Oswego, IL|News|
Water Main Flushing Begins This Week
The procedure clears sediment from the water distribution line, helps maintain water quality and verifies proper operation of the hydrants.

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The procedure clears sediment from the water distribution line, helps maintain water quality and verifies proper operation of the hydrants.

Motorists are advised to watch for changing traffic patterns and workers along the roadway.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.
Volunteers can choose among nine sites, from serving at a local senior community or food pantry.
More residents are dropping household landlines in favor of mobile phones.
The sophomore game begins Friday at 4:30 p.m., and the varsity game follows at 7 p.m., both at OHS. Gates open at 4 p.m.
Passengers will be able to use their wireless laptops and smartphones while traveling.
About 1,000 Chicago residents between the ages of 21 and 75 years old their most desired place to live if money were no object.
Passengers will be able to use their wireless laptops and smartphones while traveling.
Applications must be received no later than Nov. 2.
Insurance covered about 25 percent of the tab, according to city officials.
A handicapped-accessible, family bathroom at the college's fitness facility was converted into the private locker room.
Paper shredding is limited to two banker-type boxes of documents per vehicle.
Team RoboGals, comprised of Oswego resident Jensie Coonradt and Kaiya Hollister of Aurora, won last weekend's World Robot Olympiad.
Residents are asked to nominate public safety employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Lemont police reports, Dec. 2-8
The two-day course will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St.
The make-up exam is mandatory for all incoming freshmen who did not attend the Dec. 7 testing date.
Activities will include field trips, crafts, games, sports and movies.
A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the Cantores Community Choir Scholarship Fund.