Crime & Safety
Kendall County, IL Tow Companies Face November Application Deadline
Oswego, IL – Towing companies serving Oswego and surrounding Kendall County communities have a new opportunity to apply for placement on the village's approved police towing list, with applications no
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-14T20:27:33.871Z
Oswego, IL – Towing companies serving Oswego and surrounding Kendall County communities have a new opportunity to apply for placement on the village's approved police towing list, with applications now being accepted for the 2027 through 2029 calendar years.
According to the Oswego Police Department , the application process is currently open for towing businesses interested in becoming approved providers during the upcoming three year period.
The department announced the opportunity Wednesday, Oct. 14, outlining application requirements, submission procedures and a November deadline.
Application Requirements Announced
Tow companies seeking consideration must complete the department's official application and provide proof of insurance.
Applications can be downloaded online or obtained in person at the Oswego Police Department's front desk during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The completed paperwork and required insurance documentation must be submitted by the department's specified November deadline.
Illinois Towing Regulations Apply
Applicants are expected to review the department's Police Towing Specifications and Agreement before submitting their materials.
Businesses must also be familiar with several provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code, including sections addressing towing operations and related legal requirements.
The department identified the following statutory references:
625 ILCS 5/4 201 through 4 214 625 ILCS 5/11 1413c 625 ILCS 5/12 606 625 ILCS 5/18d 120 Where Businesses Can Apply
The application packet, including the towing agreement, is available through the village's police news website at OswegoIL.org/policenews .
Businesses seeking clarification about the application process or eligibility requirements can contact Sgt. Brian Nehring at 630 551 7358 or bnehring@oswegoil.org .
The approved towing list will cover calendar years 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Interested businesses are encouraged to review the requirements and submit complete applications before the deadline to be considered for the upcoming approval period.