Montgomery

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

When the Montgomery village board invested $110 million in a new 204-acre industrial complex, they promised big things would come the town’s way. The first big fish the town landed for the new complex, Ravago, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Yorkville's Riverfest is July 19 and Montgomery Fest is set for Aug. 15-17.

The 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest is designed to help young students develop an appreciation for nature, while contextualizing society’s harmony with the environment. This year’s theme was “Trees Plant a Cooler Future.”

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 16, 2025

Take a trip through time in a historic walking tour in downtown Montgomery. The Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a free walking tour at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7.

A person and a pet died in a house fire Sunday in Montgomery.

“The safety of our students and school staff is our highest priority,” Montgomery Police chief Phil Smith said in the release. “We commend the school staff and administrators for their immediate response and cooperation.”

The recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Awards will be honored and receive recognition by the Village of Montgomery Board, at the Monday, June 23 meeting at Village Hall.

A Kane County judge changed his mind and returned an elderly man accused of aggravated criminal sexual assault to electronic home monitoring, above the prosecutor's objections.

An Oswego man who died following a car crash in Montgomery on Wednesday has been identified.

A regional youth workforce development foundation has been awarded $1.1. million by the state to help provide career training and mentorship to students, including in Kendall County.

The village of Montgomery is celebrating Arbor Day with its annual tree dedication and sapling giveaway on Saturday, April 26. This year’s events will be honoring two special tree species, the pawpaw tree, known for its custard-like fruits, and persimmon trees.

Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Village of Montgomery issued an official proclamation and held an awareness presentation highlighting the ongoing efforts to protect and advocate for the region’s vulnerable children.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from March 17 through March 31, 2025.

Incumbents are returning to the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees.

Jordan will have to serve 85% of his 16-year prison sentence and will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, according to a news release from the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office.

A jury on April 4 found Rodolfo Cervantes-Madrigal guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. He remains in custody at the Kane County jail.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold a dinner meeting beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at the Riverview Diner, Montgomery. The public is invited.

It’s looking like incumbents will rule the day for Waubonsee Community College board of trustees.

Despite the opposition of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, a 85-year-old Montgomery man charged with allegedly sexually assaulting several minors has been allowed to return to his home on an electronic monitoring program.

Montgomery is hosting a public open house to discuss the details of the upcoming road resurfacing construction project on Monday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Drive.

Montgomery police are investigating a possible shooting in the area of the Route 30 bridge on Friday.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

The Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, which provides services dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation from locations like the Beecher Center in Yorkville, is joining a nation-wide campaign to energize fundraising and volunteers.

The Cannonball Trail and Dickson Road Realignment Project in Montgomery is set to improve traffic flow, safety and regional connectivity, with the first phase nearing completion.

The Village of Montgomery has welcomed Lindsay Laurie as its new GIS Specialist, bringing advanced mapping technology in-house to enhance decision-making and transparency through the launch of the "My Montgomery" GIS platform.

Petty Officer Third Class Jose Luna, a native of Montgomery, serves as an aviation ordnanceman aboard the USS Essex, where he is recognized for his hard work and determination.

Construction in Montgomery is expected to begin on Wed, March 19. Residents and travelers are being advised to be prepared for the construction to impact their commute, involving changes in the roadway travel directions and pattern.

The Friends of the Mill Street Bridge Commemorative Sign Program invites community members to honor loved ones with personalized signs.

Dressed as chilly penguins, snowmen, polar bears, and brightly-colored shower loofahs, brave community members plunged into the frigid waters of Loon Lake in Yorkville to raise proceeds for the Illinois Special Olympics in the 2025 Law Enforcement Polar Plunge.

A 84-year-old Montgomery man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting several minors over a 15-year period, according to a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney and Montgomery Police.

The Montgomery Village Board has approved a comprehensive 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, focusing on infrastructure, civic engagement, sustainability and economic development.

Life Line Screening will offer affordable health screenings for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more at VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery.

The Made in Kendall recognition is a program of the Kendall County Economic Development Office with the goal of promoting manufacturing and supporting manufacturers and makers in Kendall County.

The option would utilize the Illinois Railway, which runs through downtown Oswego, Yorkville and Montgomery.

Like turning off a faucet, the Trump Administration’s wish-washy freeze on federal grants and loans has the potential to leave Yorkville’s Lake Michigan water project running a little dry.

Tylor Kinley, 25, is charged with four felony counts of possession of child sex abuse images, according to a news release from the Montgomery Police Department.

Two McHenry County residents who pleaded guilty to charges connected to their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, are expected to be among those pardoned by President Trump.

The Village of Montgomery received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 21st consecutive year.

Juan Sanchez, 23, of the 1300 block of Raymond Drive, was charged with the felony charge of reckless discharge of a weapon.

Montgomery residents still have time to enroll in the village's tax rebate program.

A Montgomery man was ordered held Thursday in La Salle County Jail for allegedly threatening a La Salle County judge in a pair of recorded phone calls.

A Montgomery man is being held in La Salle County Jail after allegedly threatening a judge, La Salle County Sheriff Adam Diss said in a Wednesday news release.

Several festive events are coming up in Kendall County, including the Oswego Christmas Walk, the Montgomery Merry & Bright event and more.

The Montgomery Merry & Bright event will feature a festive tree lighting, visits with Santa, live music, local giveaways and more.

The Montgomery Beautification Committee is inviting nominations for its annual Holiday Decorations Contest, recognizing homes and businesses that brighten the village for the holiday season.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will host a dinner meeting, featuring speakers discussing election integrity, while also seeking to expand membership to support local ROTC programs.

Montgomery's waste hauler will offer two sticker-free weeks of waste collection in time for winter.

Montgomery's new software update will improve core processes, but temporary payment delays may occur.