Village of Oswego, Illinois
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Accident Reports
- Accident Reports
- Residents may obtain crash reports online or visit Oswego Police Headquarters to request a copy in person. Learn More
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Citizens At-Risk Registration
- Citizens At-Risk Registration
- The Citizens at Risk (C.A.R.) program is designed to allow residents who may be at a greater risk of becoming confused, lost, disoriented, or missing to be registered with the Oswego Police prior to an emergency. There is no fee for registering. To register yourself or a loved one, or for more information about this program, please contact Officer Anthony Snow at 630-551-7365 or asnow@oswegoil.org. Learn More
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Premise Alert Program
- Premise Alert Program
- The Premise Alert Program (PAP) maintains information on individuals with special needs in the Village of Oswego to inform first responders about individuals' special needs in an emergency. Learn More
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Wildlife Removal
- Wildlife Removal
- Neither the Village nor Kendall County provides wildlife removal services. The County offers a list of organizations and private companies that provide these services on their website. Learn More
Newsroom
The Community Relations Department is responsible for all external communications, including media inquiries. Members of the press are encouraged to contact the Community Relations team at 630-554-4636 or email with inquiries and to be added to our media list.
Residents can get Village of Oswego news, as well as helpful seasonal reminders, announcements of special events and more, by signing up for email or text alerts.
Oswego Police News Release - Arrest
In December 2025, Oswego Police Detectives concluded a three-month investigation that resulted in the arrest of 74-year-old Duane E. JOSLIN, of Sikeston, Missouri.
02/03/2026 4:24 PM
Oswego Police News Release - Arrest
The Oswego Police Department announce criminal charges have been filed in connection with a homicide that occurred on January 27, 2026.
01/29/2026 3:46 PM
Oswego Police News Release Homicide Investigation
01/28/2026 4:43 PM
Oswego Police News Release - Arrest
Oswego Police arrested a man for aggravated battery and criminal sexual abuse on Wednesday, January 14, 2026
01/15/2026 1:30 PM
Oswego Police News Release
On Friday, January 9, 2026, at approximately 5:54 a.m., officers responded to a report of a burglary that had already occurred at a restaurant located in the 2300 block of Route 34.
01/09/2026 5:00 PM
Oswego Police News Release IDOT Campaign
During the IDOT Holiday campaign, Oswego Police issued 60 citations and made three arrests.
01/08/2026 1:02 PM
Oswego Police News Release - Arrest
Oswego Police arrested a man for unlawful restraint and obstruction of a police officer on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
01/08/2026
Village of Oswego Partners with The Finnegan Project to Advance Public Safety Measures
12/23/2025 11:20 AM
Oswego Police News Release IDOT Campaign
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and celebration. To help make sure those celebrations don’t end in tragedy, Oswego Police are joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort.
12/16/2025 1:02 PM
Oswego Police News Release IDOT Campaign
From November 21 to December 2, Oswego Police participated in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” & “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to reduce crashes and save lives. Enforcement focused on seat belt use, speeding, distraction, and alcohol and drug impaired driving, including cannabis.
12/16/2025 12:00 PM
Oswego Police News Release - Special Event Traffic Alert
Oswego Police would like to advise the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego on Friday, December 5, 2025, due to the 2025 Oswego Christmas Walk activities.
12/02/2025 3:00 PM
Oswego Police News Release
The Oswego Police Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA). The CPA is a free, weekly program designed to provide Village residents and business owners with an inside look at public safety operations and community partnerships.
12/02/2025 11:30 AM
Oswego Police News Release
This Thanksgiving, the Oswego Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local partners to keep holiday travel safe.
11/19/2025
Oswego Police News Release
The Oswego Police Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded its seventh Accreditation Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®).
11/17/2025
Oswego Police News Release
The Oswego Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant.
11/14/2025 4:02 PM
Oswego Police News Release - Arrest
Oswego Police arrested two men who were each charged with five felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on Monday, November 10, 2025.
11/10/2025
Oswego Police Conclude Investigation into Fatal Vehicle-Into-Building Crash
The Oswego Police Department has concluded their investigation into the fatal crash that tragically claimed the life of a child and injured several other patrons at Portillo’s Restaurant on July 30, 2025.
11/05/2025 3:01 PM
Oswego Police News Release
Beginning November 3, 2025, all law enforcement agencies utilizing the KenCom Public Safety Dispatch Center will transition to encrypted digital radio frequencies. This transition is the result of an ongoing collaborative effort between KenCom and its member public safety agencies.
11/03/2025 2:52 PM
Oswego Police News Release
10/31/2025 11:47 AM
Oswego Police News Release
Oswego Police arrested 48-year-old Antonio L. ALEXANDER of Aurora, for burglary, theft, and resisting/obstructing a peace officer on Thursday, October 23, 2025, after he allegedly stole a cash register from a Jewel Food Store.
10/24/2025 4:22 PM