Oswego Observer

05/20/2026

Area storms on Monday caused infrastructure damage to five Oswego Community Unit School District 308 schools, according to a news release from the district. (photo credit / SD 308)

05/18/2026

"According to AAA, as of Monday morning, the average in Kendall County was $5.10, the average in the state of Illinois was $5.05, and the national average was $4.51."

05/14/2026

Village of Oswego Police are asking for the public’s help to “keep trails, roadways, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safe for everyone,” in a Facebook post about e-scooters and e-bikes on Wednesday.

05/11/2026

"Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Considering Bond Referendum for November Ballot"

05/10/2026

“At approximately 1:42 p.m. on Saturday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road for a crash involving a motorcycle with unknown injuries. While en route, dispatchers advised the motorcyclist was unconscious and receiving CPR. Upon arrival, officers took over medical care until paramedics arrived and transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male, later succumbed from his injuries.”

News Release regarding today's crash
Oswego Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle - Vehicle Crash

[Oswego, IL] - The Oswego Police Department is continuing to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash involving another vehicle that occurred on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

At approximately 1:42 p.m. on Saturday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road for a crash involving a motorcycle with unknown injuries. While en route, dispatchers advised the motorcyclist was unconscious and receiving CPR. Upon arrival, officers took over medical care until paramedics arrived and transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male, later succumbed from his injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Route 34 when it struck an enclosed trailer being towed by a van. The van was also traveling eastbound and was attempting to turn right into a driveway in the 4000 block of Route 34. The driver of the van, a 31-year-old male, and a passenger were not injured.

Route 34 was closed between Wolf Road and Boulder Hill Pass for approximately four hours while officers conducted crash reconstruction and processed the scene.

The crash remains under investigation pending completion of the traffic crash reconstruction report. The identity of the deceased is not being released pending an autopsy scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026.

The Oswego Police Department would like to thank the Illinois State Police and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.

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05/08/2026

"Village Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Public Works Facility"

05/07/2026

"Economic Incentive Approved for Fitness Facility in Downtown Oswego"

05/07/2026

"Oswego approves Billy Bricks Pizza incentive for former Keith’s Car Care building" - via WSPY

05/06/2026

"Oswego Man Charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm"

04/27/2026

"Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman and Events Manager Kelly Bertog appeared on Fox 32’s Good Day Chicago on Monday morning to promote its Wine on the Fox event."