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'''Oswego''' is a village in [[Kendall County, Illinois|Kendall County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. As of the 2005 census, the village population was 23,089. Its population has nearly doubled since 2000, as the [[Chicago metropolitan area|Chicago suburbs]] expanded westward into the area. It is currently the most populated town whose borders are within Kendall County.
'''Oswego''' is a village in [[Kendall County, Illinois|Kendall County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. As of the 2009 census, the village population was 29,109. Its population has nearly doubled since 2000, as the [[Chicago metropolitan area|Chicago suburbs]] expanded westward into the area. It is currently the most populated town whose borders are within Kendall County.


The town was chosen as a location for the [[Fox]] TV series ''[[Prison Break]]'' in the episode "[[Manhunt (Prison Break)|Manhunt]]". They used the Alexander Lumber building for most of the shoot. This could have been because the town's name serves as wordplay on "as we go". However, the town's portrayal, specifically the bustling downtown scene, was largely inaccurate.
The town was chosen as a location for the [[Fox]] TV series ''[[Prison Break]]'' in the episode "[[Manhunt (Prison Break)|Manhunt]]". They used the Alexander Lumber building for most of the shoot. This could have been because the town's name serves as wordplay on "as we go". However, the town's portrayal, specifically the bustling downtown scene, was largely inaccurate.

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Village of Oswego, Illinois
Location in the Chicago metropolitan area
Location in the Chicago metropolitan area
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountiesKendall
Government
 • Village PresidentBrian LeClercq [1]
Area
 • Total6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2)
 • Land7 sq mi (17 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (.3 km2)
Elevation
577 ft (176 m)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total29,109
 • Density2,025/sq mi (781.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Websitehttp://www.oswegoil.org/
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Oswego is a village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2009 census, the village population was 29,109. Its population has nearly doubled since 2000, as the Chicago suburbs expanded westward into the area. It is currently the most populated town whose borders are within Kendall County.

The town was chosen as a location for the Fox TV series Prison Break in the episode "Manhunt". They used the Alexander Lumber building for most of the shoot. This could have been because the town's name serves as wordplay on "as we go". However, the town's portrayal, specifically the bustling downtown scene, was largely inaccurate.

Geography

Oswego is located at 41°41′26″N 88°20′30″W / 41.69056°N 88.34167°W / 41.69056; -88.34167Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (41.690681, -88.341778)Template:GR and straddles the Fox River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.3 km²), of which, 6.6 square miles (17.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (1.50%) is water.

Downtown

Downtown Oswego is home to historic buildings and homes, as well as shops and restaurants. The Village of Oswego launched a project to enhance and restore the historic downtown district. This project included significant infrastructure and street scape improvements, such as the installation of brick pavers, sidewalks, landscaping, and decorative streetlights and benches. Hudson Crossing Park, located along the Fox River, opened in October 2004. The Waubonsee Creek Promenade, which stretches from Main Street to the new park, is the final phase of the downtown enhancements.

Several festivals are thrown here including the annual Drag Strip Days, Prairie Fest, Wine on the Fox, the Christmas Walk, and the Memorial Day Parade. The Village also hosts the Oswego Country Market on Sundays from May through October.

In 2008, the Village celebrated its 175th anniversary. In 1833, the Pearce family settled along the banks of Waubonsee Creek and formed the first permanent white settlement of the area.

Oswego School District 308

The Oswego School District serves Oswego, Boulder Hill, Montgomery, Plainfield, Aurora, and Joliet. It operates the following schools:

  • Oswego High School
  • Oswego East High School
  • Traughber Junior High School
  • Thompson Junior High School
  • Bednarcik Junior High School
  • Plank Junior High School
  • East View Elementary School
  • Churchill Elementary School
  • Boulder Hill Elementary School
  • Fox Chase Elementary School
  • Long Beach Elementary School
  • Homestead Elementary School
  • Old Post Elementary School
  • Fox Chase Elementary School
  • The Wheatlands Elementary School
  • Praire Point Elementary School
  • Wolf's Crossing Elementary School
  • Grande Park Elementary School
  • Southbury Elementary (Opening August 2008)
  • Hunt Club Elementary School

It also contains the areas Opportunity School.

Demographics

Population

    • In a special census in 2008, the Village had 29,012 residents**

As of the 2000 censusTemplate:GR there were:

  • 13,326 people living in Oswego
  • 4,476 households in Oswego
  • 3,692 families residing in the village
  • The population density was 781.9 km2 (301.9 sq mi), and there were 4,591 housing units at an average density of 697.5 km2 (269.3 sq mi).

Ethnic Background

As of the 2000 censusTemplate:GR the racial make-up of the village was:

Age/Marital Status

As of the 2000 censusTemplate:GR there were:

  • 4,476 households, out of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them
    • 74.0% were married couples living together
    • 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present
    • 17.5% were non-families
    • 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older
  • The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.30.
  • In the village the population was spread out with
    • 31.8% under the age of 18
    • 5.5% from 18 to 24
    • 37.0% from 25 to 44
    • 18.7% from 45 to 64
    • 7.0% were 65 years of age or older
  • The median age was 33 years
  • For every 100 females there were 96.5 males
  • For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

Income

As of the 2000 censusTemplate:GR the following income-related information was reported:

  • The median income for a household in the village was $71,502
  • The median income for a family was $75,929
  • Males had a median income of $55,580 versus $32,484 for females
  • The per capita income for the village was $27,204
  • About 1.6% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line
    • including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
  • Park benches at Oswego, Illinois Village Hall
    Park benches at Oswego, Illinois Village Hall
  • Downtown Oswego, Illinois
    Downtown Oswego, Illinois
  • Oswego, Illinois fire department
    Oswego, Illinois fire department
  • Oswego, Illinois public library
    Oswego, Illinois public library
  • Oswego Veteran's Memorial Plaza
    Oswego Veteran's Memorial Plaza
  • Hudson Crossing Park
    Hudson Crossing Park
  • Hudson Crossing Park & Oswego Bridge
    Hudson Crossing Park & Oswego Bridge
  • Downtown Oswego, Illinois during PrairieFest parade
    Downtown Oswego, Illinois during PrairieFest parade

References

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