Oswego, Illinois
Oswego is a village of 36,375 people in Kendall County, Illinois, founded in 1833.
Why visit Oswego
Townapedia lists 43 museums and landmarks, 70 parks and trails, 126 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Classic Cinemas Kendall GDX, Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705, Aurora University and Linden Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oswego
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oswego
Oswego is a village in Kendall and Will counties, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 34,485. Oswego is the largest municipality in Kendall County. Part of the Chicago metropolitan area, it is an exurb of Chicago.
From the Wikipedia article Oswego, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks43
Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Aurora University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Copley Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Former hospital in Aurora, Illinois
Fox River Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Galena Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic hotel in Aurora, Illinois
Graham Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic building in Aurora, Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Museum and hall in Aurora, Illinois
Healy Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Single-family detached home in Illinois, United States of America
Hotel Arthur
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
United States historic place
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Hotel Aurora
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Illinois
International Harvester Showroom and Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic building at 6-12 North River Street in Aurora, Illinois
31 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds70
Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome
Golf course · 2.4 mi
3360 Station Drive, Oswego
Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; Apr-Oct: Fr-Su 09:00-21:00
58 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes126
Village Grind Coffee & Tea Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
19 South Main Street, Oswego
Mo Closed, Tu-Sa 07:00-16:00, Su 08:30-13:30
113 Main
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
113 South Main Street, Oswego
Tu-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Asadoras Argentinas Burgers
Restaurant · Burger, Latin American · 0.9 mi
4542 Route 71, Oswego
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Cooper's Hawk
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
998 US Route 30, Montgomery
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.2 mi
2850 Route 34, Oswego
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
La Marimba Mexican Restuarant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
65 West Washington Street, Oswego
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Cucina
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
12 East Merchants Drive, Oswego
Su,Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:30; Tu 11:00-19:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Roadhouse 71
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
4571 Route 71, Oswego
Mo 11:00-23:00; Tu-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00; Su 11:00-24:00
114 more on the map.
History
In 1833, William Smith Wilson, his wife Rebecca, and his brother-in-law Daniel Pearce moved to the area now known as Oswego. The land belonged to the local Potawatomi, Ottawa, and Chippewa tribes, but the United States government removed the Native Americans when the government started surveying the land along the Fox River in Kendall County. In 1842, the federal government placed the land for sale at an established price of $1.25 an acre.
From the History section of Oswego, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship19
Church of the Good Shepherd
Place of worship · 0.8 mi
5 West Washington Street, Oswego
Crosspointe Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
8 West Rickard Drive, Oswego
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
5313 Route 34, Oswego
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.2 mi
11 Pembrooke Road, Montgomery
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare8
Map of Oswego
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aurora Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kendall County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Montgomery 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Aurora 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- North Aurora 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Naperville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Batavia 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Bolingbrook 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Crest Hill 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Geneva 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Joliet 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Lisle 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oswego Illinois - Village Hall, Jauerback, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oswego historic district, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oswego, Illinois - 6984034712, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oswego, Illinois - 6984032362, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oswego, Illinois, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Oswego, Illinois - 6984032036, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oswego, Illinois - 7130118063, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shops along route 34 Oswego, Jordano53, CC0
- Target (Oswego, Illinois) 1, Broadway3D2010, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Second National Bank (Aurora, Illinois), Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leland Tower from Galena, Cbradshaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GARHall, User: (WT-shared) Ethajek at wts wikivoyage, Public domain
- Charles P. Burton House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 78 81 LaSalle St Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Aurora College Complex, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graham Building Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Copley Hospital (Aurora, Illinois), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora Hotel IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Masonic Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- The Sam and Ruth Van SicE Ford House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Charles Hospital Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Ken Pickerill Stadium, Jordano53, CC0
- Little White School Museum, Jordano53, CC0
- Church of the Good Shepherd UMC, Jordano53, CC0
- Red Robin Restaurant at night in Illinois Chicagoland, Tyde Pod 16, CC0
- Giordano's Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, JMoga11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baseball tee, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Macy’s Frango box, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1968 World Series program and tickets, Jordano53, CC0
- Behr paint bucket, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darts oche, Jordano53, CC0
- Haribo Sour Streamer, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frango Mints, Jordano53, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BIC Lighters in a store, Tyde Pod 16, CC0
- Hershey's Drops Cookies 'n' Creme China, User:Msdalr1, CC0
- Coca-Cola bottle Shenzhen China, User:Msdalr1, CC0
- Sprite bottle Shenzhen China, User:Msdalr1, CC0
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