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Oswego Vows Safety Upgrades After Portillo’s Crash That Killed Toddler

Following last week’s Portillo’s crash that claimed a toddler’s life, village officials are evaluating protective bollards as part of a broader safety protocol review.

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A view of Portillo's restaurant in Oswego, Ill.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 21: A general view of Wrigley Field under sunset skies during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals on July 21, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Oswego Police are conducting a thorough investigation, reviewing surveillance footage, witness statements and accident reconstruction data to determine exactly what occurred.
  • Village President Ryan Kauffman has pledged to review safety ordinances, proposing protective bollards at all commercial entrances to prevent future vehicle intrusions.
  • The Kane County coroner’s office ruled that the 2-year-old boy suffered multiple traumatic injuries in the crash, with additional test results still pending.
  • Portillo’s Oswego restaurant remains closed temporarily as the chain coordinates with local authorities on the ongoing inquiry.
  • Community members have formed a growing memorial outside the restaurant, offering support and mourning the loss of the child.