Seasonal & Holidays
Veterans Day 2018: What's Open, What's Closed in Oswego
Check our list of who has the day off before you run your errands.
OSWEGO, IL — Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day began on Nov. 11, 1919 with the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance, according to History.com. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. This year it falls on Sunday, Nov. 11.
So, now that you know a bit of the history behind it, what affect does Veterans Day have on the local governments and businesses?
Below is a list of what's open and what's closed.
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- Post Office: Closed
- Federal Offices: Closed
- Village of Oswego: City offices are closed.
- Oswego library: Open
- Kendall County offices, including the circuit clerk's office, courts, health department and more will be closed on Veterans Day.
- District 308 schools: Open
- Banks: Most are closed. Call your bank before stopping in.
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