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The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission came to a deadlock recently on a measure to recommend rezoning the old Traughber Junior High School site in Oswego, seen here in 2019, for a proposed residential development. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Oswego panel deadlocks on vote concerning proposed development at former junior high site

August 11, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission came to a deadlock recently on a measure to recommend rezoning the old Traughber Junior High School site in the village for a proposed...

The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday will look at a proposal to rezone the old Traughber Junior High School site in Oswego, seen here in 2019. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Oswego panel to examine proposed rezoning of old Traughber Junior High School site

August 3, 2026 at 9:09 a.m.

The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday evening will consider a request from Oswego School District 308 to rezone the old Traughber Junior High School site for a proposed residential ...

Dawn Sohr of North Aurora admires the work of Japanese pottery maker Hironobu Nishitateno at the Geneva Arts Fair on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Geneva event puts spotlight on a variety of art

July 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Geneva Arts Fair, a two-day event showcasing fine artisans from around the country, was held over the weekend in downtown Geneva.

Visitors walk through the Geneva Arts Fair in downtown Geneva last year. This year's event will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, in Geneva. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Geneva Arts Fair set for this weekend in city’s downtown

July 20, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

The Geneva Arts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, in downtown Geneva.

The Oswego Village Board meets at Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill in Oswego. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Oswego OKs loan and grant to help breakfast restaurant open downtown

July 20, 2026 at 8:57 a.m.

The owner of Wholey Granoly – with an established eatery in Bolingbrook - is looking to open a second location at 121 S. Main St. in downtown Oswego at the...

The Oswego Village Board meets at Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill. On Tuesday, the board will consider a loan and a grant for a planned new restaurant in downtown Oswego. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Oswego eyes loan, grant for planned breakfast and lunch restaurant downtown

July 13, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

The restaurant is proposed at 121 S. Main St. at the former site of The Dairy Barn, which closed a few years ago.

Oswego trustees review goals for the village including commuter rail service, downtown development

June 29, 2026 at 12:36 p.m.

Oswego trustees recently got the first in a series of reviews centering on the village’s new 2026-2030 strategic plan, which covers goals for topics like bringing commuter rail service to...

Oswego OKs incentive to help bring ‘upscale’ restaurant to village’s downtown

June 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Oswego Village Board recently authorized economic incentive and loan agreements designed to bring a higher-end American-style restaurant to the downtown.

Jesus Rodriguez, 9, center, marched as a Viking during the Kids Day Parade on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Swedish Days festival in Geneva. The fest ended Sunday. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Kids parade at Geneva festival offers chance to revel in city’s Swedish heritage

June 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The event was part of Swedish Days, an annual five-day summer festival in the city sponsored by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Oswego Village Board to vote on incentive for proposed downtown restaurant

June 22, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

The developer is proposing a “substantial buildout” of a vacant space at 180 W. Washington St. within the Reserve at Hudson Crossing for a restaurant to be called Ellwood Steak...

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