The summer of 2020 is winding down, meaning outdoor scooters will be used less and less. Luckily there have been some huge developments in travel scooter size and portability over…

Message From Bill August. Back to school. This year it will be something much different than ever before. Reading about the changes that are taking place for this school year…

We have been offering COVID-19 antibody testing on-site for almost a month now. Over that time, we have gotten many questions, as well as learned more ourselves, regarding the testing…

The fate of the 2020-2021 school year currently hangs in balance as teachers, lawmakers, parents, and students weigh the pros and cons of different educational strategies. Because of this, many…

WALK-IN COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTS NOW ACCEPTED! Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Online The last 2 weeks here at Oswald’s have been busy. Our COVID-19 Antibody Tests have been going…

July in Naperville means two things – Independence Day and Sidewalk Sales. For many long-time Napervillians, both of these events take your thoughts back to when the town was much…

The last few months have been a lot for everyone to handle. With all the tragedy COVID-19 has caused, I tried to look for some good or fun news that…

Having trouble finding the right Father’s Day gift this year? Look no further than our traditional wet shaving aisle, carefully curated by yours truly! When I was a kid, I…

I’ve recently gotten a lot of questions about how to use a temporal thermometer. COVID-19 has us all rightfully worried about staying healthy and clean–even when it comes to taking…

The Early Years 1875-1915 (William Wallace Wickel) As we continue celebrating Oswald’s 145th Anniversary I thought I would take a look back at the history of our family business. Six…

Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, so why are you still waiting on choosing a gift? Our gift buyers have picked out some unique items for Father’s Day…

My daughter Tillie (Oswald’s 7th generation!) just turned 4 in April of 2020. It wasn’t quite like the celebrations for her 1st, 2nd, or 3rd birthdays, as this one was…