Montgomery

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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.

The Montgomery Foundation donated $1,000 to Hesed House on behalf of F3 Outlands, recognizing the group's volunteer efforts during Montgomery Fest 2024.

After nearly a decade of planning following the decision to transition to a more sustainable water source, the Yorkville City Council at their Oct. 8 meeting unanimously approved multiple measures to fully set the project to bring Lake Michigan water to Yorkville in motion.

The Montgomery Beautification Committee is hosting its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize outstanding Halloween decorations in the community.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold a dinner meeting, featuring guest speaker Chris Baker of INK 180, who will discuss his efforts in combating human trafficking through free tattoo cover-ups and removals.

A variety of Halloween events in Kendall County will include attractions such as a Halloween Girls Night, the 10th Annual Boo Cruise and more.

Montgomery's Public Works Department will provide bulk brush collection for residents for its yearly fall collection.

Montgomery will host a free, family-friendly concert by American English, featuring two food trucks.

Montgomery's Annual Cemetery Walk will feature a guided tour, characters playing figures of the city's past and more.

The grounds of the Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm will be filled with live music and plenty of beer Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Beer, Bands and Barns outdoor festival.

Board members and employees of the Fox Valley Family YMCA ceremoniously break ground during a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Branch of the Fox Valley Family YMCA on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Bristol.

Montgomery Fest will be held in Kendall County this weekend from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 16 to 18, at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River St., featuring entertainment, fireworks, carnival and more.

The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm will host a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 18, celebrating rural heritage with activities, demonstrations and more.

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to natural life in prison for shooting his estranged wife to death in front of her mother and two children.

The Village of Montgomery and the Fox Valley Park District hosted a ceremony on June 8 in Montgomery Park dedicating two monuments to the community’s veterans, first responders, and essential workers.

An off-duty Kane County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a Monday shooting in Elgin that left one person dead, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The cause of a crash on Friday that led to the death of a 62-year-old motorcycle operator from Plainfield remains under investigation

Gerardo Zamores, 25, was wanted on a warrant out of Kendall County for one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse images and five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will hold several networking events for Montgomery's business community.

The Montgomery Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks at businesses throughout the village on Wednesday, June 26.

The Summer Solstice Indie Music festival returned to Yorkville for the 11th time over the weekend bringing country jams and hundreds of attendees to Riverfront Park at 301 E. Hydraulic St.

The Village of Montgomery along with other groups will host a monument ceremony honoring veterans, first responders and essential workers.

The updated guide and website showcase Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.

The Kaneland School District 302 administration recently named James Horne as the new director of educational services for sixth through 12th grade.