Valparaiso - 11/18/2010 |
The ultimate accomplishment
Michalek sets Class 3A state record, becomes first state champ at Oswego East - 11/11/2010 |
Rolling towards another deep run
Johnson, Preston lead way for Oswego bowling team - 11/11/2010 |
Not wanting to fade from the pack
Oswego East bowling team once again sports youthful roster - 11/11/2010 |
Hjorth battles with state's elite
Oswego runner places 35th, sets school record in Peoria - 11/11/2010 |
Wolves endure struggle towards the end
Oswego East boys' soccer team posts first losing season since 2007 - 11/11/2010 |
A program-defining victory
Oswego East girls' volleyball team upsets West Aurora in regional semifinal - 11/4/2010 |
Michalek races back to state meet
Oswego East girls place 10th at sectional, Holm represents Wolves in boys' race - 11/4/2010 |
Mistakes catch up with Oswego East
Hinsdale South uses 16-point run to clinch Game 2, advance to sectionals - 11/4/2010 |
Hjorth aces first sectional test
Oswego sophomore qualifies for state meet - 11/4/2010 |
Wildcats get last laugh
Oswego girls' volleyball can't pull off win in regional opener - 11/4/2010 |
Tomcats leave no doubt
Three-goal deficit too big a hurdle for Oswego in regional final - 10/28/2010 |
A tough end
Oswego football's playoff bid foiled in overtime - 10/28/2010 |
Showing others their worth
Co-op swim program takes aim at conference title after winning Fox Valley Invite - 10/28/2010 |
A record-setting night for Wolves
Oswego East's Graham sets all-time rushing stat as football team secures first-ever Week 9 win - 10/28/2010 |
Doubles team advances to second day
East's Jackson, Brooks post three wins at state, Harlow reaches first round consolation - 10/28/2010 |
It all comes down to Friday night
Oswego football team takes one step closer to playoffs with win over Plainfield Central - 10/21/2010 |
Oswego East girls' tennis garner first sectional plaque
Harlow wins singles title, doubles team receives top 32 seed at state - 10/21/2010 |
Panthers leave no doubt
Oswego soccer team gets two goals from Chaves in regional opener win - 10/21/2010 |
A frustrating finish
Late goal from Romeoville ends Oswego East's soccer season - 10/21/2010 |
Cross country teams take a stand
Oswego boys, girls move up in SPC standings while East's Michalek wins third conference race - 10/21/2010 |
Champions by one point
Oswego girls' tennis clinches SPC title, defeats Oswego east 27-26 - 10/14/2010 |
A tough, physical defeat
Plainfield Central boys' soccer emerges with win in key SPC matchup - 10/14/2010 |
A new perspective
Loss to Plainfield South creates must-win football game on Friday night - 10/14/2010 |
Mistakes spoil Homecoming celebration
Mistakes spoil Homecoming celebration - 10/14/2010 |
Ending their seasons short of state
Quartet of District 308 golfers hold their own at Edwardsville Sectional - 10/14/2010 |
No answer for state record-breaker
Bibbs rushes for 520 yards, seven TDs to lift Plainfield North over Oswego - 10/7/2010 |
Packing their bags
Four District 308 golvers move on to Edwardsville Sectional - 10/7/2010 |
Shining through the darkness
Bruns' late save allows Oswego East soccer team to escape with win - 10/7/2010 |
Wolves can't shut door on Bengals
Serving errors, miscues lead to loss for Oswego East girls' volleyball team - 10/7/2010 |
No breezing through
Oswego East places fourth, Oswego sixth at SPC Meet - 10/7/2010 |
Racing into the record books
Oswego East's Michalek sets new course record at Oakhurst - 9/30/2010 |
A long-awaited win
Oswego East football team clinches first-ever win over Plainfield Central - 9/30/2010 |
Bragging rights back with Panthers
Boys' soccer team secures first win over Wolves since 2007 - 9/30/2010 |
Prestigious Evanston Invite looms
Hatcher and underclassmen leading charge into October - 9/30/2010 |
Panthers get back in win column
Game-ending surges lead Oswego girls' volleyball team over Romemoville - 9/30/2010 |
Halftime tune-up
Oswego East trails by six at break, but turnovers help Oswego rally for 40-21 win - 9/23/2010 |
Another step in the right direction
Oswego East girls' volleyball withstands late rally by Plainfield South - 9/23/2010 |
Getting geared up for the stretch run
Oswego East boys' golf posts winning record in SPC - 9/23/2010 |
Sectional scouting
Busy stretch pits Oswego girls' tennis against four key teams - 9/23/2010 |
Working through the mental block
Oswego girls' volleyball team looks to end skid against Plainfield Central before entering Warrior Blast - 9/23/2010 |
An aerial assault
Oswego football team wins offensive battle with Romeoville - 9/16/2010 |
An early focus on winning
Swim team takes dual meet over Waubonsie Valley - 9/16/2010 |
Panthers get into racing form
Hjorth, Beck set fast pace at Steelmen Invite - 9/16/2010 |
Clearing another course
Michalek wins Royal Cadet Invite, Oswego East boys place eighth - 9/16/2010 |
A tough beginning for Panthers
But Oswego soccer team notches first SPC win against Plainfield North - 9/16/2010 |
A man on a mission
Graham breaks out for 245 yards, four touchdowns to snap Oswego East's 13-game skid - 9/9/2010 |
Panthers strike early in SPC play
Oswego East volleyball tries to rally late, but come up short in crosstown match - 9/9/2010 |
Still not enough
Lack of execution leaves Oswego football team staring at 0-2 record - 9/9/2010 |
Alvarez, Martinez cure Tuesday's slow start
Oswego East duo combine for four goals after halftime to help rout Bengals - 9/9/2010 |
Battling the elements
Oswego East drops first golf match, but not before carding school record - 9/9/2010 |
Redskins get revenge
Oswego football team gives up 15 points in key second quarter to fall 21-14 - 9/2/2010 |
Playing through 'thunder and lightning'
Oswego East football team has no answer for Benet's quarterback, running back - 9/2/2010 |
Griffins take control in second half
Oswego East boys' soccer team struggles during Red Devil Cup opener - 9/2/2010 |
Area volleyball teams enjoy productive start
Panthers, Wolves win twice at Plainfield North Invite, primed to meet Tuesday in SPC opener - 9/2/2010 |
Settling into their lanes
Swimming and diving team to lean on key veterans and promising freshmen in 2010 - 9/2/2010 |
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 |
Panthers play waiting game
Team finishes 25th at Batavia Invite - 9/11/2008 |
Bartlett defense stalls Panthers
Oswego shut out in home opener - 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
State-bound bowlers
Wolves earn trip to Rockford's Cherry Bowl - 2/8/2007 |
Oswego maintains top billing in league
Swimmers win five events, Botka wins diving - 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 |
Panthers avenge earlier loss to Cougars, 69-58
3/2/2006 |
Oswego teams claim second, third in SPC
Wolves' late rally not enough to stop Plainfield Central - 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 |
Wolves find positives in big loss to Bison
Fenton downs East 55-13; Sullivan, Nelson have big nights for East - 9/15/2005 |
Invitationals test Panthers, Wolves
Rygh, Johnson pace Oswego teams; Oswego East continues to see faster times - 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 |
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 |
Ledger-Sentinel web exclusive: Panthers 49, Morris 59
Redskins end Panther cagers' season - 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 |
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 |
